Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 3 vs. M2 MacBook Pro 16”
Here is a side by side comparison between Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 3 and M2 MacBook Pro 16” specs including CPU, RAM, storage, battery, display, and more.
Key Differences
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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 16.2-inch M2 MacBook Pro 16” was introduced by Apple about five years later in early-2023. It comes with up to 12-core Apple M2 Max (12C, 38G) with a boost clock speed up to 3.05 GHz. It has an integrated graphics option up to Apple M2 Max iGPU (38 GPU Cores, 16 Neural Engine Cores).
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 3 Pros
Reasons that Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 3 is better than M2 MacBook Pro 16”.
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 | M2 MacBook Pro 16” |
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M.2 | Yes x1 | Onboard |
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 3 weighed 3.08 pounds, 35% lighter than the 4.7 pounds M2 MacBook Pro 16”.
Weight | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 3 | M2 MacBook Pro 16” |
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Pound | 3.08 lbs. | 4.7 lbs. |
Kilogram | 1.40 kg | 2.13 kg |
M2 MacBook Pro 16” Pros
Reasons that M2 MacBook Pro 16” is better than Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 3.
2023 vs. 2018
Apple M2 Max (12C, 38G) inside M2 MacBook Pro 16” has a 294% better multi-core CPU performance score than the Intel Core i7-8650U inside Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 3.
M2 MacBook Pro 16” supports a larger memory capacity than the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 3. It supports up to 96GB versus 16GB of system memory on the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 3.
M2 MacBook Pro 16” has a 16.2-inch screen size 15% larger than the 14-inch Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 3.
Key Features | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 3 | M2 MacBook Pro 16” |
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Availability | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 3 | M2 MacBook Pro 16” |
Released | 2018 | 2023 |
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Exterior | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 3 | M2 MacBook Pro 16” |
Size Comparison | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 3M2 MacBook Pro 16” | |
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)
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Weight | Starting at 3.08 lbs (1.4 kg) |
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Colors |
| Space Gray Silver |
Keyboard and Trackpad |
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Display | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 3 | M2 MacBook Pro 16” |
Size | 14 Inches | 16.2 Inches |
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Ports | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 3 | M2 MacBook Pro 16” |
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Internal Specs | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 3 | M2 MacBook Pro 16” |
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Memory |
| 16GB 32GB 64GB 96GB Unified Memory |
Storage |
| 512GB 1TB 2TB 4TB 8TB SSD |
Connectivity | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 3 | M2 MacBook Pro 16” |
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Bluetooth |
| Bluetooth 5.3 wireless technology |
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Battery | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 3 | M2 MacBook Pro 16” |
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| 100 Wh lithium‑polymer battery |
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Power Supply | 65 W USB (Type-C) power adapter
Supports Rapid Charge. | 140W USB‑C Power Adapter Charging up to 50 percent in just 30 minutes with included USB-C to MagSafe 3 Cable. |
Software | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 3 | M2 MacBook Pro 16” |
OS |
| Shipped with macOS Ventura |
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 Music Podcasts TV Books App Store Time Machine Find My QuickTime Player |
Camera & Audio | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 3 | M2 MacBook Pro 16” |
Camera |
| 1080p FaceTime HD camera Advanced image signal processor with computational video. |
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Misc | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 3 | M2 MacBook Pro 16” |
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Sensors |
| Touch ID sensor |
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Warranty | - | Your MacBook Pro comes with 90 days of complimentary technical support and a one-year limited warranty. Purchase AppleCare+ for Mac to extend your coverage to three years from your AppleCare+ purchase date and add up to two incidents of accidental damage coverage every 12 months, each subject to a service fee of $99 for screen damage or external enclosure damage, or $299 for other repairable damage, plus applicable tax. |
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