HP EliteBook X G11 vs Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13

By Billy G. · Founder & Lead EditorVerified May 27 by Billy G.

HP EliteBook X G11
HP EliteBook X G11
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13
Verified Confidence: 85%

Verdict: The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13 wins on build quality and keyboard (9 vs 7 quality score) while matching the HP EliteBook X G11 on performance with the same Core Ultra 7 258V chip. It also earns higher marks for longevity per RTINGS durability tests and Laptop Mag reviews. The HP remains competitive on price and battery but trails in premium feel.

Winner: Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13

HP EliteBook X G11: 7.8/10

Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13: 8.5/10

Spec-by-spec comparison

HP EliteBook X G11Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13
CPUIntel Core Ultra 7 258VIntel Core Ultra 7 258V
Screen14-inch 2.8K OLED 120Hz14-inch 2.8K OLED 120Hz
Weight2.6 lbs2.4 lbs
RAM32GB LPDDR5X32GB LPDDR5X

HP EliteBook X G11

What works

  • 2.6 lbs weight with 20-hour battery (per Notebookcheck)
  • 2.8K OLED panel at 120Hz with 400 nits
  • Strong security features including TPM 2.0 and fingerprint

What doesn't

  • Only 2 USB-C ports total
  • Speakers limited to 2W output

Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13

What works

  • 2.4 lbs with best-in-class keyboard (per Laptop Mag)
  • MIL-STD-810H durability rating
  • Up to 21 hours video playback (per RTINGS)

What doesn't

  • Fewer ports than thicker models
  • Higher starting price than average ultrabooks

Bottom line

Our pick: Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13.

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