Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13
The ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13 Aura Edition is the lightest X1 Carbon yet, pairing Intel Core Ultra 200V chips with the classic ThinkPad keyboard.
- Brand
- Lenovo
- Category
- Laptops
- Released
- 2025
- Price
- $1,699
- VersusAnything Score
- 49/100
Key features
- Under 1 kg
- Legendary ThinkPad keyboard
- Business-grade security
Best for business travellers who type all day and want the lightest premium laptop.
ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13 specifications
| Screen size | 14" |
|---|---|
| Resolution | 1920 x 1200 (IPS) |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz |
| Weight | 0.97 kg |
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 7 258V |
| RAM | 32 GB |
| Base SSD | 512 GB |
| Graphics | Intel Arc 140V (integrated) |
| Rated battery life | 17 h |
| Ports | 2x Thunderbolt 4, 2x USB-A, HDMI 2.1, 3.5 mm |
| Operating system | Windows 11 |
| Launch price (USD) | $1,699 |
Score breakdown
- Performance (25%)
- Display (15%)
- Portability (15%)
- Battery (15%)
- Value (20%)
Scored against every laptop in our database using the laptops weighting.
Pros and cons
Pros
- Under 1 kg
- Legendary ThinkPad keyboard
- Business-grade security
- Strong portability score (100/100 within laptops)
- Strong performance score (71/100 within laptops)
Cons
- Weaker display score (12/100 within laptops)
- Weaker value score (15/100 within laptops)
Compare ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13 against
Alternatives to ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13
- Apple MacBook Air 13 (M4) 52/100
- Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M4) 44/100
- Dell XPS 13 (9350) 61/100
- HP Spectre x360 14 (2024) 46/100
- ASUS Zenbook 14 OLED (UX3405) 66/100
- Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 (13.8-inch) 54/100
Sources
- ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13: Lenovo product page (manufacturer)
Specifications last verified: 2026-10-01. Prices are launch or official list prices in US dollars unless stated. See our sources and data policy.