Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13 vs Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Aura Edition (15", 9)
45.2Performance38.8
38.4Display38.4
68.4Battery60
91.4Portability75.8
4 spec wins — Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 133 spec wins — Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Aura Edition (15", 9)
InnoReviews verdict
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13 wins this laptop face-off, 56.9 to 50, pulling ahead mainly in portability (+16) and battery (+8). Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Aura Edition (15", 9) 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 performance score: 45 vs 39
- Stronger battery score: 68 vs 60
- Stronger portability score: 91 vs 76
- 100% higher RAM: 32 GB vs 16 GB
- 35% lower weight: 0.99 kg vs 1.53 kg
Reasons to pick the Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Aura Edition (15", 9)
- 23% higher capacity: 70 Wh vs 57 Wh
Display
| Spec | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13 | Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Aura Edition (15", 9) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 14 ″ | 15.3 ″+9% |
| Panel type | OLED | IPS (multitouch) |
| Resolution | 2880x1800 | 2880x1800 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 500 nits | 500 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13 | Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Aura Edition (15", 9) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 7 258V | Intel Core Ultra 7 256V |
| Graphics | Intel Arc Graphics 140V | Intel Arc Graphics 140V (integrated) |
| RAM | 32 GB+100% | 16 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X-8533 (on-package) | LPDDR5X-8533 (soldered) |
| Storage | 512 GB | 512 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (M.2 2242) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13 | Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Aura Edition (15", 9) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,720+7%Bottom 50% | 2,531Bottom 36% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 11,000+3%Bottom 15% | 10,711Bottom 13% |
Battery
| Spec | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13 | Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Aura Edition (15", 9) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 57 Wh | 70 Wh+23% |
| Web browsing endurance | 15 h | — |
| Charging | 65 W | 65 W |
Design
| Spec | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13 | Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Aura Edition (15", 9) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 0.99 kg+35% | 1.53 kg |
| Thickness | 14.4 mm | 13.9 mm+3% |
| Material | Carbon fiber + magnesium-aluminum | Aluminum (top and bottom) |
Connectivity
| Spec | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13 | Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Aura Edition (15", 9) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 2x Thunderbolt 4, 2x USB-A, HDMI 2.1, 3.5mm | 2x Thunderbolt 4 (power delivery, DisplayPort 2.1), 1x USB-A 5Gbps, HDMI 2.1, 3.5mm combo jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | 8MP + IR | 1080p + IR with e-shutter and ToF sensor |
| Biometrics | Fingerprint reader, IR face (Windows Hello) | IR face recognition (Windows Hello), no fingerprint reader |
Software
| Spec | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13 | Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Aura Edition (15", 9) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Pro | Windows 11 Home / Pro |
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