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XPS 13 (9345) vs ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 12

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XPS 13 (9345)

2024 · $1,099 today

8882
ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 12

2024 · $1,349 today

8679
PerformanceBatteryDisplayBuildPortabilityValue
XPS 13 (9345)ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 12

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Why XPS 13 (9345) is better

  • Battery life: Up to 20 h vs Up to 14 h(43% more)

Why ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 12 is better

  • RAM: 16–64 GB vs 16–32 GB(2.0× more)
  • Weight: 1.09 kg vs 1.19 kg(9% less)
  • Thickness: 14.96 mm vs 15.3 mm(lower)

Verdict

XPS 13 (9345) leads outright in 4 of 6 dimensions today.

Check price at Amazon · ~$1,099

Spec by spec

SpecXPS 13 (9345)ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 12
Core
ChipSnapdragon X EliteIntel Core Ultra 7
RAM16–32 GB16–64 GB●
Display13.4" up to 3K OLED14" 2.8K OLED option
Battery lifeUp to 20 h●Up to 14 h
Body
Weight1.19 kg1.09 kg●
Thickness15.3 mm14.96 mm●
Ports2× USB42× TB4, 2× USB-A, HDMI
FanDual fans—
Keyboard—Legendary