Lenovo IdeaPad 4G 14Q8C05 (82KE) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 10 (21CC)

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Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 10 (21CC)
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 10 (21CC)

Our Rating: 85 %

Side by side comparison and review of Lenovo IdeaPad 4G 14Q8C05 (82KE) and Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 10 (21CC). 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.

Lenovo IdeaPad 4G 14Q8C05 (82KE) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo IdeaPad 4G 14Q8C05 (82KE) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

lightweight design

affordable price

solid battery life

decent performance

good connectivity options

average display quality

limited storage capacity

basic graphics

no thunderbolt support

Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 10 (21CC) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 10 (21CC) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

lightweight and portable

robust build quality

excellent keyboard feel

impressive battery life

high-resolution display

higher price point

limited graphics power

no HDMI port

fewer USB ports

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo IdeaPad 4G 14Q8C05 (82KE) and Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 10 (21CC)
82 % - Design
85 % - Display
62 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
85 % - Design
87 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo IdeaPad 4G 14Q8C05 (82KE) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 10 (21CC) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo IdeaPad 4G 14Q8C05 (82KE) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 10 (21CC)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 32.17 cm x 20.7 cm x 1.49 cm 31.56 cm x 22.25 cm x 1.536 cm
Weight 1.2 kg 1.12 kg
Case Material Aluminium (top), polycarbonate ABS (bottom) Aluminium (bottom), carbon fibre (top)
Colour Light silver Deep black paint
DISPLAY Lenovo IdeaPad 4G 14Q8C05 (82KE) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 10 (21CC)
Screen Size (Type) 14" - IPS 14" - IPS
Touchscreen - Yes (10-point multi-touch)
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:10
Image Brightness 300 cd/m² 400 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 100% sRGB 100% sRGB
Features Anti-glare Anti-glare, on-cell touch technology, 170° viewing angle, Low Power, Eyesafe technology
PROCESSOR Lenovo IdeaPad 4G 14Q8C05 (82KE) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 10 (21CC)
CPU Qualcomm Snapdragon 8c Kryo 490 Intel Core i7 (12th Gen) 1270P / 2.2 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 2.45 GHz 4.8 GHz
Number of Cores 8-core 12-core
Cache - 18 MB
Features Integrated memory controller Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Lenovo IdeaPad 4G 14Q8C05 (82KE) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 10 (21CC)
RAM 8 GB (provided memory is soldered) 16 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type LPDDR4X SDRAM LPDDR5 SDRAM
Speed 1866 MHz 5200 MHz
Rated Speed 1866 MHz 6400 MHz
STORAGE Lenovo IdeaPad 4G 14Q8C05 (82KE) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 10 (21CC)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe) 512 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption - Samsung
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo IdeaPad 4G 14Q8C05 (82KE) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 10 (21CC)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Qualcomm Adreno 675 Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Max Monitors Supported 2 external monitor(s) 3 external monitor(s)
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 1080p
Camera Features IR camera, Windows Hello, fixed focus Privacy shutter, IR camera, Windows Hello, fixed focus
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Two tweeters, two woofers, quad array microphone
Codec Qualcomm WCD9341 Realtek ALC3306
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio High Definition Audio, Dolby Atmos, Dolby Voice
Audio Features - 360° far-field microphones
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo IdeaPad 4G 14Q8C05 (82KE) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 10 (21CC)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0 Bluetooth 5.2, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
Wireless Controller - Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX 211
Features Dual stream (2x2) -
WWAN
Generation 4G 4G
Technology LTE Advanced LTE
Controller Qualcomm QGM8180X FIBOCOM L860-GL - M.2 Card
BATTERY Lenovo IdeaPad 4G 14Q8C05 (82KE) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 10 (21CC)
Technology Lithium polymer 4-cell lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 51 Wh 57 Wh
Battery Life Up to 20 hours Up to 24.9 hours
Battery Run Time Local video (1080p) playback time (150 nits): up to 20 hours -
AC ADAPTER Lenovo IdeaPad 4G 14Q8C05 (82KE) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 10 (21CC)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 45 Watt 65 Watt, 5 / 9 / 15 / 20 V
INPUT Lenovo IdeaPad 4G 14Q8C05 (82KE) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 10 (21CC)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad, precision touchpad Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, Fn keys with Unified Communications controls, glass touchpad, air intake key design
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo IdeaPad 4G 14Q8C05 (82KE) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 10 (21CC)
Slots 1 x Nano-SIM card (1 free) 1 x Nano-SIM card (1 free)
Interfaces USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
2 x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
2 x USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort 1.4a Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
SOFTWARE Lenovo IdeaPad 4G 14Q8C05 (82KE) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 10 (21CC)
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Home (on ARM) - English Windows 11 Pro
Software Included Microsoft Office (Trial) -
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo IdeaPad 4G 14Q8C05 (82KE) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 10 (21CC)
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter USB-C power adapter
Integrated Options Proximity sensor -
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip Discrete Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader
Security Slot Type - Kensington nano security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection - Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password Administrator password, power-on password, RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810H tested, NVMe password, USB FIDO (Fast Identity Online) device integration, Firmware Resiliency 3.0, certificate based BIOS authentication
Compliant Standards RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3 RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3, TCG Certified
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes Yes
EPEAT Compliant - EPEAT Gold
Max Operating Temperature 35 °C 35 °C
Min Operating Temperature 5 °C 5 °C
Humidity Range Operating 8 - 95% 8 - 95%
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return -
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