Question 1

Which is better, Apple MacBook Pro 14 M4 Pro or Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 12?

Accepted Answer

Based on our testing, the Apple MacBook Pro 14 M4 Pro scores higher overall at 9.3/10. The Apple MacBook Pro 14 M4 Pro scored 9.3/10 and the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 12 scored 8.9/10 in our Best Laptops for Programming 2026 evaluation.

Question 2

Is the Apple MacBook Pro 14 M4 Pro worth it over the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 12?

Accepted Answer

The Apple MacBook Pro 14 M4 Pro scores 9.3/10 while the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 12 scores 8.9/10. The Apple MacBook Pro 14 M4 Pro is our "Best Overall for Programming" pick in the Best Laptops for Programming 2026 category.

Apple MacBook Pro 14 M4 Pro vs Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 12: Which to Buy?