Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 1 (20U7) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 11 (21HN)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 1 (20U7) and Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 11 (21HN). 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 ThinkPad L15 Gen 1 (20U7) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 1 (20U7) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

excellent keyboard comfort

good enterprise security

solid processor performance

decent battery life

heavy chassis design

mediocre display quality

limited graphics capability

slower SSD speed

Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 11 (21HN) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 11 (21HN) 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

high price point

limited graphics performance

fewer ports available

average webcam quality

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 1 (20U7) and Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 11 (21HN)
75 % - Design
64 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery
81 % - Design
85 % - Display
90 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 1 (20U7) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 11 (21HN) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 1 (20U7) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 11 (21HN)
Product Type Notebook Notebook - 180-degree hinge design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 36.65 cm x 25 cm x 2.1 cm 31.56 cm x 22.25 cm x 1.536 cm
Weight 1.98 kg 1.12 kg
Case Material Polycarbonate ABS Aluminium (bottom), carbon fibre (top)
Colour Black Deep black paint
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 1 (20U7) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 11 (21HN)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" - IPS 14" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology 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, 170° viewing angle Anti-glare, Low Power, Eyesafe technology
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 1 (20U7) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 11 (21HN)
CPU AMD Ryzen 5 Pro 4650U / 2.1 GHz Intel Core i7 (13th Gen) 1365U / 1.8 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4 GHz 5.2 GHz
Number of Cores 6-core 10-core
Cache L3 - 8 MB 12 MB
Features Integrated memory controller Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 1 (20U7) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 11 (21HN)
RAM 8 GB (1 x 8 GB) 16 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 64 GB -
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM LPDDR5 SDRAM
Speed 3200 MHz 6400 MHz
Rated Speed 3200 MHz 6400 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin -
Slots Qty 2 -
Empty Slots 1 -
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 1 (20U7) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 11 (21HN)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption 2, NVM Express (NVMe) 512 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption - Kioxia
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 1 (20U7) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 11 (21HN)
Graphics Processor (GPU) AMD Radeon Graphics Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Memory Allocation Technology Shared Video Memory (UMA) -
Max Monitors Supported 3 external monitor(s) 3 external monitor(s)
Video System Features - Functions as Intel UHD graphics (for single-channel memory)
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 1080p
Camera Features IR camera, fixed focus, ThinkShutter camera privacy Privacy shutter, Windows Hello, fixed focus, hybrid FHD/IR camera
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, two tweeters, two woofers, quad array microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3287 Realtek ALC3306
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio High Definition Audio, Dolby Atmos
Audio Features - Input: Dolby Voice, 360° far-field
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 1 (20U7) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 11 (21HN)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2 Bluetooth 5.1, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
Wireless Controller Realtek RTL8852AE - M.2 Card Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX 211
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
Compliant Standards DASH -
Features Dual stream (2x2) -
WWAN
Generation 4G upgradable -
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 1 (20U7) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 11 (21HN)
Technology Lithium polymer 4-cell lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 45 Wh 57 Wh
Battery Life Up to 15.7 hours -
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 1 (20U7) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 11 (21HN)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt 65 Watt
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 1 (20U7) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 11 (21HN)
Type Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Numeric Keypad Yes -
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad, Fn keys with Unified Communications controls Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, Fn keys with Unified Communications controls, glass touchpad, air intake key design
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 1 (20U7) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 11 (21HN)
Interfaces USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 (supports DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
HDMI
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Dock (combined dual USB-C and ethernet side connection)
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 (4K support)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) -
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 1 (20U7) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 11 (21HN)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition - English Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition (available through downgrade rights from Windows 11 Pro) + Windows 11 Pro Licence
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 1 (20U7) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 11 (21HN)
Dockable Yes -
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter USB-C power adapter
Security Discrete Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader, smart card reader Discrete Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot Kensington nano security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, RapidCharge Administrator password, system password, power-on password, RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810H tested, NVMe password, certificate based BIOS authentication, FIDO (Fast Identity Online) authentication
Compliant Standards RoHS RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 6, TCG Certified, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 26, TCO Certified 9.0
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
EPEAT Compliant EPEAT Gold -
TCO Certified TCO Certified Notebooks 8 -
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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