# x1-carbon

Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13 (2025) vs MacBook Pro 14 M5 Pro (2026): Which $1,800-$2,500 Flagship Laptop Actually Saves You Money?

Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13 (Intel Core Ultra Series 2, ~$1,799) vs Apple MacBook Pro 14 with M5 Pro ($1,999+). Real cost-per-year math, repair, resale, and 5-year total cost of ownership — with cited numbers.

Bambu Lab X1 Carbon vs Prusa MK4S: Which 3D Printer Actually Saves You Money in 2026?

Bambu Lab X1 Carbon ($1,499) vs Prusa MK4S ($1,099/$1,299). We compare real cost per print hour, ecosystem lock-in, and long-term repairability to find the smarter buy for serious hobbyists and small-batch makers.