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Lenovo Legion Pro 5 (Core Ultra 7 255HX, RTX 5070) vs Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 12 (Core Ultra 7 165U)

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Lenovo Legion Pro 5, Core Ultra 7 255HX, 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD, RTX 5070 8GB

Lenovo Legion Pro 5, Core Ultra 7 255HX, 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD, RTX 5070 8GB

  • 16 inch screen.
  • Intel Core Ultra 7 255HX processor.
  • Storage: PCIe NVMe SSD.
  • 32 GB RAM in this version.
  • 80 Wh of stored energy.
KSh 216,000Out 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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HP OMEN 16, Core i9-14900HX, 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD, RTX 5060 8GBKSh 220,000
HP OMEN 16-am0073dx, Core Ultra 7 255H, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD, RTX 5060 8GBKSh 218,000
Lenovo Legion 5, Core i9-14900HX, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD, RTX 5070 8GBKSh 255,000
Lenovo Legion 5, Core i7-13650HX, 24GB RAM, 1TB SSD, RTX 5050 8GBKSh 185,000
Lenovo Legion 5, Core i9-13900HX, 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD, RTX 4060 8GBKSh 210,000
Lenovo Legion 5i, Core Ultra 9 275HX, 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD, RTX 5060 8GBKSh 245,000
Lenovo Legion 5, Core i7-14700HX, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD, RTX 5060 8GBKSh 205,000
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Our quick verdict

Choose the Lenovo Legion Pro 5 if you want a larger 80 Wh battery, dedicated RTX 5070 Laptop GPU graphics and a smoother 240 Hz display. Choose the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 12 if you want more memory (64 GB RAM), a fingerprint reader integrated with power button and a lighter build (about 1.08 kg).

Display

Lenovo Legion Pro 5
2560 x 1600
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 12
1920 × 1200 (WUXGA)

Performance

Lenovo Legion Pro 5
Intel Core Ultra 7 255HX processor
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 12
Intel Core Ultra 7 165U vPro processor

Storage

Lenovo Legion Pro 5
PCIe NVMe SSD
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 12
M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe Opal 2.0 SSD

Memory

Lenovo Legion Pro 5
32 GB RAM in this version
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 12
64 GB RAM in this version

Stored energy

Lenovo Legion Pro 5
80 Wh of stored energy
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 12
57 Wh of stored energy

Key differences

The main differences to help you choose.

Lenovo Legion Pro 5

  • Larger battery: 80 Wh (vs 57 Wh).
  • Dedicated RTX 5070 graphics (vs integrated Intel graphics).
  • Smoother 240 Hz display (vs 60 Hz).
  • OLED display (vs LCD).
  • More storage: 1 TB (vs 512 GB).
  • Larger 16-inch screen (vs 14-inch).

Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 12

  • More memory: 64 GB RAM (vs 32 GB).
  • Fingerprint reader integrated with power button.
  • Lighter: about 1.08 kg (vs about 2.43 kg).

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PriorityLenovo Legion Pro 5Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 12
PerformanceIntel Core Ultra 7 255HX processor, RTX 5070 Laptop GPU graphicsIntel Core Ultra 7 165U vPro processor, Integrated Intel graphics
Memory32 GB RAM64 GB RAM
Storage1 TB storage512 GB storage
Display16-inch OLED display, 240 Hz14-inch LCD display, 60 Hz
Battery lifeUp to 4.7 hours per charge57 Wh
WeightAbout 2.43 kgAbout 1.08 kg

Detailed comparison

Explore the full specifications, section by section.

General

General specifications comparison
SpecificationLenovo Legion Pro 5, Core Ultra 7 255HX, 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD, RTX 5070 8GBLenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 12, Core Ultra 7 165U vPro, 64GB RAM, 512GB SSD
BrandLenovoLenovo
ModelLenovo Legion Pro 5 Core Ultra 7 255HX 32GB RAM 1TB SSD RTX 5070 8GBThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 12
Announced20252024
Form FactorClamshellClamshell laptop
ColorEclipse blackBlack

Design

Design specifications comparison
SpecificationLenovo Legion Pro 5, Core Ultra 7 255HX, 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD, RTX 5070 8GBLenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 12, Core Ultra 7 165U vPro, 64GB RAM, 512GB SSD
Dimensions364.38 × 268.06 × 21.69–25.95 mm312.8 × 214.75 × 14.96 mm
WeightAround 2.43 kg; configuration dependentStarting at 1.08 kg
Build MaterialsAluminium lid; PC-ABS baseCarbon-fibre hybrid top; aluminium bottom

Display

Display specifications comparison
SpecificationLenovo Legion Pro 5, Core Ultra 7 255HX, 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD, RTX 5070 8GBLenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 12, Core Ultra 7 165U vPro, 64GB RAM, 512GB SSD
Display Size16 inches14-inch
Display TypeOLEDLow-power IPS anti-glare
Resolution2560 x 16001920 × 1200 (WUXGA)
Refresh Rate165 Hz or 240 Hz OLED, depending on configuration60 Hz
Brightness500 nits400 nits
TouchscreenNoNo
Display Features100% DCI-P3; Dolby Vision; NVIDIA G-SYNC; Advanced Optimus; X-Rite calibration16:10, 100% sRGB, Eyesafe, TÜV Low Blue Light

Performance

Performance specifications comparison
SpecificationLenovo Legion Pro 5, Core Ultra 7 255HX, 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD, RTX 5070 8GBLenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 12, Core Ultra 7 165U vPro, 64GB RAM, 512GB SSD
ProcessorIntel Core Ultra 7 255HXIntel Core Ultra 7 165U vPro
CPU20 cores (8 performance + 12 efficiency), 20 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
GPUNVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop GPUIntegrated Intel Graphics
Graphics Memory8GB GDDR7Shared system memory
RAM TypeDDR5-5600Soldered LPDDR5x-6400
Storage TypePCIe NVMe SSDM.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe Opal 2.0 SSD

Memory & Storage

Memory & Storage specifications comparison
SpecificationLenovo Legion Pro 5, Core Ultra 7 255HX, 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD, RTX 5070 8GBLenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 12, Core Ultra 7 165U vPro, 64GB RAM, 512GB SSD
RAM32GB64 GB
Storage1TB512 GB

Battery & Charging

Battery & Charging specifications comparison
SpecificationLenovo Legion Pro 5, Core Ultra 7 255HX, 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD, RTX 5070 8GBLenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 12, Core Ultra 7 165U vPro, 64GB RAM, 512GB SSD
Battery80 Wh rechargeable lithium-ion57 Wh
Battery LifeLenovo tests: up to 4.7 hours MobileMark 30 at 250 nits or 8.7 hours local 1080p video at 150 nitsVaries by workload and configuration
ChargingSuper Rapid Charge: up to 30% in 10 min, 70% in 30 min, 100% in 80 min; test conditions applyRapid Charge supported
Power Adapter245 W slim-tip adapter on equipped configurations; regional bundle varies65 W USB-C AC adapter

Software

Software specifications comparison
SpecificationLenovo Legion Pro 5, Core Ultra 7 255HX, 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD, RTX 5070 8GBLenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 12, Core Ultra 7 165U vPro, 64GB RAM, 512GB SSD
Operating SystemWindows 11 HomeWindows 11 Pro

Connectivity

Connectivity specifications comparison
SpecificationLenovo Legion Pro 5, Core Ultra 7 255HX, 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD, RTX 5070 8GBLenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 12, Core Ultra 7 165U vPro, 64GB RAM, 512GB SSD
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6 or Wi-Fi 7, depending on configurationWi-Fi 6E (802.11ax 2×2)
Bluetooth5.2 with Wi-Fi 6 or 5.4 with Wi-Fi 7, depending on configurationBluetooth 5.3
EthernetGigabit Ethernet, RJ-45No built-in Ethernet; adapter supported

Camera & Audio

Camera & Audio specifications comparison
SpecificationLenovo Legion Pro 5, Core Ultra 7 255HX, 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD, RTX 5070 8GBLenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 12, Core Ultra 7 165U vPro, 64GB RAM, 512GB SSD
Webcam720p HD or 5 MP with E-shutter, depending on configurationFHD 1080p + IR hybrid webcam with privacy shutter
Speakers2 × 2 W stereo speakers2 × 2 W stereo speakers
MicrophonesDual microphone array4-microphone 360° array
Audio FeaturesHARMAN audio; Nahimic enhancementDolby Atmos; Dolby Voice

Keyboard & Input

Keyboard & Input specifications comparison
SpecificationLenovo Legion Pro 5, Core Ultra 7 255HX, 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD, RTX 5070 8GBLenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 12, Core Ultra 7 165U vPro, 64GB RAM, 512GB SSD
Keyboard4-Zone RGB Backlit Legion TrueStrike KeyboardSpill-resistant ThinkPad keyboard
Keyboard BacklightYesLED backlight
TrackpadMylar Precision Touchpad, 75 × 120 mmTrackPoint and Precision multi-touch trackpad
Fingerprint ReaderNoFingerprint reader integrated with power button
Stylus SupportNoNo

Ports

Ports specifications comparison
SpecificationLenovo Legion Pro 5, Core Ultra 7 255HX, 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD, RTX 5070 8GBLenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 12, Core Ultra 7 165U vPro, 64GB RAM, 512GB SSD
USB-A2 × USB-A 5 Gbps; 1 × USB-A 10 Gbps Always On2 × USB-A 5 Gbps
USB-C1 × USB-C 10 Gbps with PD and DisplayPort 2.1; 1 × Thunderbolt 4 / USB4 40 Gbps with DisplayPort 2.12 × Thunderbolt 4 / USB4 USB-C
Thunderbolt / USB41 × Thunderbolt 4 / USB4 40 Gbps2 × Thunderbolt 4 / USB4 40 Gbps
HDMIHDMI 2.1; up to 8K at 60 HzHDMI 2.1
DisplayPortDisplayPort 2.1 over USB-C and 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 PortsSlim-tip power connectorKensington security slot

Additional Features

Additional Features specifications comparison
SpecificationLenovo Legion Pro 5, Core Ultra 7 255HX, 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD, RTX 5070 8GBLenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 12, Core Ultra 7 165U vPro, 64GB RAM, 512GB SSD
SecurityFirmware TPM 2.0; camera E-shutterDiscrete TPM 2.0; fingerprint reader; IR camera; webcam privacy shutter; vPro
CoolingLegion ColdFront Hyper systemActive fan cooling
Special FeaturesLenovo LA3 AI chipIntel vPro; MIL-STD-810H tested

What's in the Box

What's in the Box specifications comparison
SpecificationLenovo Legion Pro 5, Core Ultra 7 255HX, 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD, RTX 5070 8GBLenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 12, Core Ultra 7 165U vPro, 64GB RAM, 512GB SSD
LaptopLenovo Legion Pro 5 Core Ultra 7 255HX 32GB RAM 1TB SSD RTX 5070 8GBLenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 12, Ultra 7 165U VPRO, 64GB RAM, 512GB SSD

Similarities

  • Both have a 3.5 mm headphone jack.
  • Both have stereo speakers.
  • Both have built-in microphones for calls.
  • Both connect over Bluetooth.
  • Both transfer data at up to 5 Gbps.
  • Both use USB4 (USB-C).

In summary

Choose Legion Pro 5 for dedicated RTX 5070 graphics and an OLED screen; ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 12 offers more memory and a lighter build.

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In-stock alternatives

HP OMEN 16-am0073dx, Core Ultra 7 255H, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD, RTX 5060 8GBFor Lenovo Legion Pro 5, Core Ultra 7 255HX, 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD, RTX 5070 8GBHP OMEN 16-am0073dx, Core Ultra 7 255H, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD, RTX 5060 8GBView product ↗Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 1 x360, Core Ultra 7 255U, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSDFor Lenovo Legion Pro 5, Core Ultra 7 255HX, 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD, RTX 5070 8GBLenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 1 x360, Core Ultra 7 255U, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSDView product ↗Apple MacBook Air 15-inch, M5For Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 12, Core Ultra 7 165U vPro, 64GB RAM, 512GB SSDApple MacBook Air 15-inch, M5View product ↗

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