Question 1

Which is better, Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 12 or Apple MacBook Air M4?

Accepted Answer

Based on our testing, the Apple MacBook Air M4 scores higher overall at 9.2/10. The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 12 scored 9/10 and the Apple MacBook Air M4 scored 9.2/10 in our Best Laptops for Business Travel 2026 evaluation.

Question 2

Is the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 12 worth it over the Apple MacBook Air M4?

Accepted Answer

The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 12 scores 9/10 while the Apple MacBook Air M4 scores 9.2/10. The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 12 is our "Best Overall" pick in the Best Laptops for Business Travel 2026 category.

Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 12 vs Apple MacBook Air M4: Which to Buy?