Lenovo ThinkPad T440s vs. Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9 (20XW)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests
Lenovo ThinkPad T440s
Lenovo ThinkPad T440s

Our Rating: 72 %

Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9 (20XW)
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9 (20XW)

Our Rating: 85 %

Side by side comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkPad T440s and Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9 (20XW). 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 T440s Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad T440s based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

durable build quality

excellent keyboard feel

efficient power management

solid security features

good connectivity options

average display quality

modest graphics performance

heavier than competitors

outdated design aesthetics

Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9 (20XW) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9 (20XW) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

lightweight and portable

robust build quality

excellent keyboard comfort

impressive battery life

bright, vivid display

higher price point

limited port selection

average graphics performance

no touchscreen option

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo ThinkPad T440s and Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9 (20XW)
82 % - Design
72 % - Display
65 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
87 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad T440s vs. Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9 (20XW) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad T440s Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9 (20XW)
Product Type Ultrabook Ultrabook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 33.1 cm x 22.6 cm x 2.065 cm 31.5 cm x 22.16 cm x 1.49 cm
Weight 1.59 kg 1.133 kg
Case Material Polycarbonate ABS Carbon fibre, magnesium alloy
Colour - Black paint
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad T440s Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9 (20XW)
Screen Size (Type) 14" - IPS 14" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1600 x 900 (HD+) 1920 x 1200 (Full HD Plus)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:10
Image Brightness - 400 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 100% sRGB
Features Anti-glare Anti-glare, Low Blue Light technology, 170° viewing angle, Low Power
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad T440s Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9 (20XW)
CPU Intel Core i5 (4th Gen) 4300U / 1.9 GHz Intel Core i5 (11th Gen) 1135G7 / 2.4 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 2.9 GHz 4.2 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core Quad-Core
Cache 3 MB 8 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Platform Technology - Intel Evo
Features Integrated memory controller Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad T440s Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9 (20XW)
RAM 4 GB 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 12 GB -
RAM Type DDR3L SDRAM LPDDR4X SDRAM
Speed 1600 MHz 4266 MHz
Rated Speed - 4266 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 204-pin -
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad T440s Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9 (20XW)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 120 GB SSD 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption 2, NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad T440s Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9 (20XW)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel HD Graphics 4400 Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Memory Allocation Technology - Shared Video Memory (UMA)
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 720p
Camera Features Face tracking IR camera, Windows Hello, fixed focus, ThinkShutter camera privacy
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Four speakers, quad array microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3232 Realtek ALC3306
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Home Theater v4 High Definition Audio, Dolby Atmos
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad T440s Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9 (20XW)
Wireless - NFC, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2
Wireless Controller - Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
Features - Gigabit Ethernet via optional Ethernet (RJ-45) adapter, dual stream (2x2)
WWAN
Generation - WWAN upgradable
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad T440s Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9 (20XW)
Technology 3-cell Lithium Ion Lithium polymer
Installed Qty 2 -
Max Supported Qty 2 -
Battery Capacity (Size) - 57 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 26 hours
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad T440s Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9 (20XW)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 45 Watt 65 Watt
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad T440s Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9 (20XW)
Type Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Keyboard Backlight - Yes
Features Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, Fn keys with Unified Communications controls, glass touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad T440s Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9 (20XW)
Interfaces 2 x USB 3.0
VGA
Mini DisplayPort
LAN
Dock
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.0 (Always On)
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 ThinkPad T440s Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9 (20XW)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition (Microsoft Authorized Refurbisher (MAR)) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition - English
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad T440s Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9 (20XW)
Dockable Yes -
Included Accessories Power adapter USB-C power adapter
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 1.2) Security Chip 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, MIL-STD-810G tested Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, RapidCharge, self-healing BIOS
Compliant Standards ISO 9001, ISO 14001, WEEE, ISO 27001 RoHS
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes Yes
EPEAT Compliant - EPEAT Gold
TCO Certified - TCO Certified Notebooks 8
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 2 years - pick-up and return Limited warranty - 3 years - pick-up and return
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