Lenovo ThinkPad T560 vs. Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (6th Gen) (20KG)

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Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (6th Gen) (20KG)
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (6th Gen) (20KG)

Side by side comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkPad T560 and Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (6th Gen) (20KG). 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 T560 Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad T560 based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

excellent keyboard comfort

long battery life

good enterprise security

bright IPS display

heavy chassis

modest graphics performance

limited storage capacity

outdated design

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo ThinkPad T560 and Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (6th Gen) (20KG)
81 % - Design
64 % - Display
75 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad T560 vs. Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (6th Gen) (20KG) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad T560 Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (6th Gen) (20KG)
Product Type Ultrabook Ultrabook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 38.06 cm x 25.82 cm x 2.245 cm 32.35 cm x 21.71 cm x 1.595 cm
Weight 2.22 kg 1.13 kg
Case Material - Glass-fibre reinforced plastic, magnesium alloy, carbon fibre reinforced plastic, polyphenylene sulfide
Colour - Black
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad T560 Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (6th Gen) (20KG)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 14" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1366 x 768 (HD) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness - 300 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 72%
Features - Anti-glare
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad T560 Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (6th Gen) (20KG)
CPU Intel Core i5 (6th Gen) 6300U / 2.4 GHz Intel Core i5 (7th Gen) 7300U / 2.6 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3 GHz 3.5 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core Dual-Core
Cache 3 MB 3 MB
64-bit Computing - Yes
Features - Hyper-Threading Technology, integrated memory controller, Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad T560 Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (6th Gen) (20KG)
RAM 8 GB 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 32 GB -
RAM Type DDR3L SDRAM LPDDR3 SDRAM
Speed - 1866 MHz
Rated Speed - 2133 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 204-pin -
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad T560 Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (6th Gen) (20KG)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 240 GB SSD 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - TCG Opal Encryption, NVM Express (NVMe) - Samsung
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad T560 Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (6th Gen) (20KG)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel HD Graphics 520 Intel HD Graphics 620
Camera Yes Yes - 720p
Camera Features - ThinkShutter camera privacy
Sound Stereo speakers, two microphones Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec - Realtek ALC3286
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio Premium
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad T560 Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (6th Gen) (20KG)
Wireless Bluetooth, Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1
Wireless Controller - Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 8265 - M.2 Card
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Features - Gigabit Ethernet via optional Ethernet (RJ-45) adapter
WWAN
Generation - 4G
Technology - LTE Advanced
Controller - FIBOCOM L850-GL - M.2 Card
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad T560 Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (6th Gen) (20KG)
Technology - 3-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) - 57 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 19.3 hours
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad T560 Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (6th Gen) (20KG)
Input - AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output - 45 Watt, 5 / 9 / 15 / 20 V
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad T560 Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (6th Gen) (20KG)
Type Keyboard Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Keyboard Backlight - Yes
Features - Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad T560 Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (6th Gen) (20KG)
Slots - 1 x Nano-SIM card (1 free)
Interfaces 3 x USB 3.0
HDMI
Mini DisplayPort
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Dock
USB 3.1 Gen 1
USB 3.1 Gen 1 (Always On)
2 x USB-C 3.1 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 3)
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Lenovo Ethernet extension connector
Dock
Memory Card Reader 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card) Yes (microSDXC UHS-II)
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad T560 Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (6th Gen) (20KG)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition (Microsoft Authorized Refurbisher (MAR)) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad T560 Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (6th Gen) (20KG)
Dockable Yes 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 mini 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
Compliant Standards ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 27001 RoHS
SAR Value - 1.514 W/kg (body), 1.514 W/kg (limb)
ENERGY STAR Certified - Yes
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 2 years
Limited warranty - battery - 6 months
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