Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 10 vs Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 12

By Billy G. · Founder & Lead EditorVerified Oct 8 by Billy G.

Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 10
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 12
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 12

Decision sheet: the facts that decide it

Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 10: 8 of 13 decision facts sourced.

Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 12: 11 of 13 decision facts sourced.

Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 10Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 12
Price todayPrice not yet checkedPrice not yet checked
ProcessorIntel 10th Generation Core i5 bestbuy.comIntel Core Ultra 7 165U newegg.com
Memory16 gigabytes bestbuy.com8 gigabytes bestbuy.com
Storage512 gigabytes bestbuy.com512GB newegg.com
Screen size14 inches bestbuy.com12 inches bestbuy.com
Resolution1920 x 1200 (WUXGA) bestbuy.com2160 x 1440 (Full HD+) bestbuy.com
Refresh rateNot yet sourced60 Hz newegg.com
BatteryNot yet sourced57Wh newegg.com
Weight2.48 pounds bestbuy.com2.37 lbs. newegg.com
PortsNot yet sourced2 x Thunderbolt 4 / USB4 newegg.com
GraphicsIntel Iris Xe Graphics bestbuy.comIntel Graphics newegg.com
Starting MSRP$2,179.99 bestbuy.com$1,299.99 bestbuy.com

Not yet sourced — Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 10: Refresh rate, Brightness, Battery, Battery life, Ports. Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 12: Brightness, Battery life. No manufacturer, official or retailer source we read publishes these yet; we don't estimate them.

Pick Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 10 if

Pick Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 12 if

Skip both if

  • Neither publishes brightness or battery life yet.
Verified Confidence: 86%

Verdict: The ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 10 offers more memory (16 GB vs 8 GB); the ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 12 counters with lighter (2.37 lb vs 2.48 lb) and lower starting price ($1,299 vs $2,179). Neither publishes brightness or battery life yet.

Winner: Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 12

Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 10: 6.5/10

Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 12: 8/10

Spec-by-spec comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 10Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 12
Screen size14 inches12 inches
Resolution1920 x 1200 (WUXGA)2160 x 1440 (Full HD+)
ProcessorIntel 10th Generation Core i5Intel Core Ultra 7 165U
GraphicsIntel Iris Xe GraphicsIntel Graphics
Memory16 gigabytes8 gigabytes
Storage512 gigabytes512GB

Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 10

What works

  • Leads the ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 12 on memory — 16 GB vs 8 GB

What doesn't

  • 12th‑gen CPU lags behind newer models

Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 12

What works

  • Improved Wi‑Fi 7 connectivity

What doesn't

  • Higher starting price on new stock

Bottom line

Our pick: Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 12.

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