Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5a Gen 11 (16AGP11) vs Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13
VS
54.9Performance45.2
38.4Display38.4
73.3Battery68.4
65.2Portability91.4
5 spec wins — Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5a Gen 11 (16AGP11)2 spec wins — Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5a Gen 11 (16AGP11) scores 56.7 against 56.9 for Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13. Pick by the categories that matter to you — Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13 edges ahead in portability, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5a Gen 11 (16AGP11)
- Stronger performance score: 55 vs 45
- Stronger battery score: 73 vs 68
- 100% higher storage: 1,024 GB vs 512 GB
- 40% higher capacity: 80 Wh vs 57 Wh
- 31% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 14,388 vs 11,000
- Lower launch price: $850 vs $1,999
Reasons to pick the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13
- Stronger portability score: 91 vs 65
- 43% lower weight: 0.99 kg vs 1.75 kg
- 15% lower thickness: 14.4 mm vs 16.9 mm
Display
| Spec | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5a Gen 11 (16AGP11) | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″+14% | 14 ″ |
| Panel type | OLED | OLED |
| Resolution | 2880x1800 | 2880x1800 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 500 nits | 500 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5a Gen 11 (16AGP11) | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | AMD Ryzen AI 7 450 | Intel Core Ultra 7 258V |
| Graphics | AMD Radeon 860M (integrated) | Intel Arc Graphics 140V |
| RAM | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5-5600 | LPDDR5X-8533 (on-package) |
| Storage | 1,024 GB+100% | 512 GB |
| Storage type | NVMe SSD (M.2 2242, PCIe Gen 4) | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5a Gen 11 (16AGP11) | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13 |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,991+10%Top 22% | 2,720Bottom 38% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 14,388+31%Top 44% | 11,000Bottom 18% |
Battery
| Spec | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5a Gen 11 (16AGP11) | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 80 Wh+40% | 57 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | — | 15 h |
| Charging | — | 65 W |
Design
| Spec | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5a Gen 11 (16AGP11) | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.75 kg | 0.99 kg+43% |
| Thickness | 16.9 mm | 14.4 mm+15% |
| Material | Aluminum | Carbon fiber + magnesium-aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5a Gen 11 (16AGP11) | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13 |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 2x USB-C (10Gbps, USB PD 65-100W, DisplayPort 1.4), 2x USB-A (5Gbps, one always-on), HDMI 2.1 (up to 4K/60Hz), microSD card reader, 3.5mm combo audio jack | 2x Thunderbolt 4, 2x USB-A, HDMI 2.1, 3.5mm |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | FHD 1080p IR camera with privacy shutter and ToF sensor | 8MP + IR |
| Biometrics | IR camera for Windows Hello face recognition | Fingerprint reader, IR face (Windows Hello) |
Software
| Spec | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5a Gen 11 (16AGP11) | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 | Windows 11 Pro |
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