ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13 Aura Edition (14" Intel) is $6 cheaper; Kubuntu Focus 16" XE GEN 3 has more RAM (32 GB vs 16 GB); Kubuntu Focus 16" XE GEN 3 has more storage (8 TB vs 512 GB); Kubuntu Focus 16" XE GEN 3 has a dedicated GPU.
| Kubuntu Focus 16" XE GEN 3 | ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13 Aura Edition (14" Intel) | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1,795 | $1,789 |
| CPU | Intel Core Ultra 7 255H | Intel Core Ultra 5 225U |
| RAM | 32 GB LPDDR5X | 16 GB LPDDR5X |
| Storage | 8 TB NVMe | 512 GB SSD |
| Graphics | Intel Arc 140T | Integrated |
| Display | 16″ WUXGA | 14″ WUXGA |
| Operating system | Kubuntu 26.04 LTS | Windows 11 Home |
| Rating | — | ★ 4.4 |
