2020 MacBook Pro 16” vs. Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9: Full specs comparison
We thoroughly analyzed technical specifications for 2020 MacBook Pro 16” and Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9 models, including CPU, memory, storage, battery life, display quality, and other features.
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2020 MacBook Pro 16” Pros
Reasons that 2020 MacBook Pro 16” is better than Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9.
Significantly faster CPU performance
Intel Core i9-9980HK inside 2020 MacBook Pro 16” has a 45% better multi-core CPU performance score than the Intel Core i7-1180G7 inside Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9.
Geekbench 5 multi-core score
2020 MacBook Pro 16” - Intel Core i9-9980HK
6,504
2020 MacBook Pro 16” - Intel Core i9-9880H
6,100
2020 MacBook Pro 16” - Intel Core i7-9750H
4,880
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9 - Intel Core i7-1180G7
4,474
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9 - Intel Core i7-1160G7
4,238
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9 - Intel Core i5-1130G7
4,079
Supports larger memory
The 2020 MacBook Pro 16” supports a larger memory capacity than the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9. It supports up to 64GB versus 32GB of system memory on the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9.
Max system memory size
2020 MacBook Pro 16”
64 GB
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9
32 GB
Supports discrete graphics
Configurable up to AMD Radeon Pro 5600M 8GB HBM2 vs. integrated
14% larger display
The 2020 MacBook Pro 16” has a 16-inch screen size 14% larger than the 14-inch Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9.
Display size
2020 MacBook Pro 16”
16-inch
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9
14-inch
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9 Pros
Reasons that Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9 is better than 2020 MacBook Pro 16”.
Supports faster memory
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9 supports a faster memory speed than the 2020 MacBook Pro 16”. It supports up to 4267MHz versus 2666MHz of system memory on the 2020 MacBook Pro 16”.
Memory type and speed
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9 - LPDDR4X
4,267 MHz
2020 MacBook Pro 16” - DDR4
2,666 MHz
Upgradable storage
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9 comes with a single removable M.2 SSD slot that you can replace and upgrade in the future.
| Slots | 2020 MacBook Pro 16” | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9 |
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| M.2 | Onboard | Yes x1 |
About 43% lighter
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9 weighed 2.49 pounds, 43% lighter than the 4.3 pounds 2020 MacBook Pro 16”.
| Weight | 2020 MacBook Pro 16” | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9 |
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| Pound | 4.3 lbs. | 2.49 lbs. |
| Kilogram | 1.95 kg | 1.13 kg |
Prices
Here are the latest price updates and offers for both devices.
Availability | 2020 MacBook Pro 16” | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9 |
| Released | 2020 | 2021 |
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| Pricing |
| Starting at $1,429 |
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Exterior | 2020 MacBook Pro 16” | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9 |
| Dimensions |
| 12.38” x 8.72” x 0.59” (314.5 x 221.6 x 14.9 mm) |
| Weight | Starting at 4.3 pounds (2.0 kg) | Starting at 2.49 lbs (1.13 kg) |
| Colors | Space Gray Silver | Black Optional woven carbon fiber top cover |
| Keyboard and Trackpad | Backlit Magic Keyboard with:
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Display | 2020 MacBook Pro 16” | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9 |
| Size | 16 Inches | 14 Inches |
| Info | Retina display
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Ports | 2020 MacBook Pro 16” | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9 |
Four Thunderbolt 3 (USB‑C) ports with support for:
|  Left (4)
Right (4)
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Internal Specs | 2020 MacBook Pro 16” | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9 |
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| Memory | 16GB 32GB 64GB 2666MHz DDR4 onboard memory | 8GB 16GB 32GB 4266 MHz Dual-channel LPDDR4x Memory. |
| Discrete Graphics |
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| Storage | 512GB 1TB 2TB 4TB 8TB SSD | 256 GB 512 GB 1 TB 2TB M.2 2280 PCIe Gen 4 SSD (Replaceable). |
Connectivity | 2020 MacBook Pro 16” | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9 |
| Wi-Fi |
| Intel® Wi-Fi 6™ AX201 802.11AX (2 x 2)
Up to 2400 Mbps, Dual band 2.4 GHz/5 GHz, 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax. |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.0 wireless technology | Bluetooth 5.1 |
| More | - | Optional WWAN: 4x4 MIMO 5G (LTE CAT20) / 4G (LTE CAT12) |
Battery | 2020 MacBook Pro 16” | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9 |
| Size | 100 Wh lithium‑polymer battery | 57 Wh |
| Battery Life |
| Up to 15 hours Based on MobileMark® 2018 battery-life benchmark test |
| Power Supply | 96W USB‑C Power Adapter | 65 W USB (Type-C) power adapter Supports Rapid Charge. |
Software | 2020 MacBook Pro 16” | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9 |
| OS | Shipped with macOS Catalina |
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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 | 2020 MacBook Pro 16” | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9 |
| Camera | 720p FaceTime HD camera |
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Misc | 2020 MacBook Pro 16” | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9 |
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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. | 1-year Depot or Carry-in |
| More | Video Support
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Key Features | 2020 MacBook Pro 16” | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9 |
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