Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13 vs Lenovo Yoga Pro 7 14 Gen 9 (14AHP9)
45.2Performance44
38.4Display29.2
68.4Battery64
91.4Portability68.9
5 spec wins — Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 133 spec wins — Lenovo Yoga Pro 7 14 Gen 9 (14AHP9)
InnoReviews verdict
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13 wins this laptop face-off, 56.9 to 49.2, pulling ahead mainly in portability (+23) and display (+9). Lenovo Yoga Pro 7 14 Gen 9 (14AHP9) still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13
- Stronger display score: 38 vs 29
- Stronger battery score: 68 vs 64
- Stronger portability score: 91 vs 69
- 100% higher RAM: 32 GB vs 16 GB
- 43% higher Peak brightness: 500 nits vs 350 nits
Reasons to pick the Lenovo Yoga Pro 7 14 Gen 9 (14AHP9)
- 54% higher charging: 100 W vs 65 W
- 28% higher capacity: 73 Wh vs 57 Wh
- Lower launch price: $1,350 vs $1,999
Display
| Spec | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13 | Lenovo Yoga Pro 7 14 Gen 9 (14AHP9) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 14 ″ | 14.5 ″+4% |
| Panel type | OLED | IPS (anti-glare, non-touch) |
| Resolution | 2880x1800 | 2560x1600 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz+33% | 90 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 500 nits+43% | 350 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13 | Lenovo Yoga Pro 7 14 Gen 9 (14AHP9) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 7 258V | AMD Ryzen 7 8845HS |
| Graphics | Intel Arc Graphics 140V | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 6GB Laptop |
| RAM | 32 GB+100% | 16 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X-8533 (on-package) | LPDDR5x-6400 (soldered) |
| Storage | 512 GB | 512 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (one M.2 slot) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13 | Lenovo Yoga Pro 7 14 Gen 9 (14AHP9) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,720Bottom 50% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 11,000Bottom 15% | — |
Battery
| Spec | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13 | Lenovo Yoga Pro 7 14 Gen 9 (14AHP9) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 57 Wh | 73 Wh+28% |
| Web browsing endurance | 15 h | — |
| Charging | 65 W | 100 W+54% |
Design
| Spec | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13 | Lenovo Yoga Pro 7 14 Gen 9 (14AHP9) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 0.99 kg+40% | 1.64 kg |
| Thickness | 14.4 mm+13% | 16.6 mm |
| Material | Carbon fiber + magnesium-aluminum | Aluminum (top and bottom) |
Connectivity
| Spec | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13 | Lenovo Yoga Pro 7 14 Gen 9 (14AHP9) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 2x Thunderbolt 4, 2x USB-A, HDMI 2.1, 3.5mm | 1x USB4 (40Gbps, PD 3.0, DP 1.4), 1x USB-C 10Gbps (PD 3.0, DP 1.4), 1x USB-A 5Gbps (always on), HDMI 2.1, 3.5mm combo jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.3 |
| Webcam | 8MP + IR | 1080p with IR and e-shutter |
| Biometrics | Fingerprint reader, IR face (Windows Hello) | IR camera face unlock (no fingerprint reader) |
Software
| Spec | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13 | Lenovo Yoga Pro 7 14 Gen 9 (14AHP9) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Pro | Windows 11 (Home or Pro) |
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