MSI
MSI
10 Overall Score
vs
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon 14" 21KC00A0US Black 2025
Lenovo
78 Overall Score
Scores
Compact
Student
Business
Entertainment
Developer
Creator
Gaming
Specifications
| MSI | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon 14" 21KC00A0US | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU | — | Intel Core Ultra 5 125U★ |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | No data | |
| Cores | — | 12★ |
| Frequency | — | 1.3 GHz★ |
| L3 Cache | — | 12 MB★ |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU | — | Intel Graphics★ |
| GPU Benchmark Score | No data | |
| Type | — | integrated★ |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | — | 16 GB★ |
| RAM Generation | — | LPDDR5X★ |
| Storage 1 | — | 512 GB★ |
| Storage 1 Type | — | NVMe SSD★ |
| Display | ||
| Size | — | 14" |
| Resolution | — | 1920 px★ |
| Panel | LCD | IPS★ |
| Refresh Rate | 144 Hz★ | 60 Hz |
| Brightness | 250 nits | 400 nits★ |
| Color Gamut | — | 100% sRGB |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | — | 2★ |
| USB Ports | — | 2★ |
| Thunderbolt | — | Thunderbolt 4 |
| HDMI | 1 x HDMI 1.4 | HDMI 2.1 |
| Wi-Fi | — | Wi-Fi 6E★ |
| Bluetooth | — | Bluetooth 5.3★ |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 4.10 kg | 1.07 kg★ |
| Battery | — | 57 Wh★ |
| OS | — | Windows 11 Pro |
Pros & Cons
MSI
- Strong social proof (74th percentile)
- Below average storage (1th percentile)1th %ile
- Below average compact (10th percentile)10th %ile
- Below average port (14th percentile)14th %ile
- Below average ram (14th percentile)14th %ile
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon 14" 21KC00A0US Black 2025
- Strong social proof (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong compact (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong port (83th percentile)83th %ile
- Strong reliability (78th percentile)
Pricing
MSI0.057score per dollar
vs
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon 14" 21KC00A0US Black 20250.040score per dollar
MSI offers 1.4x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon 14" 21KC00A0US
Scores 78 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 21 of 27 specs.
