Lenovo
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13
$1799
Released 2024-11
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Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13 vs HP Spectre x360 14 (2024)
A sourced, side-by-side comparison. HP Spectre x360 14 (2024) is cheaper at $1599. Every spec and price links to its source.
HP
HP Spectre x360 14 (2024)
$1599Cheaper
Released 2024
Which is better: the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13 or HP Spectre x360 14 (2024)?
They split the 4 specs we compare evenly. The HP Spectre x360 14 (2024) is the cheaper at $1599.
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Key specs, head to head
The numbers that decide it, drawn to scale — longer bar wins, the accent bar is the stronger figure.
Full spec sheet
✓ marks the stronger figure where "more" — or "less", for price and weight — is unambiguously better.
| Spec | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13 | HP Spectre x360 14 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| US price | $1799 | $1599 |
| Brand | Lenovo | HP |
| Released | 2024-11 | 2024 |
| Display (in) | 14 | 14 |
| Resolution | 2880x1800 | 2880x1920 |
| CPU | Intel Core Ultra 7 258V (Lunar Lake, 4P+4E cores, up to 4.8 GHz) | Intel Core Ultra 7 155H (Meteor Lake, 6P+8E+2LPE, up to 4.8 GHz) |
| GPU | Intel Arc Graphics 140V (integrated) | Intel Arc Graphics (integrated; discrete RTX 4050 optional on higher SKUs) |
| RAM (GB) | 32 | 16 |
| Storage (GB) | 512 | 1000 |
| Weight (kg) | 1.09 | 1.6 |
| Battery (Wh) | 57 | 66 |
| OS | Windows 11 Pro | Windows 11 Home |
| Ports | 2x Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C), 2x USB-A 5 Gbps, HDMI 2.1 | 2x Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C), 1x USB-A, 1x HDMI 2.1, microSD, 3.5mm headphone jack |
| Release | 2024-11 | 2024 |
Sources — Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13: en.wikipedia.org (verified 2026-06-15). HP Spectre x360 14 (2024): en.wikipedia.org (verified 2026-06-15).
What's the difference between the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13 and HP Spectre x360 14 (2024)?
Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (9 of 10). Matching specs are omitted.
- Resolution: Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13 2880x1800 vs HP Spectre x360 14 (2024) 2880x1920
- CPU: Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13 Intel Core Ultra 7 258V (Lunar Lake, 4P+4E cores, up to 4.8 GHz) vs HP Spectre x360 14 (2024) Intel Core Ultra 7 155H (Meteor Lake, 6P+8E+2LPE, up to 4.8 GHz)
- GPU: Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13 Intel Arc Graphics 140V (integrated) vs HP Spectre x360 14 (2024) Intel Arc Graphics (integrated; discrete RTX 4050 optional on higher SKUs)
- RAM (GB): Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13 32 vs HP Spectre x360 14 (2024) 16
- Storage (GB): Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13 512 vs HP Spectre x360 14 (2024) 1000
- Weight (kg): Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13 1.09 vs HP Spectre x360 14 (2024) 1.6
- Battery (Wh): Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13 57 vs HP Spectre x360 14 (2024) 66
- OS: Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13 Windows 11 Pro vs HP Spectre x360 14 (2024) Windows 11 Home
- Ports: Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13 2x Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C), 2x USB-A 5 Gbps, HDMI 2.1 vs HP Spectre x360 14 (2024) 2x Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C), 1x USB-A, 1x HDMI 2.1, microSD, 3.5mm headphone jack
What reviewers say
Sourced tester consensus for each — the "what people who used it think" layer, not just specs.
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13
Two whitelisted lab testers (Notebookcheck, Tom's Hardware) reviewed this exact Gen 13 Aura Edition (Core Ultra 7 258V, 2.8K OLED). Both praise the record-low ~985g weight, the ThinkPad keyboard, the wide port selection for a thin-and-light, and much-improved battery over Gen 12. Both flag tinny/weak audio, the mediocre 1080p webcam (Notebookcheck) / longer-lasting rivals (Tom's), and the lack of a 64GB RAM option (Lunar Lake limit). (2 sourced reviews, 2 lab-tested.)
Praised: Lightest X1 Carbon ever at ~982-986g; Spectacular ThinkPad keyboard with 1.5mm travel; Battery life much improved over Gen 12 (~30% per Notebookcheck) even with the OLED panel.
Flagged: Weak audio - very loud but tinny/distorted; Low-quality 1080p webcam below par for a premium model; Competitors (Dell XPS 13, ThinkPad T14s) last much longer on a charge.
HP Spectre x360 14 (2024)
Four whitelisted testers (Tom's Hardware, PCWorld, Notebookcheck, TechRadar) rate this Core Ultra 7 155H convertible a premium pick: stunning 2.8K 120Hz OLED, 11+ hr tested battery, an excellent 4K/9MP webcam and good top-firing speakers. All flag limited ports; reviewers split on brightness and note weak integrated gaming and only-average CPU/graphics. All four review the exact 2024 model; all quotes and measured values were confirmed against the fetched article text. (4 sourced reviews, 4 lab-tested.)
Praised: Beautiful, vibrant 2.8K 120Hz OLED touchscreen; Strong real-world battery life (11+ hours tested); Premium, rigid metal 2-in-1 build with included stylus.
Flagged: Limited port selection (no HDMI/Ethernet/SD); Weak integrated Intel Arc gaming performance; Expensive / no bargain.