Lenovo Gen 12 ThinkPad X1 21KC000MUS vs Samsung Book5 Pro NP964QHA-KG2US

Benchmark-weighted head-to-head · data updated 2026-09-10

Winner: Samsung Book5 Pro NP964QHA-KG2US

Samsung Book5 Pro NP964QHA-KG2US takes 10.3 weighted points vs 2.5, winning on CPU Benchmark, Refresh Rate, Pixel Density. Read our comprehensive Samsung Book5 Pro NP964QHA-KG2US review or see the full Lenovo Gen 12 ThinkPad X1 21KC000MUS review. The winner also sits in a more competitive value tier — a clear-cut call.

Lenovo Gen 12 ThinkPad X1 21KC000MUS

Intel Ultra 7 165U vPro · Integrated (Intel iGPU)

Under $2000
4.5 (86)
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Winner

Samsung Book5 Pro NP964QHA-KG2US

Intel Core Ultra 7 258V · Integrated (Intel iGPU)

Under $1800
4.4 (63)
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Use-Case Scores

CategoryGen 12 ThinkPad X1 21KC000MUSBook5 Pro NP964QHA-KG2US
Gaming3/103.5/10
Productivity5.8/105.8/10
Programming5.6/105.9/10
Engineering / 3D4.1/104.4/10
Student5.9/105.8/10
Travel / Portability7.1/106.9/10
AI Workloads4/104.1/10
Value for Money4.5/105/10

Detailed Specification Comparison

SpecGen 12 ThinkPad X1 21KC000MUSBook5 Pro NP964QHA-KG2US
CPUIntel Ultra 7 165U vProIntel Core Ultra 7 258V
PassMark Score16,97419,135
CPU Cores2P+10E4P+4E
GPUIntegrated (Intel iGPU)Integrated (Intel iGPU)
G3DMark Score——
RAM32 GB DDR532 GB DDR5
RAM UpgradeableNo (soldered)No (soldered)
Storage1 TBSSD1 TBSSD
Display14″ IPS16″ AMOLED
Resolution1920x12002880x1800
Refresh Rate60 Hz120 Hz
Pixel Density162 PPI212 PPI
TouchscreenYesYes
Weight2.4 lbs3.7 lbs
Thickness0.59″0.5″
Amazon Rating4.5 ★ (86)4.4 ★ (63)
Value Score4.5/105/10

CPU Comparison

The Samsung Book5 Pro NP964QHA-KG2US's Intel Core Ultra 7 258V is ~13% faster in multi-threaded PassMark (19,135 vs 16,974). In practice the difference is marginal. Read more in our in-depth Gen 12 ThinkPad X1 21KC000MUS benchmark breakdown and Book5 Pro NP964QHA-KG2US performance review.

GPU & Gaming

Neither carries a dedicated GPU — both fine for esports at low settings, neither for modern AAA gaming. For dedicated gaming silicon, check our best gaming laptops guide.

Productivity & Battery

Office scores: 5.8/10 vs 5.8/10. Battery isn't in our dataset, but both share a similar power class, so expect comparable endurance.

Display

Gen 12 ThinkPad X1 21KC000MUS: 14″ IPS 1920x1200 @ 60 Hz. Book5 Pro NP964QHA-KG2US: 16″ AMOLED 2880x1800 @ 120 Hz. The Samsung Book5 Pro NP964QHA-KG2US's AMOLED panel is the clear quality win. Explore more high-contrast options in our best OLED laptops guide.

RAM, Storage & Upgradeability

Gen 12 ThinkPad X1 21KC000MUS: 32 GB DDR5 (soldered) + 1 TBSSD. Book5 Pro NP964QHA-KG2US: 32 GB DDR5 (soldered) + 1 TBSSD.

Build & Portability

2.4 lbs / 0.59″ vs 3.7 lbs / 0.5″. The Lenovo Gen 12 ThinkPad X1 21KC000MUS is 1.3 lbs lighter — significant for daily carry. Travel scores: 7.1 vs 6.9.

Value

Value scores land 4.5/10 vs 5/10. The Samsung Book5 Pro NP964QHA-KG2US extracts more performance per dollar.

Final Verdict

Buy the Samsung Book5 Pro NP964QHA-KG2US — it wins the weighted spec battle and costs less. You can read the detailed Samsung Book5 Pro NP964QHA-KG2US review or compare alternative models in our laptop comparison tool.

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