Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon 14" G13 Black 2026
Lenovo
79 Overall Score
vs
Microsoft Surface Laptop 13.8" 7 Platinum 2025
Microsoft
81 Overall Score
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Specifications
| Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon 14" G13 | Microsoft Surface Laptop 13.8" 7 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Intel Core Ultra 7 258V | Intel Core Ultra 7★ |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 8 | 8 |
| Frequency | 2.2 GHz | 2.2 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 12 MB | 12 MB |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU | Intel Arc 140V | Arc Graphics |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | integrated | integrated |
| VRAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| VRAM Type | Shared | Shared |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| RAM Generation | LPDDR5X | LPDDR5X |
| Storage 1 | 512 GB | 1 TB★ |
| Storage 1 Type | SSD | SSD |
| Display | ||
| Size | 14" | 13.8" |
| Resolution | 2880 px★ | 2304 px |
| Panel | OLED★ | IPS |
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz★ |
| Brightness | 500 nits | 600 nits★ |
| Color Gamut | 100% DCI-P3 | HDR and adaptive color |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 2 | 2 |
| USB Ports | 2★ | 1 |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 4 | Thunderbolt 4 |
| HDMI | HDMI 2.1 | — |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.4★ |
| Ethernet | Gigabit Ethernet | — |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 0.98 kg★ | 1.35 kg |
| Battery | 57 Wh★ | 54 Wh |
| OS | Windows 11 Pro | Windows 11 |
Pros & Cons
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon 14" G13 Black 2026
- Strong screen (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong ram (93th percentile)93th %ile
- Strong compact (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong port (87th percentile)87th %ile
Microsoft Surface Laptop 13.8" 7 Platinum 2025
- Strong ram (93th percentile)93th %ile
- Strong screen (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong compact (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong reliability (79th percentile)
Pricing
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon 14" G13 Black 20260.002score per dollar
vs
Microsoft Surface Laptop 13.8" 7 Platinum 20250.001score per dollar
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon 14" G13 Black 2026 offers 2.0x better value for money
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon 14" G13 Black 2026
Microsoft Surface Laptop 13.8" 7 Platinum 2025
Verdict
Tie
Both products are closely matched - Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon 14" G13 wins 5 specs while Microsoft Surface Laptop 13.8" 7 wins 6.
