Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch (M6) vs ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13 Aura Edition

The short verdict

ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13 Aura Edition is scored, the other is pending

We haven’t scored the MacBook Pro 14-inch (M6) yet. Compare the measured differences and prices below.

MacBook Pro 14-inch (M6)

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ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13 Aura Edition

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Choose the MacBook Pro 14-inch (M6) if

Brighter screen outdoors (1,600 vs 500 nits peak)
Smoother motion (120 vs 60 Hz)

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Choose the ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13 Aura Edition if

Frequent travelers who want a very light ThinkPad.

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At a glance

Key differences

Measured differences only. Ties and tiny gaps are left out.

Why pick theMacBook Pro 14-inch (M6)2 wins

+220%Brighter screen outdoors1,600 vs 500 nits peak

+100%Smoother motion120 vs 60 Hz

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Why pick theThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13 Aura Edition1 win

−540 gLighter in the hand1,010 vs 1,550 g

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Side-by-side specifications

Display2 differences

Screen size

14.2"

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Refresh rate

120 Hz

60 Hz

Performance1 difference

Chipset

Apple M6: 12-core CPU (2 super, 4 performance, 6 efficiency cores)

Intel® Core™ Ultra 5 225U Processor (E-cores up to 3.80 GHz P-cores up to 4.80 GHz)

Memory1 difference

Storage

1TB, 2TB or 4TB SSD

512 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe Gen4 TLC Opal

Battery1 difference

Capacity

72.4Wh Li-polymer · up to 24 h video streaming · 16 h wireless web

57Whr

Body2 differences

Weight

1550 g

1010 g

Colors

Space Black, Silver

Black

Software & Launch1 difference

Operating system

macOS 27 Golden Gate

Windows 11 Home Lenovo recommends Windows 11 Pro for business.

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