Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon 14" 21KC00A8US Black 2024
Dell Latitude 14" 7400 Carbon 2018
What Buyers Say
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon 14" 21KC00A8US 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
Dell Latitude 14" 7400 Carbon 2018
Most buyers are thrilled with this refurbished Dell Latitude 7400, praising its near-new condition, fast shipping, and unexpected upgrades like a better processor and touchscreen. However, a few critical reviews highlight issues such as non-functional keys and a battery that won't charge, which temper the overall enthusiasm. The mixed feedback suggests that while many units are excellent, quality control can be inconsistent.
Pros
- Excellent condition
- Fast shipping
- Unexpected upgrades (processor, touchscreen)
- Includes power adapter
- Upgradable RAM
Cons
- Non-functional keys (F1, F2)
- Battery charging issues
- Wear on power button
Scores
Specifications
| Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon 14" 21KC00A8US | Dell Latitude 14" 7400 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Intel Core Ultra 7 155U★ | Intel Core i5 8365U |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 12★ | 4 |
| Frequency | 1.7 GHz★ | 1.6 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 12 MB★ | 6 MB |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | Intel Graphics★ | Intel UHD Graphics 620 |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | integrated | integrated |
| VRAM Type | — | Shared |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM Generation | LPDDR5X★ | DDR4 |
| Storage 1 | 512 GB★ | 256 GB |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe SSD★ | SSD |
| Display | ||
| Size | 14" | 14" |
| Resolution | 1920 px | 1920 px |
| Panel | IPS★ | — |
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | 60 Hz |
| Brightness | 400 nits★ | — |
| Color Gamut | 100 percent | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 2 | 2 |
| USB Ports | 2 | 2 |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 4 | Thunderbolt 4 |
| HDMI | HDMI 2.1 | 1 x HDMI |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E★ | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3★ | Bluetooth 5.0 |
| Ethernet | — | 10/100/1000Mbps |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 1.07 kg★ | 1.36 kg |
| Battery | 57 Wh★ | — |
| OS | Windows 11 Pro | Windows 11 Pro |
Pros & Cons
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon 14" 21KC00A8US Black 2024
- Strong social proof (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong portability (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong reliability (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Strong port selection (79th percentile)
Dell Latitude 14" 7400 Carbon 2018
- Strong port selection (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong social proof (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong portability (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Below average cpu (9th percentile)9th %ile
- Below average storage (16th percentile)16th %ile
- Below average screen (21st percentile)
- Below average reliability (33rd percentile)
Pricing
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon 14" 21KC00A8US Black 2024
Dell Latitude 14" 7400 Carbon 2018
No current pricing available
Verdict
Scores 71 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 16 of 29 specs.
