In depth comparison and review of Apple MacBook Pro with Touch Bar and Lenovo ThinkPad X230. Compare sizes, performance, storage capacities, batteries and other important specifications and features to easily choose the right laptop for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the laptop that will best fit your needs.
| DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Apple MacBook Pro with Touch Bar | Lenovo ThinkPad X230 |
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| Product Type | Notebook | Notebook |
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| Dimensions (WxDxH) | 30.41 cm x 21.24 cm x 1.49 cm | 30.5 cm x 20.65 cm x 2.66 cm |
| Weight | 1.37 kg | 1.34 kg |
| Case Material | Aluminum | Polycarbonate ABS, magnesium alloy |
| Colour | Silver | Space grey | - |
| DISPLAY | Apple MacBook Pro with Touch Bar | Lenovo ThinkPad X230 |
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| Screen Size (Type) | 13.3" - IPS | 12.5" - IPS |
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| LCD Backlight Technology | LED backlight | LED backlight |
| Screen Resolution | 2560 x 1600 (WQXGA) | 1366 x 768 (HD) |
| Pixel Density (ppi) | 227 | - |
| Widescreen | Yes | Yes |
| Image Aspect Ratio | - | 16:9 |
| Image Brightness | 500 cd/m² | - |
| Features | BFR/PVC-free, Mercury free, Wide Colour Gamut, arsenic-free glass, beryllium free, Retina display, True Tone display | Premium |
| PROCESSOR | Apple MacBook Pro with Touch Bar | Lenovo ThinkPad X230 |
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| CPU | Intel Core i5 (8th Gen) 1.4 GHz | Intel Core i5 (3rd Gen) 3320M / 2.6 GHz |
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| Max Turbo Speed | 3.9 GHz | 3.3 GHz |
| Number of Cores | Quad-Core | Dual-Core |
| Cache | - | 3 MB |
| 64-bit Computing | Yes | Yes |
| Chipset | - | Mobile Intel QM77 Express |
| Features | Intel Turbo Boost Technology | Hyper-Threading Technology, integrated memory controller, Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 |
| MEMORY | Apple MacBook Pro with Touch Bar | Lenovo ThinkPad X230 |
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| RAM | 8 GB (provided memory is soldered) | 2 GB (1 x 2 GB) |
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| Max RAM Supported | - | 16 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR3 SDRAM | DDR3 SDRAM |
| Speed | 2133 MHz | 1600 MHz / PC3-12800 |
| Rated Speed | - | 1600 MHz |
| Form Factor | - | SO-DIMM 204-pin |
| Slots Qty | - | 2 |
| Empty Slots | - | 1 |
| STORAGE | Apple MacBook Pro with Touch Bar | Lenovo ThinkPad X230 |
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| Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) | 128 GB SSD soldered | 320 GB HDD SATA 3Gb/s / 5400 rpm |
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| AUDIO & VIDEO | Apple MacBook Pro with Touch Bar | Lenovo ThinkPad X230 |
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| Graphics Processor (GPU) | Intel Iris Plus Graphics 645 | Intel HD Graphics 4000 |
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| Camera | Yes - 720p | - |
| Camera Features | FaceTime HD camera | - |
| Sound | Stereo speakers, three microphones | Stereo speakers, stereo microphone |
| Codec | - | Realtek ALC3202 |
| Compliant Standards | - | High Definition Audio |
| COMMUNICATIONS | Apple MacBook Pro with Touch Bar | Lenovo ThinkPad X230 |
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| Wireless | 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0 | 802.11a/b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0 |
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| Wireless Controller | - | Intel Centrino Advanced-N 6205 |
| Network Interface | - | Gigabit Ethernet |
| Ethernet Controller | - | Intel 82579LM |
| BATTERY | Apple MacBook Pro with Touch Bar | Lenovo ThinkPad X230 |
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| Technology | Lithium polymer | Lithium Ion |
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| Installed Qty | - | 1 |
| Max Supported Qty | - | 2 |
| Battery Capacity (Size) | 58.2 Wh | - |
| Battery Life | Up to 10 hours | - |
| Battery Run Time | Web browsing over Wi-Fi: up to 10 hours Video playback: up to 10 hours Standby time: up to 30 days |
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| AC ADAPTER | Apple MacBook Pro with Touch Bar | Lenovo ThinkPad X230 |
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| Input | AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) | AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) |
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| Output | 61 Watt | 65 Watt |
| INPUT | Apple MacBook Pro with Touch Bar | Lenovo ThinkPad X230 |
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| Type | Keyboard, Force Touch trackpad, Touch Bar | Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav |
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| Keyboard Backlight | Yes | - |
| Features | Pressure sensitivity, multi-touch touchpad, Multi-Touch Gesture Recognition, ambient light sensor, force click, Touch ID sensor | Volume control, spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad |
| CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS | Apple MacBook Pro with Touch Bar | Lenovo ThinkPad X230 |
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| Slots | - | 1 x ExpressCard/54 (1 free) |
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| Interfaces | 2 x USB-C 3.1 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 3, DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery) Headphone output |
Dock Headphone/microphone combo jack LAN Mini DisplayPort PoweredUSB 2.0 VGA 2 x USB 3.0 |
| Memory Card Reader | - | 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card) |
| SOFTWARE | Apple MacBook Pro with Touch Bar | Lenovo ThinkPad X230 |
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| Operating System (OS) | Apple macOS Catalina 10.15 | Microsoft Windows 7 Professional 64-bit Edition - English |
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| Software Included | Drivers & Utilities, Apple QuickTime, Apple iTunes, Apple Mac OS X Mail, Apple Mac OS X Chess, Apple iMovie, Apple DVD Player, Apple Safari, Apple GarageBand, Apple Dashboard, Photo Booth, Apple Time Machine, Apple Mac App Store, Apple FaceTime, Apple Automator, Apple Launchpad, Apple Mission Control, Apple Preview, Apple Calculator, Apple Dictionary, Apple Image Capture, Apple Stickies, Apple TextEdit, Apple System Preferences, Maps, Reminders, Contacts, Notes, Calendar, Apple AirDrop, Siri, Notification Center, Messages, Dictation, iCloud, Game Center, Apple AirPlay, Apple Font Book, Apple iBooks, Apple Keynote, Apple Pages, Apple Numbers | - |
| MISCELLANEOUS | Apple MacBook Pro with Touch Bar | Lenovo ThinkPad X230 |
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| Dockable | - | Yes |
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| Included Accessories | USB-C power adapter | Power adapter |
| Cables Included | USB-C charge cable | - |
| Integrated Options | - | ThinkLight |
| Security | Fingerprint reader | Trusted Platform Module (TPM 1.2) Security Chip |
| Features | T2 Security Chip | Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately), administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, ThinkVantage Active Protection System |
| Compliant Standards | - | RoHS, GREENGUARD, Nordic Ecolabel |
| SAR Value | 0.79 W/kg (body) | - |
| Repairability Index | 5.5 (out of 10) | - |
| ENERGY STAR Certified | Yes | Yes |
| EPEAT Compliant | - | EPEAT Gold |
| Max Operating Temperature | 35 °C | - |
| Min Operating Temperature | 10 °C | - |
| Humidity Range Operating | 0 - 90% (non-condensing) | - |
| Manufacturer Warranty | Limited warranty - 1 year Technical support - phone consulting - 90 days |
Limited warranty - 3 years - on-site Limited warranty - battery - 1 year |
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