Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro 14 vs ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 14 Aura Edition
41Performance62.7
38.4Display38.4
50.8Battery44
87.9Portability91.8
2 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro 143 spec wins — ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 14 Aura Edition
InnoReviews verdict
ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 14 Aura Edition wins this laptop face-off, 57.7 to 51, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+22) and portability (+4). Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro 14 still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro 14
- Stronger battery score: 51 vs 44
- 19% lower thickness: 11.6 mm vs 14.3 mm
Reasons to pick the ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 14 Aura Edition
- Stronger performance score: 63 vs 41
- Stronger portability score: 92 vs 88
- 100% higher RAM: 32 GB vs 16 GB
- 100% higher storage: 1,024 GB vs 512 GB
- 20% lower weight: 0.98 kg vs 1.23 kg
Display
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro 14 | ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 14 Aura Edition |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 14 ″ | 14 ″ |
| Panel type | Dynamic AMOLED 2X (touch, anti-reflective) | OLED |
| Resolution | 2880x1800 | 2880 x 1800 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 500 nits | 500 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro 14 | ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 14 Aura Edition |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 7 256V | Intel Core Ultra 7 |
| Graphics | Intel Arc 140V (integrated) | Intel Arc Graphics |
| RAM | 16 GB | 32 GB+100% |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X (on-package) | LPDDR5x |
| Storage | 512 GB | 1,024 GB+100% |
| Storage type | NVMe SSD | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro 14 | ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 14 Aura Edition |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,696Bottom 48% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 11,045Bottom 16% | — |
Battery
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro 14 | ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 14 Aura Edition |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 63 Wh+9% | 58 Wh |
| Charging | 65 W | 65 W |
Design
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro 14 | ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 14 Aura Edition |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.23 kg | 0.98 kg+20% |
| Thickness | 11.6 mm+19% | 14.3 mm |
| Material | Aluminum | Carbon fiber and magnesium alloy |
Connectivity
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro 14 | ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 14 Aura Edition |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 2x Thunderbolt 4, 1x USB-A 3.2, 1x HDMI 2.1, microSD, 3.5mm headphone/mic | 3x Thunderbolt 4 / USB-C, 1x USB-A 3.2, 1x HDMI 2.1, 3.5mm combo audio jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | 2MP (1080p) | 5MP webcam with vHDR and Computer Vision, privacy shutter (10MP wide-FOV camera optional on some configs) |
| Biometrics | Fingerprint reader | Fingerprint reader, Windows Hello facial recognition |
Software
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro 14 | ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 14 Aura Edition |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Pro |
Related comparisons
Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro 14vs ASUS Zenbook DUO (2024) UX8406VSSamsung Galaxy Book5 Pro 14vs Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro 360VSSamsung Galaxy Book5 Pro 14vs ASUS Zenbook 14 OLED (UM3406)VSSamsung Galaxy Book5 Pro 14vs HP OmniBook X 14VSThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 14 Aura Editionvs ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (2024)VSThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 14 Aura Editionvs Acer Googlebook 14VSThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 14 Aura Editionvs HP OMEN MAX 16 (16-ah0000)VSThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 14 Aura Editionvs Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5 Gen 9 (14AHP9)VS