Question 1

Which is better, Apple MacBook Pro 14\ or Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 11?

Accepted Answer

Based on our testing, the Apple MacBook Pro 14\ scores higher overall at 9.2/10. The Apple MacBook Pro 14\ scored 9.2/10 and the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 11 scored 8.6/10 in our Best Laptop for Music Production 2026 evaluation.

Question 2

Is the Apple MacBook Pro 14\ worth it over the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 11?

Accepted Answer

The Apple MacBook Pro 14\ scores 9.2/10 while the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 11 scores 8.6/10. The Apple MacBook Pro 14\ is our "Best Overall for Music Production" pick in the Best Laptop for Music Production 2026 category.

Apple MacBook Pro 14\ vs Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 11: Which to Buy?