Lenovo Legion Slim 5 (2024) vs ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 14 Aura Edition
43.7Performance62.7
39.9Display38.4
46.7Battery42.7
41.9Portability91.8
4 spec wins — Lenovo Legion Slim 5 (2024)4 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 43.1, pulling ahead mainly in portability (+50) and performance (+19). Lenovo Legion Slim 5 (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 Legion Slim 5 (2024)
- Stronger battery score: 47 vs 43
- 254% higher charging: 230 W vs 65 W
- 40% higher capacity: 80 Wh vs 57 Wh
- 38% higher Refresh rate: 165 Hz vs 120 Hz
- 14% higher Screen size: 16 ″ vs 14 ″
- Lower launch price: $1,399 vs $1,999
Reasons to pick the ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 14 Aura Edition
- Stronger performance score: 63 vs 44
- Stronger portability score: 92 vs 42
- 100% higher RAM: 32 GB vs 16 GB
- 57% lower weight: 0.98 kg vs 2.3 kg
- 43% higher Peak brightness: 500 nits vs 350 nits
Display
| Spec | Lenovo Legion Slim 5 (2024) | ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 14 Aura Edition |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″+14% | 14 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS (WQXGA) | OLED |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 2880 x 1800 |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz+38% | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 350 nits | 500 nits+43% |
Performance
| Spec | Lenovo Legion Slim 5 (2024) | ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 14 Aura Edition |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | AMD Ryzen 7 8845HS | Intel Core Ultra 7 |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop | Intel Arc Graphics |
| RAM | 16 GB | 32 GB+100% |
| RAM type | DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM) | LPDDR5x |
| Storage | 1,024 GB | 1,024 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (2 slots) | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Lenovo Legion Slim 5 (2024) | ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 14 Aura Edition |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,600Top 52% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 12,300Top 69% | — |
Battery
| Spec | Lenovo Legion Slim 5 (2024) | ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 14 Aura Edition |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 80 Wh+40% | 57 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | 7 h | — |
| Charging | 230 W+254% | 65 W |
Design
| Spec | Lenovo Legion Slim 5 (2024) | ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 14 Aura Edition |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.3 kg | 0.98 kg+57% |
| Thickness | 21.9 mm | 14.3 mm+35% |
| Material | Aluminum lid, polycarbonate base | Carbon fiber and magnesium alloy |
Connectivity
| Spec | Lenovo Legion Slim 5 (2024) | ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 14 Aura Edition |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 2x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (DP, 140W PD), 3x USB-A 3.2, HDMI 2.1, RJ-45, 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 | 5.2 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | 1080p with E-shutter | 1080p FHD IR camera with privacy shutter |
| Biometrics | None | Fingerprint reader, Windows Hello facial recognition |
Software
| Spec | Lenovo Legion Slim 5 (2024) | ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 14 Aura Edition |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 | Windows 11 Pro |
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