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Lenovo Legion 5i (Core Ultra 9 275HX, RTX 5060) vs Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 12 (Core Ultra 7 155U)

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Lenovo Legion 5i, Core Ultra 9 275HX, 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD, RTX 5060 8GB

Lenovo Legion 5i, Core Ultra 9 275HX, 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD, RTX 5060 8GB

  • 2,300 g.
  • 16 inch screen.
  • 240 Hz display refresh rate.
  • Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX processor.
  • Storage: M.2 2242 PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe SSD.
KSh 245,000Out 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 Carbon Gen 11, Core i7-1365U vPro, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSDKSh 260,000
Lenovo Legion 5, Core i9-14900HX, 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD, RTX 5070 8GBKSh 265,000
Lenovo Legion 5, Core i9-14900HX, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD, RTX 5070 8GBKSh 255,000
Lenovo Legion Pro 5, Core Ultra 7 255HX, 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD, RTX 5070 8GBKSh 216,000
Lenovo Legion 5, Core i9-13900HX, 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD, RTX 4060 8GBKSh 210,000
ASUS ROG Strix G16, Core i9-14900HX, 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD, RTX 5060 8GBKSh 250,000
ASUS TUF Gaming A16, Ryzen 9 270, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD, RTX 5070 8GBKSh 240,000
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Our quick verdict

Choose the Lenovo Legion 5i if you want a larger 80 Wh battery, dedicated RTX 5060 Laptop GPU graphics and more storage (1 TB). Choose the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 12 if you want an OLED display, a match-on-chip fingerprint reader in power button and a lighter build (about 1.08 kg).

Display

Lenovo Legion 5i
16 inch screen
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 12
14 inch screen

Performance

Lenovo Legion 5i
Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX processor
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 12
Intel Core Ultra 7 155U processor

Storage

Lenovo Legion 5i
M.2 2242 PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe SSD
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 12
M.2 2280 PCIe Gen4 NVMe SSD, Opal 2.0

Stored energy

Lenovo Legion 5i
80 Wh of stored energy
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 12
57 Wh of stored energy

Weight

Lenovo Legion 5i
About 2.3 kg
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 12
About 1.08 kg

Key differences

The main differences to help you choose.

Lenovo Legion 5i

  • Larger battery: 80 Wh (vs 57 Wh).
  • Dedicated RTX 5060 graphics (vs integrated Intel graphics).
  • More storage: 1 TB (vs 512 GB).
  • Larger 16-inch screen (vs 14-inch).
  • Gigabit Ethernet (RJ-45).
  • Newer Bluetooth 5.4 (vs 5.3).

Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 12

  • OLED display (vs LCD).
  • Match-on-chip fingerprint reader in power button.
  • Lighter: about 1.08 kg (vs about 2.3 kg).

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PriorityLenovo Legion 5iLenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 12
PerformanceIntel Core Ultra 9 275HX processor, RTX 5060 Laptop GPU graphicsIntel Core Ultra 7 155U processor, Integrated Intel graphics
Storage1 TB storage512 GB storage
Display16-inch LCD display, 240 Hz14-inch OLED display
Battery lifeUp to 8 hours per charge57 Wh rechargeable lithium-ion
WeightAbout 2.3 kgAbout 1.08 kg
SoftwareWindows 11 HomeWindows 11 Pro/Home or Linux/no preload

Detailed comparison

Explore the full specifications, section by section.

General

General specifications comparison
SpecificationLenovo Legion 5i, Core Ultra 9 275HX, 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD, RTX 5060 8GBLenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 12, Core Ultra 7 155U, 32GB RAM, 512GB SSD
BrandLenovoLenovo
ModelLegion 5i 16-inchLenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 12, Core Ultra 7 155U
Announced20252024
Form FactorClamshellClamshell
ColorEclipse BlackBlack

Design

Design specifications comparison
SpecificationLenovo Legion 5i, Core Ultra 9 275HX, 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD, RTX 5060 8GBLenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 12, Core Ultra 7 155U, 32GB RAM, 512GB SSD
Dimensions35.97 × 26.25 × 1.99–2.27 cm312.80 × 214.75 × 14.96 mm
WeightStarting at 2.3 kgStarting at 1.08 kg; configuration dependent
Build MaterialsAluminum top with PC-ABS bottom (OLED models); PC-ABS chassis on IPS modelscarbon fiber build

Display

Display specifications comparison
SpecificationLenovo Legion 5i, Core Ultra 9 275HX, 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD, RTX 5060 8GBLenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 12, Core Ultra 7 155U, 32GB RAM, 512GB SSD
Display Size16 inches14 inches
Display TypeIPS, anti-glareIPS or OLED depending on panel configuration
Resolution2560 × 16001920 × 1200 IPS or 2880 × 1800 OLED, depending on configuration
Refresh Rate240Hz—
Brightness500 nits—
TouchscreenNo—
Display Features100% DCI-P3, Dolby Vision, G-SYNC, Advanced Optimus—

Performance

Performance specifications comparison
SpecificationLenovo Legion 5i, Core Ultra 9 275HX, 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD, RTX 5060 8GBLenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 12, Core Ultra 7 155U, 32GB RAM, 512GB SSD
ProcessorIntel Core Ultra 9 275HXIntel Core Ultra 7 155U
CPU24 cores (8 P-cores + 16 E-cores), 24 threads, up to 5.4GHz, 36MB cache12 cores, 14 threads, up to 4.8GHz
GPUNVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop GPUIntegrated Intel Graphics
Graphics Memory8GB GDDR7Shared system memory
RAM TypeDDR5-6400LPDDR5x-6400; soldered, no memory slots
Storage TypeM.2 2242 PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe SSDM.2 2280 PCIe Gen4 NVMe SSD, Opal 2.0

Memory & Storage

Memory & Storage specifications comparison
SpecificationLenovo Legion 5i, Core Ultra 9 275HX, 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD, RTX 5060 8GBLenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 12, Core Ultra 7 155U, 32GB RAM, 512GB SSD
RAM32GB32GB
Storage1TB512GB

Battery & Charging

Battery & Charging specifications comparison
SpecificationLenovo Legion 5i, Core Ultra 9 275HX, 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD, RTX 5060 8GBLenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 12, Core Ultra 7 155U, 32GB RAM, 512GB SSD
Battery80Wh rechargeable lithium-ion57 Wh rechargeable lithium-ion
Battery LifeUp to approximately 8 hours local video playback—
ChargingSlim Tip AC charging; USB-C Power Delivery supportedRapid Charge: up to 80% in 1 hour with 65 W adapter and system off/standby
Power Adapter245W Slim Tip AC adapter45 W or 65 W USB-C Power Delivery 3.0 AC adapter platform options

Software

Software specifications comparison
SpecificationLenovo Legion 5i, Core Ultra 9 275HX, 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD, RTX 5060 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 5i, Core Ultra 9 275HX, 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD, RTX 5060 8GBLenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 12, Core Ultra 7 155U, 32GB RAM, 512GB SSD
Wi-FiWi-Fi 7 (802.11be) 2×2Wi-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-45)No built-in Ethernet

Camera & Audio

Camera & Audio specifications comparison
SpecificationLenovo Legion 5i, Core Ultra 9 275HX, 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD, RTX 5060 8GBLenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 12, Core Ultra 7 155U, 32GB RAM, 512GB SSD
Webcam5MP webcam with electronic privacy shutterFHD 1080p + IR or 8 MP + IR, depending on display configuration; privacy shutter
SpeakersStereo speakers, 2W × 2, optimized with Nahimic Audio2 × 2 W stereo speakers
MicrophonesDual-microphone arrayDual far-field microphone array
Audio FeaturesHigh Definition Audio, Nahimic AudioDolby Atmos; Dolby Voice; Realtek ALC3306

Keyboard & Input

Keyboard & Input specifications comparison
SpecificationLenovo Legion 5i, Core Ultra 9 275HX, 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD, RTX 5060 8GBLenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 12, Core Ultra 7 155U, 32GB RAM, 512GB SSD
Keyboard6-row keyboard with numeric keypad and Copilot keySpill-resistant six-row ThinkPad keyboard
Keyboard Backlight24-zone RGB backlightYes
TrackpadButtonless multi-touch Precision TouchPadGlass 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 5i, Core Ultra 9 275HX, 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD, RTX 5060 8GBLenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 12, Core Ultra 7 155U, 32GB RAM, 512GB SSD
USB-A3 × USB-A 5Gbps (one Always On)2 × USB-A 5 Gbps; one Always On
USB-C2 × USB-C including Thunderbolt 42 × Thunderbolt 4 / USB4 40 Gbps, Power Delivery 3.0 and DisplayPort 2.1
Thunderbolt / USB41 × Thunderbolt 4 / USB42 × Thunderbolt 4 / USB4 40 Gbps
HDMIHDMI 2.1 (up to 8K at 60Hz)HDMI 2.1; up to 4K at 60 Hz
DisplayPortDisplayPort 2.1 and DisplayPort 1.4 over USB-CDisplayPort 2.1 over Thunderbolt 4
Memory Card ReaderNoNo card reader
3.5mm Audio Jack3.5mm headphone / microphone combo jack3.5 mm headphone/microphone combo
Other PortsSlim Tip power connector—

Additional Features

Additional Features specifications comparison
SpecificationLenovo Legion 5i, Core Ultra 9 275HX, 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD, RTX 5060 8GBLenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 12, Core Ultra 7 155U, 32GB RAM, 512GB SSD
SecurityFirmware TPM 2.0, BIOS passwords, electronic camera shutterDiscrete TPM 2.0; camera privacy shutter; Kensington Nano lock slot
CoolingLenovo Legion Coldfront Hyper cooling—
Special FeaturesLenovo AI Engine+ with LA1 AI chip; Advanced OptimusIntel AI Boost NPU; TrackPoint Quick Menu; MIL-STD-810H tested

What's in the Box

What's in the Box specifications comparison
SpecificationLenovo Legion 5i, Core Ultra 9 275HX, 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD, RTX 5060 8GBLenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 12, Core Ultra 7 155U, 32GB RAM, 512GB SSD
LaptopLenovo Legion 5i Core Ultra 9 275HX, 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD RTX 5060 8GBLenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 12, Core Ultra 7 155U

Similarities

  • Both have 32 GB RAM.
  • Both have a 3.5 mm headphone jack.
  • 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 5i for dedicated RTX 5060 graphics and more storage; ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 12 offers an OLED screen and a lighter build.

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