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Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 11 (Core i7-1365U) vs Lenovo Legion 5 (Core i9-14900HX, RTX 5070)

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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 Legion 5, Core i9-14900HX, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD, RTX 5070 8GB

Lenovo Legion 5, Core i9-14900HX, 16GB 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 NVMe SSD.
KSh 255,000Out of Stock

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Lenovo ThinkPad X1 2-in-1 Gen 10, Core Ultra 7 268V, 32GB RAM, 1TB SSDKSh 280,000
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 12, Core Ultra 7 165U vPro, 64GB RAM, 512GB SSDKSh 225,000
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Our quick verdict

Choose the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 11 if you want a match-on-chip fingerprint reader in power button and a lighter build (about 1.12 kg). Choose the Lenovo Legion 5 if you want dedicated RTX 5070 Laptop GPU graphics, a larger 15.1-inch screen and Gigabit Ethernet.

Display

Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 11
14 inch screen
Lenovo Legion 5
15.1 inch screen

Performance

Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 11
Intel Core i7-1365U processor
Lenovo Legion 5
Intel Core i9-14900HX processor

Storage

Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 11
M.2 2280 PCIe Gen4 NVMe SSD, Opal 2.0
Lenovo Legion 5
PCIe NVMe SSD

Connections

Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 11
Wi-Fi 6E support
Lenovo Legion 5
Wi-Fi 7 support

Battery life

Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 11
57 Wh rechargeable lithium-ion
Lenovo Legion 5
Up to 3.1 hours per charge

Key differences

The main differences to help you choose.

Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 11

  • Match-on-chip fingerprint reader in power button.
  • Lighter: about 1.12 kg (vs about 1.9 kg).

Lenovo Legion 5

  • Dedicated RTX 5070 graphics (vs integrated Intel graphics).
  • Larger 15.1-inch screen (vs 14-inch).
  • Gigabit Ethernet.
  • Newer Wi-Fi 7 (vs Wi-Fi 6E).
  • Newer Bluetooth 5.4 (vs 5.3).
  • Newer model: released in 2025 (vs 2023).

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PriorityLenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 11Lenovo Legion 5
PerformanceIntel Core i7-1365U processor, Integrated Intel graphicsIntel Core i9-14900HX processor, RTX 5070 Laptop GPU graphics
Display14-inch OLED display15.1-inch OLED display, 165 Hz
Battery life57 Wh rechargeable lithium-ionUp to 3.1 hours per charge
WeightAbout 1.12 kgAbout 1.9 kg
ConnectionsWi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.3Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4
SoftwareWindows 11 Pro/Home or Linux/no preloadWindows 11 Home

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 Legion 5, Core i9-14900HX, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD, RTX 5070 8GB
BrandLenovoLenovo
ModelLenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 11, Core i7-1365U vProLenovo Legion 5 Core i9-14900HX, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD, RTX 5070 8GB
Announced20232025
Form FactorClamshellClamshell
ColorDeep blackEclipse black

Design

Design specifications comparison
SpecificationLenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 11, Core i7-1365U vPro, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSDLenovo Legion 5, Core i9-14900HX, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD, RTX 5070 8GB
Dimensions315.6 × 222.5 mm; 14.96–15.36 mm height depending on cameraOLED model: 344.9 × 255.35 × 19.95–21.54 mm
WeightStarting at 1.12 kg; configuration dependentStarting at 1.9 kg for OLED model
Build MaterialsCarbon-fibre lid; aluminium basePlastic chassis

Display

Display specifications comparison
SpecificationLenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 11, Core i7-1365U vPro, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSDLenovo Legion 5, Core i9-14900HX, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD, RTX 5070 8GB
Display Size14 inches15.1 inches
Display TypeIPS or OLED depending on panel configurationOLED
Resolution1920 × 1200 or 2240 × 1400 IPS; 2880 × 1800 OLED, depending on configuration2560 × 1600
Refresh Rate—165Hz
Brightness—500 nits
Touchscreen—No
Display Features—100% DCI-P3

Performance

Performance specifications comparison
SpecificationLenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 11, Core i7-1365U vPro, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSDLenovo Legion 5, Core i9-14900HX, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD, RTX 5070 8GB
ProcessorIntel Core i7-1365UIntel Core i9-14900HX
CPU10 cores, 12 threads, up to 5.2GHz24 cores (8 performance + 16 efficiency), 32 threads, up to 5.8GHz
GPUIntegrated Intel GraphicsNVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop GPU
Graphics MemoryShared system memory8GB GDDR7
RAM TypeLPDDR5/LPDDR5x-6400 for 16 GB models; soldered, no slotsDDR5-5600
Storage TypeM.2 2280 PCIe Gen4 NVMe SSD, Opal 2.0PCIe NVMe SSD

Memory & Storage

Memory & Storage specifications comparison
SpecificationLenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 11, Core i7-1365U vPro, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSDLenovo Legion 5, Core i9-14900HX, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD, RTX 5070 8GB
RAM16GB16GB
Storage1TB1TB

Battery & Charging

Battery & Charging specifications comparison
SpecificationLenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 11, Core i7-1365U vPro, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSDLenovo Legion 5, Core i9-14900HX, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD, RTX 5070 8GB
Battery57 Wh rechargeable lithium-ion60 Wh or 80 Wh lithium-ion, depending on configuration
ChargingRapid Charge: up to 80% in 1 hour with 65 W adapter and system off/standbySuper Rapid Charge
Power Adapter45 W or 65 W USB-C Power Delivery 3.0 AC adapter platform options230W / 300W Adapter
Battery Life—Lenovo 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

Software

Software specifications comparison
SpecificationLenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 11, Core i7-1365U vPro, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSDLenovo Legion 5, Core i9-14900HX, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD, RTX 5070 8GB
Operating SystemWindows 11 Pro/Home or Linux/no preload, depending on configurationWindows 11 Home

Connectivity

Connectivity specifications comparison
SpecificationLenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 11, Core i7-1365U vPro, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSDLenovo Legion 5, Core i9-14900HX, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD, RTX 5070 8GB
Wi-FiIntel Wi-Fi 6E AX211, 2×2Wi-Fi 7
Bluetooth5.3 with compatible OSBluetooth 5.4
EthernetNo built-in EthernetGigabit Ethernet

Camera & Audio

Camera & Audio specifications comparison
SpecificationLenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 11, Core i7-1365U vPro, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSDLenovo Legion 5, Core i9-14900HX, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD, RTX 5070 8GB
WebcamHD 720p or FHD 1080p; IR optional by configuration; privacy shutter720p HD or 5 MP with E-shutter, depending on configuration
Speakers2 × 2 W woofers and 2 × 0.8 W tweetersStereo 2W ×2 Speakers
MicrophonesQuad far-field microphone arrayDual Microphone Array
Audio FeaturesDolby Atmos; Dolby Voice; Realtek ALC3306HARMAN audio; Nahimic enhancement

Keyboard & Input

Keyboard & Input specifications comparison
SpecificationLenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 11, Core i7-1365U vPro, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSDLenovo Legion 5, Core i9-14900HX, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD, RTX 5070 8GB
KeyboardSpill-resistant six-row ThinkPad keyboard24-zone RGB keyboard
Keyboard BacklightYesYes
TrackpadGlass multi-touch Trackpad, 56 × 110 mm; TrackPointMylar Precision Touchpad, 75 × 120 mm
Fingerprint ReaderMatch-on-chip fingerprint reader in power buttonNo
Stylus SupportNoNo

Ports

Ports specifications comparison
SpecificationLenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 11, Core i7-1365U vPro, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSDLenovo Legion 5, Core i9-14900HX, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD, RTX 5070 8GB
USB-A2 × USB-A 5 Gbps; one Always On3 × USB-A 5 Gbps; one Always On
USB-C2 × Thunderbolt 4 / USB4 40 Gbps with PD 3.0 and DisplayPort 1.4a2 × USB-C 10 Gbps; one with 95–100 W PD and DisplayPort 2.1, one with DisplayPort 1.4
Thunderbolt / USB42 × Thunderbolt 4 / USB4 40 GbpsNo; USB-C 10 Gbps ports
HDMIHDMI 2.1; up to 4K at 60 HzHDMI 2.1; up to 8K at 60 Hz
DisplayPortDisplayPort 1.4a over Thunderbolt 4DisplayPort 2.1 / 1.4 over USB-C
Memory Card ReaderNo card readerNo card reader
3.5mm Audio Jack3.5 mm headphone/microphone combo3.5 mm headphone/microphone combo
Other Ports—Slim-tip power connector

Additional Features

Additional Features specifications comparison
SpecificationLenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 11, Core i7-1365U vPro, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSDLenovo Legion 5, Core i9-14900HX, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD, RTX 5070 8GB
SecurityIntel vPro security and manageability; other security features depend on configurationFirmware TPM 2.0; camera E-shutter
Special Features—Lenovo AI Engine / gaming performance features

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 Legion 5, Core i9-14900HX, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD, RTX 5070 8GB
LaptopLenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 11, Core i7-1365U vProLenovo Legion 5 Core i9-14900HX, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD, RTX 5070 8GB
Power Adapter—230W / 300W Adapter

Similarities

  • Both have 16 GB RAM.
  • Both have a 3.5 mm headphone jack.
  • Both have OLED displays.
  • Both offer 1 TB of storage.
  • Both have built-in microphones for calls.
  • Both connect over Bluetooth.

In summary

ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 11 is the lighter option to carry; Legion 5 trades extra weight for dedicated RTX 5070 graphics and Gigabit Ethernet.

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