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Apple MacBook Pro 14" M4 · 2.049 €Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 12 · 1.399 €
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| What matters | Apple MacBook Pro 14" M4AppleMedium confidence | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 12LenovoMedium confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Worth Score | 7.9 | 8.4 (best in this comparison) |
| Best price | 2.049,00 € | 1.399,00 € (best in this comparison) |
| Confidence | Medium | Medium |
| Price fairness | 5.6 | 6.4 (best in this comparison) |
| Build quality | 9.6 (best in this comparison) | 9.0 |
| Performance | 9.6 (best in this comparison) | 8.8 |
| Longevity | 9.2 | 9.2 |
| Repairability | 2.2 | 7.8 (best in this comparison) |
| Support & warranty | 9.0 | 9.4 (best in this comparison) |
| CPU | Apple M4, 10-core | Intel Core Ultra 7 155U |
| RAM | 16–32 GB unified, soldered | 16 GB LPDDR5x, soldered |
| Storage | 512 GB–2 TB, soldered | 512 GB NVMe, replaceable |
| Screen | 14.2" 3024×1964 mini-LED, 120 Hz, 1600 nits HDR | 14" 1920×1200, 60 Hz |
| Battery | 16 h mixed use | 11 h mixed use |
| Upgradeable | Nothing | SSD, battery, keyboard |
| Best for | Video and photo work away from a desk · A mini-LED screen that holds up outdoors · Sustained load without throttling | Typing all day · On-site warranty in the EU · IT departments |
| Avoid if | You are price sensitive · You expect to upgrade anything later | You are paying out of pocket — list price is steep · You want a bright, colour-accurate screen at base spec |
| Main drawback | Memory and storage are soldered and Apple's upgrade prices are steep | List price is high before business discounts |
Verdict
The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 12 wins on both score and price.
Across these 2 laptops, the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 12 has both the highest Worth Score (8.4) and the best score per euro at 1.399,00 €. That is unusual — normally you trade one for the other. Its weak point is list price is high before business discounts.
Best overallLenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 12 — Highest Worth Score here at 8.4, 0.5 ahead of the Apple MacBook Pro 14" M4. Best for typing all day.
Skip this oneApple MacBook Pro 14" M4 — Lowest Worth Score here at 7.9, 0.5 lower against the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 12 and no cheaper. Memory and storage are soldered and Apple's upgrade prices are steep
Prototype data — prices and retailer stock are a fixed demo snapshot from 28 July 2026, not a live feed.