Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 4 vs. MacBook Pro 15” (2018): Which is better?
Here is a side by side comparison between Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 4 and MacBook Pro 15” (2018) specs including CPU, RAM, storage, battery, display, and more.
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Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 4 Pros
Reasons that Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 4 is better than MacBook Pro 15” (2018).
2019 vs. 2018
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 4 comes with a single removable M.2 SSD slot that you can replace and upgrade in the future.
Slots | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 4 | MacBook Pro 15” (2018) |
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M.2 | Yes x1 | Onboard |
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 4 weighed 2.99 pounds, 26% lighter than the 4.02 pounds MacBook Pro 15” (2018).
Weight | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 4 | MacBook Pro 15” (2018) |
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Pound | 2.99 lbs. | 4.02 lbs. |
Kilogram | 1.36 kg | 1.82 kg |
MacBook Pro 15” (2018) Pros
Reasons that MacBook Pro 15” (2018) is better than Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 4.
MacBook Pro 15” (2018) supports a larger memory capacity than the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 4. It supports up to 32GB versus 16GB of system memory on the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 4.
MacBook Pro 15” (2018) supports a faster memory speed than the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 4. It supports up to 2400MHz versus 2133MHz of system memory on the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 4.
Configurable up to AMD Radeon Pro Vega 20 4GB HBM2 vs. integrated
MacBook Pro 15” (2018) has a 15.4-inch screen size 10% larger than the 14-inch Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 4.
Key Similars
Similar characteristics share between Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 4 and MacBook Pro 15” (2018).
Both laptops has a similar multi-core CPU performance score.
Prices
Here are the latest price updates and offers for both devices.
Availability | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 4 | MacBook Pro 15” (2018) |
Released | 2019 | 2018 |
Release Date |
| Announced on July 13, 2018 |
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Exterior | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 4 | MacBook Pro 15” (2018) |
Dimensions | 12.71” x 8.58” x 0.61” (333 x 218 x 15.5 mm) Width: 12.71” (333 mm) Depth: 8.58” (218 mm) Height: 0.61” (15.5 mm) | 13.75” x 9.48” x 0.61” (349.3 mm x 240.7 mm x 155 mm) |
Weight | Starting at 2.99 lbs (1.35 kg) | Starting at 4.02 pounds (1.83 kg) |
Colors | Iron Grey | Space Gray Silver |
Keyboard and Trackpad |
| Backlit Magic Keyboard with:
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Display | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 4 | MacBook Pro 15” (2018) |
Size | 14 Inches | 15.4 Inches |
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| Retina display
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Ports | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 4 | MacBook Pro 15” (2018) |
| Left (2)
Right (3)
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Internal Specs | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 4 | MacBook Pro 15” (2018) |
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Integrated Graphics |
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Memory |
| 16GB configurable to 32GB of 2400MHz DDR4 onboard memory |
Discrete Graphics | - |
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Storage |
| 256GB 512GB configurable to 1TB, 2TB, or 4TB SSD |
Connectivity | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 4 | MacBook Pro 15” (2018) |
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Bluetooth |
| Bluetooth 5.0 wireless technology |
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Battery | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 4 | MacBook Pro 15” (2018) |
Size |
| 83.6 Wh lithium‑polymer battery |
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Power Supply | 65 W USB (Type-C) power adapter Supports Rapid Charge. | 87W USB‑C Power Adapter |
Software | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 4 | MacBook Pro 15” (2018) |
OS |
| Shipped with macOS Catalina |
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 4 | MacBook Pro 15” (2018) |
Camera |
| 720p FaceTime HD camera |
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Misc | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 4 | MacBook Pro 15” (2018) |
Inking |
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In the box | - |
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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, each subject to a service fee of $99 for screen damage or external enclosure damage, or $299 for other repairable damage, plus applicable tax. |
More | - | Video SupportSimultaneously supports full native resolution on the built-in display at millions of colors and:
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Key Features | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 4 | MacBook Pro 15” (2018) |
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Comparison Summary
Lenovo has released the ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 4, a 14-inch machine, in 2019. It is powered by up to a hexa-core Intel Core i7-10710U with a boost clock speed up to 4.70 GHz. The laptop has an integrated graphics option up to Intel® UHD Graphics (24 Execution Units, 300 → 1150 MHz).
On the other hand, we have the 15.4-inch MacBook Pro 15” was introduced by Apple about a year earlier in mid-2018. It comes with up to a hexa-core Intel Core i9-8950HK with a boost clock speed up to 4.80 GHz. It has a dedicated GPU option up to AMD Radeon Pro Vega 20 with 4GB HBM2.
Geekbench 5 Single Core
Geekbench 5 Multi Core
The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 4 has a 14-inch display which is slightly smaller than the 15.4-inch MacBook Pro 15” (2018). In addition, The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 4 weighs 2.99 lbs. about 34% lighter than the 4.02 lbs. MacBook Pro 15” (2018). Moreover, measured at 12.71” x 8.58” x 0.61”, the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 4 is considerably more portable than the MacBook Pro 15” (2018) at 13.75” x 9.48” x 0.61”.
Moving over to upgradability, Lenovo claims that the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 4 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 Pro 15” (2018), it supports up to 32GB 2400 MHz DDR4 memory. Like Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 4, 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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