Microsoft EP2-33232
Microsoft
69 Overall Score
vs
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon 14" X1 Carbon Gen 12 Black 2024
Lenovo
71 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Microsoft EP2-33232
No customer feedback yet
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon 14" X1 Carbon Gen 12 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
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Specifications
| Microsoft EP2-33232 | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon 14" X1 Carbon Gen 12 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Intel Core Ultra 7 268V★ | Intel Core Ultra 7 155U |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 8 | 12★ |
| Frequency | 2.2 GHz★ | 1.7 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 12 MB | 12 MB |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | Intel Arc Graphics★ | Intel Graphics |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | integrated | integrated |
| VRAM | 16 GB★ | — |
| VRAM Type | Shared | — |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 32 GB★ | 16 GB |
| RAM Generation | LPDDR5X | LPDDR5X |
| Storage 1 | 1 TB★ | 512 GB |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe SSD | NVMe SSD |
| Display | ||
| Size | 15" | 14" |
| Resolution | 2496 px★ | 1920 px |
| Panel | IPS | IPS |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz★ | 60 Hz |
| Brightness | 600 nits★ | 400 nits |
| Color Gamut | sRGB and Vivid | 100 percent |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 2 | 2 |
| USB Ports | 1 | 2★ |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 4 | Thunderbolt 4 |
| HDMI | — | HDMI 2.1 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7★ | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.4★ | Bluetooth 5.3 |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 1.66 kg | 1.07 kg★ |
| Battery | 66 Wh★ | 57 Wh |
| OS | Windows 11 Pro | Windows 11 Pro |
Pros & Cons
Microsoft EP2-33232
- Strong screen (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong ram (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong reliability (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Strong storage (80th percentile)80th %ile
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon 14" X1 Carbon Gen 12 Black 2024
- Strong social proof (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong portability (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong reliability (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Strong port selection (81st percentile)81st %ile
Pricing
Microsoft EP2-33232
No current pricing available
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon 14" X1 Carbon Gen 12 Black 2024
Verdict
Winner: Microsoft EP2-33232
Scores 69 overall, wins 5 of 8 usage categories and 14 of 29 specs.
