Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon 14" 21KC00A3US Black Paint 2025
Lenovo
75 Overall Score
vs
GEEKOM GeekBook X14 Pro 14" NX14CM Titanium Gray 2025
GEEKOM
71 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon 14" 21KC00A3US Black Paint 2025
85 out of 100 medium confidence 12 reviews
The ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 12 receives overwhelmingly positive feedback for its lightweight design, powerful performance, and reliable build quality. Users appreciate its portability for travel and daily work, with many noting it as a dependable upgrade from previous models. However, a few drawbacks include a poor-quality microphone, lack of pen support, and a fingerprint-prone black finish.
Pros
- Lightweight and portable design
- Powerful performance
- Reliable build quality
- Great for travel and daily work
- Fast and efficient
Cons
- Poor microphone quality
- No pen support
- Fingerprint-prone black finish
Portability 8
Performance 7
Build quality 6
Reliability 4
Microphone quality 1
Pen support 1
GEEKOM GeekBook X14 Pro 14" NX14CM Titanium Gray 2025
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Specifications
| Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon 14" 21KC00A3US | GEEKOM GeekBook X14 Pro 14" NX14CM | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Intel Core Ultra 5 135U | Intel Core Ultra 9 185H★ |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 12 | 16★ |
| Frequency | 1.6 GHz | 5.1 GHz★ |
| L3 Cache | 12 MB | 24 MB★ |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | Integrated Intel Graphics | Intel Arc Graphics★ |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | integrated | integrated |
| VRAM | — | 8 GB★ |
| VRAM Type | — | Shared |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| RAM Generation | LPDDR5X | LPDDR5X |
| Storage 1 | 512 GB | 2 TB★ |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe SSD★ | SSD |
| Display | ||
| Size | 14" | 14" |
| Resolution | 1920 px | 2880 px★ |
| Panel | IPS | OLED★ |
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz★ |
| Brightness | 400 nits | 450 nits★ |
| Color Gamut | 100% sRGB | 100% DCI-P3 |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 2 | 2 |
| USB Ports | 2★ | 1 |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 4 | USB4 |
| HDMI | 1 x HDMI | HDMI 2.1 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | BT5.3 | Bluetooth 5.4★ |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 1.08 kg | 1.00 kg★ |
| Battery | 57 Wh | 72 Wh★ |
| OS | Windows 11 Pro | Windows 11 Pro |
Pros & Cons
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon 14" 21KC00A3US Black Paint 2025
- Strong social proof (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong portability (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong ram (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong reliability (81st percentile)81st %ile
GEEKOM GeekBook X14 Pro 14" NX14CM Titanium Gray 2025
- Strong screen (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong portability (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong ram (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong storage (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Below average reliability (4th percentile)4th %ile
Verdict
Winner: Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon 14" 21KC00A3US
Scores 75 overall, wins 4 of 8 usage categories and 2 of 29 specs.