Measuring just 0.6 inches and weighing 2.4 pounds, the X1 is thinner and lighter than its predecessor. This is always suitable for 14-inch systems. At 2.6 pounds, the ASUS ZenBook 14 OLED is slightly lighter at 0.58 inches. Despite its compact size, the X1 Carbon is extremely durable, MIL-STD-810H certified and resistant to drops, drops, dust and overheating.
Another good thing is the 14-inch screen. 1920×1200; Unlike the main body, the 16:10 panel is matte, making it resistant to fingerprints. This panel eliminates glare and is not subject to color shifts seen in similar displays. Are the colors as vivid as they appear on a bright screen? No way. But this isn’t a deal breaker.
Lenovo has made the trackpad larger and increased the size of the glass touchpad to 4.7 inches. From minor modifications to an anti-flicker keyboard, this is the standard Lenovo chiclet keyboard, right down to the famous bright red cursor stick. I’m not a big fan of Lenovo moving the power button to the right side of the keyboard. However, it is suitable for 2-in-1 devices. A standard clamshell is not required. I prefer using one of the company’s Yoga series laptops.
Speaking of the X1 side, there are two USB-A 3.2 Gen 1. two thunderbolts 4; HDMI 2.1 port; There are several ports, including a headphone jack and a Kensington lock slot.
Even away from the screen, the ThinkPad X1’s 1080p webcam captures steady images and is perfect for video conferencing sessions. The images were so clear during Google Meet and Microsoft Teams calls that I received several compliments about my new hair color and style. As expected, sitting in the park in the afternoon was tiring. However, I was surprised at how well the camera adapted to low-light environments and captured color and detail.
A pair of speakers were cleverly hidden beneath the keyboard and did a good job of projecting sound to my conference partners. However, even with Dolby Access pre-installed, the bass is not very strong, so we recommend using headphones when listening to music or watching movies.
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Next-generation laptops mean next-generation chips. 12th generation X1 Carbon; This chip is a 14th generation Intel Core Ultra 7 165U processor clocked at 1.7GHz with 12 cores and 14 threads. Intel says it’s faster than last year’s silicon. In fact, the ThinkPad X1 Carbon is incredibly fast and powerful. I increased my normal workload. This means G-Suite apps. social media; I have about 70 tabs open on Google Chrome for news, tech websites and some YouTube videos. I edited and played the video several times. second hadithBut the laptop never froze.
Lenovo laptops don’t work like other laptops. My review unit, with an Intel Core Ultra 7 CPU and 32GB of RAM, outperformed the ZenBook OLED 14 and XPS 14 in PCMark 10 benchmarks, but couldn’t compete with the 14-inch HP Specter x360 or this year’s Surface Laptop 6. However, the expectations are not matched by Carper 3 in Cinperbench R2 below system.
The Intel GPU built into the You can still find time to play. For example, I got 30FPS while playing a game. second hadithThe speed is smooth enough to run most titles.,
The X1 Carbon’s score of 3,777 in 3DMark Wildlife Extreme puts it on par with all competing systems. These laptops include the XPS 14 with high-performance chips, ZenBook OLED 14, and Surface Laptop 6 with Intel Arc Graphics. The XPS 14 has a dedicated Nvidia RTX 4050 GPU.
Like most laptops this year, the X1 Carbon has a built-in neural processing unit (NPU) to free up the CPU and GPU for AI applications and tasks. For example, during a video call, effects in Windows Studio allow you to easily blur the background, stay in frame, and make eye contact without any problems.
When it comes to keyboards, the Lenovo ThinkPad is the gold standard, delivering consistent, lifelike responses. The 12th generation X1 Carbon continues this tradition. I’ve been using this keyboard for a few hours, and it’s very comfortable. My fingers never drop. Not to mention the new touch gestures for some keys (Fn, F, H, Insert, Down Arrow, Enter, Volume Down/Up). Do as directed. If you want to try out Microsoft AI, there’s a Copilot button. The white backlight is bright enough to use even in dark environments. When used in bed while your lover is sleeping.
The trackpad feels good against your palm, is 9.1% larger than last year, and the cursor doesn’t fly into the stratosphere. The Glass screen is responsive and smooth, and we got near-perfect results when browsing the web or viewing photos.
The best thing about the ThinkPad X1 Carbon is its battery life. In the PCMark Modern Office battery test, the laptop lasted 13 hours and 2 minutes. This time it’s enough time to beat the ZenBook OLED 14 (12:43). Under normal use, I used the X1 Carbon for about 10 hours before needing a charge.
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Lenovo ThinkPad This configuration offers 16GB RAM. It features an Intel Core Ultra 5 125U processor, 512GB SSD, and Intel integrated graphics. Ultra Core 7 CPU; Upgrading to 32GB RAM and 512GB SSD costs an additional $474. If you want a setup like my review model, it includes Intel vPro technology and costs $2,285. For IT managers and enterprises.
The ASUS ZenBook OLED 14 costs about $500 and beats the ThinkPad X1 Carbon with similar battery life and a brighter OLED display. However, the ZenBook lacks the wealth of security features found in the business-focused X1 Carbon.
Those looking for more performance, including a dedicated GPU, should look at the Dell XPS 14. However, this laptop costs $250 more than the X1 Carbon and features an NVIDIA GPU. When you start adding vPro features like RAM and storage, the price gets even higher.
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The 12th generation Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon continues to be the king of business laptops. However, the gap is gradually narrowing. Although there are certainly more powerful options. X1 is the same security. It is one of the few products that offers this level of durability and longevity.
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