Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 11 vs LG Gram 17 (2024)
The Verdict
Lenovo's ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 11 targets mobile professionals needing premium build quality and performance in a compact 14-inch package, while LG's Gram 17 appeals to users prioritizing screen real estate and battery longevity. X1 Carbon excels with its OLED display option delivering 2880 x 1800 resolution at 90Hz and superior brightness (500 nits), plus Intel's 13th Gen processors offering strong single-thread performance. Gram 17 counters with a larger 17-inch IPS screen, exceptional 17-hour battery life from its 90Wh cell, better port variety including SD card slot, and expandable storage. Both feature excellent keyboards and premium magnesium/carbon construction. X1 Carbon weighs just 1.12kg versus 1.35kg for Gram 17. Performance slightly favors ThinkPad on legacy workloads, though Intel Core Ultra 7 155H in Gram 17 offers better efficiency and newer architecture. For portable workstations and media editing, X1 Carbon's OLED option is superior; for road warriors needing maximum screen and battery, Gram 17 wins.
Who Should Buy
Buy the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 11 if…
- →Incredibly light at 1.12 kg — ideal for travel
- →Optional 2.8K OLED display is stunning for media and creative work
- →Best-in-class ThinkPad keyboard with excellent key travel
Buy the LG Gram 17 (2024) if…
- →Remarkably light for a 17-inch laptop at just 1.35 kg
- →Up to 17-hour battery life is class-leading at this size
- →MIL-STD-810H certified for everyday durability
Category Scores
Pros & Cons
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 11
Pros
- Incredibly light at 1.12 kg — ideal for travel
- Optional 2.8K OLED display is stunning for media and creative work
- Best-in-class ThinkPad keyboard with excellent key travel
- MIL-STD 810H tested for ruggedness and durability
- Good port selection includes USB-A, HDMI, and Thunderbolt 4
Cons
- OLED option significantly reduces battery life to around 10 hours
- 60Hz IPS panel feels behind the times
- Starting price of $1449 is expensive for the base config
- Soldered RAM limits upgradeability
- Integrated graphics only — not suitable for GPU-heavy workloads
LG Gram 17 (2024)
Pros
- Remarkably light for a 17-inch laptop at just 1.35 kg
- Up to 17-hour battery life is class-leading at this size
- MIL-STD-810H certified for everyday durability
- Generous port selection including USB-A and full-size SD card
- Large 2560x1600 display ideal for productivity
Cons
- 350-nit display brightness is modest in bright environments
- IPS display lacks the vibrancy of OLED alternatives
- No discrete GPU option
- 60Hz refresh rate feels dated compared to 90–120Hz peers
- Thin chassis can flex under pressure
Full Specifications
| Spec | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 11 | LG Gram 17 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Software | Windows 11 Pro | Windows 11 Home |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 1.12 kg | 1.35 kg |
| Material | Carbon fiber and magnesium alloy | Magnesium alloy (Nano skin finish) |
| Dimensions | 315.6 x 222.5 x 15.36 mm | 381.3 x 261.5 x 13.0 mm |
| Ports | ||
| HDMI | 1 | 1 |
| USB-A ports | 2 | 3 |
| Thunderbolt ports | 2 | 2 |
| Headphone Jack | — | |
| USB-C ports | — | 1 |
| SD card | — | |
| Battery | ||
| Battery life | Up to 15 hours (IPS) / 10 hours (OLED) | Up to 17 hours mixed use |
| Capacity | 57 Wh | 90 Wh |
| Display | ||
| Size | 14 inches | 17.0 inches |
| Type | OLED (IPS optional) | WQXGA IPS anti-glare |
| Resolution | 2880 x 1800 | 2560 x 1600 |
| Refresh rate | 60Hz (90Hz OLED) | 60Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 500 | 350 |
| Storage | ||
| SSD | 512 GB / 1 TB PCIe Gen 4 NVMe | 512 GB NVMe |
| Expandable storage | ||
| Keyboard | ||
| Backlit | ||
| Touch Bar | — | |
| Processor | ||
| RAM | 16 GB / 32 GB LPDDR5x | 16 GB LPDDR5x |
| Cores | 10-core (2P + 8E) / 14-core (6P + 8E) | 16-core (6P+8E+2LPE) |
| Chipset | 13th Gen Intel Core i7-1365U / i7-1370P | Intel Core Ultra 7 155H |
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This comparison is based on verified manufacturer specifications covering display, performance, camera, battery, and build quality. Scores are generated by analyzing specs across weighted categories on a 10-point scale. Learn more about our methodology.
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