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.

Is the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13 Aura Edition good for office and web work?

For office and web work we score it 6/10 on value and 7/10 on performance.

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 1024 GB on this configuration.

Photo: Wikipedia contributor · CC0 · Wikimedia Commons (X1 Carbon family chassis reference)

Lenovo · 2025

Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13 Aura Edition

Name: Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13 Aura Edition
Brand: Lenovo
SKU: ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13 Aura Edition
Price: 2519 USD
Availability: InStock

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.

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Compiled & edited by Dennis de Kruijf · updated 2026-05-18 · how we rate

Scorecard

7.8 / 10

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

Compare with other laptops

Linux

Linux readiness8.3

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

Specifications for Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13 Aura Edition
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.
Is the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13 Aura Edition good for office and web work?: For office and web work we score it 6/10 on value and 7/10 on performance.
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 1024 GB on this configuration.