HP EliteBook Ultra 14 vs Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 14
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 14 wins 6 of the 12 categories we compared, against 3 for HP EliteBook Ultra 14 (3 tied) — including performance score (6.8/10 vs 6.4/10).
HP EliteBook Ultra 14 vs Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 14: our verdict
Pick the ThinkPad X1 Carbon if you want top-tier performance, a lightweight 1 kilogram chassis, and the strongest keyboard and connectivity of the two. If display resolution or more storage at the base price matter most, this isn’t the one to chase.
If your priority is getting a sharper 2240 x 1400 screen and double the base storage for less money, the EliteBook makes a lot of sense. The main drawback is the carry weight, because the thicker, heavier build makes it the bulkier laptop to bring around every day.
Summarised from our video comparison of these two laptops.
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HP EliteBook Ultra 14 vs Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 14: Overall Score
| Spec |
 HP EliteBook Ultra 14
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 Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 14
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|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 5.7/10 | 5.7/10 |
HP EliteBook Ultra 14 vs Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 14: Build & Design
| Spec |
HP EliteBook Ultra 14
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Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 14
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|---|---|---|
| Portability score | 9.1/10 | 9.4/10 |
| Weight | 1.34 kg | 1 kg |
| Thickness | 14.4 mm | 15.3 mm |
| Fingerprint reader | No | Yes |
| Numeric keypad | No | No |
| Windows Precision touchpad | Yes | Yes |
| Facial recognition | Yes | Yes |
| Build material | Aluminum | Carbon fiber |
| Available colors | White, Silver | Black |
| Keyboard | Backlit, Island | Backlit, Island |
| Key travel | 1.2 mm | 1.5 mm |
| Cooling system | Active | Active |
| Dimensions | 312.9 x 223.5 x 8.5-14.4 mm 12.32 x 8.8 x 0.33-0.57 inches | 312.5 x 215.75 x 12.3-15.3 mm 12.3 x 8.49 x 0.48-0.6 inches |
| Footprint | 699 cm2 (108.4 inches2) | 674 cm2 (104.4 inches2) |
| Touchpad size | 12.5 x 8.0 cm | 12.0 x 8.0 cm |
| Touchpad surface | Glass | Glass |
HP EliteBook Ultra 14 vs Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 14: Benchmarks
| Spec |
HP EliteBook Ultra 14
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Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 14
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|---|---|---|
| Performance score | 6.4/10 | 6.8/10 |
| Cinebench (multi-core) | 870 | 845 |
| Cinebench (single-core) | 102 | 115 |
| Geekbench (multi-core) | 13239 | 12807 |
| Geekbench (single-core) | 2256 | 2594 |
HP EliteBook Ultra 14 vs Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 14: CPU
| Spec |
HP EliteBook Ultra 14
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Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 14
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|---|---|---|
| CPU threads | 12 | 12 |
| CPU | Qualcomm | Intel Core Ultra 5 336H |
| CPU cores | 12 | 12 (4P + 8E) |
| CPU base frequency | 3.4 GHz | 1.9 GHz |
| CPU turbo frequency | — | 4.6 GHz |
| CPU L3 cache | — | 18 MB |
| CPU manufacturing process | 4 nm | 2 nm |
| CPU configurations available | X1E-78-100 | Intel Core Ultra 5 336H Intel Core Ultra 5 338H Intel Core Ultra 7 356H Intel Core Ultra 7 366H Intel Core Ultra X7 358H Intel Core Ultra X7 368H |
HP EliteBook Ultra 14 vs Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 14: GPU
| Spec |
HP EliteBook Ultra 14
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Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 14
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|---|---|---|
| GPU compute | 3.8 TFLOPS | 2.4 TFLOPS |
| GPU | Adreno X1-85 | Intel Xe3 Graphics (4-Core) |
| GPU type | Integrated | Integrated |
| Integrated GPU | Qualcomm Adreno X1-85 | Intel Xe3 Graphics |
| GPU VRAM | System Shared | System Shared |
| GPU memory type | LPDDR5X | LPDDR5X |
| GPU base clock | 300 MHz | 300 MHz |
| GPU boost clock | 1250 MHz | 2300 MHz |
| GPU power (TGP) | 80 W | 25 W |
| GPU configurations available | Adreno X1-85 | Intel Xe3 Graphics (4-Core) |
HP EliteBook Ultra 14 vs Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 14: Memory
| Spec |
HP EliteBook Ultra 14
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Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 14
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|---|---|---|
| RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM upgradable | No | No |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X | LPDDR5X |
| RAM clock speed | 8400 MHz | 9600 MHz |
| RAM slots | 1 | 1 |
| RAM channels | 2x8 GB | 2x8 GB |
| RAM configurations available | 16GB|32GB | 16GB|32GB|64GB |
HP EliteBook Ultra 14 vs Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 14: Storage
| Spec |
HP EliteBook Ultra 14
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Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 14
|
|---|---|---|
| Storage | 512 GB | 256 GB |
| NVMe storage | Yes | Yes |
| Storage upgradable | Yes | Yes |
| Storage type | SSD (M2) | SSD (M2) |
| Storage interface | PCI-E Gen 4.0 (4x) | PCI-E Gen 5.0 (4x) |
| Storage configurations available | 512GB, 1 TB | 256GB, 512GB, 1 TB, 2 TB |
HP EliteBook Ultra 14 vs Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 14: Display
| Spec |
HP EliteBook Ultra 14
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Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 14
|
|---|---|---|
| Display score | 4.2/10 | 4/10 |
| Display size | 14 in | 14 in |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 60 Hz |
| Brightness | 300 nits | 500 nits |
| Pixel density | 189 ppi | 162 ppi |
| Touchscreen | Yes | No |
| HDR support | No | No |
| Display type | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Resolution | 2240 x 1400 | 1920 x 1200 |
| Screen coating | Glossy | Matte |
| Aspect ratio | 16:10 | 16:10 |
| Contrast ratio | 875:1 | — |
| sRGB coverage | 100% | 100% |
| Response time | 20 ms | — |
| Screen-to-body ratio | ~81.3% | ~84.3% |
| Side bezels | 5.7 mm | 5.5 mm |
| Maximum opening angle | 140° | 180° |
HP EliteBook Ultra 14 vs Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 14: Battery
| Spec |
HP EliteBook Ultra 14
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Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 14
|
|---|---|---|
| Battery score | 7.7/10 | 6.5/10 |
| Battery capacity | 59 Wh | 58 Wh |
| Charging speed | 65 W | 65 W |
| Wireless charging | No | No |
| Charging port | USB-C | USB-C |
| Proprietary charging | No | No |
| Battery type | Li-Po | Li-Po |
| Full charge time | 2:10 hr | — |
HP EliteBook Ultra 14 vs Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 14: Network & Connectivity
| Spec |
HP EliteBook Ultra 14
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Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 14
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|---|---|---|
| Connectivity score | 7.2/10 | 8.2/10 |
| Wi-Fi generation | 7 | 7 |
| Bluetooth version | 5.4 | 5.4 |
| Ethernet port | No | No |
| HDMI port | No | Yes |
| DisplayPort | No | No |
| SD card reader | No | No |
| USB-A ports | 1x USB 3.2 | 1x USB 3.2 |
| USB-C ports | 2x USB 4.0 | 3x USB 4.0 |
HP EliteBook Ultra 14 vs Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 14: Audio
| Spec |
HP EliteBook Ultra 14
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Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 14
|
|---|---|---|
| Dolby Atmos | No | Yes |
| Speaker configuration | 2.0 | 2.2 (2 tweeters and 2 woofers) |
| Speaker loudness | ~91.2 dB | — |
HP EliteBook Ultra 14 vs Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 14: OS & Software
| Spec |
HP EliteBook Ultra 14
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Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 14
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|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 | Windows 11 |
HP EliteBook Ultra 14 vs Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 14: Extras & Features
| Spec |
HP EliteBook Ultra 14
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Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 14
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|---|---|---|
| 2-in-1 convertible | No | No |
| Webcam | 1440p QHD | 1440p QHD |
| Webcam position | Above the display | Above the display |
Where each laptop wins
HP EliteBook Ultra 14
- Battery score: 7.7/10 (vs 6.5/10)
- Display score: 4.2/10 (vs 4/10)
- Cinebench (multi-core): 870 (vs 845)
- Geekbench (multi-core): 13239 (vs 12807)
- GPU compute: 3.8 TFLOPS (vs 2.4 TFLOPS)
- Storage: 512 GB (vs 256 GB)
- Pixel density: 189 ppi (vs 162 ppi)
- Touchscreen
- Battery capacity: 59 Wh (vs 58 Wh)
- Thickness: 14.4 mm (vs 15.3 mm)
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 14
- Performance score: 6.8/10 (vs 6.4/10)
- Portability score: 9.4/10 (vs 9.1/10)
- Connectivity score: 8.2/10 (vs 7.2/10)
- Cinebench (single-core): 115 (vs 102)
- Geekbench (single-core): 2594 (vs 2256)
- Brightness: 500 nits (vs 300 nits)
- Weight: 1 kg (vs 1.34 kg)
- Fingerprint reader
- HDMI port
- Dolby Atmos
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better, the HP EliteBook Ultra 14 or the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 14?
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 14 wins 6 of the 12 categories we compared, against 3 for HP EliteBook Ultra 14 (3 tied) — including performance score (6.8/10 vs 6.4/10).
Which is cheaper, the HP EliteBook Ultra 14 or the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 14?
The HP EliteBook Ultra 14 costs around $1392, $640 less than the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 14 at around $2032.
What are the main differences between the HP EliteBook Ultra 14 and the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 14?
The biggest gaps are in performance score (6.8/10 on the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 14 vs 6.4/10); battery score (7.7/10 on the HP EliteBook Ultra 14 vs 6.5/10); connectivity score (8.2/10 on the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 14 vs 7.2/10).