Lenovo
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13
A entry-level laptop for everyday users and creators, leading with 14 in.
45/100
14 inCore Ultra 7 258VIntel Arc32 GB2000 GBOLED
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Why we rate it
- HDR
- IR camera (Windows Hello)
- Above-average ram
- Above-average storage
- Below-average refresh rate
Score profile
Scored against the laptops classWhere the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13 wins and loses
Full specification
Grouped · supported features marked in blueSpecifications
Display
Screen size14 "
Panel typeOLED
Refresh rate120 Hz
Peak brightness400 nits
HDRYes
DCI-P3 coverage100
Design and build
Weight1.09 kg
2-in-1 convertibleNo
Performance
CPUCore Ultra 7 258V
CPU max clock3.7 GHz
GPUIntel Arc
Memory and storage
RAM32 GB
RAM typeDDR5
Storage2000 GB
Ports
ThunderboltThunderbolt 4
Keyboard and biometrics
IR camera (Windows Hello)Yes
Connectivity
Wi-FiWiFi 7
Bluetooth5.3
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Highlighted cell = better in that rowLenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13 vs ASUS ASUS ROG Flow Z13 GZ302EA
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13ASUS ROG Flow Z13 GZ302EA
| LenovoLenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13This page | ASUSASUS ROG Flow Z13 GZ302EA | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 45 /100 | 45 /100 |
| Size | 14 " | 13.4 " |
| Weight | 1.09 kgBetter | 1.2 kg |
| RAM | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| Storage | 2000 GBBetter | 1000 GB |
| CPU | Core Ultra 7 258V | Intel Core Ultra 9 185H |
| GPU | Intel Arc | RDNS 3.5 |
Who it's for
Is the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13 right for you?
Buy it if
Buyers on a budget
Anyone who needs a dependable laptop for the essentials without overspending.
Skip it if
Skip it if
You need top-end performance and battery, in which case a higher-tier laptop is the better call.
Power user
Heavy multitasking, creative work or gaming on the go.
okay
Everyday user
Browsing, docs, calls and media.
good
Budget buyer
Wants a dependable machine for the basics.
good
Common questions
Before you buy
Is the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13 worth it?
It depends on what you need. It scores 45/100 against other laptops, a entry-level result where the class average is around 45.
What stands out on the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13?
Its hdr stands out, a genuinely useful feature if your setup calls for it.
How does it compare to the Gigabyte AERO X16?
The Gigabyte AERO X16 scores 46/100 versus this one at 45/100, so it is the step up on the spec sheet.
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