Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 11 vs LG Gram Pro 16 (2024)
The Verdict
Both laptops excel in portability and productivity, but serve different priorities. Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 11 weighs just 1.12 kg with a 14-inch OLED display offering 90Hz refresh rates, 500 nits brightness, and exceptional color accuracy ideal for creative work. Battery life reaches 15 hours on IPS models. LG Gram Pro 16 (2024) provides a larger 16-inch OLED screen with 120Hz refresh, expandable storage via SD card, and three USB-A ports for better legacy device compatibility, though brightness is lower at 350 nits. Processor performance slightly favors LG with Intel Core Ultra 7 155H versus ThinkPad's i7-1365U/1370P options. ThinkPad offers superior display quality and brightness with carbon fiber construction, making it better for professionals prioritizing screen performance. LG suits users needing screen real estate and port flexibility. For the price difference, ThinkPad's OLED brightness and build quality deliver better value in its category.
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 Pro 16 (2024) if…
- →Only 1.20 kg with a gorgeous OLED panel — exceptional combination
- →120Hz OLED display with accurate color for creatives
- →14-hour battery life is excellent for an OLED ultrabook
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 Pro 16 (2024)
Pros
- Only 1.20 kg with a gorgeous OLED panel — exceptional combination
- 120Hz OLED display with accurate color for creatives
- 14-hour battery life is excellent for an OLED ultrabook
- Good port variety including three USB-A and SD card
- MIL-STD-810H durability certification
Cons
- OLED brightness capped at 350 nits — not ideal in sunlight
- No discrete GPU for GPU-intensive tasks
- Higher price than the standard Gram line
- RAM soldered to board — no upgrade path
- OLED glossy surface catches fingerprints
Full Specifications
| Spec | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 11 | LG Gram Pro 16 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Software | Windows 11 Pro | Windows 11 Home |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 1.12 kg | 1.20 kg |
| Material | Carbon fiber and magnesium alloy | Magnesium alloy |
| Dimensions | 315.6 x 222.5 x 15.36 mm | 355.8 x 243.4 x 12.5 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 14 hours mixed use |
| Capacity | 57 Wh | 80 Wh |
| Display | ||
| Size | 14 inches | 16.0 inches |
| Type | OLED (IPS optional) | OLED anti-glare |
| Resolution | 2880 x 1800 | 2880 x 1800 |
| Refresh rate | 60Hz (90Hz OLED) | 120Hz |
| 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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