Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5 14 (2024) vs Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13
42.1Performance45.2
26.5Display38.4
49.3Battery68.4
73.9Portability91.4
1 spec wins — Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5 14 (2024)7 spec wins — Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13
InnoReviews verdict
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13 wins this laptop face-off, 56.9 to 45.5, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+19) and portability (+18). Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5 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 Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5 14 (2024)
- 12% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 12,300 vs 11,000
- Lower launch price: $799 vs $1,999
Reasons to pick the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13
- Stronger performance score: 45 vs 42
- Stronger display score: 38 vs 27
- Stronger battery score: 68 vs 49
- Stronger portability score: 91 vs 74
- 100% higher Refresh rate: 120 Hz vs 60 Hz
Display
| Spec | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5 14 (2024) | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 14 ″ | 14 ″ |
| Panel type | OLED | OLED |
| Resolution | 1920x1200 | 2880x1800 |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz+100% |
| Peak brightness | 400 nits | 500 nits+25% |
Performance
| Spec | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5 14 (2024) | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | AMD Ryzen 7 8845HS | Intel Core Ultra 7 258V |
| Graphics | AMD Radeon 780M (integrated) | Intel Arc Graphics 140V |
| RAM | 16 GB | 32 GB+100% |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X-6400 (soldered) | LPDDR5X-8533 (on-package) |
| Storage | 512 GB | 512 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5 14 (2024) | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13 |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,600 | 2,720+5% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 12,300+12% | 11,000 |
Battery
| Spec | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5 14 (2024) | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 57 Wh | 57 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | 10 h | 15 h+50% |
| Charging | 65 W | 65 W |
Design
| Spec | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5 14 (2024) | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.46 kg | 0.99 kg+32% |
| Thickness | 16.9 mm | 14.4 mm+15% |
| Material | Aluminum top, composite base | Carbon fiber + magnesium-aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5 14 (2024) | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13 |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 1x USB4 Type-C, 1x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (PD), 2x USB-A 3.2, HDMI 1.4b, microSD, 3.5mm | 2x Thunderbolt 4, 2x USB-A, HDMI 2.1, 3.5mm |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | 1080p with privacy shutter | 8MP + IR |
| Biometrics | Fingerprint reader | Fingerprint reader, IR face (Windows Hello) |
Software
| Spec | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5 14 (2024) | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 | Windows 11 Pro |
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