Lenovo ThinkPad 14" X1 Carbon Gen 13 Black 2025
Lenovo
84 Overall Score
vs
Microsoft Surface Laptop 13.8" 7 Platinum 2025
Microsoft
81 Overall Score
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Specifications
| Lenovo ThinkPad 14" X1 Carbon Gen 13 | Microsoft Surface Laptop 13.8" 7 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Intel Core Ultra 7 258V | Intel Core Ultra 7 268V★ |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 8 | 8 |
| Frequency | 2.2 GHz | 2.2 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 12 MB | 12 MB |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU | Intel Arc 140V | Intel Graphics |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | integrated | integrated |
| VRAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| VRAM Type | Shared | Shared |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| RAM Generation | LPDDR5X | LPDDR5X |
| Storage 1 | 512 GB | 1 TB★ |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe SSD★ | SSD |
| Display | ||
| Size | 14" | 13.8" |
| Resolution | 2880 px★ | 2304 px |
| Panel | OLED★ | IPS |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Brightness | 400 nits | 600 nits★ |
| Color Gamut | 100% DCI-P3 | HDR and adaptive color |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 2 | 2 |
| USB Ports | 2★ | 1 |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 4 | Thunderbolt 4 |
| HDMI | HDMI 2.1 | — |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.4 | Bluetooth 5.4 |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 0.98 kg★ | 1.35 kg |
| Battery | 57 Wh★ | 54 Wh |
| OS | Windows 11 Pro | Windows 11 |
Pros & Cons
Lenovo ThinkPad 14" X1 Carbon Gen 13 Black 2025
- Strong screen (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong ram (93th percentile)93th %ile
- Strong compact (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong social proof (85th percentile)85th %ile
Microsoft Surface Laptop 13.8" 7 Platinum 2025
- Strong ram (93th percentile)93th %ile
- Strong compact (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong screen (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong reliability (79th percentile)
Pricing
Lenovo ThinkPad 14" X1 Carbon Gen 13 Black 20250.002score per dollar
vs
Microsoft Surface Laptop 13.8" 7 Platinum 20250.001score per dollar
Lenovo ThinkPad 14" X1 Carbon Gen 13 Black 2025 offers 2.0x better value for money
Lenovo ThinkPad 14" X1 Carbon Gen 13 Black 2025
Microsoft Surface Laptop 13.8" 7 Platinum 2025
Verdict
Winner: Lenovo ThinkPad 14" X1 Carbon Gen 13
Scores 84 overall, wins 5 of 8 usage categories and 6 of 29 specs.
