Question 1

Which is better, Apple MacBook Pro 14 M3 Pro or Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 11?

Accepted Answer

Based on our testing, the Apple MacBook Pro 14 M3 Pro scores higher overall at 9.3/10. The Apple MacBook Pro 14 M3 Pro scored 9.3/10 and the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 11 scored 8.8/10 in our Best Laptops for Music Production 2026 evaluation.

Question 2

Is the Apple MacBook Pro 14 M3 Pro worth it over the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 11?

Accepted Answer

The Apple MacBook Pro 14 M3 Pro scores 9.3/10 while the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 11 scores 8.8/10. The Apple MacBook Pro 14 M3 Pro is our "Best Overall" pick in the Best Laptops for Music Production 2026 category.

Apple MacBook Pro 14 M3 Pro vs Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 11: Which to Buy?