M2 MacBook Pro 13” vs. Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano: Which is better?
Here is a side by side comparison between M2 MacBook Pro 13” and Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano specs including CPU, RAM, storage, battery, display, and more.
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M2 MacBook Pro 13” Pros
Reasons that M2 MacBook Pro 13” is better than Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano.
2022 vs. 2020
Apple M2 (8C, 10G) inside M2 MacBook Pro 13” has a 97% better multi-core CPU performance score than the Intel Core i7-1180G7 inside Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano.
M2 MacBook Pro 13” supports a larger memory capacity than the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano. It supports up to 24GB versus 16GB of system memory on the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano.
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano Pros
Reasons that Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano is better than M2 MacBook Pro 13”.
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano weighed 1.99 pounds, 34% lighter than the 3.0 pounds M2 MacBook Pro 13”.
Weight | M2 MacBook Pro 13” | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano |
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Pound | 3.0 lbs. | 1.99 lbs. |
Kilogram | 1.36 kg | 0.90 kg |
Prices
Here are the latest price updates and offers for both devices.
Availability | M2 MacBook Pro 13” | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano |
Released | 2022 | 2020 |
Release Date | Announced on June 6th, 2022. (WWDC 2022) |
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Pricing |
| Starting at $1,399. |
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Exterior | M2 MacBook Pro 13” | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano |
Dimensions | 11.97 x 8.36 x 0.61 in (304.1 x 212.4 x 15.6 mm) |
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Weight | Starting at 3.0 pounds (1.4 kg) |
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Colors | Space Gray Silver | Black Optional Carbon-Fiber Weave on top cover on touch models only. |
Keyboard and Trackpad | Backlit Magic Keyboard with:
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Display | M2 MacBook Pro 13” | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano |
Size | 13.3 Inches | 13 Inches |
Info | Retina display
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Ports | M2 MacBook Pro 13” | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano |
Left (2)
Right (1)
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Internal Specs | M2 MacBook Pro 13” | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano |
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Storage |
| Up to 1TB PCIe SSD |
Fans Number | 1 | - |
Cooling Info | Active | - |
Connectivity | M2 MacBook Pro 13” | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano |
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Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.0 wireless technology |
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More | - | Optional WWAN: Integrated Global Mobile Broadband 5G CAT20 and 4G LTE CAT9. |
Battery | M2 MacBook Pro 13” | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano |
Size | 58.2 Wh lithium‑polymer battery | 48 Wh |
Battery Life |
| Up to 13 hours Based on MobileMark® 2018 battery-life benchmark test |
Power Supply | 61W USB‑C Power Adapter | 65 W USB (Type-C) power adapter Supports Rapid Charge. |
Software | M2 MacBook Pro 13” | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano |
OS | Shipped with macOS Monterey |
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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 | Lenovo Vantage |
Camera & Audio | M2 MacBook Pro 13” | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano |
Camera | 720p FaceTime HD camera Advanced image signal processor with computational video. |
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Misc | M2 MacBook Pro 13” | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano |
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Warranty | One-year limited warranty. | 1-year Depot or Carry-in |
More | Video Support
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Key Features | M2 MacBook Pro 13” | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano |
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Comparison Summary
Apple has released the M2 MacBook Pro 13”, a 13.3-inch machine, in mid-2022. It is powered by an octa-core Apple M2 (8C, 10G) with a boost clock speed up to 3.48 GHz. The laptop has an integrated graphics option up to Apple M2 iGPU (10 GPU Cores, 16 Neural Engine Cores).
On the other hand, we have the 13-inch ThinkPad X1 Nano was introduced by Lenovo about two years earlier in 2020. It comes with up to a quad-core Intel Core i7-1180G7 with a boost clock speed up to 4.60 GHz. It has an integrated graphics option up to Intel® Iris® Xe Graphics (96 Execution Units, 400 → 1100 MHz).
Geekbench 5 Single Core
Geekbench 5 Multi Core
The M2 MacBook Pro 13” has a 13.3-inch display which is quite similar size to the 13-inch Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano. In addition, the M2 MacBook Pro 13” weighs 3.0 lbs. about 50% heavier than the 1.99 lbs. Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano. Moreover, measured at 11.97” x 8.36” x 0.61”, the M2 MacBook Pro 13” is considerably more portable than the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano at 12.72” x 8.54” x 0.66”.
Moving over to upgradability, you can't make any upgrades on both devices. All major components including memory and storage are soldered on to the motherboard. So make sure you get the specs that work best for your current and future workload.
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