Which ThinkPad should I buy to replace my MacBook Air?

AB wants a new laptop for his studies and has narrowed the choice to two Lenovo ThinkPads. Which would suit him best?I enter grad school this fall, and plan to upgrade my 2015 MacBook Air. After a lot of research, I’ve narrowed it down to the ThinkPad T480 and the sixth-generation ThinkPad X1 Carbon. With modifications and warranties, both fall within my €1,800 (£1,599) budget, with the T480 being marginally cheaper. However, being a student, portability is a major priority. The