Lenovo ThinkPad X1 CarbonvsGIGABYTE AERO 16 OLED

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Lenovo
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon
ThinkPad X1 Carbon

Quick Stats

The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 12 boasts improved performance with Intel Meteor Lake U-series CPUs, greatly enhanced.
The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon's build quality is superb, delivering exceptional typing experience and comfort.
The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon boasts an impressive 2.8k OLED screen with HDR support and AI-enhanced graphics.
The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon boasts an Intel Meteor Lake U series CPU and stunning 12" OLED display features.
GIGABYTE
GIGABYTE AERO 16 OLED
AERO 16 OLED

Quick Stats

The GIGABYTE AERO 16 OLED delivers solid, if unspectacular, performance in both creative and gaming workloads overall.
The AERO 16 OLED boasts a premium build quality that's both durable and aesthetically pleasing overall actually.
The GIGABYTE AERO 16 OLED boasts an impressive display with vibrant colors and exceptional contrast ratio overall.
The GIGABYTE AERO 16 OLED boasts a sleek chassis with impressive specs and high-quality features overall.
Key Differences

No significant specification differences found between these devices.

Rank
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon
#13
GIGABYTE AERO 16 OLED
Winner
#11
Scores by Category
Rankings
Connectivity
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon
#185
GIGABYTE AERO 16 OLED
#58
Winner
Display
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon
#102
GIGABYTE AERO 16 OLED
#32
Winner
Performance
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon
#238
GIGABYTE AERO 16 OLED
#39
Winner
Build
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon
#67
Winner
GIGABYTE AERO 16 OLED
#594
Features
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon
#503
GIGABYTE AERO 16 OLED
#359
Winner

Note: Lower rank number indicates a better position in category.

Specifications Comparison
Specification
Lenovo Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon
GIGABYTE GIGABYTE AERO 16 OLED
up to 64GB
up to 64GB
up to 4000GB SSD
up to 4000GB SSD
Intel Core i7-1370P
Intel Core i9-13900H
Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 (96EU)
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 (Laptop, 105W)
1x 2280 M.2 NVMe PCIe 4.0 x4 See photo
N/A

Note: Highlighted specifications show differences between the two devices.

Pros and Cons

Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon

Strengths

The laptop has 12 generations of refinement, making it still rigid and manageable despite getting lighter.
It now weighs just 2.42 LB (1.09 kg), which is a significant improvement from previous models.
The Intel Wi-Fi ax21 (Wi-Fi 6E) with Bluetooth 5.3 is a great addition for wireless connectivity.
The laptop has a decent capacity battery of 57 Wh, which should provide good battery life despite being thin and light.
The OLED display option provides excellent color accuracy and anti-glare properties.
The keyboard deck fingerprint scanner is convenient for biometric authentication.
The laptop's design, despite being iconic after 12 years, still holds up well against competitors like Dell XPS.

Weaknesses

No specific cons listed for this device

GIGABYTE AERO 16 OLED

Strengths

The Aero 16 really left us impressed with its well-rounded package and Flawless user experience.
Gigabyte improved and fixed last year's model while slimming down the chassis and delivering a decent performance upgrade at the same time.
Battery life is excellent, easily outlasting most of the competition by quite a significant margin (7.5 hours for a Wi-Fi standard test).
The OLED screen is highly customizable with its color profiles to fit your workflow and the overall specs barely offer anything to complain about.
The laptop's noise levels are tolerable during different workloads, and Gigabyte's AI tag works fast and reliably to adjust power modes and fan curves accordingly.
Despite being a high-end premium notebook, the Aero 16 can deliver decent performance numbers for gaming as well.

Weaknesses

The speakers do not offer a sound experience fit for such a high-end premium notebook, which is quite a shame.
The price tag of €2,500 seems almost reasonable considering the laptop's target audience, but it might still be out of budget for some users.
The GPU performance in export tests was rather poor, suggesting a driver or Resolve problem at hand.
The difference between the 4070 and higher-end mobile chips is not earth-shattering, and one might expect more impressive numbers from the latter.
The laptop's weight is not mentioned explicitly, but it seems to be quite slim, which might make it uncomfortable for some users during long working sessions.
The RTX 370 TI and 3080TI equipped notebooks have similar performance numbers, making it hard to justify the upgrade to a more expensive model.
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Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon

The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon is a stalwart of the business laptop world, boasting an impressive 12 generations of refinement. Weighing in at just 2.42 pounds, this ultra-portable powerhouse has seen significant improvements in its latest iteration. Powered by Intel's Meteor Lake U series CPU and featuring a stunning OLED display option, the X1 Carbon is designed to deliver exceptional performance and productivity in a slim and lightweight package. But can it still hold up against the competition? Let's dive in and find out.

GIGABYTE AERO 16 OLED

The GIGABYTE AERO 16 OLED is a powerhouse of creativity, boasting a sleek chassis, impressive performance, and stunning visuals on its high-quality OLED display. This laptop is designed for creators who demand the best, with a well-rounded package that includes a decent processor, ample storage, and a powerful GPU. Its battery life is also noteworthy, lasting over 7 hours in standard testing. The AERO 16 OLED promises to deliver an unparalleled user experience, making it an attractive option for those seeking a high-end creative laptop.

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