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Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13 Aura Edition 21NS0014US vs Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 14 Aura Edition
Product A: Lenovo
ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13 Aura Edition 21NS0014US
107 of 179 known
Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 7 (Intel)
Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 8 (Intel Panther Lake)
Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 7 (Intel)
Dell Pro 7 14 P714260
MSI Prestige 14 Flip AI+ D3MTG-001US
Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 7 (Intel)
Acer TravelMate P2 14 AI TMP214-57
Lenovo ThinkPad X9-15p Gen 1 Aura Edition
Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 7 (AMD, 21T00024RI)
HP EliteBook X G2i 14 (Core Ultra X7 358H)
GEEKOM GeekBook M16
Lenovo ThinkPad E16 Gen 3 (AMD, 21ST001JUK)
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Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 7 (Intel)
Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 8 (Intel Panther Lake)
Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 7 (Intel)
Dell Pro 7 14 P714260
MSI Prestige 14 Flip AI+ D3MTG-001US
Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 7 (Intel)
Acer TravelMate P2 14 AI TMP214-57
Lenovo ThinkPad X9-15p Gen 1 Aura Edition
Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 7 (AMD, 21T00024RI)
HP EliteBook X G2i 14 (Core Ultra X7 358H)
GEEKOM GeekBook M16
Lenovo ThinkPad E16 Gen 3 (AMD, 21ST001JUK)Product B: Lenovo
ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 14 Aura Edition
92 of 179 known
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 12 21KC008PVN
Microsoft Surface Laptop 6 for Business 13.5-inch
MSI Prestige 14 Flip AI+ D3MTG-001US
Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 7 (AMD, 21T00024RI)
Acer TravelMate P2 14 AI TMP214-57
Lenovo ThinkPad E16 Gen 3 (AMD, 21ST001JUK)
Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 7 (Intel)
Microsoft Surface Laptop 6 for Business 15-inch
Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 7 (Intel)
Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 8 (Intel Panther Lake)
Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 7 (Intel)
Dell Pro 7 14 P714260
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Compare the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13 Aura Edition 21NS0014US with
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 12 21KC008PVN
Microsoft Surface Laptop 6 for Business 13.5-inch
MSI Prestige 14 Flip AI+ D3MTG-001US
Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 7 (AMD, 21T00024RI)
Acer TravelMate P2 14 AI TMP214-57
Lenovo ThinkPad E16 Gen 3 (AMD, 21ST001JUK)
Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 7 (Intel)
Microsoft Surface Laptop 6 for Business 15-inch
Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 7 (Intel)
Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 8 (Intel Panther Lake)
Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 7 (Intel)
Dell Pro 7 14 P71426053 of 171 fields differ
- 31 different values
- 22 known for one only
- 51 the same
- 67 missing for both
Biggest differences
Each bar uses the scale of all 220 laptops.
- Brightness (SDR, claimed)A: 400nitsB: 500nitsThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 14 Aura Edition is 100 nits higher.
Weight
0 to 3 kg
Weight (published)
A0.986kg
B0.998kg
All 179 fields
Every value links to where we found it.


General
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Series
Model numbers
GTIN / EAN
Announced
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Predecessor
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 12 21KC008PVN7Reviewultrabookreview.com/72439-lenovo-thinkpad-x1carbon-reviewRead 13 October 2026Review: this Gen 13 uses the same chassis as the Gen 12 X1 Carbon and compares it with the previous X1 Carbon Gen 12.9Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Lenovo-ThinkPad-X1-Carbon-Gen-13-Aura-Edition-laptop-review-The-X1-Carbon-is-finally-back.924998.0.htmlRead 23 October 2026Notebookcheck calls the Gen 13 Aura Edition the new version of last year's X1 Carbon Gen 12 and refers to the Gen 12 as its predecessor.
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13 Aura Edition 21NS0014US10Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Now-available-to-order-in-many-countries-Panther-Lake-powered-Lenovo-ThinkPad-X1-Carbon-Gen-14-releases.1245998.0.htmlRead 23 October 2026Notebookcheck calls the X1 Carbon Gen 13 the older model and the predecessor of the new X1 Carbon Gen 14.
Successor
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 14 Aura Edition10Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Now-available-to-order-in-many-countries-Panther-Lake-powered-Lenovo-ThinkPad-X1-Carbon-Gen-14-releases.1245998.0.htmlRead 23 October 2026Notebookcheck calls the X1 Carbon Gen 13 the older model and the predecessor of the new X1 Carbon Gen 14.
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Launch price (EU)
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Markets
Colours
Segment
Form factor
Chassis
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Dimensions
Width312.8Depth214.75Thickness (min)8.08Thickness (max)16.95mm(12.3 × 8.5 × 0.3 to 0.7 in)1Maker spec sheet (PDF)regard.ru/api/site/files/goodspdf/download/17735Read 13 October 2026312.80 x 214.75 x 8.08/14.37 (front/rear), 16.95 (maximum) mm. Stored minimum is the front figure. Stored maximum is the published maximum. May vary by configuration.
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Weight (published)
Lid material
Bottom material
Max hinge angle
Not available
MIL-STD-810 testing (claimed)
Display
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Screen size
Native resolution
Pixel density
242.6ppi
161.7ppi
Panel type
Backlight
None (self-emissive)1Maker spec sheet (PDF)regard.ru/api/site/files/goodspdf/download/17735Read 13 October 2026
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Dimming zones
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Panel part number
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Screen surface
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Touchscreen
Stylus
Refresh rate modes
ALenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13 Aura Edition 21NS0014US
| Width (px) | Height (px) | Maximum operating refresh (Hz) |
|---|---|---|
| 2880 | 1800 | 120 |
BLenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 14 Aura Edition
| Width (px) | Height (px) | Maximum operating refresh (Hz) |
|---|---|---|
| 1920 | 1200 | 60 |
Max refresh rate
120Hz
60Hz
Adaptive sync
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Gray-to-gray response time (claimed)
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Native panel colour depth
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Brightness (SDR, claimed)
Peak brightness (SDR outdoors, claimed)
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Sustained brightness (HDR, claimed)
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Peak brightness (HDR, claimed)
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sRGB coverage (claimed)
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DCI-P3 coverage (claimed)
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Adobe RGB coverage (claimed)
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HDR certification
DisplayHDR True Black 5001Maker spec sheet (PDF)regard.ru/api/site/files/goodspdf/download/17735Read 13 October 2026DisplayHDR True Black 500 and Dolby Vision.
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Factory calibrated
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Second display
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Processor
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Processor
Processor brand
Core configuration
ALenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13 Aura Edition 21NS0014US
| Core type | Count | Base clock (GHz) | Max clock (GHz) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Performance | 4 | 2.2 | 4.8 |
| Low-power efficiency | 4 | 2.2 | 3.7 |
BLenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 14 Aura Edition
| Core type | Count | Base clock (GHz) | Max clock (GHz) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Performance | 4 | 2.3 | 4.7 |
| Low-power efficiency | 4 | 1.7 | 3.5 |
CPU cores
8
8
Cores labelled performance
4
4
Cores labelled efficiency
4
4
Threads
Max boost clock
4.8GHz
4.7GHz
L3 cache
Process
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1.8nm8Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/245722/intel-core-ultra-7-processor-355-12m-cache-up-to-4-70-ghz/specifications.htmlRead 8 October 2026Exact installed Core Ultra 7 355 CPU Lithography Intel 18A. Nominal process-class numeric value is separately supported by Intel written testimony. Generic chip power and maximum RAM are not laptop configured values.9Maker spec sheet (PDF)d1dth6e84htgma.cloudfront.net/HHRG_119_IF_17_Wstate_Grebe_J_20260415_77d1a28e09.pdfRead 8 October 2026Intel written testimony, printed page 2, explicitly calls Intel 18A advanced 1.8 nanometer-class technology. Numeric value names the nominal process class, not transistor gate dimensions. Exact Core Ultra 7 355 page identifies this CPU process, distinct from Intel 3 GPU tile.
Sustained CPU power (configured)
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Peak CPU power (configured)
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Combined CPU and GPU power
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NPU performance
Graphics
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Discrete GPU
GPU
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GPU brand
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VRAM
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Max GPU power (TGP)
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Dynamic Boost
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GPU boost clock
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GPU switching
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Memory
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Installed RAM
RAM type
RAM speed
Memory channels
RAM upgrade
Memory slots
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RAM slots
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Free RAM slots
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Maximum supported RAM
Storage
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Installed storage
Storage type
Installed drive PCIe generation
Storage slots
ALenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13 Aura Edition 21NS0014US
| Form factor | Interface | PCIe generation | PCIe lanes | Count | Occupied |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M.2 2280 | PCIe NVMe | 5 | 4 | 1 | Yes |
BLenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 14 Aura Edition
| Form factor | Interface | PCIe generation | PCIe lanes | Count | Occupied |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M.2 2280 | PCIe NVMe | 5 | 4 | 1 | Yes |
M.2 slots
1
1
Free storage slots
0
0
Maximum slot PCIe generation
5
5
Ports
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Ports
ALenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13 Aura Edition 21NS0014US
| Type | Version | Count | Side | Maximum data rate (Gbps) | Thunderbolt or USB4 | DP Alt Mode | Maximum charging input (W) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| USB-C | Thunderbolt 4 / USB4 40Gbps | 2 | Left | 40 | Thunderbolt 4 | Yes | 65 |
| USB-A | USB 5Gbps / USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On) | 1 | Left | 5 | Not available | Not available | Not available |
| USB-A | USB 5Gbps / USB 3.2 Gen 1 | 1 | Right | 5 | Not available | Not available | Not available |
| HDMI | HDMI 2.1 | 1 | Right | Not available | Not available | Not available | Not available |
| 3.5 mm audio | Not available | 1 | Right | Not available | Not available | Not available | Not available |
Source1Maker spec sheet (PDF)regard.ru/api/site/files/goodspdf/download/17735Read 13 October 2026Standard ports: 2x USB-C (Thunderbolt 4 / USB4 40Gbps) with USB PD 3.0 and DisplayPort 2.1, 1x USB-A (USB 5Gbps), 1x USB-A (USB 5Gbps, Always On), 1x HDMI 2.1 up to 4K/60Hz, 1x 3.5 mm combo jack. Connector sides come from the Tom's Guide review. The 65 W USB-C charging figure is the PD range in the August 2026 family sheet (USB PD 15-65W) and the 65 W adapter.6Reviewtomsguide.com/computing/laptops/lenovo-thinkpad-x1-carbon-gen-13-aura-edition-full-reviewRead 13 October 2026Review text: the two USB-C ports on the left are joined by a USB-A port. The HDMI and USB-A ports on the right are joined by the 3.5 mm audio jack.
BLenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 14 Aura Edition
| Type | Version | Count | Side | Maximum data rate (Gbps) | Thunderbolt or USB4 | DP Alt Mode | Maximum charging input (W) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| USB-C | Thunderbolt 4 / USB4 / DisplayPort 2.1 | 1 | Right | 40 | Thunderbolt 4 | Yes | 65 |
| USB-C | Thunderbolt 4 / USB4 / DisplayPort 2.1 | 2 | Left | 40 | Thunderbolt 4 | Yes | 65 |
| USB-A | USB 5Gbps | 1 | Right | 5 | Not available | Not available | Not available |
| HDMI | HDMI 2.1 | 1 | Left | Not available | Not available | Not available | Not available |
| 3.5 mm audio | Not available | 1 | Left | Not available | Not available | Not available | Not available |
| Other | Nano-SIM card slot | 1 | Right | Not available | Not available | Not available | Not available |
Source1Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/ThinkPad_X1_Carbon_Gen_14_Aura_EditionRead 8 October 2026Exact SKU configured Nano-SIM card slot is retained. WWAN row says upgradable to 4G or 5G, not an installed cellular modem. Cellular boolean is omitted.3Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/4/4/5/9/3087287825c05aab2db52a39928b8a6219c0.pdfRead 5 October 2026Page 4 unlabelled side elevations establish port groups, corroborated by explicit physical-side review text: right one TB4, one USB-A, Nano-SIM and security slot. Left HDMI, two TB4 and audio. Page 5 lists TB4 40 Gbps. Exact PSREF provides each TB4 accepted USB PD 15-65 W. Generic peripheral-output claims are not treated as maximum output.6Reviewtomshardware.com/laptops/lenovo-thinkpad-x1-carbon-gen-14-aura-edition-reviewRead 5 October 2026Explicit port-location prose: HDMI 2.1, two TB4 and headphone jack on left, one TB4 and USB-A on right. Used only for chassis port locations, corroborating maker diagram. Performance and display measurements of another configuration are excluded.
USB-C ports
2
3
Thunderbolt
Yes
Yes
Highest HDMI version
HDMI 2.1
HDMI 2.1
Card reader
No
No
Ethernet speed
Not available
Not available
Maximum USB-C charging input
65W
65W
Wireless
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Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi module
Bluetooth
Keyboard and touchpad
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Keyboard layouts
Key switches
Not available
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Keyboard backlight
Numpad
Not available
Key travel
Pointing stick
Touchpad size
Width120Height56.2mm(4.7 × 2.2 in)2Maker spec sheet (PDF)psref.lenovo.com/syspool/Sys/PDF/ThinkPad/ThinkPad_X1_Carbon_Gen_13_Aura_Edition/ThinkPad_X1_Carbon_Gen_13_Aura_Edition_Spec.pdfRead 13 October 20263-button Trackpad, 56.2 x 120 mm. The haptic touchpad option is 70.5 x 120 mm and is not this model.
Width130Height80mm(5.1 × 3.1 in)2Maker spec sheet (PDF)psref.lenovo.com/syspool/Sys/PDF/ThinkPad/ThinkPad_X1_Carbon_Gen_14_Aura_Edition/ThinkPad_X1_Carbon_Gen_14_Aura_Edition_Spec.pdfRead 5 October 2026Page 6 exact Haptic Touchpad option: 80 x 130 mm. Physical width 130 mm, depth 80 mm. Mechanical 80 x 120 mm Trackpad excluded.
Touchpad mechanism
Camera and audio
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Webcam
IR face login
Webcam privacy
Built-in speaker drivers
Total speaker power
Audio features
Battery and power
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Battery energy
Claimed battery life
ALenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13 Aura Edition 21NS0014US
| Use case | Hours (h) |
|---|---|
| MobileMark 25 | 17.11 |
| Video playback | 30.6 |
| Idle | 35.6 |
BLenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 14 Aura Edition
Not availableAdapter rated output
Laptop charging connector
Charge 0 to 50 % (claimed)
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Cooling
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Fans
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Vapor chamber
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Liquid metal
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Power modes
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Security
1 of 4 differ
Fingerprint
TPM
Remote management
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Software
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Operating system
OS family
Security updates until
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Measured display
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Brightness (measured, centre)
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Brightness (measured, average)
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Contrast ratio (measured)
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HDR peak brightness (measured)
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sRGB coverage (measured)
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DCI-P3 coverage (measured)
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Colour accuracy (measured Delta E)
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PWM flicker found
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PWM frequency (measured)
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PWM at or below brightness
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Response black to white (measured)
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Response grey to grey (measured)
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Measured performance
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Cinebench 2024 single-core
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Cinebench 2024 multi-core
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Geekbench 6 single-core
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Geekbench 6 multi-core
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3DMark Time Spy graphics
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3DMark Steel Nomad
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SSD sequential read (measured)
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Game frame rates
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Measured noise and temperature
None of 9 known
Fan noise per mode
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Max fan noise
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Fan noise while gaming
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Top surface under load
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Bottom surface under load
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Palm rest under load
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CPU temperature in stress test
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CPU clock in stress test
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GPU temperature while gaming
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Measured battery and power
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Battery runtime per test
ALenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13 Aura Edition 21NS0014US
| Test | Brightness (nits) | Hours (h) |
|---|---|---|
| Wi-Fi browsing | 150 | 11.47 |
BLenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 14 Aura Edition
Not availableWi-Fi browsing runtime
11.47h
Not available
Video runtime
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Full charge time (measured)
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Power draw idle
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Power draw gaming
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Power draw max
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Sustained CPU power (measured)
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GPU power while gaming (measured)
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Weight (measured)
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Certifications
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Intel Evo
Copilot+ PC
Colour certifications
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ENERGY STAR
EPEAT
Other certifications
Eyesafe Certified 2.0, SGS High Performance AI PC Certification, TCO Certified 10.0, ErP Lot 6/26, RoHS compliant1Maker spec sheet (PDF)regard.ru/api/site/files/goodspdf/download/17735Read 13 October 2026Eyesafe Certified 2.0, SGS High Performance AI PC Certification, TCO Certified 10.0, ErP Lot 6/26, RoHS compliant.
ErP Lot 6/26, RoHS compliant, TCO Certified generation 10, Eyesafe Certified 2.0, SGS High Performance AI PC Certification 2.01Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/ThinkPad_X1_Carbon_Gen_14_Aura_EditionRead 8 October 2026
In the box
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In the box
Power adapter included
Yes1Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/ThinkPad_X1_Carbon_Gen_14_Aura_EditionRead 8 October 2026Exact configured SKU Power Adapter row selects 65 W USB-C Slim GaN (3-pin), distinct from family No power adapter option. This is the documented main adapter for this SKU.4Retailer pagelaptopsdirect.co.uk/lenovo-thinkpad-x1-carbon-intel-core-ultra-7-355-32gb-ram-512gb-ssd-14-inch-21v70021uk/version.aspRead 5 October 2026Exact 21V70021UK specifications table: Charger Included has explicit check icon. AC adapter power is 65 W. Maker configured SKU row supplies exact Slim GaN 3-pin description.
Warranty
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Manufacturer warranty (source market)
Warranty service
Carry-in, Collect and return1Maker spec sheet (PDF)regard.ru/api/site/files/goodspdf/download/17735Read 13 October 2026Courier or Carry-in.
Links
Not compared
Product page
Spec sheet
psref.lenovo.com/syspool/Sys/PDF/ThinkPad/ThinkPad_X1_Carbon_Gen_13_Aura_Edition/ThinkPad_X1_Carbon_Gen_13_Aura_Edition_Spec.pdf2Maker spec sheet (PDF)psref.lenovo.com/syspool/Sys/PDF/ThinkPad/ThinkPad_X1_Carbon_Gen_13_Aura_Edition/ThinkPad_X1_Carbon_Gen_13_Aura_Edition_Spec.pdfRead 13 October 2026
psref.lenovo.com/syspool/Sys/PDF/ThinkPad/ThinkPad_X1_Carbon_Gen_14_Aura_Edition/ThinkPad_X1_Carbon_Gen_14_Aura_Edition_Spec.pdf2Maker spec sheet (PDF)psref.lenovo.com/syspool/Sys/PDF/ThinkPad/ThinkPad_X1_Carbon_Gen_14_Aura_Edition/ThinkPad_X1_Carbon_Gen_14_Aura_Edition_Spec.pdfRead 5 October 2026Current September 21, 2026 producer platform PDF read in full. Touch SKU dimensions conflict with touch-family dimensions, so all body dimensions are omitted. Family battery tests name other CPU/RAM configurations and are omitted.
Manual
download.lenovo.com/pccbbs/mobiles_pdf/x1_carbon_gen13_ug_en.pdf3Owner's manualdownload.lenovo.com/pccbbs/mobiles_pdf/x1_carbon_gen13_ug_en.pdfRead 13 October 2026ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13 User Guide, first edition November 2024. Covers machine types 21NS and 21NT.
support.lenovo.com/us/en/documentation/SG107413Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/4/4/5/9/3087287825c05aab2db52a39928b8a6219c0.pdfRead 5 October 2026Complete original Lenovo March 2026 Windows User Guide read at independent document mirror. Printed page 45 confirms ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 14, machine types 21V7 and 21V8. Official support page returned only site shell in text access.
EPREL registration number
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