HUAWEI MateBook X Pro (2024) vs ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 14 Aura Edition
50.7Performance62.7
54.7Display38.4
60Battery44
92.9Portability91.8
6 spec wins — HUAWEI MateBook X Pro (2024)0 spec wins — ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 14 Aura Edition
InnoReviews verdict
HUAWEI MateBook X Pro (2024) wins this laptop face-off, 61.3 to 57.7, pulling ahead mainly in display (+16) and battery (+16). ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 14 Aura Edition still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the HUAWEI MateBook X Pro (2024)
- Stronger display score: 55 vs 38
- Stronger battery score: 60 vs 44
- 100% higher Peak brightness: 1,000 nits vs 500 nits
- 100% higher storage: 2,048 GB vs 1,024 GB
- 38% higher charging: 90 W vs 65 W
Reasons to pick the ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 14 Aura Edition
- Stronger performance score: 63 vs 51
Display
| Spec | HUAWEI MateBook X Pro (2024) | ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 14 Aura Edition |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 14.2 ″+1% | 14 ″ |
| Panel type | OLED (3:2, touchscreen, HDR) | OLED |
| Resolution | 3120x2080 | 2880 x 1800 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,000 nits+100% | 500 nits |
Performance
| Spec | HUAWEI MateBook X Pro (2024) | ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 14 Aura Edition |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 9 185H | Intel Core Ultra 7 |
| Graphics | Intel Arc Graphics (8 Xe-cores) | Intel Arc Graphics |
| RAM | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X-6400 (soldered) | LPDDR5x |
| Storage | 2,048 GB+100% | 1,024 GB |
| Storage type | NVMe PCIe SSD | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | HUAWEI MateBook X Pro (2024) | ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 14 Aura Edition |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,507Bottom 34% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 13,756Top 46% | — |
Battery
| Spec | HUAWEI MateBook X Pro (2024) | ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 14 Aura Edition |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 70 Wh+21% | 58 Wh |
| Charging | 90 W+38% | 65 W |
Design
| Spec | HUAWEI MateBook X Pro (2024) | ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 14 Aura Edition |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 0.98 kg | 0.98 kg |
| Thickness | 13.5 mm+6% | 14.3 mm |
| Material | Magnesium alloy | Carbon fiber and magnesium alloy |
Connectivity
| Spec | HUAWEI MateBook X Pro (2024) | ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 14 Aura Edition |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 2x Thunderbolt 4, 1x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 | 3x Thunderbolt 4 / USB-C, 1x USB-A 3.2, 1x HDMI 2.1, 3.5mm combo audio jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | 1080p with privacy switch | 5MP webcam with vHDR and Computer Vision, privacy shutter (10MP wide-FOV camera optional on some configs) |
| Biometrics | Fingerprint power button | Fingerprint reader, Windows Hello facial recognition |
Software
| Spec | HUAWEI MateBook X Pro (2024) | ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 14 Aura Edition |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home / Pro | Windows 11 Pro |
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