Microsoft Surface Laptop 15" 7th Edition vs Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon 14" 21KC00A3US
Microsoft Surface Laptop 15" 7th Edition 2025, Core Ultra 7 268V, 32GB, 1TB SSD, Black
Microsoft
66 Overall Score
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Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon 14" 21KC00A3US 2025, Core Ultra 5 135U, 32GB, 512GB SSD, Black Paint
Lenovo
76 Overall Score
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Microsoft Surface Laptop 15" 7th Edition 2025, Core Ultra 7 268V, 32GB, 1TB SSD, Black
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Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon 14" 21KC00A3US 2025, Core Ultra 5 135U, 32GB, 512GB SSD, Black Paint
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
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Specifications
| Microsoft Surface Laptop 15" 7th Edition | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon 14" 21KC00A3US | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Intel Core Ultra 7 268V★ | Intel Core Ultra 5 135U |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 8 | 12★ |
| Frequency | 2.2 GHz★ | 1.6 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 12 MB | 12 MB |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU | Intel Arc Graphics | Integrated Intel Graphics |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | integrated | integrated |
| VRAM | 16 GB★ | — |
| VRAM Type | Shared | — |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 32 GB | 32 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% sRGB |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 2 | 2 |
| USB Ports | 1 | 2★ |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 4 | Thunderbolt 4 |
| HDMI | — | 1 x HDMI |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7★ | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.4★ | BT5.3 |
| Ethernet | Integrated 10/100/1000 GbE LAN | — |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 1.66 kg | 1.08 kg★ |
| Battery | 66 Wh★ | 57 Wh |
| OS | Windows 11 Pro | Windows 11 Pro |
Pros & Cons
Microsoft Surface Laptop 15" 7th Edition 2025, Core Ultra 7 268V, 32GB, 1TB SSD, Black
- Strong screen (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong ram (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong reliability (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Strong storage (79th percentile)
- Below average social proof (9th percentile)9th %ile
- Below average affordability (10th percentile)10th %ile
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon 14" 21KC00A3US 2025, Core Ultra 5 135U, 32GB, 512GB SSD, Black Paint
- Strong social proof (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong portability (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong ram (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong reliability (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Below average affordability (16th percentile)16th %ile
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Verdict
Winner: Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon 14" 21KC00A3US
Scores 76 overall, wins 5 of 8 usage categories and 3 of 30 specs.
