Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 14 Aura Edition
Exact average 84.8 · 3 printed, 1 estimated · printed scores only: 87
Image: Lenovo4 professional reviewers tested the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 14 Aura Edition, and 4 recommend it. Most praised: picture quality. Most common complaint: battery life.
Reviewed by Tom's Guide, Tom's Hardware, ZDNET and 1 more
Early score: only 4 professional reviews so far. Expect it to move as more reviews come in.
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What 4 critics said
Highest score first · all converted to 0–100- 90Tom's Guide
A lightweight travel laptop with a superb keyboard, lovely OLED screen and good speakers.
Read Tom's Guide review - 90Tom's Hardware
Praised as a masterclass in portability and usability for a premium ultraportable.
Read Tom's Hardware review - 80ZDNET
A successful redesign with a repairable modular frame, very light weight and a great keyboard.
Read ZDNET review - 79est.Just Josh
The ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 14 is an exceptionally lightweight and well-built laptop that excels at basic office tasks and web browsing.
Read Just Josh review
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- Just Josh on YouTube ↗Counted in the score: 79
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Common questions
Is the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 14 Aura Edition worth it?
Most critics think so: 4 of 4 recommend it.
Do critics agree about the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 14 Aura Edition?
Critics agree: scores range from 79 (Just Josh) to 90 (Tom's Guide), a spread of 11 points across 4 reviews. Reviewers broadly agree.
What do critics dislike about the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 14 Aura Edition?
Battery life (4 of 4 reviews), Price (4 of 4 reviews).
What is the best alternative to the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 14 Aura Edition?
The Apple MacBook Air (M4) (critic score 91), best overall.



