Question 1

Which is better, Apple MacBook Pro 16 M3 Max or Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 12?

Accepted Answer

Based on our testing, the Apple MacBook Pro 16 M3 Max scores higher overall at 9.5/10. The Apple MacBook Pro 16 M3 Max scored 9.5/10 and the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 12 scored 8.5/10 in our Best Laptops for Music Production 2026 evaluation.

Question 2

Is the Apple MacBook Pro 16 M3 Max worth it over the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 12?

Accepted Answer

The Apple MacBook Pro 16 M3 Max scores 9.5/10 while the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 12 scores 8.5/10. The Apple MacBook Pro 16 M3 Max is our "Best Overall" pick in the Best Laptops for Music Production 2026 category.

Apple MacBook Pro 16 M3 Max vs Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 12: Which to Buy?