Trusted Reviews90
The high point of the ThinkPad line, with a featherweight chassis, solid power and a sublime OLED screen.
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13
5 expert reviews#20 of 32 laptops
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recommend
recommend
Best for light weight and keyboard
Critics’ consensus
5 professional reviewers tested the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13, and 3 recommend it. Most praised: picture quality. Most common complaint: battery life.
Reviewed by Trusted Reviews, Windows Central, Tom's Hardware and 2 more
The catch: It is expensive, and performance and battery trail cheaper rivals.
Broad agreement
Scores run from 70 to 90All 5 scores printed by the outlets
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What do critics say about the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13?
Windows Central80
Thinner, lighter and smarter than before, with an excellent keyboard, strong design and a great OLED screen.
Tom's Hardware80
An excellent productivity laptop that feels almost weightless, with best-in-class typing, good ports and strong performance.
Tom's Guide70
A great machine if someone else pays, but at roughly twice the price of capable rivals its performance and battery look meagre.
WIRED70
Remarkably light with a superb keyboard and sharp screen, yet lackluster performance, unremarkable battery life and stability glitches temper enthusiasm for a $2,000-plus laptop.
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What critics praise most
Picture quality3 of 5
What critics dislike most
Battery life4 of 5
Price3 of 5
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Common questions
Is the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13 worth it?
Critics are divided: 3 of 5 recommend it. It is expensive, and performance and battery trail cheaper rivals.
Do critics agree about the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13?
Broad agreement: scores range from 70 (Tom's Guide) to 90 (Trusted Reviews), a spread of 20 points across 5 reviews. Most reviewers land fairly close together.
What do critics dislike about the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13?
Battery life (4 of 5 reviews), Price (3 of 5 reviews).
What is the best alternative to the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13?
The Apple MacBook Air (M4) (critic score 91), top pick, narrowly.