Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 3 vs. MacBook 12” 2017: Which is better?
Here is a side by side comparison between Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 3 and MacBook 12” 2017 specs including CPU, RAM, storage, battery, display, and more.
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Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 3 Pros
Reasons that Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 3 is better than MacBook 12” 2017.
2018 vs. 2017
Intel Core i7-8650U inside Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 3 has a 163% better multi-core CPU performance score than the Intel Core i7-7Y75 inside MacBook 12” 2017.
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 3 supports a faster memory speed than the MacBook 12” 2017. It supports up to 2133MHz versus 1866MHz of system memory on the MacBook 12” 2017.
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 3 comes with a single removable M.2 SSD slot that you can replace and upgrade in the future.
Slots | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 3 | MacBook 12” 2017 |
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M.2 | Yes x1 | Onboard |
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 3 has a 14-inch screen size 16% larger than the 12-inch MacBook 12” 2017.
MacBook 12” 2017 Pros
Reasons that MacBook 12” 2017 is better than Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 3.
MacBook 12” 2017 weighed 2.03 pounds, 35% lighter than the 3.08 pounds Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 3.
Weight | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 3 | MacBook 12” 2017 |
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Pound | 3.08 lbs. | 2.03 lbs. |
Kilogram | 1.40 kg | 0.92 kg |
Key Similars
Similar characteristics share between Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 3 and MacBook 12” 2017.
Both laptops supports up to 16GB of system memory.
Prices
Here are the latest price updates and offers for both devices.
Availability | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 3 | MacBook 12” 2017 |
Released | 2018 | 2017 |
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Exterior | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 3 | MacBook 12” 2017 |
Dimensions | 13.11" x 9.01" x 0.67" (333 x 229 x 17.05 mm) Width: 13.11” (333 mm) Depth: 9.01” (229 mm) Height: 0.67” (17.05 mm) | 11.04” x 7.74” x 0.14 - 0.52” (280.5 mm x 196.5 mm x 3.5 - 13.1 mm) |
Weight | Starting at 3.08 lbs (1.4 kg) | Starting at 2.03 pounds (920 g) |
Colors |
| Silver Space Gray Gold Rose Gold |
Keyboard and Trackpad |
| Full-size backlit keyboard with:
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Display | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 3 | MacBook 12” 2017 |
Size | 14 Inches | 12 Inches |
Info |
| Retina display
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Ports | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 3 | MacBook 12” 2017 |
| One USB Type-C port with support for:
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Internal Specs | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 3 | MacBook 12” 2017 |
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Memory |
| 8GB Configurable to 16GB 1866 MHz LPDDR3 onboard memory |
Storage |
| 256GB 512GB PCIe-based onboard SSD. |
Connectivity | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 3 | MacBook 12” 2017 |
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Bluetooth |
| Bluetooth 4.0 wireless technology |
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Battery | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 3 | MacBook 12” 2017 |
Size |
| 41.4 Wh lithium‑polymer battery |
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Power Supply | 65 W USB (Type-C) power adapter Supports Rapid Charge. | 29W USB-C Power Adapter |
Software | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 3 | MacBook 12” 2017 |
OS |
| Shipped with macOS High Sierra |
Built-in Apps | - | Photos iMovie GarageBand Pages Numbers Keynote Siri Safari Mail FaceTime Messages Maps News Stocks Home Voice Memos Notes Calendar Contacts Reminders Photo Booth Preview iTunes Books App Store Time Machine |
Camera & Audio | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 3 | MacBook 12” 2017 |
Camera |
| 480p FaceTime HD camera |
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Misc | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 3 | MacBook 12” 2017 |
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In the box | - |
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Warranty | - | Limited Warranty and ServiceYour MacBook comes with 90 days of free telephone support and a one-year limited warranty. Purchase the AppleCare Protection Plan to extend your service and support to three years from your computer’s purchase date. Only the AppleCare Protection Plan provides you with direct telephone support from Apple technical experts and the assurance that repairs will be handled by Apple-authorized technicians using genuine Apple parts. For more information, visit Apple Support or call 800-823-2275. |
More | - | Video Support
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Key Features | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 3 | MacBook 12” 2017 |
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Comparison Summary
Lenovo has released the ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 3, a 14-inch machine, in 2018. It is powered by up to a quad-core Intel Core i7-8650U with a boost clock speed up to 4.20 GHz. The laptop has an integrated graphics option up to Intel® UHD Graphics 620 (24 Execution Units, 300 → 1150 MHz).
On the other hand, we have the 12-inch MacBook 12” 2017 was introduced by Apple about a year earlier in mid-2017. It comes with up to a dual-core Intel Core i7-7Y75 with a boost clock speed up to 3.60 GHz. It has an integrated graphics option up to Intel® HD Graphics 615 (24 Execution Units, 300 → 1050 MHz).
Geekbench 5 Single Core
Geekbench 5 Multi Core
The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 3 has a 14-inch display which is considerably larger than the 12-inch MacBook 12” 2017. In addition, the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 3 weighs 3.08 lbs. about 51% heavier than the 2.03 lbs. MacBook 12” 2017. Moreover, measured at 13.11” x 9.01” x 0.67”, the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 3 is much bulkier than the MacBook 12” 2017 at 11.04” x 7.74” x 0.52”.
Moving over to upgradability, Lenovo claims that the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 3 supports up to 16GB 2133 MHz LPDDR3 memory. However, it has an onboard memory module that is not upgradable by the users. Fortunately, it comes with a single removable M.2 SSD slot that users can replace and upgrade in the future.
For MacBook 12” 2017, it supports up to 16GB 1866 MHz LPDDR3 memory. Like Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 3, it has an onboard memory module that is not upgradable by the users. Furthermore, it also has an integrated storage module and has no M.2 slots for replacement.
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