Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 11 vs LG Gram SuperSlim
The Verdict
Lenovo's ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 11 delivers superior display technology with its optional OLED panel offering 2880 x 1800 resolution and 90Hz refresh rate, significantly sharper than the LG Gram SuperSlim's 1920 x 1080 OLED screen. Performance favors Lenovo when configured with the i7-1370P, providing up to 14 cores versus the LG's 16-core Intel Core Ultra 7 155H, though real-world differences are modest. Battery life is a key differentiator: Lenovo achieves up to 15 hours on IPS models, while LG manages only 12 hours despite similar capacity. Both weigh under 1.2kg and feature excellent build quality. Lenovo includes dual USB-A ports and a headphone jack, offering better legacy connectivity. LG's larger 15.6-inch display appeals to those needing more screen real estate, but lower resolution diminishes productivity gains. At $1449 versus $1699, Lenovo provides better value with superior specs. Choose the ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 11 for balanced performance, exceptional display quality, and stronger battery life.
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 SuperSlim if…
- →Under 1 kg — the lightest 15.6-inch laptop you can buy
- →15.6-inch OLED display in an impossibly thin 0.43-inch chassis
- →Thunderbolt 4 and HDMI in such a thin form factor is impressive
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 SuperSlim
Pros
- Under 1 kg — the lightest 15.6-inch laptop you can buy
- 15.6-inch OLED display in an impossibly thin 0.43-inch chassis
- Thunderbolt 4 and HDMI in such a thin form factor is impressive
- 12-hour battery life despite the razor-thin build
- MIL-STD-810H durability tested despite the low weight
Cons
- FHD resolution on 15.6 inches — should be 2.5K at this price
- Very expensive at $1,699 for the specs
- No USB-A ports — dongles needed for legacy peripherals
- 60Hz display — no high refresh option
Full Specifications
| Spec | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 11 | LG Gram SuperSlim |
|---|---|---|
| Software | Windows 11 Pro | Windows 11 Home |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 1.12 kg | 2.18 lbs (0.99 kg) |
| Material | Carbon fiber and magnesium alloy | Magnesium alloy |
| Dimensions | 315.6 x 222.5 x 15.36 mm | 14.09 x 9.61 x 0.43 inches |
| Ports | ||
| HDMI | 1 | |
| USB-A ports | 2 | — |
| Thunderbolt ports | 2 | 2 |
| Headphone Jack | — | |
| USB-C ports | — | 2 |
| Battery | ||
| Battery life | Up to 15 hours (IPS) / 10 hours (OLED) | Up to 12 hours |
| Capacity | 57 Wh | 60 Wh |
| Display | ||
| Size | 14 inches | 15.6 inches |
| Type | OLED (IPS optional) | OLED |
| Resolution | 2880 x 1800 | 1920 x 1080 |
| Refresh rate | 60Hz (90Hz OLED) | 60Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 500 | 400 |
| Storage | ||
| SSD | 512 GB / 1 TB PCIe Gen 4 NVMe | 512 GB PCIe Gen 4 NVMe |
| Expandable storage | ||
| Keyboard | ||
| Backlit | ||
| Processor | ||
| RAM | 16 GB / 32 GB LPDDR5x | 16 GB LPDDR5X |
| Cores | 10-core (2P + 8E) / 14-core (6P + 8E) | 16 cores (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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