Lenovo
ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 11 · 16GB
Core i7-1355U · 16GB · 2023
84
/ 100
From $1,899
VS
Lenovo
ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 11 · 32GB
Core i7-1355U · 32GB · 2023
84
/ 100
From $2,199
Specdex verdict
Dead heat — it comes down to priorities.
In our weighted Specdex score, ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 11 · 16GB lands at 84 and ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 11 · 32GB at 84. With scores tied, the decision hinges on which sub-scores matter most to you.
Pick ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 11 · 16GB if…
- ✓Current-gen silicon
- ✓Competitive spec-for-dollar
- ✓Manufacturer warranty
Pick ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 11 · 32GB if…
- ✓Current-gen silicon
- ✓Competitive spec-for-dollar
- ✓Manufacturer warranty
ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 11 · 16GB 84
vs 84 ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 11 · 32GB
Score breakdown
ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 11 · 16GB
84 cpu 84
gpu 79
display 86
battery 74
portability 91
ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 11 · 32GB
84 cpu 84
gpu 79
display 86
battery 74
portability 91
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 11 · 16GB | ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 11 · 32GB |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Core i7-1355U | Core i7-1355U |
| RAM | 16GB | ▲ 32GB |
| Release year | 2023 | 2023 |
ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 11 · 16GB
Pros
- +Current-gen silicon
- +Competitive spec-for-dollar
- +Manufacturer warranty
Cons
- −Battery varies by config
- −Some SKUs heavy
- −RAM often soldered
ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 11 · 32GB
Pros
- +Current-gen silicon
- +Competitive spec-for-dollar
- +Manufacturer warranty
Cons
- −Battery varies by config
- −Some SKUs heavy
- −RAM often soldered
FAQ: ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 11 · 16GB vs ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 11 · 32GB
Which is better, ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 11 · 16GB or ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 11 · 32GB? +
Both score 84 on our weighted rubric — tied. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 11 · 16GB worth the price? +
At $1,899, ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 11 · 16GB delivers a Specdex score of 84 — strongest in portability.
Is ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 11 · 32GB worth the price? +
At $2,199, ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 11 · 32GB delivers a Specdex score of 84 — strongest in portability.
Does ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 11 · 16GB or ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 11 · 32GB last longer? +
Based on our long-term update and support ratings, both ship with multi-year support. Battery and reliability scores are visible in the breakdown above.