MacBook Pro 15” (2016) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 5: Full specs comparison
The following is a comprehensive comparison of the MacBook Pro 15” (2016) and Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 5 specifications, including details on CPU, memory, storage, battery life, display quality, and other features.
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MacBook Pro 15” (2016) Pros
Reasons that MacBook Pro 15” (2016) is better than Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 5.
Intel Core i7-6920HQ inside MacBook Pro 15” (2016) has a 76% better multi-core CPU performance score than the Intel Core i7-7600U inside Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 5.
MacBook Pro 15” (2016) supports a faster memory speed than the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 5. It supports up to 2133MHz versus 1866MHz of system memory on the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 5.
Configurable up to AMD Radeon Pro 460 4GB GDDR5 vs. integrated
MacBook Pro 15” (2016) has a 15.4-inch screen size 10% larger than the 14-inch Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 5.
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 5 Pros
Reasons that Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 5 is better than MacBook Pro 15” (2016).
2017 vs. 2016
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 5 comes with a single removable M.2 SSD slot that you can replace and upgrade in the future.
Slots | MacBook Pro 15” (2016) | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 5 |
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M.2 | Onboard | Yes x1 |
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 5 weighed 2.49 pounds, 39% lighter than the 4.02 pounds MacBook Pro 15” (2016).
Weight | MacBook Pro 15” (2016) | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 5 |
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Pound | 4.02 lbs. | 2.49 lbs. |
Kilogram | 1.82 kg | 1.13 kg |
Key Similars
Similar characteristics share between MacBook Pro 15” (2016) and Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 5.
Both laptops supports up to 16GB of system memory.
Prices
Here are the latest price updates and offers for both devices.
Availability | MacBook Pro 15” (2016) | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 5 |
Released | 2016 | 2017 |
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Exterior | MacBook Pro 15” (2016) | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 5 |
Dimensions | 13.75” x 9.48” x 0.61” (349.3 mm x 240.7 mm x 155 mm) | 12.73” x 8.54” x 0.62” (323.5 x 217.1 x 15.95 mm) Width: 12.73” (323.5 mm) Depth: 8.54” (217.1 mm) Height: 0.62” (15.95 mm) |
Weight | Starting at 4.02 pounds (1.83 kg) | Starting at 2.49 lbs (1.13 kg) |
Colors | Space Gray Silver | Black Silver |
Keyboard and Trackpad | Backlit Magic Keyboard with:
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Display | MacBook Pro 15” (2016) | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 5 |
Size | 15.4 Inches | 14 Inches |
Info | Retina display
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Ports | MacBook Pro 15” (2016) | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 5 |
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Right (3)
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Internal Specs | MacBook Pro 15” (2016) | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 5 |
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Memory | 16GB of 2133MHz LPDDR3 onboard memory |
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Storage | 256GB 512GB configurable to 1TB or 2TB SSD |
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Connectivity | MacBook Pro 15” (2016) | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 5 |
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Bluetooth | Bluetooth 4.2 wireless technology |
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Battery | MacBook Pro 15” (2016) | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 5 |
Size | 76 Wh lithium‑polymer battery |
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Power Supply | 87W USB‑C Power Adapter | 65 W USB (Type-C) power adapter Supports Rapid Charge. |
Software | MacBook Pro 15” (2016) | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 5 |
OS | Shipped with macOS Sierra |
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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 | - |
Camera & Audio | MacBook Pro 15” (2016) | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 5 |
Camera | 720p FaceTime HD camera |
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Misc | MacBook Pro 15” (2016) | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 5 |
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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 | MacBook Pro 15” (2016) | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 5 |
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