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ThinkBook 14x (Intel Core Ultra 5 226V) vs ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13 Aura Edition (Intel Core Ultra 7 256V)

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Quick verdict

  • ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13 Aura Edition (Intel Core Ultra 7 256V) leads on memory and storage.
  • ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13 Aura Edition (Intel Core Ultra 7 256V) leads on display.
  • ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13 Aura Edition (Intel Core Ultra 7 256V) leads on battery and build.
  • ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13 Aura Edition (Intel Core Ultra 7 256V) leads on connectivity and warranty.
  • ThinkBook 14x (Intel Core Ultra 5 226V) is the cheaper option at ₹1,17,491.

Computed from stored specifications, the published laptops scoring rules and recorded prices. Not an opinion.

Winners by area

Memory and storage ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13 Aura Edition (Intel Core Ultra 7 256V)
Display ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13 Aura Edition (Intel Core Ultra 7 256V)
Battery and build ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13 Aura Edition (Intel Core Ultra 7 256V)
Connectivity and warranty ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13 Aura Edition (Intel Core Ultra 7 256V)

Specifications side by side

Spec
ThinkBook 14x (Intel Core Ultra 5 226V)
ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13 Aura Edition (Intel Core Ultra 7 256V)
Overview
Type
Business
Business
Operating system
Windows
Windows
OS edition
Windows 11 Home
Windows 11 Pro
Model number
14x ILL (22BG)
X1 Carbon Gen 13 (21NT)
Performance
Processor
Intel Core Ultra 5 226V
Intel Core Ultra 7 256V
Processor brand
Intel
Intel
Copilot+ PC
Yes
Yes
Graphics
Intel Arc Graphics
Intel Arc Graphics
Dedicated graphics
No
No
Memory and storage
RAM
16 GB
16 GB
RAM type
LPDDR5X-8533
LPDDR5X-8533
Storage
512 GB
1 TB (better)
Storage type
SSD M.2 2242 PCIe Gen4 QLC
SSD M.2 2280 PCIe Gen4 TLC Opal
Memory options
16GB RAM, 512GB SSD (CTO, Win 11 Home, Veil Blue); 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD (Win 11 Pro, 3yr Premier, 22BGA02CIG); 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD (Win 11 Pro, 3yr Premier, 22BGA002IG)
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Display
Display size
14"
14"
Resolution
1920 x 1200
1920 x 1200
Display panel
IPS
IPS
Refresh rate
120 Hz (better)
60 Hz
Peak brightness
400 nits
500 nits (better)
Touchscreen
—
Yes
Battery and build
Battery
—
57 Wh
Charger
65 W
65 W
Weight
0.99 kg
0.99 kg (better)
Thickness
15.6 mm
14.37 mm (better)
Backlit keyboard
Yes
Yes
Colours
Veil Blue, Luna Grey
Black
Connectivity and warranty
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 6E
Wi-Fi 7
Ports
USB-C (USB 10Gbps), HDMI 2.1 (up to 4K@60Hz), Headphone / mic combo, USB-A (USB 5Gbps), USB-A (USB 5Gbps) always on
2 x USB-C (Thunderbolt 4, USB 40Gbps); 2 x USB-A (USB 5Gbps); Headphones / mic combo; HDMI 2.1 (supports resolution up to 4K@60Hz); Nano SIM slot*; *Nano SIM slot requires WWAN option, which is available in January 2025.
Warranty
1 year
3 years (better)

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Price and availability

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ThinkBook 14x (Intel Core Ultra 5 226V)

₹1,17,491

ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13 Aura Edition (Intel Core Ultra 7 256V)

₹2,67,319

Pros and cons

ThinkBook 14x (Intel Core Ultra 5 226V)

  • Pro: 120 Hz display, a higher refresh rate than 87% of the 8 business laptops on Comparezi that state it

ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13 Aura Edition (Intel Core Ultra 7 256V)

  • Pro: Weighs 0.99 kg, lighter than 90% of the 11 business laptops on Comparezi that state it
  • Pro: 500 nits screen brightness, brighter than 86% of the 15 business laptops on Comparezi that state it

Which should you buy?

ThinkBook 14x (Intel Core Ultra 5 226V) if price matters most: it is the cheaper option at ₹1,17,491.

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