Lenovo Legion 5 Core i9-14900HX, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD, RTX 5070 8GB vs Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 12, Ultra 7 165U VPRO, 64GB RAM, 512GB SSD
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| Feature |  Lenovo Legion 5 Core i9-14900HX, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD, RTX 5070 8GB |  Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 12, Ultra 7 165U VPRO, 64GB RAM, 512GB SSD |
|---|---|---|
| Display Size | 15.1 inches | 14-inch |
| Processor | Intel Core i9-14900HX | Intel Core Ultra 7 165U vPro |
| GPU | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop GPU | Integrated Intel Graphics |
| RAM | 16GB | 64 GB |
| Storage | 1TB | 512 GB |
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General
| Specification | Lenovo Legion 5 Core i9-14900HX, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD, RTX 5070 8GB | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 12, Ultra 7 165U VPRO, 64GB RAM, 512GB SSD |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Lenovo | Lenovo |
| Model | Lenovo Legion 5 Core i9-14900HX, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD, RTX 5070 8GB | ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 12 |
| Announced | 2025 | 2024 |
| Form Factor | Clamshell | Clamshell laptop |
| Color | — | Black |
Design
| Specification | Lenovo Legion 5 Core i9-14900HX, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD, RTX 5070 8GB | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 12, Ultra 7 165U VPRO, 64GB RAM, 512GB SSD |
|---|---|---|
| Build Materials | Plastic chassis | Carbon-fibre hybrid top; aluminium bottom |
| Dimensions | — | 312.8 × 214.75 × 14.96 mm |
| Weight | — | Starting at 1.08 kg |
Display
| Specification | Lenovo Legion 5 Core i9-14900HX, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD, RTX 5070 8GB | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 12, Ultra 7 165U VPRO, 64GB RAM, 512GB SSD |
|---|---|---|
| Display Size | 15.1 inches | 14-inch |
| Display Type | OLED | Low-power IPS anti-glare |
| Resolution | 2560 × 1600 | 1920 × 1200 (WUXGA) |
| Refresh Rate | 165Hz | 60 Hz |
| Brightness | 500 nits | 400 nits |
| Touchscreen | No | No |
| Display Features | 100% DCI-P3 | 16:10, 100% sRGB, Eyesafe, TÜV Low Blue Light |
Performance
| Specification | Lenovo Legion 5 Core i9-14900HX, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD, RTX 5070 8GB | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 12, Ultra 7 165U VPRO, 64GB RAM, 512GB SSD |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core i9-14900HX | Intel Core Ultra 7 165U vPro |
| CPU | 24 cores (8 performance + 16 efficiency), 32 threads, up to 5.8GHz | 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 |
| GPU | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop GPU | Integrated Intel Graphics |
| Graphics Memory | 8GB GDDR7 | Shared system memory |
| RAM Type | DDR5-5600 | Soldered LPDDR5x-6400 |
| Storage Type | PCIe NVMe SSD | M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe Opal 2.0 SSD |
Memory & Storage
| Specification | Lenovo Legion 5 Core i9-14900HX, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD, RTX 5070 8GB | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 12, Ultra 7 165U VPRO, 64GB RAM, 512GB SSD |
|---|---|---|
| RAM | 16GB | 64 GB |
| Storage | 1TB | 512 GB |
Battery & Charging
| Specification | Lenovo Legion 5 Core i9-14900HX, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD, RTX 5070 8GB | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 12, Ultra 7 165U VPRO, 64GB RAM, 512GB SSD |
|---|---|---|
| Battery | 80Wh Battery | 57 Wh |
| Charging | Super Rapid Charge | Rapid Charge supported |
| Power Adapter | 230W / 300W Adapter | 65 W USB-C AC adapter |
| Battery Life | — | Varies by workload and configuration |
Software
| Specification | Lenovo Legion 5 Core i9-14900HX, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD, RTX 5070 8GB | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 12, Ultra 7 165U VPRO, 64GB RAM, 512GB SSD |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Pro |
Connectivity
| Specification | Lenovo Legion 5 Core i9-14900HX, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD, RTX 5070 8GB | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 12, Ultra 7 165U VPRO, 64GB RAM, 512GB SSD |
|---|---|---|
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax 2×2) |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.4 | Bluetooth 5.3 |
| Ethernet | Gigabit Ethernet | No built-in Ethernet; adapter supported |
Camera & Audio
| Specification | Lenovo Legion 5 Core i9-14900HX, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD, RTX 5070 8GB | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 12, Ultra 7 165U VPRO, 64GB RAM, 512GB SSD |
|---|---|---|
| Speakers | Stereo 2W ×2 Speakers | 2 × 2 W stereo speakers |
| Microphones | Dual Microphone Array | 4-microphone 360° array |
| Audio Features | Nahimic Audio | Dolby Atmos; Dolby Voice |
| Webcam | — | FHD 1080p + IR hybrid webcam with privacy shutter |
Keyboard & Input
| Specification | Lenovo Legion 5 Core i9-14900HX, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD, RTX 5070 8GB | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 12, Ultra 7 165U VPRO, 64GB RAM, 512GB SSD |
|---|---|---|
| Keyboard | 24-zone RGB keyboard | Spill-resistant ThinkPad keyboard |
| Keyboard Backlight | Yes | LED backlight |
| Stylus Support | No | No |
| Trackpad | — | TrackPoint and Precision multi-touch trackpad |
| Fingerprint Reader | — | Fingerprint reader integrated with power button |
Additional Features
| Specification | Lenovo Legion 5 Core i9-14900HX, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD, RTX 5070 8GB | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 12, Ultra 7 165U VPRO, 64GB RAM, 512GB SSD |
|---|---|---|
| Special Features | Lenovo AI Engine / gaming performance features | Intel vPro; MIL-STD-810H tested |
| Security | — | Discrete TPM 2.0; fingerprint reader; IR camera; webcam privacy shutter; vPro |
| Cooling | — | Active fan cooling |
What's in the Box
| Specification | Lenovo Legion 5 Core i9-14900HX, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD, RTX 5070 8GB | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 12, Ultra 7 165U VPRO, 64GB RAM, 512GB SSD |
|---|---|---|
| Laptop | Lenovo Legion 5 Core i9-14900HX, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD, RTX 5070 8GB | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 12, Ultra 7 165U VPRO, 64GB RAM, 512GB SSD |
| Power Adapter | 230W / 300W Adapter | — |
Ports
| Specification | Lenovo Legion 5 Core i9-14900HX, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD, RTX 5070 8GB | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 12, Ultra 7 165U VPRO, 64GB RAM, 512GB SSD |
|---|---|---|
| USB-A | — | 2 × USB-A 5 Gbps |
| USB-C | — | 2 × Thunderbolt 4 / USB4 USB-C |
| Thunderbolt / USB4 | — | 2 × Thunderbolt 4 / USB4 40 Gbps |
| HDMI | — | HDMI 2.1 |
| DisplayPort | — | DisplayPort via USB-C / Thunderbolt |
| Memory Card Reader | — | No |
| 3.5mm Audio Jack | — | 3.5 mm headphone/microphone combo jack |
| Other Ports | — | Kensington security slot |