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Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 12 (Core Ultra 7 155U) vs Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 12 (Core Ultra 7 165U)

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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 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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Our quick verdict

Choose the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 12 Core Ultra 7 155U if you want an OLED display. Choose the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 12 Core Ultra 7 165U vPro if you want more memory (64 GB RAM).

Performance

Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 12 Core Ultra 7 155U
Intel Core Ultra 7 155U processor
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 12 Core Ultra 7 165U vPro
Intel Core Ultra 7 165U vPro processor

Storage

Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 12 Core Ultra 7 155U
M.2 2280 PCIe Gen4 NVMe SSD, Opal 2.0
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 12 Core Ultra 7 165U vPro
M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe Opal 2.0 SSD

Memory

Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 12 Core Ultra 7 155U
32 GB RAM in this version
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 12 Core Ultra 7 165U vPro
64 GB RAM in this version

Display

Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 12 Core Ultra 7 155U
14-inch OLED display
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 12 Core Ultra 7 165U vPro
14-inch LCD display, 60 Hz

Battery life

Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 12 Core Ultra 7 155U
57 Wh rechargeable lithium-ion
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 12 Core Ultra 7 165U vPro
57 Wh

Key differences

The main differences to help you choose.

Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 12 Core Ultra 7 155U

  • OLED display (vs LCD).

Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 12 Core Ultra 7 165U vPro

  • More memory: 64 GB RAM (vs 32 GB).

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PriorityLenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 12 Core Ultra 7 155ULenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 12 Core Ultra 7 165U vPro
PerformanceIntel Core Ultra 7 155U processor, Integrated Intel graphicsIntel Core Ultra 7 165U vPro processor, Integrated Intel graphics
Memory32 GB RAM64 GB RAM
Display14-inch OLED display14-inch LCD display, 60 Hz
Battery life57 Wh rechargeable lithium-ion57 Wh
ConnectionsBluetooth 5.3Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.3
SoftwareWindows 11 Pro/Home or Linux/no preloadWindows 11 Pro

Detailed comparison

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General

General specifications comparison
SpecificationLenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 12, Core Ultra 7 155U, 32GB RAM, 512GB SSDLenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 12, Core Ultra 7 165U vPro, 64GB RAM, 512GB SSD
BrandLenovoLenovo
ModelLenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 12, Core Ultra 7 155UThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 12
Announced20242024
Form FactorClamshellClamshell laptop
ColorBlackBlack

Design

Design specifications comparison
SpecificationLenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 12, Core Ultra 7 155U, 32GB RAM, 512GB SSDLenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 12, Core Ultra 7 165U vPro, 64GB RAM, 512GB SSD
Dimensions312.80 × 214.75 × 14.96 mm312.8 × 214.75 × 14.96 mm
WeightStarting at 1.08 kg; configuration dependentStarting at 1.08 kg
Build Materialscarbon fiber buildCarbon-fibre hybrid top; aluminium bottom

Display

Display specifications comparison
SpecificationLenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 12, Core Ultra 7 155U, 32GB RAM, 512GB 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 IPS or 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 12, Core Ultra 7 155U, 32GB RAM, 512GB SSDLenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 12, Core Ultra 7 165U vPro, 64GB RAM, 512GB SSD
ProcessorIntel Core Ultra 7 155UIntel Core Ultra 7 165U vPro
CPU12 cores, 14 threads, up to 4.8GHz12 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 TypeLPDDR5x-6400; soldered, no memory 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 12, Core Ultra 7 155U, 32GB RAM, 512GB SSDLenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 12, Core Ultra 7 165U vPro, 64GB RAM, 512GB SSD
RAM32GB64 GB
Storage512GB512 GB

Battery & Charging

Battery & Charging specifications comparison
SpecificationLenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 12, Core Ultra 7 155U, 32GB RAM, 512GB 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 12, Core Ultra 7 155U, 32GB RAM, 512GB 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 12, Core Ultra 7 155U, 32GB RAM, 512GB SSDLenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 12, Core Ultra 7 165U vPro, 64GB RAM, 512GB SSD
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6E AX211; Wi-Fi 7 BE200 on selected configurationsWi-Fi 6E (802.11ax 2×2)
Bluetooth5.3; selected Wi-Fi 7 hardware is 5.4 readyBluetooth 5.3
EthernetNo built-in EthernetNo built-in Ethernet; adapter supported

Camera & Audio

Camera & Audio specifications comparison
SpecificationLenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 12, Core Ultra 7 155U, 32GB RAM, 512GB SSDLenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 12, Core Ultra 7 165U vPro, 64GB RAM, 512GB SSD
WebcamFHD 1080p + IR or 8 MP + IR, depending on display configuration; privacy shutterFHD 1080p + IR hybrid webcam with privacy shutter
Speakers2 × 2 W stereo speakers2 × 2 W stereo speakers
MicrophonesDual 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 12, Core Ultra 7 155U, 32GB RAM, 512GB 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 Trackpad with TrackPoint; haptic touchpad optional by configurationTrackPoint 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 12, Core Ultra 7 155U, 32GB RAM, 512GB 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, Power Delivery 3.0 and DisplayPort 2.12 × 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 2.1 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 12, Core Ultra 7 155U, 32GB RAM, 512GB SSDLenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 12, Core Ultra 7 165U vPro, 64GB RAM, 512GB SSD
SecurityDiscrete TPM 2.0; camera privacy shutter; Kensington Nano lock slotDiscrete TPM 2.0; fingerprint reader; IR camera; webcam privacy shutter; vPro
Special FeaturesIntel AI Boost NPU; TrackPoint Quick Menu; MIL-STD-810H testedIntel vPro; MIL-STD-810H tested
Cooling—Active fan cooling

What's in the Box

What's in the Box specifications comparison
SpecificationLenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 12, Core Ultra 7 155U, 32GB RAM, 512GB SSDLenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 12, Core Ultra 7 165U vPro, 64GB RAM, 512GB SSD
LaptopLenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 12, Core Ultra 7 155ULenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 12, Ultra 7 165U VPRO, 64GB RAM, 512GB SSD

Similarities

  • Both use Bluetooth 5.3.
  • Both have a 3.5 mm headphone jack.
  • Both have stereo speakers.
  • Both offer 512 GB of storage.
  • Both have 14-inch screens.
  • Both have built-in microphones for calls.

In summary

Choose the 165U vPro configuration for more memory; the 155U configuration offers an OLED screen.

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