Lenovo · 2025
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13 Aura Edition
982 grams, the best keyboard here and a strong Linux story on a current kernel, with two catches: the IPU7 webcam needs kernel 6.13+ and a firmware bug can pin the CPU at 400 MHz.
from € 2.700 $2,519 RRP
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Scorecard
Mean of six category scores, 0 to 10. Compiled from public sources. How we rate.
Strongest on build and keyboard, with no category below average.
- Battery 8/10
- Display 8/10
- Build 9/10
- Keyboard 9/10
- Speed 7/10
- Value 6/10
Worth knowing
Stands out
- OLED display, deep contrast
- Bright 410-nit screen, readable in sunlight
- 120Hz screen, smoother motion
- Wide 100% P3 colour, creative-grade
Watch for
- RAM is soldered, no upgrade later
Linux
Excellent · Best on fedora. Confidence: high · How we score
Linux compatibility, per distro
- Fedora Minor setup
- Wi-Fi : works
- Bluetooth : works
- Fingerprint : works
- Webcam : needs tweak
- Audio : works
- Suspend : works
Phoronix tested it well on Fedora 42. One firmware bug can stick the CPU at 400 MHz, worked around with the performance ACPI profile until the BIOS fix.
Phoronix: X1 Carbon Gen 13 Linux review → - Ubuntu LTS Minor setup
- Wi-Fi : works
- Bluetooth : works
- Fingerprint : unknown
- Webcam : broken
- Audio : works
- Suspend : works
Certified against 24.04 with the OEM kernel. The IPU7 camera needs a very recent kernel plus libcamera, broken on the stock LTS stack.
See the broader picture in the Linux compatibility hub, the full compatibility matrix, and the buying guides.
Specs
| CPU | Intel Core Ultra 7 258V |
|---|---|
| GPU | Intel Arc Graphics 140V (integrated) |
| RAM | 32 GB (soldered, not upgradeable) |
| Storage | 1 TB |
| Screen | 14" 2880x1800 @ 120Hz, 410 nitsbright enough for sunlight, smoother scrolling and motion |
| Weight | 0.99 kgvery light to carry |
| Battery | 57 Wh, around 12 h real-world |
Common questions
- Does the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13 Aura Edition work with Linux?
- Mostly: it runs after one or two known fixes (checked on Fedora, Ubuntu LTS). Phoronix tested it well on Fedora 42.
- What does the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13 Aura Edition cost?
- RRP is about 2519 USD (2700 EUR in the EU); street price is often lower.
- How heavy is the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13 Aura Edition?
- 0.99 kg (2.18 lb). That's easy to carry all day.
- What's the battery life like?
- A 57 Wh pack, around 12 hours real-world mixed use. We score battery 8/10.
- Can I upgrade the RAM or storage?
- RAM is soldered, so the 32 GB it ships with is the RAM it dies with. Storage starts at 1 TB on this configuration.
- Which operating systems are supported?
- Ships with Windows. It also runs Linux; see the Linux block above for per-distro detail.
Ready to buy the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13 Aura Edition?
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from € 2.700 $2,519 RRP
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As an Amazon Associate (US, NL, DE, UK programs), qualifying purchases via these affiliate links may earn us a commission at no extra cost to you. Other markets not yet enrolled. How we make money. Verified 2026-05-18.
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