The 2019 ThinkPad X1 Carbon is lighter and adds welcome features like PrivacyGuard and PrivacyAlert. The 4K screen is impressive, but does involve some trade-offs — notably battery life.
HP's ZBook 14u G6 packs a punch thanks to its high-end Core i7 processor and discrete AMD graphics, but its 4K screen can be a drain on the battery.
If you can afford it, the XPS 15 is a powerful laptop with a superb screen, plenty of internal storage, good battery life and a very robust design.
It's hard to find a combination of features that will satisfy both business users and consumers. Lenovo's ThinkBook is a creditable effort, but it's not without drawbacks.