Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 12 vs LG gram Pro 16 (2025): Which Laptop Should You Buy?
Quick Verdict
The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 12 scores 8.4 versus 8.2 for the LG gram Pro 16 (2025), making it the stronger all-rounder. The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 12 is the cheaper option at $2,199. Choose based on the use cases below: the ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 12 leads overall, while the gram Pro 16 (2025) can still be the better pick for specific needs.
Key Differences
- Faster overall: LG gram Pro 16 (2025) (Geekbench multi 10,800 vs 9,850).
- Longer battery: LG gram Pro 16 (2025) (14.6h vs 11.8h web).
- Lighter: Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 12 (1.09 kg vs 1.29 kg).
- Cheaper: Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 12 (saves about $200 CAD).
ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 12 vs gram Pro 16 (2025): Full Breakdown
Performance: the LG gram Pro 16 (2025) is the stronger performer, posting a multi-core Geekbench score of 10,800 against 9,850 for the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 12 — roughly 10% faster in CPU-heavy work like exports and compiling. In our 1080p gaming suite, the LG gram Pro 16 (2025) averaged 28 FPS versus 22 FPS. The LG gram Pro 16 (2025) is the better pick if you game or edit video.
Battery and portability: the LG gram Pro 16 (2025) lasts longer away from a charger, running 14.6 hours in our web-browsing test versus 11.8 hours. The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 12 is also easier to carry at 1.09 kg versus 1.29 kg, which matters if you commute or travel.
Display: the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 12 uses a 14-inch OLED panel (2880 x 1800, 120Hz), while the LG gram Pro 16 (2025) has a 16-inch OLED panel (2880 x 1800, 120Hz). The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 12 measured brighter at 412 nits, and covered 99% of DCI-P3 — relevant for outdoor use and colour work.
Price and value: the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 12 is the cheaper option in Canada, about $200 less than the LG gram Pro 16 (2025). Weighed against our test scores (8.4 vs 8.2 overall), the LG gram Pro 16 (2025) offers the better value for the money, while the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 12 is the stronger laptop outright if budget is not the deciding factor.
For the complete testing data, read our full Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 12 review and LG gram Pro 16 (2025) review.
Where these laptops rank
Both the ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 12 and the gram Pro 16 (2025) feature in these BestLaptop.ca rankings:
Winner by Use Case
Specs & Scores Comparison
| Spec | ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 12 | gram Pro 16 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 8.4 ✓ | 8.2 |
| Price (CAD) | $2,199 ✓ | $2,399 |
| CPU | Intel Core Ultra 7 155U | Intel Core Ultra 7 258V |
| GPU | Intel Graphics (integrated) | Intel Arc 140V (integrated) |
| RAM | 16GB LPDDR5x | 16GB LPDDR5x |
| Storage | 512GB | 1000GB ✓ |
| Display | 14" OLED | 16" OLED |
| Brightness | 412 nits ✓ | 386 nits |
| Battery (web) | 11.8 h | 14.6 h ✓ |
| Weight | 1.09 kg ✓ | 1.29 kg |
| Geekbench multi | 9,850 | 10,800 ✓ |
| Gaming (1080p) | 22 fps | 28 fps ✓ |
| OS | Windows 11 | Windows 11 |
| Warranty | 1-year limited (3-year available) | 1-year limited |
Which Should You Buy?
The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 12 scores 8.4 versus 8.2 for the LG gram Pro 16 (2025), making it the stronger all-rounder. The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 12 is the cheaper option at $2,199. Choose based on the use cases below: the ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 12 leads overall, while the gram Pro 16 (2025) can still be the better pick for specific needs.
Frequently Asked Questions
Should I buy the ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 12 or the gram Pro 16 (2025)?
The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 12 scores 8.4 versus 8.2 for the LG gram Pro 16 (2025), making it the stronger all-rounder. The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 12 is the cheaper option at $2,199. Choose based on the use cases below: the ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 12 leads overall, while the gram Pro 16 (2025) can still be the better pick for specific needs.
Which is better for school?
The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 12 is the better choice for school.
Which is better for business?
The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 12 is the better choice for business.
Which is better for gaming?
The LG gram Pro 16 (2025) is the better choice for gaming.
Which is better for multimedia?
The LG gram Pro 16 (2025) is the better choice for multimedia.
Which is better for programming?
The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 12 is the better choice for programming.
Which is better for travel?
The LG gram Pro 16 (2025) is the better choice for travel.
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