HP Spectre x360 14 (2024) vs ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 14 Aura Edition
40.7Performance62.7
38.4Display38.4
59.2Battery42.7
74.5Portability91.8
1 spec wins — HP Spectre x360 14 (2024)3 spec wins — ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 14 Aura Edition
InnoReviews verdict
ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 14 Aura Edition wins this laptop face-off, 57.4 to 50.3, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+22) and portability (+17). HP Spectre x360 14 (2024) still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the HP Spectre x360 14 (2024)
- Stronger battery score: 59 vs 43
- 19% higher capacity: 68 Wh vs 57 Wh
- Lower launch price: $1,649 vs $1,999
Reasons to pick the ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 14 Aura Edition
- Stronger performance score: 63 vs 41
- Stronger portability score: 92 vs 75
- 100% higher RAM: 32 GB vs 16 GB
- 32% lower weight: 0.98 kg vs 1.44 kg
- 15% lower thickness: 14.3 mm vs 16.9 mm
Display
| Spec | HP Spectre x360 14 (2024) | ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 14 Aura Edition |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 14 ″ | 14 ″ |
| Panel type | OLED (2-in-1 touch) | OLED |
| Resolution | 2880x1800 | 2880 x 1800 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 500 nits | 500 nits |
Performance
| Spec | HP Spectre x360 14 (2024) | ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 14 Aura Edition |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 7 155H | Intel Core Ultra 7 |
| Graphics | Intel Arc Graphics | Intel Arc Graphics |
| RAM | 16 GB | 32 GB+100% |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X (soldered) | LPDDR5x |
| Storage | 1,024 GB | 1,024 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | HP Spectre x360 14 (2024) | ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 14 Aura Edition |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,300Top 98% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 12,300Top 69% | — |
Battery
| Spec | HP Spectre x360 14 (2024) | ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 14 Aura Edition |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 68 Wh+19% | 57 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | 11.5 h | — |
| Charging | 65 W | 65 W |
Design
| Spec | HP Spectre x360 14 (2024) | ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 14 Aura Edition |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.44 kg | 0.98 kg+32% |
| Thickness | 16.9 mm | 14.3 mm+15% |
| Material | CNC aluminum | Carbon fiber and magnesium alloy |
Connectivity
| Spec | HP Spectre x360 14 (2024) | ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 14 Aura Edition |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 2x Thunderbolt 4, USB-A 3.2, 3.5mm | 2x Thunderbolt 4 / USB-C, 2x USB-A 3.2 Gen 1, 1x HDMI 2.1, 3.5mm combo audio jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | 9MP + IR | 1080p FHD IR camera with privacy shutter |
| Biometrics | Fingerprint reader, IR face (Windows Hello) | Fingerprint reader, Windows Hello facial recognition |
Software
| Spec | HP Spectre x360 14 (2024) | ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 14 Aura Edition |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 | Windows 11 Pro |
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