Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 11 vs Samsung Galaxy Book4 Pro 360
The Verdict
Lenovo's ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 11 excels as a premium ultrabook with exceptional portability at 1.12 kg and superior display options, including a vibrant OLED panel with 90Hz refresh rate and 500-nit brightness. Samsung's Galaxy Book4 Pro 360 offers a larger 16-inch touchscreen with 120Hz Dynamic AMOLED technology and a more powerful Intel Core Ultra 7 155H processor, though it weighs considerably more at 1.66 kg. Battery life is comparable on both devices, reaching 15 hours, but the ThinkPad's optional OLED display provides richer colors for content creators. Samsung includes expandable storage and an SD card reader, adding versatility. For professionals prioritizing lightweight design and premium build quality, the ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 11 is the superior choice. Samsung appeals to those needing a larger workspace and touchscreen functionality despite the weight penalty and higher price tag.
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 360 if…
- →Beautiful 3K AMOLED 120Hz touchscreen with S Pen support
- →Remarkably thin at 12.8 mm for a 16-inch convertible
- →Versatile 360-degree hinge for tablet and tent modes
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 360
Pros
- Beautiful 3K AMOLED 120Hz touchscreen with S Pen support
- Remarkably thin at 12.8 mm for a 16-inch convertible
- Versatile 360-degree hinge for tablet and tent modes
- Strong battery life from 76 Wh cell
Cons
- Heavy to use as a tablet at 1.66 kg
- No discrete GPU for creative or gaming workloads
- Soldered RAM limits future upgrades
- S Pen included but lacks charging or Bluetooth features
Full Specifications
| Spec | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 11 | Samsung Galaxy Book4 Pro 360 |
|---|---|---|
| Software | Windows 11 Pro | Windows 11 Home |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 1.12 kg | 1.66 kg |
| Material | Carbon fiber and magnesium alloy | Aluminum |
| Dimensions | 315.6 x 222.5 x 15.36 mm | 355.4 x 252.2 x 12.8 mm |
| Ports | ||
| HDMI | 1 | 1 |
| USB-A ports | 2 | 1 |
| Thunderbolt ports | 2 | 2 |
| Headphone Jack | — | |
| USB-C ports | — | 2 |
| SD card | — | |
| Battery | ||
| Battery life | Up to 15 hours (IPS) / 10 hours (OLED) | Up to 15 hours |
| Capacity | 57 Wh | 76 Wh |
| Display | ||
| Size | 14 inches | 16 inches |
| Type | OLED (IPS optional) | Dynamic AMOLED 2X touchscreen |
| Resolution | 2880 x 1800 | 2880 x 1800 |
| Refresh rate | 60Hz (90Hz OLED) | 120Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 500 | 400 |
| Storage | ||
| SSD | 512 GB / 1 TB PCIe Gen 4 NVMe | 512 GB |
| 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 |
| 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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