GPD Pocket RM-Pocket-4 Black 2025
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon 14" X1 Carbon Gen 12 Black 2024
What Buyers Say
GPD Pocket RM-Pocket-4 Black 2025
The GPD Pocket 4 impresses with its raw power, compact size, and thoughtful modularity, earning high marks from power users and tech enthusiasts. However, consistent complaints about a touchscreen bug after sleep, charging demands above 65W, and a notoriously loud fan hold it back. Overall, it's a niche beast that shines for those willing to work around its quirks.
Pros
- Extreme raw performance for size
- Great for technicians and gamers
- Backwards-compatible modular bay
- Deep power customization options
- High-quality matte display with built-in protector
Cons
- Touchscreen bug after sleep requiring technical workaround
- High charging demands (65W+)
- Extremely loud fan under load
- Short battery life (30min-2hrs heavy use)
- Stability issues when hot
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon 14" X1 Carbon Gen 12 Black 2024
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
Scores
Specifications
| GPD Pocket RM-Pocket-4 | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon 14" X1 Carbon Gen 12 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370★ | Intel Core Ultra 7 155U |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 12 | 12 |
| Frequency | 2.0 GHz★ | 1.7 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 24 MB★ | 12 MB |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | AMD Radeon 890M★ | Intel Graphics |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | integrated | integrated |
| VRAM Type | System Shared | — |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 32 GB★ | 16 GB |
| RAM Generation | LPDDR5X | LPDDR5X |
| Storage 1 | 2 TB★ | 512 GB |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe SSD | NVMe SSD |
| Display | ||
| Size | — | 14" |
| Resolution | 2560 px★ | 1920 px |
| Panel | IPS | IPS |
| Refresh Rate | 144 Hz★ | 60 Hz |
| Brightness | 500 nits★ | 400 nits |
| Color Gamut | — | 100 percent |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 2 | 2 |
| USB Ports | 2 | 2 |
| Thunderbolt | USB 4.0 | Thunderbolt 4 |
| HDMI | HDMI 2.1 | HDMI 2.1 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3 | Bluetooth 5.3 |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 0.72 kg★ | 1.07 kg |
| Battery | 45 Wh | 57 Wh★ |
| OS | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Pro |
Pros & Cons
GPD Pocket RM-Pocket-4 Black 2025
- Strong storage (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong social proof (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong ram (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong cpu (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Below average reliability (4th percentile)4th %ile
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon 14" X1 Carbon Gen 12 Black 2024
- Strong social proof (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong portability (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong reliability (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Strong port selection (81st percentile)81st %ile
Pricing
Verdict
Scores 71 overall, wins 3 of 8 usage categories and 1 of 28 specs.
