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Lenovo Legion Pro 7 16IAX10H (Core Ultra 9 275HX, RTX 5090) vs Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13 Aura Edition (Core Ultra 7 255U)

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Lenovo Legion Pro 7 16IAX10H, Core Ultra 9 275HX, 64GB RAM, 1TB SSD, RTX 5090 24GB

Lenovo Legion Pro 7 16IAX10H, Core Ultra 9 275HX, 64GB RAM, 1TB SSD, RTX 5090 24GB

  • 2,570 g.
  • 16 inch screen.
  • 240 Hz display refresh rate.
  • Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX processor.
  • Storage: 1TB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 4.0x4 NVMe.
KSh 715,000In Stock
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Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13 Aura Edition, Core Ultra 7 255U, 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD

Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13 Aura Edition, Core Ultra 7 255U, 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD

  • 14 inch screen.
  • 60 Hz display refresh rate.
  • Intel Core Ultra 7 255U processor.
  • Storage: M.2 2280 PCIe Gen4 TLC SSD with Opal support.
  • 32 GB RAM in this version.
KSh 305,000In 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 16-inch, M5 MaxKSh 560,000
Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch, M5 MaxKSh 535,000
ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 18, Core Ultra 9 275HX, 64GB RAM, 4TB SSD, RTX 5090 24GBKSh 690,000
Lenovo Yoga 7 2-in-1 14ILL10, Core Ultra 7 256V, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSDKSh 187,000
HP Omen Max 16, Core Ultra 9 275HX, 64GB RAM, 2TB SSD, RTX 5090 24GBKSh 575,000
Lenovo Legion Pro 7, Core Ultra 9 275HX, 64GB RAM, 2TB SSD, RTX 5090 24GBKSh 570,000
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Our quick verdict

Choose the Lenovo Legion Pro 7 16IAX10H if you want a larger 80 Wh battery, dedicated RTX 5090 24GB GDDR7 graphics and more memory (64 GB RAM). Choose the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13 Aura Edition if you want a lighter build (about 1.01 kg).

Display

Lenovo Legion Pro 7 16IAX10H
16 inch screen
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13 Aura Edition
14 inch screen

Refresh

Lenovo Legion Pro 7 16IAX10H
240 Hz display refresh rate
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13 Aura Edition
60 Hz display refresh rate

Performance

Lenovo Legion Pro 7 16IAX10H
Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX processor
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13 Aura Edition
Intel Core Ultra 7 255U processor

Storage

Lenovo Legion Pro 7 16IAX10H
1TB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 4.0x4 NVMe
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13 Aura Edition
M.2 2280 PCIe Gen4 TLC SSD with Opal support

Memory

Lenovo Legion Pro 7 16IAX10H
64 GB RAM in this version
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13 Aura Edition
32 GB RAM in this version

Key differences

The main differences to help you choose.

Lenovo Legion Pro 7 16IAX10H

  • Larger battery: 80 Wh (vs 57 Wh).
  • Dedicated RTX 5090 24GB GDDR7 graphics (vs integrated Intel graphics).
  • More memory: 64 GB RAM (vs 32 GB).
  • Smoother 240 Hz display (vs 60 Hz).
  • OLED display (vs LCD).
  • Larger 16-inch screen (vs 14-inch).

Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13 Aura Edition

  • Lighter: about 1.01 kg (vs about 2.57 kg).

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PriorityLenovo Legion Pro 7 16IAX10HLenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13 Aura Edition
PerformanceIntel Core Ultra 9 275HX processor, RTX 5090 24GB GDDR7 graphicsIntel Core Ultra 7 255U processor, Integrated Intel graphics
Memory64 GB RAM32 GB RAM
Display16-inch OLED display, 240 Hz14-inch LCD display, 60 Hz
Battery life80Wh3-cell rechargeable lithium-ion, 57Wh
WeightAbout 2.57 kgAbout 1.01 kg
SoftwareWindows 11 Home Single LanguageWindows 11 Pro 64-bit

Detailed comparison

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General

General specifications comparison
SpecificationLenovo Legion Pro 7 16IAX10H, Core Ultra 9 275HX, 64GB RAM, 1TB SSD, RTX 5090 24GBLenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13 Aura Edition, Core Ultra 7 255U, 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD
BrandLenovoLenovo
ModelLegion Pro 7 16IAX10HThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13 Aura Edition
Form FactorClamshell laptopClamshell laptop
ColorEclipse BlackBlack
Manufacturer Part Number83F500FBIN21NX005SUS
Base Warranty1-year, Courier or Carry-in—
Included UpgradeNone—
Memory SlotsTwo DDR5 CSODIMM slots, dual-channel capable—
Max MemoryUp to 64GB DDR5-6400 offering—
Storage SlotTwo M.2 slots • One M.2 2280 PCIe 5.0 x4 slot • One M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 x4 slot—
Max Storage SupportUp to two drives, 2x M.2 SSD • M.2 2242 SSD up to 1TB • M.2 2280 SSD up to 2TB—

Design

Design specifications comparison
SpecificationLenovo Legion Pro 7 16IAX10H, Core Ultra 9 275HX, 64GB RAM, 1TB SSD, RTX 5090 24GBLenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13 Aura Edition, Core Ultra 7 255U, 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD
Dimensions364.38 x 275.94 x 21.9-26.65 mm (14.35 x 10.86 x 0.86-1.05 inches)312.8 × 214.75 mm; 8.38 mm front / 14.77 mm rear / 17.95 mm maximum for WUXGA panel
WeightStarting at 2.57 kg (5.67 lbs)Starting at 1.006 kg for U/H processor platform; configuration dependent
Build MaterialsAluminium (Top), Aluminium (Bottom)Carbon-fibre lid; magnesium or aluminium base depending on configuration

Display

Display specifications comparison
SpecificationLenovo Legion Pro 7 16IAX10H, Core Ultra 9 275HX, 64GB RAM, 1TB SSD, RTX 5090 24GBLenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13 Aura Edition, Core Ultra 7 255U, 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD
Display Size16 inches14 inches
Display TypeOLEDIPS
Resolution2560x16001920 × 1200 (WUXGA)
Refresh Rate240 Hz60Hz
Brightness500 nits500 nits
TouchscreenNoYes
Display Features16" WQXGA (2560x1600) OLED 500nits (typical) / 1100nits (peak) Glossy, 100% DCI-P3, 240Hz, DisplayHDR True Black 1000, Dolby Vision, G-SYNC, Low Blue Light, High Gaming Performance, Flicker FreeAnti-glare; 100% sRGB; low-power panel

Performance

Performance specifications comparison
SpecificationLenovo Legion Pro 7 16IAX10H, Core Ultra 9 275HX, 64GB RAM, 1TB SSD, RTX 5090 24GBLenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13 Aura Edition, Core Ultra 7 255U, 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD
ProcessorIntel Core Ultra 9 275HXIntel Core Ultra 7 255U
CPUIntel Core Ultra 9 275HX, 24C (8P + 16E) / 24T, Max Turbo up to 5.4GHz, 36MB Intel Smart Cache12 cores, 14 threads; up to 5.2 GHz; 12 MB cache
GPUNVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 24GB GDDR7, Boost Clock 2160MHz, TGP 175W, 1824 AI TOPSIntegrated Intel Graphics
Graphics MemoryShared system memoryShared system memory; no dedicated VRAM
RAM Type2x 32GB CSODIMM DDR5-6400LPDDR5x-8400; soldered onboard
Storage Type1TB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 4.0x4 NVMeM.2 2280 PCIe Gen4 TLC SSD with Opal support

Memory & Storage

Memory & Storage specifications comparison
SpecificationLenovo Legion Pro 7 16IAX10H, Core Ultra 9 275HX, 64GB RAM, 1TB SSD, RTX 5090 24GBLenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13 Aura Edition, Core Ultra 7 255U, 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD
RAM64 GB32GB
Storage1TB1TB

Battery & Charging

Battery & Charging specifications comparison
SpecificationLenovo Legion Pro 7 16IAX10H, Core Ultra 9 275HX, 64GB RAM, 1TB SSD, RTX 5090 24GBLenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13 Aura Edition, Core Ultra 7 255U, 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD
Battery80Wh3-cell rechargeable lithium-ion, 57Wh
Power Adapter400W Slim Tip (3-pin)65 W USB-C, Power Delivery 3.0; regional adapter varies
Charging—Rapid Charge: up to 80% in 1 hour with suitable adapter and system off/standby

Software

Software specifications comparison
SpecificationLenovo Legion Pro 7 16IAX10H, Core Ultra 9 275HX, 64GB RAM, 1TB SSD, RTX 5090 24GBLenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13 Aura Edition, Core Ultra 7 255U, 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD
Operating SystemWindows 11 Home Single Language, EnglishWindows 11 Pro 64-bit

Connectivity

Connectivity specifications comparison
SpecificationLenovo Legion Pro 7 16IAX10H, Core Ultra 9 275HX, 64GB RAM, 1TB SSD, RTX 5090 24GBLenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13 Aura Edition, Core Ultra 7 255U, 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD
Wi-FiWi-Fi 7, 802.11be 2x2 + BT5.4Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX211, 2×2
Bluetooth5.45.3
Ethernet2.5GbE (RJ-45)No onboard Ethernet

Camera & Audio

Camera & Audio specifications comparison
SpecificationLenovo Legion Pro 7 16IAX10H, Core Ultra 9 275HX, 64GB RAM, 1TB SSD, RTX 5090 24GBLenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13 Aura Edition, Core Ultra 7 255U, 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD
Webcam5.0MP with E-shutter1080p FHD RGB + IR camera with privacy shutter
Speakers4 stereo speakers, 2W x2 (woofers), 2W x2 (tweeters), optimized with Nahimic Audio, Smart Amplifier (AMP)2 × 2 W stereo speakers
Microphones2x, ArrayDual 360-degree far-field microphone array
Audio FeaturesHigh Definition (HD) Audio, Realtek ALC3306 codecDolby Atmos; Dolby Voice

Keyboard & Input

Keyboard & Input specifications comparison
SpecificationLenovo Legion Pro 7 16IAX10H, Core Ultra 9 275HX, 64GB RAM, 1TB SSD, RTX 5090 24GBLenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13 Aura Edition, Core Ultra 7 255U, 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD
KeyboardPer-key RGB Backlit, EnglishEnglish (US), black keyboard
Keyboard BacklightPer-key RGB BacklitYes
TrackpadButtonless Mylar surface multi-touch touchpad, 75 x 120 mm (2.95 x 4.72 inches)Trackpad
Fingerprint ReaderNo Fingerprint ReaderYes
Stylus SupportPen Not Supported—

Ports

Ports specifications comparison
SpecificationLenovo Legion Pro 7 16IAX10H, Core Ultra 9 275HX, 64GB RAM, 1TB SSD, RTX 5090 24GBLenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13 Aura Edition, Core Ultra 7 255U, 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD
USB-A2x USB-A (USB 5Gbps / USB 3.2 Gen 1) 1x USB-A (USB 10Gbps / USB 3.2 Gen 2), Always On2 × USB-A 5 Gbps; one Always On
USB-C1x USB-C (USB 10Gbps / USB 3.2 Gen 2), with USB PD 95-100W and DisplayPort 2.12 × Thunderbolt 4 / USB4 40 Gbps with PD 3.0 and DisplayPort 2.1
Thunderbolt / USB41x Thunderbolt 4 / USB4 40Gbps (support data transfer and DisplayPort 2.1)2 × Thunderbolt 4 / USB4 40 Gbps
HDMI1x HDMI 2.1, up to 8K/60HzHDMI 2.1; up to 4K at 60 Hz
DisplayPort1x USB-C (USB 10Gbps / USB 3.2 Gen 2), with USB PD 95-100W and DisplayPort 2.1 1x Thunderbolt 4 / USB4 40Gbps (support data transfer and DisplayPort 2.1)DisplayPort 2.1 over Thunderbolt USB-C
Memory Card ReaderNo Card ReaderNo card reader
3.5mm Audio Jack1x Headphone / microphone combo jack (3.5mm)3.5 mm headphone/microphone combo
Other Ports1x Thunderbolt 4 / USB4 40Gbps (support data transfer and DisplayPort 2.1) 1x Ethernet (2.5GbE RJ-45) 1x Slim tip (rectangle) power connector—

Additional Features

Additional Features specifications comparison
SpecificationLenovo Legion Pro 7 16IAX10H, Core Ultra 9 275HX, 64GB RAM, 1TB SSD, RTX 5090 24GBLenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13 Aura Edition, Core Ultra 7 255U, 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD
SecurityFirmware TPM 2.0 Enabled; E-shutterDiscrete TPM 2.0; IR Windows Hello; camera shutter; Kensington Nano lock slot
Special FeaturesAI-Powered Gaming PC; Integrated Intel AI Boost, up to 13 TOPSLenovo Aura Edition; TrackPoint Quick Menu; Intel AI Boost NPU

What's in the Box

What's in the Box specifications comparison
SpecificationLenovo Legion Pro 7 16IAX10H, Core Ultra 9 275HX, 64GB RAM, 1TB SSD, RTX 5090 24GBLenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13 Aura Edition, Core Ultra 7 255U, 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD
LaptopLenovo Legion Pro 7 16IAX10H, Core Ultra 9 275HX, 64GB RAM, 1TB SSD, RTX 5090 24GBThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13 21NX005SUS
Power Adapter400W Slim Tip (3-pin)—
Charging CablePower cable included with power adapter—
Other Accessories4 Switchable Keycaps—

Similarities

  • Both have a 3.5 mm headphone jack.
  • Both have stereo speakers.
  • Both offer 1 TB of storage.
  • Both connect over Bluetooth.
  • Both transfer data at up to 5 Gbps.
  • Both use M.2 (storage type).

In summary

ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13 is the lighter option to carry; Legion Pro 7 16IAX10H trades extra weight for dedicated RTX 5090 graphics and more memory.

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