Lenovo IdeaPad 5 14ARE05 (81YM) 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 5 14ARE05 (81YM) 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 5 14ARE05 (81YM) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo IdeaPad 5 14ARE05 (81YM) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

efficient ryzen performance

solid build quality

comfortable keyboard layout

reasonable price point

adequate battery life

dim display brightness

limited storage capacity

no thunderbolt support

average graphics card

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 5 14ARE05 (81YM) and Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 10 (21CC)
82 % - Design
72 % - Display
72 % - Performance
78 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
85 % - Design
87 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo IdeaPad 5 14ARE05 (81YM) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 10 (21CC) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo IdeaPad 5 14ARE05 (81YM) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 10 (21CC)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 32.157 cm x 21.159 cm x 1.79 cm 31.56 cm x 22.25 cm x 1.536 cm
Weight 1.39 kg 1.12 kg
Case Material Aluminum, polycarbonate ABS Aluminium (bottom), carbon fibre (top)
Colour Graphite grey | Platinum grey Deep black paint
DISPLAY Lenovo IdeaPad 5 14ARE05 (81YM) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 10 (21CC)
Screen Size (Type) 14" - TN 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 250 cd/m² 400 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 45% NTSC 100% sRGB
Features Anti-glare Anti-glare, on-cell touch technology, 170° viewing angle, Low Power, Eyesafe technology
PROCESSOR Lenovo IdeaPad 5 14ARE05 (81YM) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 10 (21CC)
CPU AMD Ryzen 3 4300U / 2.7 GHz Intel Core i7 (12th Gen) 1270P / 2.2 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.7 GHz 4.8 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core 12-core
Cache L3 - 4 MB 18 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Features Integrated memory controller Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Lenovo IdeaPad 5 14ARE05 (81YM) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 10 (21CC)
RAM 8 GB (provided memory is soldered) 16 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM LPDDR5 SDRAM
Speed 3200 MHz 5200 MHz
Rated Speed 3200 MHz 6400 MHz
STORAGE Lenovo IdeaPad 5 14ARE05 (81YM) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 10 (21CC)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB SSD M.2 2242 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 5 14ARE05 (81YM) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 10 (21CC)
Graphics Processor (GPU) AMD Radeon Graphics Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Max Monitors Supported - 3 external monitor(s)
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 1080p
Resolution 1 Megapixel -
Camera Features Privacy shutter Privacy shutter, IR camera, Windows Hello, fixed focus
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Two tweeters, two woofers, quad array microphone
Codec - 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 5 14ARE05 (81YM) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 10 (21CC)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1 Bluetooth 5.2, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
Wireless Controller M.2 Card Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX 211
Features Dual stream (2x2) -
WWAN
Generation - 4G
Technology - LTE
Controller - FIBOCOM L860-GL - M.2 Card
BATTERY Lenovo IdeaPad 5 14ARE05 (81YM) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 10 (21CC)
Technology Lithium Ion 4-cell lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 44.5 Wh 57 Wh
Battery Life Up to 11.5 hours Up to 24.9 hours
AC ADAPTER Lenovo IdeaPad 5 14ARE05 (81YM) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 10 (21CC)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt 65 Watt, 5 / 9 / 15 / 20 V
INPUT Lenovo IdeaPad 5 14ARE05 (81YM) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 10 (21CC)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Keyboard Backlight - Yes
Features Multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, Fn keys with Unified Communications controls, glass touchpad, air intake key design
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo IdeaPad 5 14ARE05 (81YM) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 10 (21CC)
Slots - 1 x Nano-SIM card (1 free)
Interfaces USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 (supports DisplayPort 1.2 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
HDMI
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
Memory Card Reader 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card) -
SOFTWARE Lenovo IdeaPad 5 14ARE05 (81YM) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 10 (21CC)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home in S mode - English Windows 11 Pro
Software Included Microsoft Office (Trial) -
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo IdeaPad 5 14ARE05 (81YM) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 10 (21CC)
Included Accessories Power adapter USB-C power adapter
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, RapidCharge 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
SAR Value 1.27 W/kg (body), 1.27 W/kg (limb) -
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes Yes
EPEAT Compliant - EPEAT Gold
Max Operating Temperature - 35 °C
Min Operating Temperature - 5 °C
Humidity Range Operating - 8 - 95%
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return -
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