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Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 11 (Core i7-1365U) vs Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 12 (Core Ultra 7 165U)

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Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 11, Core i7-1365U vPro, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD

Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 11, Core i7-1365U vPro, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD

  • 14 inch screen.
  • Intel Core i7-1365U processor.
  • Storage: M.2 2280 PCIe Gen4 NVMe SSD, Opal 2.0.
  • 16 GB RAM in this version.
  • 57 Wh of stored energy.
KSh 260,000Out of Stock
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Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 12, Core Ultra 7 165U vPro, 64GB RAM, 512GB SSD

Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 12, Core Ultra 7 165U vPro, 64GB RAM, 512GB SSD

  • 1,080 g.
  • Screen: 1920 × 1200 (WUXGA).
  • 60 Hz display refresh rate.
  • Intel Core Ultra 7 165U vPro processor.
  • Storage: M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe Opal 2.0 SSD.
KSh 225,000In Stock
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Lenovo ThinkPad X1 2-in-1 Gen 10, Core Ultra 7 268V, 32GB RAM, 1TB SSDKSh 280,000
Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch, M4 ProKSh 255,000
Lenovo Legion 5, Core i9-14900HX, 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD, RTX 5070 8GBKSh 265,000
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 12, Core Ultra 7 155U, 32GB RAM, 512GB SSDKSh 235,000
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13 Aura Edition, Core Ultra 7 255U, 32GB RAM, 1TB SSDKSh 305,000
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Our quick verdict

Choose the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 11 if you want an OLED display, more storage (1 TB) and a higher boost clock (5.2 GHz). Choose the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 12 if you want more memory (64 GB RAM) and more CPU cores (12).

Performance

Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 11
Intel Core i7-1365U processor
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 12
Intel Core Ultra 7 165U vPro processor

Storage

Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 11
M.2 2280 PCIe Gen4 NVMe SSD, Opal 2.0
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 12
M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe Opal 2.0 SSD

Memory

Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 11
16 GB RAM in this version
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 12
64 GB RAM in this version

Display

Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 11
14-inch OLED display
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 12
14-inch LCD display, 60 Hz

Battery life

Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 11
57 Wh rechargeable lithium-ion
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 12
57 Wh

Key differences

The main differences to help you choose.

Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 11

  • OLED display (vs LCD).
  • More storage: 1 TB (vs 512 GB).
  • Higher boost clock: up to 5.2 GHz (vs 4.9 GHz).

Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 12

  • More memory: 64 GB RAM (vs 16 GB).
  • More CPU cores: 12 (vs 10).

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PriorityLenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 11Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 12
PerformanceIntel Core i7-1365U processor, Integrated Intel graphicsIntel Core Ultra 7 165U vPro processor, Integrated Intel graphics
Memory16 GB RAM64 GB RAM
Storage1 TB storage512 GB storage
Display14-inch OLED display14-inch LCD display, 60 Hz
Battery life57 Wh rechargeable lithium-ion57 Wh
WeightAbout 1.12 kgAbout 1.08 kg

Detailed comparison

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General

General specifications comparison
SpecificationLenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 11, Core i7-1365U vPro, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSDLenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 12, Core Ultra 7 165U vPro, 64GB RAM, 512GB SSD
BrandLenovoLenovo
ModelLenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 11, Core i7-1365U vProThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 12
Announced20232024
Form FactorClamshellClamshell laptop
ColorDeep blackBlack

Design

Design specifications comparison
SpecificationLenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 11, Core i7-1365U vPro, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSDLenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 12, Core Ultra 7 165U vPro, 64GB RAM, 512GB SSD
Dimensions315.6 × 222.5 mm; 14.96–15.36 mm height depending on camera312.8 × 214.75 × 14.96 mm
WeightStarting at 1.12 kg; configuration dependentStarting at 1.08 kg
Build MaterialsCarbon-fibre lid; aluminium baseCarbon-fibre hybrid top; aluminium bottom

Display

Display specifications comparison
SpecificationLenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 11, Core i7-1365U vPro, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSDLenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 12, Core Ultra 7 165U vPro, 64GB RAM, 512GB SSD
Display Size14 inches14-inch
Display TypeIPS or OLED depending on panel configurationLow-power IPS anti-glare
Resolution1920 × 1200 or 2240 × 1400 IPS; 2880 × 1800 OLED, depending on configuration1920 × 1200 (WUXGA)
Refresh Rate—60 Hz
Brightness—400 nits
Touchscreen—No
Display Features—16:10, 100% sRGB, Eyesafe, TÜV Low Blue Light

Performance

Performance specifications comparison
SpecificationLenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 11, Core i7-1365U vPro, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSDLenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 12, Core Ultra 7 165U vPro, 64GB RAM, 512GB SSD
ProcessorIntel Core i7-1365UIntel Core Ultra 7 165U vPro
CPU10 cores, 12 threads, up to 5.2GHz12 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
GPUIntegrated Intel GraphicsIntegrated Intel Graphics
Graphics MemoryShared system memoryShared system memory
RAM TypeLPDDR5/LPDDR5x-6400 for 16 GB models; soldered, no slotsSoldered LPDDR5x-6400
Storage TypeM.2 2280 PCIe Gen4 NVMe SSD, Opal 2.0M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe Opal 2.0 SSD

Memory & Storage

Memory & Storage specifications comparison
SpecificationLenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 11, Core i7-1365U vPro, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSDLenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 12, Core Ultra 7 165U vPro, 64GB RAM, 512GB SSD
RAM16GB64 GB
Storage1TB512 GB

Battery & Charging

Battery & Charging specifications comparison
SpecificationLenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 11, Core i7-1365U vPro, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSDLenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 12, Core Ultra 7 165U vPro, 64GB RAM, 512GB SSD
Battery57 Wh rechargeable lithium-ion57 Wh
ChargingRapid Charge: up to 80% in 1 hour with 65 W adapter and system off/standbyRapid Charge supported
Power Adapter45 W or 65 W USB-C Power Delivery 3.0 AC adapter platform options65 W USB-C AC adapter
Battery Life—Varies by workload and configuration

Software

Software specifications comparison
SpecificationLenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 11, Core i7-1365U vPro, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSDLenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 12, Core Ultra 7 165U vPro, 64GB RAM, 512GB SSD
Operating SystemWindows 11 Pro/Home or Linux/no preload, depending on configurationWindows 11 Pro

Connectivity

Connectivity specifications comparison
SpecificationLenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 11, Core i7-1365U vPro, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSDLenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 12, Core Ultra 7 165U vPro, 64GB RAM, 512GB SSD
Wi-FiIntel Wi-Fi 6E AX211, 2×2Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax 2×2)
Bluetooth5.3 with compatible OSBluetooth 5.3
EthernetNo built-in EthernetNo built-in Ethernet; adapter supported

Camera & Audio

Camera & Audio specifications comparison
SpecificationLenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 11, Core i7-1365U vPro, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSDLenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 12, Core Ultra 7 165U vPro, 64GB RAM, 512GB SSD
WebcamHD 720p or FHD 1080p; IR optional by configuration; privacy shutterFHD 1080p + IR hybrid webcam with privacy shutter
Speakers2 × 2 W woofers and 2 × 0.8 W tweeters2 × 2 W stereo speakers
MicrophonesQuad far-field microphone array4-microphone 360° array
Audio FeaturesDolby Atmos; Dolby Voice; Realtek ALC3306Dolby Atmos; Dolby Voice

Keyboard & Input

Keyboard & Input specifications comparison
SpecificationLenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 11, Core i7-1365U vPro, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSDLenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 12, Core Ultra 7 165U vPro, 64GB RAM, 512GB SSD
KeyboardSpill-resistant six-row ThinkPad keyboardSpill-resistant ThinkPad keyboard
Keyboard BacklightYesLED backlight
TrackpadGlass multi-touch Trackpad, 56 × 110 mm; TrackPointTrackPoint and Precision multi-touch trackpad
Fingerprint ReaderMatch-on-chip fingerprint reader in power buttonFingerprint reader integrated with power button
Stylus SupportNoNo

Ports

Ports specifications comparison
SpecificationLenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 11, Core i7-1365U vPro, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSDLenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 12, Core Ultra 7 165U vPro, 64GB RAM, 512GB SSD
USB-A2 × USB-A 5 Gbps; one Always On2 × USB-A 5 Gbps
USB-C2 × Thunderbolt 4 / USB4 40 Gbps with PD 3.0 and DisplayPort 1.4a2 × Thunderbolt 4 / USB4 USB-C
Thunderbolt / USB42 × Thunderbolt 4 / USB4 40 Gbps2 × Thunderbolt 4 / USB4 40 Gbps
HDMIHDMI 2.1; up to 4K at 60 HzHDMI 2.1
DisplayPortDisplayPort 1.4a over Thunderbolt 4DisplayPort via USB-C / Thunderbolt
Memory Card ReaderNo card readerNo
3.5mm Audio Jack3.5 mm headphone/microphone combo3.5 mm headphone/microphone combo jack
Other Ports—Kensington security slot

Additional Features

Additional Features specifications comparison
SpecificationLenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 11, Core i7-1365U vPro, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSDLenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 12, Core Ultra 7 165U vPro, 64GB RAM, 512GB SSD
SecurityIntel vPro security and manageability; other security features depend on configurationDiscrete TPM 2.0; fingerprint reader; IR camera; webcam privacy shutter; vPro
Cooling—Active fan cooling
Special Features—Intel vPro; MIL-STD-810H tested

What's in the Box

What's in the Box specifications comparison
SpecificationLenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 11, Core i7-1365U vPro, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSDLenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 12, Core Ultra 7 165U vPro, 64GB RAM, 512GB SSD
LaptopLenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 11, Core i7-1365U vProLenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 12, Ultra 7 165U VPRO, 64GB RAM, 512GB SSD

Similarities

  • Both support Wi-Fi 6E.
  • Both use Bluetooth 5.3.
  • Both have a 3.5 mm headphone jack.
  • Both have 14-inch screens.
  • Both have built-in microphones for calls.
  • Both connect over Bluetooth.

In summary

Choose ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 11 for an OLED screen and more storage; ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 12 offers more memory.

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