Dell XPS 13 OLED (9345) vs Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 12
Side-by-side comparison of viewing distance, PPI, and specifications
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 12
14" · 2880×1800 · OLED
Optimal Viewing Distance 36cm
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Category Ranking
Pixel Density (PPI)18in category
Dell XPS 13 OLED (9345)254 PPI #2
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 12243 PPI #7
189 PPI261 PPI
HDR Peak Brightness18in category
Dell XPS 13 OLED (9345)500 nits #13
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 12500 nits #13
500 nits1600 nits
DCI-P3 Color Gamut17in category
Dell XPS 13 OLED (9345)100% #1
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 12100% #1
97%100%
Refresh Rate
Dell XPS 13 OLED (9345)60 Hz
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 12120 Hz
StandardHighUltra
Summary
- Sharpness: identical — Both screens are retina at 50cm. With nearly identical pixel density (254 vs 243 PPI), there is no visible difference in sharpness.
- Brightness: comparable — Both screens offer similar brightness (400 vs 400 nits SDR). Neither has a meaningful advantage for outdoor use.
Key Differences
| Specification | Dell XPS 13 OLED (9345) | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Pixel Density (PPI) | 254 | 243 |
| Optimal Viewing Distance | 35cm | 36cm |
| Viewing Angle | 178° | 170° |
| USB-C Power Delivery | 130 W | 65 W |
| Color Gamut | sRGB 100% · DCI-P3 100% · Adobe RGB 95% | sRGB 100% · DCI-P3 100% · Adobe RGB 90% |
| Screen Size | 13.4" | 14" |
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz |
All specifications
| Specification | Dell XPS 13 OLED (9345) 2024 | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 12 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen Size | 13.4" | 14" (Better) |
| Resolution | 2880×1800 | 2880×1800 |
| Pixel Density (PPI) | 254 (Better) | 243 |
| Optimal Viewing Distance | 35cm (Better) | 36cm |
| Panel Type | OLED | OLED |
| Viewing Angle | 178° (Better) | 170° |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:10 | 16:10 |
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz (Better) |
| Variable Refresh Rate (VRR) | None | None |
| Response Time | 0.2 ms GTG | 0.2 ms GTG |
| HDR Certification | DisplayHDR True Black 500 | DisplayHDR True Black 500 |
| SDR Brightness | 400 nits | 400 nits |
| HDR Peak Brightness | 500 nits | 500 nits |
| Contrast Ratio | 1:1,000,000 | 1:1,000,000 |
| Ports | USB-C | 1x HDMI · USB-C |
| USB-C Power Delivery | 130 W (Better) | 65 W |
| Color Gamut | sRGB 100% · DCI-P3 100% · Adobe RGB 95% (Better) | sRGB 100% · DCI-P3 100% · Adobe RGB 90% |
| Year | 2024 | 2024 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Which has better PPI: Dell XPS 13 OLED (9345) or Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 12?
The Dell XPS 13 OLED (9345) has 254 PPI compared to 243 PPI for the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 12.
Which has a closer optimal viewing distance?
The Dell XPS 13 OLED (9345) requires 35cm vs 36cm for the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 12 to reach retina quality.
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Methodology & Sources
Formula: Retina distance (cm) = 3438 / PPI. Displayed values are rounded for readability.
Sources: Official manufacturer spec sheets and product pages. Specs are normalized before comparisons.
Comparison winners are calculated metric by metric (higher is better for most specs; lower is better for distance/response time).
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