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XPS 13 Plus vs ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13: which is better?

XPS 13 Plus and ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13 compared side by side across 106 specs and 10 scored categories — every winner highlighted, so the right pick is obvious.

2 PRODUCTS · 106 SPECS · 10 SCORED CATEGORIES · LIVE RE-RANKING

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DELL

XPS 13 Plus

$1,199

BEST VALUE

← TOP PICK

LENOVO

ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13

$1,399

BEST OVERALL

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⚡ COMPARZONE VERDICT

The ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13 takes the overall win.

Highest composite at 8.3/10 — 1.0 ahead of the XPS 13 Plus. Tightest race: performance, just 0.1 apart. Scroll for the category-by-category breakdown.

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CATEGORY WINS · 10 SCOREDTIES SHOWN GREY

PERF

DISP

BATT

DESI

VALU

PERF

BATT

DISP

DESI

BENC

XPS 13 Plus×6

ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13×4

Dell XPS 13 PlusBEST VALUE

Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13BEST OVERALL

01 · SCORE RADAR

Performance profile

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LARGEST GAPBattery — ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13 leads by 1.1

TIGHTESTPerformance — only 0.1 between the top two

02 · CATEGORY BREAKDOWN

Category showdown

13 PLUSGEN 13

PerformanceiXPS 13 Plus · +0.1

13 PLUS8.8

GEN 138.7

DisplayiXPS 13 Plus · +0.3

13 PLUS9.3

GEN 139.0

BatteryiThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13 · +1.1

13 PLUS7.8

GEN 138.9

DesigniThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13 · +0.2

13 PLUS9.1

GEN 139.3

ValueiXPS 13 Plus · +0.1

13 PLUS8.1

GEN 138.0

PERFORMANCEiXPS 13 Plus · +0.1

13 PLUS8.8

GEN 138.7

BATTERYiThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13 · +1.1

13 PLUS7.8

GEN 138.9

DISPLAYiXPS 13 Plus · +0.3

13 PLUS9.3

GEN 139.0

DESIGNiThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13 · +0.2

13 PLUS9.1

GEN 139.3

BENCHMARKSiXPS 13 Plus · +0.4

13 PLUS7.0

GEN 136.6

03 · VALUE MAP

Price vs performance

TOP-LEFT IS THE SWEET SPOT

SCORE PER $100 · RANKED

01XPS 13 Plus0.61BEST DEAL

02ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 130.59

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04 · THE FULL SHEET

Full specifications

106 SPECS · ALL SHOWN

SPECS

XPS 13 Plus$1,1993W7.3

ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13$1,3994W8.3

Battery TypeiSAME

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Battery LifeHRi

12 hr

16 hr← BEST +33%

Battery CapacityMAHiSAME

—

Battery VoltViSAME

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Included Adapter PowerWiSAME

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Charging TypeiSAME

—

Fast ChargingiSAME

—

Battery ReplaceableiSAME

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Battery EnergyWHiSAME

—

Charge TimeHRSiSAME

—

Has sleep-and-charge USB portsiSAME

—

Has a MagSafe Power AdapteriSAME

—

Geekbench 6 (Multi)i

12,800← BEST +14%

11,200

Geekbench 6 Result (Single)iSAME

—

USB 3.2 Gen 2 ports (USB-C)iSAME

—

Supports WiFiiSAME

—

USB 3.2 Gen 2 ports (USB-A)i

2x Thunderbolt 4

2x Thunderbolt 4, 2x USB-A, HDMI, 3.5mm

WebcamiSAME

1080p + IR

USB 4 20Gbps PortsiSAME

—

USB 4 40Gbps PortsiSAME

—

Thunderbolt 5 PortsiSAME

—

Thunderbolt 4 PortsiSAME

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USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports (USB-C)iSAME

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USB 3.2 Gen 1 Ports (USB-A)iSAME

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Thunderbolt 3 PortsiSAME

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Has an HDMI OutputiSAME

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Has USB Type-CiSAME

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Has WiFi VersioniSAME

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Has an External Memory SlotiSAME

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Bluetooth VersioniSAME

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RJ45 PortsiSAME

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Display Port OutputsiSAME

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USB 2.0 PortsiSAME

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Has AirPlayiSAME

—

Mini Display Port OutputsiSAME

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Has a VGA ConnectoriSAME

—

Warranty PeriodiSAME

—

WeightGi

1.19 g← BEST +9%

1.09 g

Uses a Fanless DesigniSAME

—

Has a Backlit KeyboardiSAME

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VolumeCM³iSAME

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WidthMMiSAME

—

HeightMMiSAME

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ThicknessMMiSAME

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French Repairability IndexiSAME

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Maximum Operating Temperature°CiSAME

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Minimum Operating Temperature°CiSAME

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Weather Sealed (Splashproof)iSAME

—

Is a Rugged BuildiSAME

—

Screen SizeINCHiSAME

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Display SizeINi

13.4 in

14 in← BEST +4%

Resolutioni

3456 x 2160 OLED

2880 x 1800 OLED

Panel Typei

OLED touch

OLED

Refresh RateHZi

60 Hz

120 Hz← BEST +100%

BrightnessNITSiSAME

400 nits

Display TypeiSAME

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Pixel DensityPPIiSAME

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Has a Touch ScreeniSAME

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Contrast RatioiSAME

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Refresh RateHZiSAME

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Has Anti-Reflecting CoatingiSAME

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Supported DisplayiSAME

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Release DateiSAME

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Has Stereo SpeakersiSAME

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Has a Socket for a 3.5 mm Audio JackiSAME

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Megapixels (front camera)MPiSAME

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Has Front CameraiSAME

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Supports DLSSiSAME

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Supports Ray TracingiSAME

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Has a Dolby AtmosiSAME

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Stylus IncludediSAME

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Has a Fingerprint ScanneriSAME

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Number of MicrophonesiSAME

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Uses 3D Facial RecognitioniSAME

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Has Voice CommandsiSAME

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Has a GyroscopeiSAME

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Has S/PDIF Out PortiSAME

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Has GPSiSAME

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Has an AccelerometeriSAME

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Has a CompassiSAME

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Has an Optical Disc DriveiSAME

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LaptopiSAME

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Has a Integrated Graphicsi

Intel Arc integrated

Intel Graphics integrated

CPU NameiSAME

—

Has an Unlocked MultiplieriSAME

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Supports ECC MemoryiSAME

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Maximum Memory BandwidthGBiSAME

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Uses HMPiSAME

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Has TrustzoneiSAME

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Has NX BitiSAME

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Semiconductor SizeNMiSAME

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Has Xess(XMX)iSAME

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Battery HealthiSAME

—

Processori

Intel Core Ultra 7 155H

Intel Core Ultra 7 165U

CPU Coresi

16← BEST +33%

RamGBi

16 GB

32 GB← BEST +100%

Internal StorageGBiSAME

512GB / 1TB SSD GB

Uses Flash StorageiSAME

—

CPU speedGHZiSAME

—

CPU ThreadsiSAME

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Is a NVMe SSDiSAME

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Uses For MultithreadingiSAME

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Maximum Memory AmountGBiSAME

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DDR Memory VersioniSAME

—

Turbo Clock SpeedGHZiSAME

—

Supports 64-BitsiSAME

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ROW WINS

05 · WHICH ONE IS FOR YOU

Pick by persona

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THE ALL-ROUNDER

Best overall

ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13LENOVO8.3

ALL GROUPSEQUAL WEIGHT

Best total score across weighted category factors.

RUNNER-UP · XPS 13 Plus (7.3)

FOR VALUE SEEKERS

Best bang for buck

XPS 13 PlusDELL7.3

SCORE ÷ PRICELIVE PRICES

Strongest score-to-price ratio from the available price data.

RUNNER-UP · ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13 (0.6)

PRIORITY · BATTERY

Best for battery

ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13LENOVO8.9

BATTERY WEIGHTEDCONF 85%

Best visible score in the battery category group.

RUNNER-UP · XPS 13 Plus (7.8)

PRIORITY · BATTERY

Best for battery

ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13LENOVO8.9

BATTERY WEIGHTEDCONF 85%

Best visible score in the battery category group.

RUNNER-UP · XPS 13 Plus (7.8)

06 · BOTTOM LINE

Why pick each

STRENGTHS · AND ONE HONEST TRADE-OFF

#2DELL0.0

XPS 13 Plus

“Futuristic compact Windows ultrabook with a stunning 3.5K OLED option and edge-to-edge keyboard.”

Display 9.3

Design 9.1

Wins Geekbench 6 (Multi)

Wins Weight

TRADE-OFFBelow-average battery life

BEST VALUEBest price →

#1LENOVO0.0

ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13

“The benchmark business ultrabook: legendary keyboard, MIL-SPEC durability, full ports, and enterprise security.”

Design 9.3

PERFORMANCE 9.2

Wins Battery Life

Wins Ram

TRADE-OFFPremium pricing

BEST OVERALLBest price →

Still deciding? The ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13 is the safest pick.

COMPOSITE 8.3/10 · WINS 4 OF 10 CATEGORIES

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Dell XPS 13 Plus vs Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13: which is better?

The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13 is our overall pick, scoring 8.3/10 against 7.3/10 for the Dell XPS 13 Plus — a 14% edge. Current starting prices span $1,199–$1,399. The score weighs category-specific laptops attributes, spec wins, price signals, and data confidence — not sponsorships.

Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13 leads overall with a 8.3 total score.
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13 wins 4 comparable specs with a 4% weighted win rate.
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13 has the strongest high-impact advantage in Battery Life.
Dell XPS 13 Plus has the best visible score-to-price balance based on available starting price.

Dell XPS 13 Plus7.3/10

Futuristic compact Windows ultrabook with a stunning 3.5K OLED option and edge-to-edge keyboard.

Pros

+ Stunning 3.5K OLED option
+ Premium compact CNC build
+ Strong productivity performance
+ Excellent keyboard feel

Cons

− Below-average battery life
− Only two USB-C ports
− Can run warm under load

Best for: Design-conscious buyers · OLED-display seekers · Compact productivity

“A gorgeous, compact Windows laptop with a class-leading OLED and bold design. Battery life and the minimal port set are the trade-offs for that look.”

Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13WINNER 8.3/10

The benchmark business ultrabook: legendary keyboard, MIL-SPEC durability, full ports, and enterprise security.

Pros

+ Best-in-class keyboard
+ Light yet MIL-SPEC durable
+ Full port selection with optional 5G
+ Enterprise security and manageability

Cons

− Premium pricing
− Integrated graphics only
− Speakers are average

Best for: Business travelers · Heavy typists · Enterprise IT fleets

“The most complete business laptop: superb keyboard, durable light build, real ports, and long battery. You pay a premium and the integrated graphics are not for gaming.”

Frequently asked questions

Which is better, Dell XPS 13 Plus or Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13?

By ComparZone's weighted scoring of category-specific laptops specs, the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13 scores highest overall (8.3/10, 1.0 points ahead of the Dell XPS 13 Plus). It is the better all-round pick, but the right choice depends on your priorities — the spec table above shows exactly where each one wins.

What are the main differences between Dell XPS 13 Plus and Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13?

The biggest measurable differences are Processor, Battery Life, Geekbench 6 (Multi). The grouped spec sheet above marks the winner of every comparable spec.

Is the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13 better value than the Dell XPS 13 Plus?

The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13 starts around $1,399 and the Dell XPS 13 Plus around $1,199. Weigh the score gap against the price gap: a small score lead rarely justifies a large premium unless it comes from the specs you personally care about.

Can I compare other laptops on ComparZone?

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