Dell Latitude E7240 vs. Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (6th Gen) (20KG)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests
Dell Latitude E7240
Dell Latitude E7240

Our Rating: 72 %

Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (6th Gen) (20KG)
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (6th Gen) (20KG)

Side by side comparison and review of Dell Latitude E7240 and Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (6th Gen) (20KG). Compare dimensions, processors, batteries, storage capacities and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect laptop. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the laptop that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.

Dell Latitude E7240 Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Dell Latitude E7240 based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

compact and portable

robust build quality

responsive touch screen

fast SSD storage

good connectivity options

average battery life

limited upgrade options

dim display brightness

noisy under load

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Dell Latitude E7240 and Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (6th Gen) (20KG)
72 % - Design
66 % - Display
65 % - Performance
72 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Dell Latitude E7240 vs. Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (6th Gen) (20KG) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Dell Latitude E7240 Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (6th Gen) (20KG)
Product Type Ultrabook Ultrabook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 31.05 cm x 21.1 cm x 2 cm 32.35 cm x 21.71 cm x 1.595 cm
Weight 1.36 kg 1.13 kg
Case Material - Glass-fibre reinforced plastic, magnesium alloy, carbon fibre reinforced plastic, polyphenylene sulfide
Colour - Black
DISPLAY Dell Latitude E7240 Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (6th Gen) (20KG)
Screen Size (Type) 12.5" 14" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1366 x 768 (HD) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness - 300 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 72%
Features Anti-glare, BFR/PVC-free Anti-glare
PROCESSOR Dell Latitude E7240 Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (6th Gen) (20KG)
CPU Intel Core i5 (4th Gen) 4300U / 1.9 GHz Intel Core i5 (7th Gen) 7300U / 2.6 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 2.9 GHz 3.5 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core Dual-Core
Cache 3 MB 3 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Features Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache Hyper-Threading Technology, integrated memory controller, Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY Dell Latitude E7240 Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (6th Gen) (20KG)
RAM 4 GB 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 16 GB -
RAM Type DDR3L SDRAM LPDDR3 SDRAM
Speed 1600 MHz / PC3L-12800 1866 MHz
Rated Speed 1600 MHz 2133 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 204-pin -
Slots Qty 2 -
STORAGE Dell Latitude E7240 Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (6th Gen) (20KG)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 120 GB SSD 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - TCG Opal Encryption, NVM Express (NVMe) - Samsung
AUDIO & VIDEO Dell Latitude E7240 Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (6th Gen) (20KG)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel HD Graphics 4400 Intel HD Graphics 620
Camera - Yes - 720p
Camera Features - ThinkShutter camera privacy
Sound Stereo speakers, microphones Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec - Realtek ALC3286
Compliant Standards - High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio Premium
COMMUNICATIONS Dell Latitude E7240 Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (6th Gen) (20KG)
Wireless Bluetooth, 802.11b/g/n 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1
Wireless Controller - Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 8265 - M.2 Card
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Features - Gigabit Ethernet via optional Ethernet (RJ-45) adapter
WWAN
Generation - 4G
Technology - LTE Advanced
Controller - FIBOCOM L850-GL - M.2 Card
BATTERY Dell Latitude E7240 Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (6th Gen) (20KG)
Technology Lithium Ion 3-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) - 57 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 19.3 hours
AC ADAPTER Dell Latitude E7240 Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (6th Gen) (20KG)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output - 45 Watt, 5 / 9 / 15 / 20 V
INPUT Dell Latitude E7240 Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (6th Gen) (20KG)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Multi-touch touchpad Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Dell Latitude E7240 Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (6th Gen) (20KG)
Slots 1 x ExpressCard (1 free)
2 x PCI Express Half Mini Card (2 free)
1 x Nano-SIM card (1 free)
Interfaces 3 x USB 3.0
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
HDMI
Mini DisplayPort
Dock
USB 3.1 Gen 1
USB 3.1 Gen 1 (Always On)
2 x USB-C 3.1 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 3)
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Lenovo Ethernet extension connector
Dock
Memory Card Reader - Yes (microSDXC UHS-II)
SOFTWARE Dell Latitude E7240 Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (6th Gen) (20KG)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition (Microsoft Authorized Refurbisher (MAR)) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition
MISCELLANEOUS Dell Latitude E7240 Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (6th Gen) (20KG)
Dockable Yes Yes
Included Accessories Power adapter USB-C power adapter
Security - Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot Kensington mini security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features ExpressCharge, microphone with noise-cancellation Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, MIL-STD-810G tested
Compliant Standards - RoHS
SAR Value - 1.514 W/kg (body), 1.514 W/kg (limb)
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes Yes
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 2 years - pick-up and return -
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