ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 12 vs MacBook Air 13 (M3)
ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 12
2024 · $1,349 today
8679
MacBook Air 13 (M3)
2024 · $899 today
9083
Dashed outline = score at launch
Why ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 12 is better
- RAM: 16–64 GB vs 8–24 GB(2.7× more)
- Weight: 1.09 kg vs 1.24 kg(14% less)
Why MacBook Air 13 (M3) is better
- Thickness: 11.3 mm vs 14.96 mm(32% less)
- Battery life: Up to 18 h vs Up to 14 h(29% more)
Verdict
No outright leader — they split the dimensions today.
Spec by spec
| Spec | ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 12 | MacBook Air 13 (M3) |
|---|---|---|
| Core | ||
| Chip | Intel Core Ultra 7 | Apple M3 (8-core) |
| RAM | 16–64 GB● | 8–24 GB |
| Display | 14" 2.8K OLED option | 13.6" Liquid Retina, 500 nits |
| Battery life | Up to 14 h | Up to 18 h● |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 1.09 kg● | 1.24 kg |
| Thickness | 14.96 mm | 11.3 mm● |
| Ports | 2× TB4, 2× USB-A, HDMI | 2× Thunderbolt 3, MagSafe |
| Keyboard | Legendary | — |
| Fan | — | Fanless |