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Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 11 (Core i7-1365U) vs Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13 Aura Edition (Core Ultra 7 255U)

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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 13 Aura Edition, Core Ultra 7 255U, 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD

Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13 Aura Edition, Core Ultra 7 255U, 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD

  • 14 inch screen.
  • 60 Hz display refresh rate.
  • Intel Core Ultra 7 255U processor.
  • Storage: M.2 2280 PCIe Gen4 TLC SSD with Opal support.
  • 32 GB RAM in this version.
KSh 305,000In Stock
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Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 12, Core Ultra 7 155U, 32GB RAM, 512GB SSDKSh 235,000
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Our quick verdict

Choose the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 11 if you want an OLED display. Choose the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13 Aura Edition if you want more memory (32 GB RAM), a lighter build (about 1.01 kg) and more CPU cores (12).

Performance

Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 11
Intel Core i7-1365U processor
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13 Aura Edition
Intel Core Ultra 7 255U processor

Storage

Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 11
M.2 2280 PCIe Gen4 NVMe SSD, Opal 2.0
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13 Aura Edition
M.2 2280 PCIe Gen4 TLC SSD with Opal support

Memory

Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 11
16 GB RAM in this version
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13 Aura Edition
32 GB RAM in this version

Display

Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 11
14-inch OLED display
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13 Aura Edition
14-inch LCD display, 60 Hz

Battery life

Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 11
57 Wh rechargeable lithium-ion
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13 Aura Edition
3-cell rechargeable lithium-ion, 57Wh

Key differences

The main differences to help you choose.

Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 11

  • OLED display (vs LCD).

Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13 Aura Edition

  • More memory: 32 GB RAM (vs 16 GB).
  • Lighter: about 1.01 kg (vs about 1.12 kg).
  • More CPU cores: 12 (vs 10).

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PriorityLenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 11Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13 Aura Edition
PerformanceIntel Core i7-1365U processor, Integrated Intel graphicsIntel Core Ultra 7 255U processor, Integrated Intel graphics
Memory16 GB RAM32 GB RAM
Display14-inch OLED display14-inch LCD display, 60 Hz
Battery life57 Wh rechargeable lithium-ion3-cell rechargeable lithium-ion, 57Wh
WeightAbout 1.12 kgAbout 1.01 kg
SoftwareWindows 11 Pro/Home or Linux/no preloadWindows 11 Pro 64-bit

Detailed comparison

Explore the full specifications, section by section.

General

General specifications comparison
SpecificationLenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 11, Core i7-1365U vPro, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSDLenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13 Aura Edition, Core Ultra 7 255U, 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD
BrandLenovoLenovo
ModelLenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 11, Core i7-1365U vProThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13 Aura Edition
Announced2023—
Form FactorClamshellClamshell laptop
ColorDeep blackBlack
Manufacturer Part Number—21NX005SUS

Design

Design specifications comparison
SpecificationLenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 11, Core i7-1365U vPro, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSDLenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13 Aura Edition, Core Ultra 7 255U, 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD
Dimensions315.6 × 222.5 mm; 14.96–15.36 mm height depending on camera312.8 × 214.75 mm; 8.38 mm front / 14.77 mm rear / 17.95 mm maximum for WUXGA panel
WeightStarting at 1.12 kg; configuration dependentStarting at 1.006 kg for U/H processor platform; configuration dependent
Build MaterialsCarbon-fibre lid; aluminium baseCarbon-fibre lid; magnesium or aluminium base depending on configuration

Display

Display specifications comparison
SpecificationLenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 11, Core i7-1365U vPro, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSDLenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13 Aura Edition, Core Ultra 7 255U, 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD
Display Size14 inches14 inches
Display TypeIPS or OLED depending on panel configurationIPS
Resolution1920 × 1200 or 2240 × 1400 IPS; 2880 × 1800 OLED, depending on configuration1920 × 1200 (WUXGA)
Refresh Rate—60Hz
Brightness—500 nits
Touchscreen—Yes
Display Features—Anti-glare; 100% sRGB; low-power panel

Performance

Performance specifications comparison
SpecificationLenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 11, Core i7-1365U vPro, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSDLenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13 Aura Edition, Core Ultra 7 255U, 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD
ProcessorIntel Core i7-1365UIntel Core Ultra 7 255U
CPU10 cores, 12 threads, up to 5.2GHz12 cores, 14 threads; up to 5.2 GHz; 12 MB cache
GPUIntegrated Intel GraphicsIntegrated Intel Graphics
Graphics MemoryShared system memoryShared system memory; no dedicated VRAM
RAM TypeLPDDR5/LPDDR5x-6400 for 16 GB models; soldered, no slotsLPDDR5x-8400; soldered onboard
Storage TypeM.2 2280 PCIe Gen4 NVMe SSD, Opal 2.0M.2 2280 PCIe Gen4 TLC SSD with Opal support

Memory & Storage

Memory & Storage specifications comparison
SpecificationLenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 11, Core i7-1365U vPro, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSDLenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13 Aura Edition, Core Ultra 7 255U, 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD
RAM16GB32GB
Storage1TB1TB

Battery & Charging

Battery & Charging specifications comparison
SpecificationLenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 11, Core i7-1365U vPro, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSDLenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13 Aura Edition, Core Ultra 7 255U, 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD
Battery57 Wh rechargeable lithium-ion3-cell rechargeable lithium-ion, 57Wh
ChargingRapid Charge: up to 80% in 1 hour with 65 W adapter and system off/standbyRapid Charge: up to 80% in 1 hour with suitable adapter and system off/standby
Power Adapter45 W or 65 W USB-C Power Delivery 3.0 AC adapter platform options65 W USB-C, Power Delivery 3.0; regional adapter varies

Software

Software specifications comparison
SpecificationLenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 11, Core i7-1365U vPro, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSDLenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13 Aura Edition, Core Ultra 7 255U, 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD
Operating SystemWindows 11 Pro/Home or Linux/no preload, depending on configurationWindows 11 Pro 64-bit

Connectivity

Connectivity specifications comparison
SpecificationLenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 11, Core i7-1365U vPro, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSDLenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13 Aura Edition, Core Ultra 7 255U, 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD
Wi-FiIntel Wi-Fi 6E AX211, 2×2Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX211, 2×2
Bluetooth5.3 with compatible OS5.3
EthernetNo built-in EthernetNo onboard Ethernet

Camera & Audio

Camera & Audio specifications comparison
SpecificationLenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 11, Core i7-1365U vPro, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSDLenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13 Aura Edition, Core Ultra 7 255U, 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD
WebcamHD 720p or FHD 1080p; IR optional by configuration; privacy shutter1080p FHD RGB + IR camera with privacy shutter
Speakers2 × 2 W woofers and 2 × 0.8 W tweeters2 × 2 W stereo speakers
MicrophonesQuad far-field microphone arrayDual 360-degree far-field microphone 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 13 Aura Edition, Core Ultra 7 255U, 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD
KeyboardSpill-resistant six-row ThinkPad keyboardEnglish (US), black keyboard
Keyboard BacklightYesYes
TrackpadGlass multi-touch Trackpad, 56 × 110 mm; TrackPointTrackpad
Fingerprint ReaderMatch-on-chip fingerprint reader in power buttonYes
Stylus SupportNo—

Ports

Ports specifications comparison
SpecificationLenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 11, Core i7-1365U vPro, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSDLenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13 Aura Edition, Core Ultra 7 255U, 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD
USB-A2 × USB-A 5 Gbps; one Always On2 × USB-A 5 Gbps; one Always On
USB-C2 × Thunderbolt 4 / USB4 40 Gbps with PD 3.0 and DisplayPort 1.4a2 × Thunderbolt 4 / USB4 40 Gbps with PD 3.0 and DisplayPort 2.1
Thunderbolt / USB42 × Thunderbolt 4 / USB4 40 Gbps2 × Thunderbolt 4 / USB4 40 Gbps
HDMIHDMI 2.1; up to 4K at 60 HzHDMI 2.1; up to 4K at 60 Hz
DisplayPortDisplayPort 1.4a over Thunderbolt 4DisplayPort 2.1 over Thunderbolt USB-C
Memory Card ReaderNo card readerNo card reader
3.5mm Audio Jack3.5 mm headphone/microphone combo3.5 mm headphone/microphone combo

Additional Features

Additional Features specifications comparison
SpecificationLenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 11, Core i7-1365U vPro, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSDLenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13 Aura Edition, Core Ultra 7 255U, 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD
SecurityIntel vPro security and manageability; other security features depend on configurationDiscrete TPM 2.0; IR Windows Hello; camera shutter; Kensington Nano lock slot
Special Features—Lenovo Aura Edition; TrackPoint Quick Menu; Intel AI Boost NPU

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 13 Aura Edition, Core Ultra 7 255U, 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD
LaptopLenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 11, Core i7-1365U vProThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13 21NX005SUS

Similarities

  • Both support Wi-Fi 6E.
  • Both use Bluetooth 5.3.
  • Both have a 3.5 mm headphone jack.
  • Both offer 1 TB of storage.
  • Both have built-in microphones for calls.
  • Both connect over Bluetooth.

In summary

Choose ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13 for more memory and a lighter build; ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 11 offers an OLED screen.

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