Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon 14" Gen 13 Eclipse Black 2024
Microsoft Surface Laptop 13.8" 7 Black 2025
Scores
Specifications
| Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon 14" Gen 13 | Microsoft Surface Laptop 13.8" 7 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Intel Core Ultra 7 258V | Intel Core Ultra 7 268V★ |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 8 | 8 |
| Frequency | 2.2 GHz | 2.2 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 12 MB | 12 MB |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU | Intel Arc Graphics | Intel 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 | 1 TB | 1 TB |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe SSD | NVMe SSD |
| Display | ||
| Size | 14" | 13.8" |
| Resolution | 2880 px★ | 2304 px |
| Panel | OLED★ | IPS |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Brightness | 400 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 5.3 | Bluetooth 5.4★ |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 0.98 kg★ | 1.35 kg |
| Battery | 57 Wh★ | 54 Wh |
| OS | Windows 11 Pro | Windows 11 Pro |
Pros & Cons
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon 14" Gen 13 Eclipse Black 2024
- Strong screen (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong ram (93th percentile)93th %ile
- Strong compact (91th percentile)91th %ile
- Strong social proof (84th percentile)84th %ile
Microsoft Surface Laptop 13.8" 7 Black 2025
- Strong ram (93th percentile)93th %ile
- Strong screen (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong compact (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong storage (82th percentile)82th %ile
Pricing
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon 14" Gen 13 Eclipse Black 2024 offers 2.0x better value for money
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon 14" Gen 13 Eclipse Black 2024
Microsoft Surface Laptop 13.8" 7 Black 2025
Verdict
Scores 88 overall, wins 6 of 8 usage categories and 5 of 29 specs.