90
Eric Grevstad
PCMag
“You'll still find no finer business ultraportable than Lenovo's 12th-generation ThinkPad X1 Carbon, but the latest model suffers from terminal sticker shock for simply decent performance.”
Critical Assessment
What Critics Praise
- Great Keyboard
- Excellent Display Quality
- Portable Design
- Comprehensive Port Selection
- Lightweight 2.2 lb chassis
- Premium recycled aluminum magnesium carbon fiber build
Points of Contention
- Expensive
- Underwhelming Performance
- High price tag
- Mediocre battery life
- OLED screen not that vibrant
Professional Reviews
7 reviews from 7 critics87
Sherri L. Smith
Engadget
“The 12th-gen Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon continues its reign as the king of business laptops for now.”
80
Mark Coppock
Digital Trends
“The ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 12 won't win new fans, but will satisfy its current audience.”
80
Chris Hoffman
PCWorld
“The ThinkPad X1 Carbon (Gen 12) is an amazing business laptop with a lightweight form factor and a stunning display.”
70
Dua Rashid
Gizmodo
“I can’t see spending over two grand on a laptop with an underwhelming performance.”
70
Christopher Null
Wired
“If the X1 had performance through the roof, then I might be able to justify the outlay—but only if I were on the corporate dime.”
70
Avram Piltch
Tom's Hardware
“The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (Gen 12) offers a sleek new design, great keyboard, and strong local AI performance, but you’ll have to pay a hefty premium and settle for so‑so battery life.”
