Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon 14" 21KC00A8US Black 2024

Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon 14" 21KC00A8US Black 2024

Lenovo
71 Overall Score
vs
HP EliteBook 14" 845 G7 Silver 2020

HP EliteBook 14" 845 G7 Silver 2020

HP
51 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 EliteBook 14" 845 G7 Silver 2020

92 out of 100 medium confidence 10 reviews

Users are very satisfied with this laptop, praising its speed, battery life, and sleek design. The price is also considered great. The laptop's specifications, including the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO processor and 256GB SSD, are well-received.

Pros
  • Fast performance
  • Long battery life
  • Sleek design
  • Great price
  • Good color
👍 Performance 2
👍 Battery life 1
👍 Design 1
👍 Value for money 1
👍 Color 1

Scores

Compact
Lenovo
83
HP
64
Student
Lenovo
79
HP
59
Business
Lenovo
78
HP
56
Entertainment
Lenovo
71
HP
46
Developer
Lenovo
68
HP
42
Gaming
Lenovo
20
HP
42
Creator
Lenovo
32
HP
40
Ai Llm
Lenovo
26
HP
17

Specifications

Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon 14" 21KC00A8USHP EliteBook 14" 845 G7
Processor
CPU*Intel Core Ultra 7 155U★AMD Ryzen 5 4650U
CPU Multi-Core Score
16,181
11,990
Cores12★6
Frequency1.7 GHz2.1 GHz★
L3 Cache12 MB★8 MB
Graphics
GPU*Intel Graphics★AMD Radeon Graphics
GPU Benchmark Score
3,170
1,316
Typeintegrated★discrete
Memory & Storage
RAM16 GB16 GB
RAM GenerationLPDDR5X★DDR4
Storage 1512 GB★256 GB
Storage 1 TypeNVMe SSD★SSD
Display
Size14"14"
Resolution1920 px1920 px
PanelIPSIPS
Refresh Rate60 Hz★—
Brightness400 nits★250 nits
Color Gamut100 percent45% NTSC
Connectivity
USB-C Ports22
USB Ports22
ThunderboltThunderbolt 4—
HDMIHDMI 2.1HDMI 2.0
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6E★Wi-Fi 6
BluetoothBluetooth 5.3★Bluetooth 5.0
Physical
Weight1.07 kg★1.34 kg
Battery57 Wh★53 Wh
OSWindows 11 ProWindows 11 Pro

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 EliteBook 14" 845 G7 Silver 2020

  • Strong user sentiment (95th percentile)95th %ile
  • Strong portability (85th percentile)85th %ile
  • Strong social proof (74th percentile)
  • Below average storage (16th percentile)16th %ile
  • Below average gpu (31st percentile)
  • Below average reliability (33rd percentile)
  • Below average cpu (35th percentile)

Verdict

★ Winner: Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon 14" 21KC00A8US

Scores 71 overall, wins 6 of 8 usage categories and 16 of 27 specs.

Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon 14" 21KC00A8US Better at:

Ai LlmCompactStudentBusinessDeveloperEntertainment

HP EliteBook 14" 845 G7 Better at:

GamingCreator