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Lenovo Legion 5 (Core i9-14900HX, RTX 5070) vs Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 12 (Core Ultra 7 155U)

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Lenovo Legion 5, Core i9-14900HX, 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD, RTX 5070 8GB

Lenovo Legion 5, Core i9-14900HX, 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD, RTX 5070 8GB

  • 1,900 g.
  • 15.1 inch screen.
  • 165 Hz display refresh rate.
  • Intel Core i9-14900HX processor.
  • Storage: PCIe Gen4 NVMe SSD.
KSh 265,000Out of Stock
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Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 12, Core Ultra 7 155U, 32GB RAM, 512GB SSD

Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 12, Core Ultra 7 155U, 32GB RAM, 512GB SSD

  • 14 inch screen.
  • Intel Core Ultra 7 155U processor.
  • Storage: M.2 2280 PCIe Gen4 NVMe SSD, Opal 2.0.
  • 32 GB RAM in this version.
  • 57 Wh of stored energy.
KSh 235,000Out of Stock

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Lenovo ThinkPad X1 2-in-1 Gen 10, Core Ultra 7 268V, 32GB RAM, 1TB SSDKSh 280,000
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 11, Core i7-1365U vPro, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSDKSh 260,000
Lenovo Legion 5i, Core Ultra 9 275HX, 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD, RTX 5060 8GBKSh 245,000
Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch, M5KSh 273,000
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13 Aura Edition, Core Ultra 7 255U, 32GB RAM, 1TB SSDKSh 305,000
Lenovo Legion Pro 7, Core Ultra 9 275HX, 32GB RAM, 2TB SSD, RTX 5070 Ti 12GBKSh 380,000
ASUS ROG Strix G16, Core i9-14900HX, 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD, RTX 5060 8GBKSh 250,000
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Our quick verdict

Choose the Lenovo Legion 5 if you want dedicated RTX 5070 graphics, more storage (1 TB) and a larger 15.1-inch screen. Choose the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 12 if you want more memory (32 GB RAM), a match-on-chip fingerprint reader in power button and a lighter build (about 1.08 kg).

Display

Lenovo Legion 5
15.1 inch screen
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 12
14 inch screen

Performance

Lenovo Legion 5
Intel Core i9-14900HX processor
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 12
Intel Core Ultra 7 155U processor

Storage

Lenovo Legion 5
PCIe Gen4 NVMe SSD
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 12
M.2 2280 PCIe Gen4 NVMe SSD, Opal 2.0

Memory

Lenovo Legion 5
24 GB RAM in this version
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 12
32 GB RAM in this version

Battery life

Lenovo Legion 5
Up to 3.1 hours per charge
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 12
57 Wh rechargeable lithium-ion

Key differences

The main differences to help you choose.

Lenovo Legion 5

  • Dedicated RTX 5070 graphics (vs integrated Intel graphics).
  • More storage: 1 TB (vs 512 GB).
  • Larger 15.1-inch screen (vs 14-inch).
  • Gigabit Ethernet, RJ-45.
  • Newer Bluetooth 5.4 (vs 5.3).
  • More CPU cores: 24 (vs 12).

Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 12

  • More memory: 32 GB RAM (vs 24 GB).
  • Match-on-chip fingerprint reader in power button.
  • Lighter: about 1.08 kg (vs about 1.9 kg).

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How each product answers the selected priorities
PriorityLenovo Legion 5Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 12
PerformanceIntel Core i9-14900HX processor, RTX 5070 graphicsIntel Core Ultra 7 155U processor, Integrated Intel graphics
Memory24 GB RAM32 GB RAM
Storage1 TB storage512 GB storage
Display15.1-inch OLED display, 165 Hz14-inch OLED display
Battery lifeUp to 3.1 hours per charge57 Wh rechargeable lithium-ion
WeightAbout 1.9 kgAbout 1.08 kg

Detailed comparison

Explore the full specifications, section by section.

General

General specifications comparison
SpecificationLenovo Legion 5, Core i9-14900HX, 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD, RTX 5070 8GBLenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 12, Core Ultra 7 155U, 32GB RAM, 512GB SSD
BrandLenovoLenovo
ModelLenovo Legion 5, Core i9-14900HX, 32GB RAM, RTX 5070 8GBLenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 12, Core Ultra 7 155U
Announced20252024
Form FactorClamshellClamshell
ColorEclipse blackBlack

Design

Design specifications comparison
SpecificationLenovo Legion 5, Core i9-14900HX, 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD, RTX 5070 8GBLenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 12, Core Ultra 7 155U, 32GB RAM, 512GB SSD
DimensionsOLED model: 344.9 × 255.35 × 19.95–21.54 mm312.80 × 214.75 × 14.96 mm
WeightStarting at 1.9 kg for OLED modelStarting at 1.08 kg; configuration dependent
Build MaterialsPlastic chassiscarbon fiber build

Display

Display specifications comparison
SpecificationLenovo Legion 5, Core i9-14900HX, 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD, RTX 5070 8GBLenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 12, Core Ultra 7 155U, 32GB RAM, 512GB SSD
Display Size15.1 inches14 inches
Display TypeOLEDIPS or OLED depending on panel configuration
Resolution2560 x 16001920 × 1200 IPS or 2880 × 1800 OLED, depending on configuration
Refresh Rate165Hz—
Brightness500 nits—
TouchscreenNo—

Performance

Performance specifications comparison
SpecificationLenovo Legion 5, Core i9-14900HX, 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD, RTX 5070 8GBLenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 12, Core Ultra 7 155U, 32GB RAM, 512GB SSD
ProcessorIntel Core i9-14900HXIntel Core Ultra 7 155U
CPU24 cores (8 performance + 16 efficiency), 32 threads, up to 5.8GHz12 cores, 14 threads, up to 4.8GHz
GPUNVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070Integrated Intel Graphics
Graphics Memory8GB GDDR7Shared system memory
RAM TypeDDR5-5600LPDDR5x-6400; soldered, no memory slots
Storage TypePCIe Gen4 NVMe SSDM.2 2280 PCIe Gen4 NVMe SSD, Opal 2.0

Memory & Storage

Memory & Storage specifications comparison
SpecificationLenovo Legion 5, Core i9-14900HX, 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD, RTX 5070 8GBLenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 12, Core Ultra 7 155U, 32GB RAM, 512GB SSD
RAM24GB32GB
Storage1TB512GB

Battery & Charging

Battery & Charging specifications comparison
SpecificationLenovo Legion 5, Core i9-14900HX, 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD, RTX 5070 8GBLenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 12, Core Ultra 7 155U, 32GB RAM, 512GB SSD
Battery60 Wh or 80 Wh lithium-ion, depending on configuration57 Wh rechargeable lithium-ion
Battery LifeLenovo tests: 60 Wh models up to 3.1 hours MobileMark 30 or 6.1 hours video; 80 Wh models up to 4.2 hours MobileMark 30 or 9 hours video—
ChargingRapid ChargeRapid Charge: up to 80% in 1 hour with 65 W adapter and system off/standby
Power Adapter170 W or 245 W slim-tip adapter, depending on configuration45 W or 65 W USB-C Power Delivery 3.0 AC adapter platform options

Software

Software specifications comparison
SpecificationLenovo Legion 5, Core i9-14900HX, 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD, RTX 5070 8GBLenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 12, Core Ultra 7 155U, 32GB RAM, 512GB SSD
Operating SystemWindows 11 HomeWindows 11 Pro/Home or Linux/no preload, depending on configuration

Connectivity

Connectivity specifications comparison
SpecificationLenovo Legion 5, Core i9-14900HX, 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD, RTX 5070 8GBLenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 12, Core Ultra 7 155U, 32GB RAM, 512GB SSD
Wi-FiWi-Fi 7Wi-Fi 6E AX211; Wi-Fi 7 BE200 on selected configurations
BluetoothBluetooth 5.45.3; selected Wi-Fi 7 hardware is 5.4 ready
EthernetGigabit Ethernet, RJ-45No built-in Ethernet

Camera & Audio

Camera & Audio specifications comparison
SpecificationLenovo Legion 5, Core i9-14900HX, 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD, RTX 5070 8GBLenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 12, Core Ultra 7 155U, 32GB RAM, 512GB SSD
Webcam720p HD or 5 MP with E-shutter, depending on configurationFHD 1080p + IR or 8 MP + IR, depending on display configuration; privacy shutter
Speakers2 × 2 W stereo speakers2 × 2 W stereo speakers
MicrophonesDual microphone arrayDual far-field microphone array
Audio FeaturesHARMAN audio; Nahimic enhancementDolby Atmos; Dolby Voice; Realtek ALC3306

Keyboard & Input

Keyboard & Input specifications comparison
SpecificationLenovo Legion 5, Core i9-14900HX, 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD, RTX 5070 8GBLenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 12, Core Ultra 7 155U, 32GB RAM, 512GB SSD
Keyboard24-zone RGB keyboardSpill-resistant six-row ThinkPad keyboard
Keyboard BacklightYesYes
TrackpadMylar Precision Touchpad, 75 × 120 mmGlass Trackpad with TrackPoint; haptic touchpad optional by configuration
Fingerprint ReaderNoMatch-on-chip fingerprint reader in power button
Stylus SupportNoNo

Ports

Ports specifications comparison
SpecificationLenovo Legion 5, Core i9-14900HX, 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD, RTX 5070 8GBLenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 12, Core Ultra 7 155U, 32GB RAM, 512GB SSD
USB-A3 × USB-A 5 Gbps; one Always On2 × USB-A 5 Gbps; one Always On
USB-C2 × USB-C 10 Gbps; one with 95–100 W PD and DisplayPort 2.1, one with DisplayPort 1.42 × Thunderbolt 4 / USB4 40 Gbps, Power Delivery 3.0 and DisplayPort 2.1
Thunderbolt / USB4No; USB-C 10 Gbps ports2 × Thunderbolt 4 / USB4 40 Gbps
HDMIHDMI 2.1; up to 8K at 60 HzHDMI 2.1; up to 4K at 60 Hz
DisplayPortDisplayPort 2.1 / 1.4 over USB-CDisplayPort 2.1 over Thunderbolt 4
Memory Card ReaderNo card readerNo card reader
3.5mm Audio Jack3.5 mm headphone/microphone combo3.5 mm headphone/microphone combo
Other PortsSlim-tip power connector—

Additional Features

Additional Features specifications comparison
SpecificationLenovo Legion 5, Core i9-14900HX, 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD, RTX 5070 8GBLenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 12, Core Ultra 7 155U, 32GB RAM, 512GB SSD
SecurityFirmware TPM 2.0; camera E-shutterDiscrete TPM 2.0; camera privacy shutter; Kensington Nano lock slot
Special FeaturesLenovo AI Engine / gaming performance featuresIntel AI Boost NPU; TrackPoint Quick Menu; MIL-STD-810H tested

What's in the Box

What's in the Box specifications comparison
SpecificationLenovo Legion 5, Core i9-14900HX, 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD, RTX 5070 8GBLenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 12, Core Ultra 7 155U, 32GB RAM, 512GB SSD
LaptopLenovo Legion 5, Core i9-14900HX, 32GB RAM, RTX 5070 8GBLenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 12, Core Ultra 7 155U

Similarities

  • Both have a 3.5 mm headphone jack.
  • Both have OLED displays.
  • Both have stereo speakers.
  • Both have built-in microphones for calls.
  • Both connect over Bluetooth.
  • Both transfer data at up to 5 Gbps.

In summary

Choose Legion 5 for dedicated RTX 5070 graphics and more storage; ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 12 offers more memory and a lighter build.

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In-stock alternatives

Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch, M5For Lenovo Legion 5, Core i9-14900HX, 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD, RTX 5070 8GBApple MacBook Pro 14-inch, M5View product ↗HP OMEN Slim 16, Core Ultra 9 285H, 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD, RTX 5070 8GBFor Lenovo Legion 5, Core i9-14900HX, 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD, RTX 5070 8GBHP OMEN Slim 16, Core Ultra 9 285H, 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD, RTX 5070 8GBView product ↗Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 12, Core Ultra 7 165U vPro, 64GB RAM, 512GB SSDFor Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 12, Core Ultra 7 155U, 32GB RAM, 512GB SSDLenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 12, Core Ultra 7 165U vPro, 64GB RAM, 512GB SSDView product ↗

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