Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 14 vs Samsung Galaxy Book6 14
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 14 wins 6 of the 12 categories we compared, against 0 for Samsung Galaxy Book6 14 (6 tied) — including overall score (5.7/10 vs 5.4/10).
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 14 vs Samsung Galaxy Book6 14: our verdict
Galaxy Book is for anyone who wants a solid all-rounder at a much lower price, without giving up performance, graphics, or display quality. If you demand the absolute best battery life, keyboard, or a lighter chassis, skip it.
ThinkPad X1 Carbon is for professionals who demand the brightest screen, longest battery life, and the best keyboard and connectivity in a lightweight 1 kilogram package, plus more CPU, RAM, and storage configuration choices than most rivals.
Summarised from our video comparison of these two laptops.
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Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 14 vs Samsung Galaxy Book6 14: Overall Score
| Spec |
 Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 14
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 Samsung Galaxy Book6 14
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|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 5.7/10 | 5.4/10 |
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 14 vs Samsung Galaxy Book6 14: Build & Design
| Spec |
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 14
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Samsung Galaxy Book6 14
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|---|---|---|
| Portability score | 9.4/10 | 8.8/10 |
| Weight | 1 kg | 1.45 kg |
| Thickness | 15.3 mm | 14.9 mm |
| Fingerprint reader | Yes | Yes |
| Numeric keypad | No | No |
| Windows Precision touchpad | Yes | Yes |
| Facial recognition | Yes | No |
| Build material | Carbon fiber | Aluminum |
| Available colors | Black | Gray |
| Keyboard | Backlit, Island | Island |
| Key travel | 1.5 mm | 1 mm |
| Cooling system | Active | Active |
| Dimensions | 312.5 x 215.75 x 12.3-15.3 mm 12.3 x 8.49 x 0.48-0.6 inches | 313.4 x 221.12 x 14.9 mm |
| Footprint | 674 cm2 (104.4 inches2) | 693 cm2 (107.5 inches2) |
| Touchpad size | 12.0 x 8.0 cm | — |
| Touchpad surface | Glass | Plastic |
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 14 vs Samsung Galaxy Book6 14: Benchmarks
| Spec |
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 14
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Samsung Galaxy Book6 14
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|---|---|---|
| Performance score | 6.8/10 | 6.7/10 |
| Cinebench (multi-core) | 845 | 859 |
| Cinebench (single-core) | 115 | 116 |
| Geekbench (multi-core) | 12807 | 12707 |
| Geekbench (single-core) | 2594 | 2596 |
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 14 vs Samsung Galaxy Book6 14: CPU
| Spec |
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 14
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Samsung Galaxy Book6 14
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|---|---|---|
| CPU threads | 12 | 12 |
| CPU | Intel Core Ultra 5 336H | Intel Core Ultra 5 336H |
| CPU cores | 12 (4P + 8E) | 12 (4P + 8E) |
| CPU base frequency | 1.9 GHz | 1.9 GHz |
| CPU turbo frequency | 4.6 GHz | 4.6 GHz |
| CPU L3 cache | 18 MB | 18 MB |
| CPU manufacturing process | 2 nm | 2 nm |
| CPU configurations available | 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 | Intel Core Ultra 5 336H Intel Core Ultra 7 356H |
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 14 vs Samsung Galaxy Book6 14: GPU
| Spec |
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 14
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Samsung Galaxy Book6 14
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|---|---|---|
| GPU compute | 2.4 TFLOPS | 2.4 TFLOPS |
| GPU | Intel Xe3 Graphics (4-Core) | Intel Xe3 Graphics (4-Core) |
| GPU type | Integrated | Integrated |
| Integrated GPU | Intel Xe3 Graphics | Intel Xe3 Graphics |
| GPU VRAM | System Shared | System Shared |
| GPU memory type | LPDDR5X | LPDDR5X |
| GPU base clock | 300 MHz | 300 MHz |
| GPU boost clock | 2300 MHz | 2300 MHz |
| GPU power (TGP) | 25 W | 25 W |
| GPU configurations available | Intel Xe3 Graphics (4-Core) | Intel Xe3 Graphics (4-Core) |
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 14 vs Samsung Galaxy Book6 14: Memory
| Spec |
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 14
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Samsung Galaxy Book6 14
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|---|---|---|
| RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM upgradable | No | No |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X | LPDDR5X |
| RAM clock speed | 9600 MHz | 8533 MHz |
| RAM slots | 1 | 2 |
| RAM channels | 2x8 GB | 2x8 GB |
| RAM configurations available | 16GB|32GB|64GB | 16GB|32GB |
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 14 vs Samsung Galaxy Book6 14: Storage
| Spec |
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 14
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Samsung Galaxy Book6 14
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|---|---|---|
| Storage | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| NVMe storage | Yes | Yes |
| Storage upgradable | Yes | Yes |
| Storage type | SSD (M2) | SSD (M2) |
| Storage interface | PCI-E Gen 5.0 (4x) | PCI-E Gen 4.0 (4x) |
| Storage configurations available | 256GB, 512GB, 1 TB, 2 TB | 256GB, 512GB, 1 TB |
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Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 14 vs Samsung Galaxy Book6 14: Display
| Spec |
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 14
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Samsung Galaxy Book6 14
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|---|---|---|
| Display score | 4/10 | 3.7/10 |
| Display size | 14 in | 14 in |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 60 Hz |
| Brightness | 500 nits | 350 nits |
| Pixel density | 162 ppi | 162 ppi |
| Touchscreen | No | No |
| Adaptive refresh rate | No | No |
| HDR support | No | No |
| Display type | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Resolution | 1920 x 1200 | 1920 x 1200 |
| Screen coating | Matte | Matte |
| Aspect ratio | 16:10 | 16:10 |
| sRGB coverage | 100% | — |
| Screen-to-body ratio | ~84.3% | ~82% |
| Side bezels | 5.5 mm | 5.9 mm |
| Maximum opening angle | 180° | — |
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 14 vs Samsung Galaxy Book6 14: Battery
| Spec |
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 14
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Samsung Galaxy Book6 14
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|---|---|---|
| Battery score | 6.5/10 | 6.5/10 |
| Battery capacity | 58 Wh | 61.2 Wh |
| Charging speed | 65 W | 45 W |
| Wireless charging | No | No |
| Charging port | USB-C | USB-C |
| Proprietary charging | No | No |
| Battery type | Li-Po | Li-Po |
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 14 vs Samsung Galaxy Book6 14: Network & Connectivity
| Spec |
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 14
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Samsung Galaxy Book6 14
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|---|---|---|
| Connectivity score | 8.2/10 | 7.2/10 |
| Wi-Fi generation | 7 | 6 |
| Bluetooth version | 5.4 | 5.4 |
| Ethernet port | No | Yes |
| HDMI port | Yes | Yes |
| DisplayPort | No | No |
| SD card reader | No | Yes |
| USB-A ports | 1x USB 3.2 | 2x USB 3.2 |
| USB-C ports | 3x USB 4.0 | 2x USB 4.0 |
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 14 vs Samsung Galaxy Book6 14: Audio
| Spec |
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 14
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Samsung Galaxy Book6 14
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|---|---|---|
| Dolby Atmos | Yes | Yes |
| Speaker configuration | 2.2 (2 tweeters and 2 woofers) | 2.0 |
| Speaker power | — | 2x2W |
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 14 vs Samsung Galaxy Book6 14: OS & Software
| Spec |
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 14
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Samsung Galaxy Book6 14
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|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 | Windows 11 |
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 14 vs Samsung Galaxy Book6 14: Extras & Features
| Spec |
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 14
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Samsung Galaxy Book6 14
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|---|---|---|
| 2-in-1 convertible | No | No |
| Webcam | 1440p QHD | 1080p FHD |
| Webcam position | Above the display | Above the display |
Where each laptop wins
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 14
- Overall score: 5.7/10 (vs 5.4/10)
- Performance score: 6.8/10 (vs 6.7/10)
- Portability score: 9.4/10 (vs 8.8/10)
- Display score: 4/10 (vs 3.7/10)
- Connectivity score: 8.2/10 (vs 7.2/10)
- Geekbench (multi-core): 12807 (vs 12707)
- Brightness: 500 nits (vs 350 nits)
- Charging speed: 65 W (vs 45 W)
- Weight: 1 kg (vs 1.45 kg)
- Facial recognition
- Wi-Fi generation: 7 (vs 6)
Samsung Galaxy Book6 14
- Cinebench (multi-core): 859 (vs 845)
- Cinebench (single-core): 116 (vs 115)
- Geekbench (single-core): 2596 (vs 2594)
- Battery capacity: 61.2 Wh (vs 58 Wh)
- Thickness: 14.9 mm (vs 15.3 mm)
- Ethernet port
- SD card reader
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better, the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 14 or the Samsung Galaxy Book6 14?
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 14 wins 6 of the 12 categories we compared, against 0 for Samsung Galaxy Book6 14 (6 tied) — including overall score (5.7/10 vs 5.4/10).
Which is cheaper, the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 14 or the Samsung Galaxy Book6 14?
The Samsung Galaxy Book6 14 costs around $1299, $733 less than the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 14 at around $2032.
What are the main differences between the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 14 and the Samsung Galaxy Book6 14?
The biggest gaps are in overall score (5.7/10 on the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 14 vs 5.4/10); portability score (9.4/10 on the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 14 vs 8.8/10); display score (4/10 on the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 14 vs 3.7/10).