Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3, Core i5-13420H vs Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 12, Ultra 7 165U VPRO, 64GB RAM, 512GB SSD
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Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3, Core i7-13420HKSh 85,000
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| Feature | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3, Core i5-13420H |  Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 12, Ultra 7 165U VPRO, 64GB RAM, 512GB SSD |
|---|---|---|
| Display Size | 14 inches | 14-inch |
| Processor | Intel Core i5-13420H | Intel Core Ultra 7 165U vPro |
| GPU | Intel UHD Graphics | Integrated Intel Graphics |
| RAM | 16GB | 64 GB |
| Storage | 512GB | 512 GB |
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General
| Specification | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3, Core i5-13420H | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 12, Ultra 7 165U VPRO, 64GB RAM, 512GB SSD |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Lenovo | Lenovo |
| Model | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3, Core i5-13420H | ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 12 |
| Form Factor | Clamshell | Clamshell laptop |
| Announced | — | 2024 |
| Color | — | Black |
Design
| Specification | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3, Core i5-13420H | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 12, Ultra 7 165U VPRO, 64GB RAM, 512GB SSD |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | — | 312.8 × 214.75 × 14.96 mm |
| Weight | — | Starting at 1.08 kg |
| Build Materials | — | Carbon-fibre hybrid top; aluminium bottom |
Display
| Specification | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3, Core i5-13420H | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 12, Ultra 7 165U VPRO, 64GB RAM, 512GB SSD |
|---|---|---|
| Display Size | 14 inches | 14-inch |
| Resolution | 1920 × 1200 | 1920 × 1200 (WUXGA) |
| Touchscreen | No | No |
| Display Type | — | Low-power IPS anti-glare |
| Refresh Rate | — | 60 Hz |
| Brightness | — | 400 nits |
| Display Features | — | 16:10, 100% sRGB, Eyesafe, TÜV Low Blue Light |
Performance
| Specification | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3, Core i5-13420H | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 12, Ultra 7 165U VPRO, 64GB RAM, 512GB SSD |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core i5-13420H | Intel Core Ultra 7 165U vPro |
| CPU | 8 cores (4 performance + 4 efficiency), 12 threads, up to 4.6GHz | 12 cores (2 P-cores + 8 E-cores + 2 LP E-cores), 14 threads; up to 4.9 GHz; 12 MB Intel Smart Cache; Intel AI Boost NPU |
| GPU | Intel UHD Graphics | Integrated Intel Graphics |
| Graphics Memory | Shared system memory | Shared system memory |
| RAM Type | DDR5 | Soldered LPDDR5x-6400 |
| Storage Type | — | M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe Opal 2.0 SSD |
Memory & Storage
| Specification | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3, Core i5-13420H | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 12, Ultra 7 165U VPRO, 64GB RAM, 512GB SSD |
|---|---|---|
| RAM | 16GB | 64 GB |
| Storage | 512GB | 512 GB |
Battery & Charging
| Specification | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3, Core i5-13420H | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 12, Ultra 7 165U VPRO, 64GB RAM, 512GB SSD |
|---|---|---|
| Battery | — | 57 Wh |
| Battery Life | — | Varies by workload and configuration |
| Charging | — | Rapid Charge supported |
| Power Adapter | — | 65 W USB-C AC adapter |
Software
| Specification | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3, Core i5-13420H | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 12, Ultra 7 165U VPRO, 64GB RAM, 512GB SSD |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | — | Windows 11 Pro |
Connectivity
| Specification | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3, Core i5-13420H | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 12, Ultra 7 165U VPRO, 64GB RAM, 512GB SSD |
|---|---|---|
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax 2×2) |
| Bluetooth | — | Bluetooth 5.3 |
| Ethernet | — | No built-in Ethernet; adapter supported |
Keyboard & Input
| Specification | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3, Core i5-13420H | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 12, Ultra 7 165U VPRO, 64GB RAM, 512GB SSD |
|---|---|---|
| Stylus Support | No | No |
| Keyboard | — | Spill-resistant ThinkPad keyboard |
| Keyboard Backlight | — | LED backlight |
| Trackpad | — | TrackPoint and Precision multi-touch trackpad |
| Fingerprint Reader | — | Fingerprint reader integrated with power button |
Ports
| Specification | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3, Core i5-13420H | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 12, Ultra 7 165U VPRO, 64GB RAM, 512GB SSD |
|---|---|---|
| USB-C | USB-C ports | 2 × Thunderbolt 4 / USB4 USB-C |
| HDMI | HDMI | HDMI 2.1 |
| DisplayPort | DisplayPort output over USB-C | DisplayPort via USB-C / Thunderbolt |
| USB-A | — | 2 × USB-A 5 Gbps |
| Thunderbolt / USB4 | — | 2 × Thunderbolt 4 / USB4 40 Gbps |
| Memory Card Reader | — | No |
| 3.5mm Audio Jack | — | 3.5 mm headphone/microphone combo jack |
| Other Ports | — | Kensington security slot |
What's in the Box
| Specification | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3, Core i5-13420H | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 12, Ultra 7 165U VPRO, 64GB RAM, 512GB SSD |
|---|---|---|
| Laptop | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3, Core i5-13420H | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 12, Ultra 7 165U VPRO, 64GB RAM, 512GB SSD |
Camera & Audio
| Specification | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3, Core i5-13420H | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 12, Ultra 7 165U VPRO, 64GB RAM, 512GB SSD |
|---|---|---|
| Webcam | — | FHD 1080p + IR hybrid webcam with privacy shutter |
| Speakers | — | 2 × 2 W stereo speakers |
| Microphones | — | 4-microphone 360° array |
| Audio Features | — | Dolby Atmos; Dolby Voice |
Additional Features
| Specification | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3, Core i5-13420H | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 12, Ultra 7 165U VPRO, 64GB RAM, 512GB SSD |
|---|---|---|
| Security | — | Discrete TPM 2.0; fingerprint reader; IR camera; webcam privacy shutter; vPro |
| Cooling | — | Active fan cooling |
| Special Features | — | Intel vPro; MIL-STD-810H tested |
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