In depth comparison and review of Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display and Lenovo ThinkPad X240 (20AM). 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 Retina display | Lenovo ThinkPad X240 (20AM) |
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Product Type | Notebook | Notebook |
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Dimensions (WxDxH) | 31.4 cm x 21.9 cm x 1.8 cm | 30.55 cm x 20.85 cm x 1.99 cm |
Weight | 1.57 kg | 1.47 kg |
Case Material | Aluminum | Glass-fibre reinforced plastic |
DISPLAY | Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display | Lenovo ThinkPad X240 (20AM) |
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Screen Size (Type) | 13.3" - IPS | 12.5" |
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LCD Backlight Technology | LED backlight | LED backlight |
Screen Resolution | 2560 x 1600 (WQXGA) | 1366 x 768 (HD) |
Widescreen | Yes | Yes |
Image Aspect Ratio | - | 16:9 |
Features | - | Anti-glare |
PROCESSOR | Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display | Lenovo ThinkPad X240 (20AM) |
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CPU | Intel Core i5 (4th Gen) 2.4 GHz | Intel Core i3 (4th Gen) 4010U / 1.7 GHz |
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Max Turbo Speed | 2.9 GHz | - |
Number of Cores | Dual-Core | Dual-Core |
Cache | L3 - 3 MB | 3 MB |
64-bit Computing | Yes | Yes |
Features | Integrated memory controller, Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 | Integrated memory controller |
MEMORY | Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display | Lenovo ThinkPad X240 (20AM) |
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RAM | 4 GB (provided memory is soldered) | 2 GB (1 x 2 GB) |
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Max RAM Supported | - | 8 GB |
RAM Type | DDR3L SDRAM | DDR3L SDRAM |
Speed | 1600 MHz | 1600 MHz / PC3L-12800 |
Rated Speed | - | 1600 MHz |
Form Factor | - | SO-DIMM 204-pin |
Slots Qty | - | 1 |
Empty Slots | - | 0 |
STORAGE | Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display | Lenovo ThinkPad X240 (20AM) |
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Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) | 128 GB SSD | 500 GB HDD SATA 6Gb/s / 7200 rpm |
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AUDIO & VIDEO | Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display | Lenovo ThinkPad X240 (20AM) |
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Graphics Processor (GPU) | Intel Iris Graphics | Intel HD Graphics 4400 |
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Camera | Yes | Yes - 720p |
Camera Features | - | Face tracking |
Video Resolutions | 1280 x 720 | - |
Sound | Stereo speakers, two microphones | Stereo speakers, two microphones |
Codec | - | Realtek ALC3232 |
Compliant Standards | - | High Definition Audio, Dolby Advanced Audio v2 |
COMMUNICATIONS | Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display | Lenovo ThinkPad X240 (20AM) |
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Wireless | Bluetooth 4.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac | 802.11b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0 |
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Wireless Controller | - | M.2 Card |
Network Interface | - | Gigabit Ethernet |
Ethernet Controller | - | Intel I218-V |
WWAN |
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Generation | - | WWAN |
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BATTERY | Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display | Lenovo ThinkPad X240 (20AM) |
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Technology | Lithium polymer | 6-cell Lithium Ion |
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Battery Capacity (Size) | 71.8 Wh | 47 Wh |
Battery Life | Up to 9 hours | - |
AC ADAPTER | Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display | Lenovo ThinkPad X240 (20AM) |
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Input | AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) | AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) |
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Output | 60 Watt | 45 Watt |
INPUT | Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display | Lenovo ThinkPad X240 (20AM) |
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Type | Keyboard, trackpad | Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav |
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Keyboard Backlight | Yes | - |
Features | Multi-touch touchpad, ambient light sensor | Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad |
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS | Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display | Lenovo ThinkPad X240 (20AM) |
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Interfaces | 2 x USB 3.0 2 x Thunderbolt 2 HDMI Headphone output |
2 x USB 3.0 VGA Mini DisplayPort LAN Dock Headphone/microphone combo jack |
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Memory Card Reader | Yes (SDXC Card) | 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card) |
SOFTWARE | Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display | Lenovo ThinkPad X240 (20AM) |
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Operating System (OS) | Apple macOS Catalina 10.15 | Microsoft Windows 7 Professional 64-bit Edition - French |
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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, 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 Retina display | Lenovo ThinkPad X240 (20AM) |
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Dockable | - | Yes |
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Included Accessories | Power adapter | Power adapter |
Security | - | Trusted Platform Module (TPM 1.2) Security Chip |
Security Slot Type | - | Kensington security slot |
Theft/Intrusion Protection | - | Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) |
Features | - | Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, ThinkVantage Active Protection System, 1 USB 3.0 (Always On), MIL-STD-810G tested |
Compliant Standards | - | RoHS, GREENGUARD |
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 - 1 year - pick-up and return |