ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 12
2024The business ultrabook benchmark, now with Core Ultra.
Launch price $1,649Today $1,349
Then vs. now
8679Aging gracefully — only 7 points off its 2024 standing.
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| Dimension | At launch | Today |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | 84 | 72 |
| Battery | 85 | 77 |
| Display | 88 | 81 |
| Build | 94 | 90 |
| Portability | 94 | 90 |
| Value | 70 | 64 |
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Why the ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 12 stands out
Where it beats the average laptop in its class.
RAMBest in class
16–64 GB
3.4× more than the 19 average
Weight
1.09 kg
137.6× less than the 150 average
Our verdict
The business ultrabook benchmark — the best keyboard in the class, superb port selection and legendary durability.
Pros
- Best-in-class keyboard
- Great port selection including USB-A and HDMI
- Light and rugged
Cons
- Battery only average
- Expensive as configured
- Intel runs warmer than Apple silicon
Best for: Professionals who type all day and want ports without dongles.
Specifications
Core
- Chip
- Intel Core Ultra 7
- RAM
- 16–64 GB
- Display
- 14" 2.8K OLED option
- Battery life
- Up to 14 h
Body
- Weight
- 1.09 kg
- Thickness
- 14.96 mm
- Ports
- 2× TB4, 2× USB-A, HDMI
- Keyboard
- Legendary
