Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon 14" Gen 12 Black 2025
MSI Raider 16" RAIDERGE6814247 Black 2023
What Buyers Say
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon 14" Gen 12 Black 2025
All five verified reviewers highly praise the Lenovo 14" ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 12 Laptop, highlighting its speed, performance, and lightweight design. It is described as excelling in business applications and even professional photo editing, with a brilliant display. The only minor drawbacks mentioned are the removal of pre-installed software and a reduced warranty period, but overall sentiment is overwhelmingly positive.
Pros
- Fast performance
- Lightweight design
- Brilliant display
- Great for business apps
- Professional photo editing capable
Cons
- Pre-installed software bloat
- Shortened warranty period
MSI Raider 16" RAIDERGE6814247 Black 2023
The MSI Raider GE68HX is praised for its blazing speed, smooth performance, and stunning display, making it ideal for gaming and demanding tasks. Users love the extensive customization options and futuristic design, though they note the fans can get loud under full load and the laptop is quite heavy. Battery life is decent for normal use but drains quickly during high-performance gaming. Overall, the pros far outweigh the cons for most reviewers.
Pros
- Blazing fast performance
- Smooth gaming experience
- Stunning display quality
- Extensive customization options
- Futuristic design
Cons
- Loud fans under full load
- Heavy and bulky design
- Battery drains quickly during gaming
Scores
Specifications
| Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon 14" Gen 12 | MSI Raider 16" RAIDERGE6814247 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Intel Core Ultra 7 155U | Intel Core i9 14900HX★ |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 12 | 24★ |
| Frequency | 1.7 GHz | 2.2 GHz★ |
| L3 Cache | 12 MB | 36 MB★ |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | Intel Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070★ |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | integrated★ | discrete |
| VRAM | — | 8 GB★ |
| VRAM Type | Not provided | GDDR6★ |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| RAM Generation | LPDDR5X | DDR5 |
| Storage 1 | 2 TB | 2 TB |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe SSD | NVMe SSD |
| Display | ||
| Size | 14" | 16" |
| Resolution | 1920 px | 3840 px★ |
| Panel | IPS | Mini-LED★ |
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | 144 Hz★ |
| Brightness | 400 nits★ | — |
| Color Gamut | 100% sRGB | 100% DCI-P3 |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 2 | 2 |
| USB Ports | 2 | 3★ |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 4 | Thunderbolt 4 |
| HDMI | 1x HDMI 2.1 Output | HDMI 2.1 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 7★ |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3 | Bluetooth 5.4★ |
| Ethernet | Gigabit Ethernet | Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 1.13 kg★ | 2.75 kg |
| Battery | 57 Wh | 100 Wh★ |
| OS | Windows 11 Pro | Windows 11 Home |
Pros & Cons
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon 14" Gen 12 Black 2025
- Strong storage (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong ram (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong port selection (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong portability (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Below average social proof (28th percentile)
MSI Raider 16" RAIDERGE6814247 Black 2023
- Strong port selection (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong screen (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong storage (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong cpu (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Below average portability (9th percentile)9th %ile
Pricing
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon 14" Gen 12 Black 2025 offers 1.3x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 76 overall, wins 5 of 8 usage categories and 16 of 30 specs.
