Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13 vs Razer Blade 16 (2024)
45.2Performance55.7
38.4Display52.2
68.4Battery93.6
91.4Portability37.2
4 spec wins — Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 137 spec wins — Razer Blade 16 (2024)
InnoReviews verdict
Razer Blade 16 (2024) wins this laptop face-off, 59.9 to 56.9, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+25) and display (+14). Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13 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 portability score: 91 vs 37
- 100% higher RAM: 32 GB vs 16 GB
- 60% lower weight: 0.99 kg vs 2.45 kg
- 35% lower thickness: 14.4 mm vs 22 mm
- 25% higher Peak brightness: 500 nits vs 400 nits
- Lower launch price: $1,999 vs $3,000
Reasons to pick the Razer Blade 16 (2024)
- Stronger performance score: 56 vs 45
- Stronger display score: 52 vs 38
- Stronger battery score: 94 vs 68
- 331% higher charging: 280 W vs 65 W
- 100% higher Refresh rate: 240 Hz vs 120 Hz
Display
| Spec | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13 | Razer Blade 16 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 14 ″ | 16 ″+14% |
| Panel type | OLED | OLED |
| Resolution | 2880x1800 | 2560x1600 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 240 Hz+100% |
| Peak brightness | 500 nits+25% | 400 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13 | Razer Blade 16 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 7 258V | Intel Core i9-14900HX |
| Graphics | Intel Arc Graphics 140V | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop |
| RAM | 32 GB+100% | 16 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X-8533 (on-package) | DDR5-5600 SO-DIMM |
| Storage | 512 GB | 1,024 GB+100% |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (2 slots) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13 | Razer Blade 16 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,720Bottom 50% | 2,964+9%Top 28% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 11,000Bottom 15% | 17,559+60%Top 23% |
Battery
| Spec | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13 | Razer Blade 16 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 57 Wh | 95 Wh+67% |
| Web browsing endurance | 15 h | — |
| Charging | 65 W | 280 W+331% |
Design
| Spec | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13 | Razer Blade 16 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 0.99 kg+60% | 2.45 kg |
| Thickness | 14.4 mm+35% | 22 mm |
| Material | Carbon fiber + magnesium-aluminum | Aluminum unibody, titanium anti-flex plate |
Connectivity
| Spec | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13 | Razer Blade 16 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 2x Thunderbolt 4, 2x USB-A, HDMI 2.1, 3.5mm | 1x Thunderbolt 4, 1x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2, 3x USB-A 3.2 Gen 2, HDMI 2.1, SD (UHS-II), 3.5mm |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | 8MP + IR | 1080p + IR |
| Biometrics | Fingerprint reader, IR face (Windows Hello) | IR face (Windows Hello) |
Software
| Spec | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13 | Razer Blade 16 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Pro | Windows 11 |
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