Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 11 vs Samsung Galaxy Book4 Pro
The Verdict
Both laptops share the same price point and resolution, but diverge meaningfully in design philosophy. Lenovo's ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 11 prioritizes portability at 1.12 kg with premium carbon fiber construction, offering either crisp IPS or vibrant OLED displays with optional 90Hz refresh rates and superior brightness at 500 nits. Samsung's Galaxy Book4 Pro weighs 1.55 kg but compensates with a larger 16-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X panel at 120Hz, providing more screen real estate for productivity. Processing power favors Samsung's Intel Core Ultra 7 155H (16-core) over the ThinkPad's 13th Gen i7 options. Battery capacity advantages Samsung at 76 Wh versus 57 Wh, though both promise 15-hour endurance. Port selection slightly favors Samsung with SD card support. For ultrabook portability and build quality, choose the ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 11. For screen size, refresh rate, and raw processing power at the same price, Samsung Galaxy Book4 Pro delivers better value.
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 Samsung Galaxy Book4 Pro if…
- →Gorgeous Dynamic AMOLED 2X display with vivid color
- →Slim 12.5 mm profile for a 16-inch laptop
- →Excellent Samsung ecosystem integration with Galaxy devices
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
Samsung Galaxy Book4 Pro
Pros
- Gorgeous Dynamic AMOLED 2X display with vivid color
- Slim 12.5 mm profile for a 16-inch laptop
- Excellent Samsung ecosystem integration with Galaxy devices
- Good port selection including SD card and HDMI
- Up to 15-hour battery life is class-leading
Cons
- No discrete GPU option on this model
- RAM and SSD are soldered — no upgrade path
- Samsung DeX for PC still limited in scope
- AMOLED display may develop burn-in over time
- Higher price than similarly-specced Windows ultrabooks
Full Specifications
| Spec | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 11 | Samsung Galaxy Book4 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Software | Windows 11 Pro | Windows 11 Home |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 1.12 kg | 1.55 kg |
| Material | Carbon fiber and magnesium alloy | Aluminum |
| Dimensions | 315.6 x 222.5 x 15.36 mm | 355.4 x 227.9 x 12.5 mm |
| Ports | ||
| HDMI | 1 | 1 |
| USB-A ports | 2 | 2 |
| 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 15 hours mixed use |
| Capacity | 57 Wh | 76 Wh |
| Display | ||
| Size | 14 inches | 16.0 inches |
| Type | OLED (IPS optional) | Dynamic AMOLED 2X |
| Resolution | 2880 x 1800 | 2880 x 1800 |
| Refresh rate | 60Hz (90Hz OLED) | 120Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 500 | 500 |
| 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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