Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon 14" 21KC00A8US Black 2024
Lenovo
71 Overall Score
vs
HP 15-fc0033ca 14" Rose Gold
HP
31 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon 14" 21KC00A8US Black 2024
82 out of 100 high confidence 103 reviews
The ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 12 is widely praised for its lightweight design, solid build, and excellent keyboard, making it a favorite among professionals and frequent travelers. Many users highlight its fast performance and good battery life, though some report hardware issues like touchpad failures, power-on problems, and occasional sluggishness. Customer service experiences are mixed, with a few citing poor support for defects. Overall, it is seen as a reliable, premium ultrabook with minor drawbacks in screen resolution and heat management.
Pros
- Lightweight design
- Excellent keyboard
- Fast performance
- Good battery life
- Solid build quality
Cons
- Touchpad issues
- Power-on problems
- Customer service difficulties
- Screen resolution could be better
- Runs warm under load
Build quality 25
Keyboard 18
Battery life 15
Performance 20
Portability 22
Touchpad issues 5
HP 15-fc0033ca 14" Rose Gold
No customer feedback yet
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Specifications
| Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon 14" 21KC00A8US | HP 15-fc0033ca 14" | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Intel Core Ultra 7 155U★ | AMD Athlon Silver 7120U |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 12★ | 2 |
| Frequency | 1.7 GHz | 2.4 GHz★ |
| L3 Cache | 12 MB★ | 2 MB |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | Intel Graphics★ | AMD Radeon 610M Graphics |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | integrated | integrated |
| VRAM Type | — | System Shared |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 16 GB★ | 8 GB |
| RAM Generation | LPDDR5X | LPDDR5 |
| Storage 1 | 512 GB | 512 GB |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe SSD | NVMe SSD |
| Storage 2 | — | 128 GB★ |
| Storage 2 Type | — | SSD★ |
| Display | ||
| Size | 14" | 15.6" |
| Resolution | 1920 px | 1920 px |
| Panel | IPS | IPS |
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz★ | — |
| Brightness | 400 nits★ | 250 nits |
| Color Gamut | 100 percent | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 2★ | 1 |
| USB Ports | 2 | 3★ |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 4 | — |
| HDMI | HDMI 2.1 | HDMI |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E★ | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3 | Bluetooth 5.4★ |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 1.07 kg★ | 1.47 kg |
| Battery | 57 Wh★ | 45 Wh |
| OS | Windows 11 Pro | Windows 11 Home |
Pros & Cons
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon 14" 21KC00A8US Black 2024
- Strong social proof (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong portability (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong reliability (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Strong port selection (78th percentile)
HP 15-fc0033ca 14" Rose Gold
- Below average social proof (2nd percentile)2nd %ile
- Below average cpu (4th percentile)4th %ile
- Below average ram (24th percentile)
- Below average gpu (30th percentile)
Pricing
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon 14" 21KC00A8US Black 2024
HP 15-fc0033ca 14" Rose Gold
No current pricing available
Verdict
Winner: Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon 14" 21KC00A8US
Scores 71 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 13 of 30 specs.
