Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon 14" Gen 13 Aura Edition 2024

Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon 14" Gen 13 Aura Edition 2024

Lenovo
70 Overall Score
vs
MSI Raider 16" RAIDERGE6814247 Black 2023

MSI Raider 16" RAIDERGE6814247 Black 2023

MSI
76 Overall Score

What Buyers Say

Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon 14" Gen 13 Aura Edition 2024

No customer feedback yet

MSI Raider 16" RAIDERGE6814247 Black 2023

85 out of 100 medium confidence 12 reviews

The MSI Raider GE68HX is praised for its blazing speed, smooth performance, and stunning display, making it ideal for gaming and demanding tasks. Users love the extensive customization options and futuristic design, though they note the fans can get loud under full load and the laptop is quite heavy. Battery life is decent for normal use but drains quickly during high-performance gaming. Overall, the pros far outweigh the cons for most reviewers.

Pros
  • Blazing fast performance
  • Smooth gaming experience
  • Stunning display quality
  • Extensive customization options
  • Futuristic design
Cons
  • Loud fans under full load
  • Heavy and bulky design
  • Battery drains quickly during gaming
👍 Performance 4
👍 Display quality 3
👍 Design 3
👍 Customization 2
🤔 Battery life 3
👎 Fan noise 2

Scores

Creator
Lenovo
35
MSI
92
Gaming
Lenovo
22
MSI
91
Developer
Lenovo
71
MSI
86
Compact
Lenovo
84
MSI
49
Entertainment
Lenovo
75
MSI
79
Business
Lenovo
77
MSI
67
Student
Lenovo
77
MSI
65
Ai Llm
Lenovo
28
MSI
54

Specifications

Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon 14" Gen 13 Aura EditionMSI Raider 16" RAIDERGE6814247
Processor
CPU*Intel Core Ultra 7 266VIntel Core i9 14900HX★
CPU Multi-Core Score
19,381
43,922
Cores824★
Frequency2.2 GHz2.2 GHz
L3 Cache12 MB36 MB★
Graphics
GPU*Intel Arc Graphics 140VNVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070★
GPU Benchmark Score
5,484
19,512
Typeintegrated★discrete
VRAM16 GB★8 GB
VRAM TypeSharedGDDR6★
Memory & Storage
RAM16 GB32 GB★
RAM GenerationLPDDR5XDDR5
Storage 1512 GB2 TB★
Storage 1 TypeNVMe SSDNVMe SSD
Display
Size14"16"
Resolution2880 px3840 px★
PanelOLED★Mini-LED
Refresh Rate120 Hz144 Hz★
Brightness400 nits★—
Color Gamut100% DCI-P3100% DCI-P3
Connectivity
USB-C Ports22
USB Ports23★
ThunderboltThunderbolt 4Thunderbolt 4
HDMIHDMI 2.1HDMI 2.1
Wi-FiWi-Fi 7Wi-Fi 7
BluetoothBluetooth 5.4Bluetooth 5.4
EthernetNoEthernet LAN (RJ-45)
Physical
Weight0.98 kg★2.75 kg
Battery57 Wh100 Wh★
OSWindows 11 ProWindows 11 Home

Pros & Cons

Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon 14" Gen 13 Aura Edition 2024

  • Strong screen (96th percentile)96th %ile
  • Strong portability (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
  • Strong port selection (90th percentile)90th %ile
  • Strong reliability (81st percentile)81st %ile

MSI Raider 16" RAIDERGE6814247 Black 2023

  • Strong port selection (99th percentile)99th %ile
  • Strong screen (98th percentile)98th %ile
  • Strong storage (94th percentile)94th %ile
  • Strong cpu (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
  • Below average portability (9th percentile)9th %ile

Verdict

★ Winner: MSI Raider 16" RAIDERGE6814247

Scores 76 overall, wins 5 of 8 usage categories and 13 of 30 specs.

Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon 14" Gen 13 Aura Edition Better at:

CompactStudentBusiness

MSI Raider 16" RAIDERGE6814247 Better at:

Ai LlmGamingCreatorDeveloperEntertainment