Lenovo ThinkPad T450s vs. Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (4th Gen)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkPad T450s and Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (4th Gen). 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 T450s Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad T450s based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

durable build quality

excellent keyboard feel

efficient power management

robust security features

good connectivity options

average display quality

modest graphics performance

heavier than competitors

limited storage capacity

Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (4th Gen) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (4th Gen) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

lightweight design

robust build quality

excellent keyboard

fast ssd storage

good battery life

expensive price point

average display brightness

limited graphics performance

no touchscreen option

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo ThinkPad T450s and Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (4th Gen)
85 % - Design
72 % - Display
65 % - Performance
72 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
85 % - Design
75 % - Display
72 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad T450s vs. Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (4th Gen) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad T450s Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (4th Gen)
Product Type Ultrabook Ultrabook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 33.1 cm x 22.6 cm x 2.065 cm 33.3 cm x 22.9 cm x 1.645 cm
Weight 1.59 kg 1.17 kg
Case Material Carbon fibre reinforced plastic, magnesium-aluminum alloy Magnesium alloy, carbon fibre reinforced plastic
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad T450s Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (4th Gen)
Screen Size (Type) 14" - IPS 14" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 300 cd/m² 300 cd/m²
Features Anti-glare Anti-glare
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad T450s Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (4th Gen)
CPU Intel Core i5 (5th Gen) 5300U / 2.3 GHz Intel Core i5 (6th Gen) 6200U / 2.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 2.9 GHz 2.8 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core Dual-Core
Cache 3 MB 3 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Platform Technology Intel vPro Platform -
Features Hyper-Threading Technology, integrated memory controller, Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 Hyper-Threading Technology, integrated memory controller, Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad T450s Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (4th Gen)
RAM 4 GB (provided memory is soldered) 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 20 GB -
RAM Type DDR3L SDRAM LPDDR3 SDRAM
Speed 1600 MHz / PC3L-12800 1866 MHz
Rated Speed 1600 MHz 1866 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 204-pin -
Slots Qty 1 -
Empty Slots 1 -
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad T450s Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (4th Gen)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 120 GB SSD 256 GB SSD
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad T450s Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (4th Gen)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel HD Graphics 5500 Intel HD Graphics 520
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 720p
Sound Stereo speakers, two microphones Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3232 CX11852
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio High Definition Audio
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad T450s Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (4th Gen)
Wireless Wi-Fi -
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad T450s Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (4th Gen)
Technology Lithium Ion 4-cell lithium polymer
Max Supported Qty 2 -
Battery Capacity (Size) - 52 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 11 hours
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad T450s Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (4th Gen)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad T450s Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (4th Gen)
Type Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad T450s Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (4th Gen)
Interfaces 3 x USB 3.0
VGA
Mini DisplayPort
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Dock
2 x USB 3.0
Mini DisplayPort
HDMI
OneLink+ connector
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.0 (Always On)
LAN (on supplied adapter)
Memory Card Reader 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card) Yes (microSDXC UHS-II)
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad T450s Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (4th Gen)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro (Microsoft Authorized Refurbisher (MAR)) Windows 10 Pro (Microsoft Authorized Refurbisher (MAR))
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad T450s Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (4th Gen)
Dockable Yes Yes
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 1.2) Security Chip Trusted Platform Module (TPM 1.2) Security Chip, fingerprint reader
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot Kensington 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, 1 USB 3.0 (Always On), ThinkEngine, MIL-STD-810G tested Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, RapidCharge, reset switch, ThinkEngine, MIL-STD-810G tested
Compliant Standards ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 27001 ISO 9001, ISO 14001, RoHS, GREENGUARD, ISO 27001
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes Yes
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 2 years - pick-up and return Limited warranty - 2 years - pick-up and return
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