Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 12, Ultra 7 165U VPRO, 64GB RAM, 512GB SSD vs Lenovo Legion Pro 5 - Core U9 275HX, 64GB RAM, 1TB SSD, RTX 5070 8GB
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| Feature | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 12, Ultra 7 165U VPRO, 64GB RAM, 512GB SSD |  Lenovo Legion Pro 5 - Core U9 275HX, 64GB RAM, 1TB SSD, RTX 5070 8GB |
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| Display Size | 14-inch | 16 inches |
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 7 165U vPro | Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX |
| GPU | Integrated Intel Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop GPU |
| RAM | 64 GB | 64GB |
| Storage | 512 GB | 1TB |
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General
| Specification | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 12, Ultra 7 165U VPRO, 64GB RAM, 512GB SSD | Lenovo Legion Pro 5 - Core U9 275HX, 64GB RAM, 1TB SSD, RTX 5070 8GB |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Lenovo | Lenovo |
| Model | ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 12 | Legion Pro 5i 16IAX10 |
| Announced | 2024 | 2025 |
| Form Factor | Clamshell laptop | Clamshell |
| Color | Black | Eclipse Black |
Design
| Specification | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 12, Ultra 7 165U VPRO, 64GB RAM, 512GB SSD | Lenovo Legion Pro 5 - Core U9 275HX, 64GB RAM, 1TB SSD, RTX 5070 8GB |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | 312.8 × 214.75 × 14.96 mm | 36.438 × 26.806 × 2.169–2.595 cm |
| Weight | Starting at 1.08 kg | Approximately 2.43 kg |
| Build Materials | Carbon-fibre hybrid top; aluminium bottom | Aluminum top, PC-ABS bottom |
Display
| Specification | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 12, Ultra 7 165U VPRO, 64GB RAM, 512GB SSD | Lenovo Legion Pro 5 - Core U9 275HX, 64GB RAM, 1TB SSD, RTX 5070 8GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display Size | 14-inch | 16 inches |
| Display Type | Low-power IPS anti-glare | IPS, anti-glare |
| Resolution | 1920 × 1200 (WUXGA) | 2560 × 1600 |
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | 240Hz |
| Brightness | 400 nits | 500 nits |
| Touchscreen | No | No |
| Display Features | 16:10, 100% sRGB, Eyesafe, TÜV Low Blue Light | 100% DCI-P3, DisplayHDR 400, Dolby Vision, G-SYNC, Advanced Optimus, X-Rite calibration |
Performance
| Specification | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 12, Ultra 7 165U VPRO, 64GB RAM, 512GB SSD | Lenovo Legion Pro 5 - Core U9 275HX, 64GB RAM, 1TB SSD, RTX 5070 8GB |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 7 165U vPro | Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX |
| CPU | 12 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 | 24 cores (8 P-cores + 16 E-cores), 24 threads, up to 5.4GHz, 36MB cache |
| GPU | Integrated Intel Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop GPU |
| Graphics Memory | Shared system memory | 8GB GDDR7 |
| RAM Type | Soldered LPDDR5x-6400 | DDR5-6400 |
| Storage Type | M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe Opal 2.0 SSD | M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe SSD |
Memory & Storage
| Specification | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 12, Ultra 7 165U VPRO, 64GB RAM, 512GB SSD | Lenovo Legion Pro 5 - Core U9 275HX, 64GB RAM, 1TB SSD, RTX 5070 8GB |
|---|---|---|
| RAM | 64 GB | 64GB |
| Storage | 512 GB | 1TB |
Battery & Charging
| Specification | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 12, Ultra 7 165U VPRO, 64GB RAM, 512GB SSD | Lenovo Legion Pro 5 - Core U9 275HX, 64GB RAM, 1TB SSD, RTX 5070 8GB |
|---|---|---|
| Battery | 57 Wh | 80Wh rechargeable lithium-ion |
| Battery Life | Varies by workload and configuration | Up to 4.7 hours MobileMark 30; up to 8.7 hours local video playback |
| Charging | Rapid Charge supported | Slim Tip AC charging; USB-C Power Delivery supported |
| Power Adapter | 65 W USB-C AC adapter | 245W Slim Tip AC adapter |
Software
| Specification | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 12, Ultra 7 165U VPRO, 64GB RAM, 512GB SSD | Lenovo Legion Pro 5 - Core U9 275HX, 64GB RAM, 1TB SSD, RTX 5070 8GB |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Windows 11 Pro | Windows 11 Home |
Connectivity
| Specification | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 12, Ultra 7 165U VPRO, 64GB RAM, 512GB SSD | Lenovo Legion Pro 5 - Core U9 275HX, 64GB RAM, 1TB SSD, RTX 5070 8GB |
|---|---|---|
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax 2×2) | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) 2×2 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3 | Bluetooth 5.4 |
| Ethernet | No built-in Ethernet; adapter supported | Gigabit Ethernet (RJ-45) |
Camera & Audio
| Specification | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 12, Ultra 7 165U VPRO, 64GB RAM, 512GB SSD | Lenovo Legion Pro 5 - Core U9 275HX, 64GB RAM, 1TB SSD, RTX 5070 8GB |
|---|---|---|
| Webcam | FHD 1080p + IR hybrid webcam with privacy shutter | 5MP webcam with electronic privacy shutter |
| Speakers | 2 × 2 W stereo speakers | Stereo speakers, 2W × 2, optimized with Nahimic Audio |
| Microphones | 4-microphone 360° array | Dual-microphone array |
| Audio Features | Dolby Atmos; Dolby Voice | High Definition Audio, Nahimic Audio |
Keyboard & Input
| Specification | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 12, Ultra 7 165U VPRO, 64GB RAM, 512GB SSD | Lenovo Legion Pro 5 - Core U9 275HX, 64GB RAM, 1TB SSD, RTX 5070 8GB |
|---|---|---|
| Keyboard | Spill-resistant ThinkPad keyboard | 6-row keyboard with numeric keypad and Copilot key |
| Keyboard Backlight | LED backlight | 24-zone RGB backlight |
| Trackpad | TrackPoint and Precision multi-touch trackpad | Buttonless multi-touch Precision TouchPad |
| Fingerprint Reader | Fingerprint reader integrated with power button | No |
| Stylus Support | No | No |
Ports
| Specification | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 12, Ultra 7 165U VPRO, 64GB RAM, 512GB SSD | Lenovo Legion Pro 5 - Core U9 275HX, 64GB RAM, 1TB SSD, RTX 5070 8GB |
|---|---|---|
| USB-A | 2 × USB-A 5 Gbps | 3 × USB-A (one 10Gbps Always On) |
| USB-C | 2 × Thunderbolt 4 / USB4 USB-C | 2 × USB-C including Thunderbolt 4 |
| Thunderbolt / USB4 | 2 × Thunderbolt 4 / USB4 40 Gbps | 1 × Thunderbolt 4 / USB4 |
| HDMI | HDMI 2.1 | HDMI 2.1 (up to 8K at 60Hz) |
| DisplayPort | DisplayPort via USB-C / Thunderbolt | DisplayPort 2.1 over USB-C and Thunderbolt 4 |
| Memory Card Reader | No | No |
| 3.5mm Audio Jack | 3.5 mm headphone/microphone combo jack | 3.5mm headphone / microphone combo jack |
| Other Ports | Kensington security slot | Slim Tip power connector |
Additional Features
| Specification | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 12, Ultra 7 165U VPRO, 64GB RAM, 512GB SSD | Lenovo Legion Pro 5 - Core U9 275HX, 64GB RAM, 1TB SSD, RTX 5070 8GB |
|---|---|---|
| Security | Discrete TPM 2.0; fingerprint reader; IR camera; webcam privacy shutter; vPro | Firmware TPM 2.0, BIOS passwords, electronic camera shutter |
| Cooling | Active fan cooling | Lenovo Legion Coldfront Hyper cooling |
| Special Features | Intel vPro; MIL-STD-810H tested | Lenovo AI Engine+ with LA3 AI chip; Advanced Optimus |
What's in the Box
| Specification | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 12, Ultra 7 165U VPRO, 64GB RAM, 512GB SSD | Lenovo Legion Pro 5 - Core U9 275HX, 64GB RAM, 1TB SSD, RTX 5070 8GB |
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| Laptop | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 12, Ultra 7 165U VPRO, 64GB RAM, 512GB SSD | Lenovo Legion Pro 5 – Core U9 275HX, 64GB RAM, 1TB SSD, RTX 5070 8GB |
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