Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon 14" 21KC00A8US vs Microsoft Surface Go 10"
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon 14" 21KC00A8US 2024, Core Ultra 7 155U, 16GB, 512GB SSD, Black
Lenovo
72 Overall Score
vs
Microsoft Surface Go 10", Pentium Gold 4415Y, 8GB, 128GB SSD, Silver (Magnesium)
Microsoft
27 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon 14" 21KC00A8US 2024, Core Ultra 7 155U, 16GB, 512GB SSD, Black
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
Microsoft Surface Go 10", Pentium Gold 4415Y, 8GB, 128GB SSD, Silver (Magnesium)
No customer feedback yet
Scores
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Compact
Business
Entertainment
Developer
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Specifications
| Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon 14" 21KC00A8US | Microsoft Surface Go 10" | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Intel Core Ultra 7 155U★ | Intel Pentium Gold 4415Y |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 12★ | 2 |
| Frequency | 1.7 GHz★ | 1.6 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 12 MB★ | 8 MB |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | Intel Graphics★ | Intel HD Graphics 615 |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | integrated | integrated |
| VRAM | — | 48 GB★ |
| VRAM Type | — | GDDR6★ |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 16 GB★ | 8 GB |
| RAM Generation | LPDDR5X★ | — |
| Storage 1 | 512 GB★ | 128 GB |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe SSD★ | SSD |
| Display | ||
| Size | 14" | 10" |
| Resolution | 1920 px★ | 1800 px |
| Panel | IPS★ | — |
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz★ | — |
| Brightness | 400 nits★ | — |
| Color Gamut | 100 percent | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 2★ | 1 |
| USB Ports | 2★ | 0 |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 4 | — |
| HDMI | HDMI 2.1 | — |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E★ | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3★ | Bluetooth 4.1 |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 1.07 kg | 0.52 kg★ |
| Battery | 57 Wh★ | — |
| OS | Windows 11 Pro | Windows 10 Pro |
Pros & Cons
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon 14" 21KC00A8US 2024, Core Ultra 7 155U, 16GB, 512GB SSD, Black
- Strong social proof (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong portability (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong reliability (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Strong port selection (77th percentile)
Microsoft Surface Go 10", Pentium Gold 4415Y, 8GB, 128GB SSD, Silver (Magnesium)
- Strong portability (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong affordability (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong reliability (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Below average cpu (1st percentile)1st %ile
- Below average storage (8th percentile)8th %ile
- Below average ram (13th percentile)13th %ile
- Below average social proof (14th percentile)14th %ile
Pricing
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon 14" 21KC00A8US 2024, Core Ultra 7 155U, 16GB, 512GB SSD, Black
Microsoft Surface Go 10", Pentium Gold 4415Y, 8GB, 128GB SSD, Silver (Magnesium)
No current pricing available
Verdict
Winner: Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon 14" 21KC00A8US
Scores 72 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 20 of 29 specs.
