Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13 14" X1 Carbon Gen 13 Black 2025
Lenovo
69 Overall Score
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HP OMEN Transcend 14" 14-fb1023dx Shadow Black 2025
HP
80 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13 14" X1 Carbon Gen 13 Black 2025
No customer feedback yet
HP OMEN Transcend 14" 14-fb1023dx Shadow Black 2025
85 out of 100 medium confidence 13 reviews
This HP laptop impresses with its powerful 16-core Intel chip, 32GB of RAM, and stunning 3K OLED display, delivering top-tier performance for both gaming and productivity. Users praise its premium build, excellent cooling, and long battery life in eco mode, though the soldered RAM and lower-wattage RTX 5070 GPU are noted limitations. The open-box value is frequently highlighted as a major plus.
Pros
- Powerful 16-core Intel processor
- Stunning 3K OLED display
- Premium all-metal build
- Excellent cooling system
- Long battery life in eco mode
Cons
- Soldered RAM (no upgrade possible)
- Underpowered RTX 5070 GPU (75W max)
- Short battery life in normal mode
- Only two USB-A ports on right side
- Premium price without discount
Performance 5
Display quality 4
Build quality 3
Cooling 3
Battery life 4
Value for money 3
Scores
Gaming
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Entertainment
Creator
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Developer
Student
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Specifications
| Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13 14" X1 Carbon Gen 13 | HP OMEN Transcend 14" 14-fb1023dx | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Intel Core Ultra 7 268V | Intel Core Ultra 9 285H★ |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 8 | 16★ |
| Frequency | 2.2 GHz | 2.9 GHz★ |
| L3 Cache | 12 MB | 24 MB★ |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | Intel Arc 140V | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070★ |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | integrated★ | discrete |
| VRAM | 16 GB★ | 8 GB |
| VRAM Type | Shared | GDDR7 |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| RAM Generation | LPDDR5X | LPDDR5X |
| Storage 1 | 2 TB★ | 1 TB |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe SSD★ | SSD |
| Display | ||
| Size | 14" | 14" |
| Resolution | 2880 px | 2880 px |
| Panel | OLED | OLED |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Brightness | — | 500 nits★ |
| Color Gamut | — | DCI-P3 |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 2 | 2 |
| USB Ports | — | 2★ |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 4 x 2 | Thunderbolt 4 |
| HDMI | 1 x HDMI 2.1 | HDMI 2.1 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7★ | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.4★ | Bluetooth 5.3 |
| Ethernet | — | Gigabit Ethernet |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 0.95 kg★ | 1.63 kg |
| Battery | 57 Wh | 71 Wh★ |
| OS | Windows 11 Pro | Windows 11 Home |
Pros & Cons
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13 14" X1 Carbon Gen 13 Black 2025
- Strong storage (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong screen (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong portability (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong ram (81st percentile)81st %ile
HP OMEN Transcend 14" 14-fb1023dx Shadow Black 2025
- Strong social proof (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong screen (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong gpu (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong port selection (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Below average reliability (33rd percentile)
Verdict
Winner: HP OMEN Transcend 14" 14-fb1023dx
Scores 80 overall, wins 6 of 8 usage categories and 10 of 30 specs.