MacBook Pro 15” (2017) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 6: Which is better?
Here is a side by side comparison between MacBook Pro 15” (2017) and Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 6 specs including CPU, RAM, storage, battery, display, and more.
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MacBook Pro 15” (2017) Pros
Reasons that MacBook Pro 15” (2017) is better than Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 6.
Configurable up to AMD Radeon Pro 560 4GB GDDR5 vs. integrated
MacBook Pro 15” (2017) has a 15.4-inch screen size 10% larger than the 14-inch Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 6.
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 6 Pros
Reasons that Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 6 is better than MacBook Pro 15” (2017).
Intel Core i7-8650U inside Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 6 has a 13% better multi-core CPU performance score than the Intel Core i7-7920HQ inside MacBook Pro 15” (2017).
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 6 comes with a single removable M.2 SSD slot that you can replace and upgrade in the future.
Slots | MacBook Pro 15” (2017) | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 6 |
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M.2 | Onboard | Yes x1 |
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 6 weighed 2.49 pounds, 39% lighter than the 4.02 pounds MacBook Pro 15” (2017).
Weight | MacBook Pro 15” (2017) | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 6 |
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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” (2017) and Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 6.
Both laptops supports up to 16GB of system memory.
Both laptops supports the same 2133MHz LPDDR3 RAM.
Prices
Here are the latest price updates and offers for both devices.
MacBook Pro 15” (2017) Price | ||
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Mid 2017 Apple MacBook Pro with 2.8GHz Intel Core i7 (15.4 inch, 16GB RAM, 256GB) Space Gray (Renewed) By Apple $418.69 $484.49 14% OFF | ||
2017 Apple MacBook Pro with 2.9GHz Intel Core i7 (15-inch, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD) Silver (Renewed) By Apple $441.00 $500.85 12% OFF | ||
2017 Apple MacBook Pro with 3.1GHz Intel Core i7 (15-inch, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD Storage) Space Gray (Renewed) By Apple $499.95 | ||
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 6 Price | ||
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (6th Gen) 14-inch FHD Laptop, Intel Quad Core i7-8650U, 16GB RAM, 256GB NVMe-PCIe SSD, Fingerprint Reader, Windows 10 Pro, Black (Renewed) By Lenovo $329.00 | ||
Lenovo X1 Carbon 6th Generation Ultrabook: Core i7-8550U, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD, 14inch Full HD Display, Backlit Keyboard (Renewed) By Lenovo $351.57 | ||
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon 6th Gen Ultrabook 14" FHD Laptop, Intel Core i5-8350U 8GB RAM 256GB SSD, Backlit Keyboard, Fingerprint, Win 10 Pro (Renewed) By Lenovo $252.00 $268.00 6% OFF |
Availability | MacBook Pro 15” (2017) | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 6 |
Released | 2017 | 2018 |
Release Date | Announced on June 5th, 2018 | - |
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Exterior | MacBook Pro 15” (2017) | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 6 |
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 | BlackBlack with color coded hinges |
Keyboard and Trackpad | Backlit Magic Keyboard with:
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Display | MacBook Pro 15” (2017) | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 6 |
Size | 15.4 Inches | 14 Inches |
Info | Retina display
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Ports | MacBook Pro 15” (2017) | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 6 |
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Internal Specs | MacBook Pro 15” (2017) | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 6 |
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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” (2017) | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 6 |
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Bluetooth | Bluetooth 4.2 wireless technology |
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Battery | MacBook Pro 15” (2017) | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 6 |
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” (2017) | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 6 |
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 |
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Camera & Audio | MacBook Pro 15” (2017) | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 6 |
Camera | 720p FaceTime HD camera |
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Misc | MacBook Pro 15” (2017) | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 6 |
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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” (2017) | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 6 |
At Glance |
Comparison Summary
Apple has released the MacBook Pro 15” , a 15.4-inch machine, in mid-2017. It is powered by up to a quad-core Intel Core i7-7920HQ with a boost clock speed up to 4.10 GHz. The laptop has a dedicated GPU option up to AMD Radeon Pro 560 with 4GB GDDR5.
On the other hand, we have the 14-inch ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 6 was introduced by Lenovo about a year later in 2018. It comes with up to a quad-core Intel Core i7-8650U with a boost clock speed up to 4.20 GHz. It has an integrated graphics option up to Intel® UHD Graphics 620 (24 Execution Units, 300 → 1150 MHz).
Geekbench 5 Single Core
Geekbench 5 Multi Core
The MacBook Pro 15” (2017) has a 15.4-inch display which is slightly larger than the 14-inch Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 6. In addition, the MacBook Pro 15” (2017) weighs 4.02 lbs. about 61% heavier than the 2.49 lbs. Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 6. Moreover, measured at 13.75” x 9.48” x 0.61”, the MacBook Pro 15” (2017) is considerably bulkier than the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 6 at 12.73” x 8.54” x 0.62”.
Moving over to upgradability, Apple claims that the MacBook Pro 15” (2017) supports 16GB 2133 MHz LPDDR3 memory. However, it has an onboard memory module that is not upgradable by the users. It also has soldered storage, and there are no M.2 slots for expansion.
For Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 6, it supports up to 16GB 2133 MHz LPDDR3 memory. Like MacBook Pro 15” (2017), it has an onboard memory module that is not upgradable by the users. Luckily, it has a single removable M.2 SSD slot that users can replace or upgrade when needed.
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