Lenovo ThinkPad T560 vs. Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (7th Gen) (20QE)

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Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (7th Gen) (20QE)
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (7th Gen) (20QE)

Our Rating: 85 %

In depth comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkPad T560 and Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (7th Gen) (20QE). Compare sizes, performance, storage capacities, batteries and other important specifications and features to easily choose the right laptop for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the laptop that will best fit your needs.

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outdated design

Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (7th Gen) (20QE) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (7th Gen) (20QE) 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

fast ssd storage

average graphics performance

no dedicated GPU

limited storage capacity

higher price point

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo ThinkPad T560 and Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (7th Gen) (20QE)
81 % - Design
64 % - Display
75 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
85 % - Design
85 % - Display
86 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad T560 vs. Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (7th Gen) (20QE) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad T560 Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (7th Gen) (20QE)
Product Type Ultrabook Ultrabook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 38.06 cm x 25.82 cm x 2.245 cm 32.3 cm x 21.7 cm x 1.495 cm
Weight 2.22 kg 1.09 kg
Case Material - Carbon fibre, magnesium alloy
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad T560 Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (7th Gen) (20QE)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 14"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1366 x 768 (HD) -
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad T560 Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (7th Gen) (20QE)
CPU Intel Core i5 (6th Gen) 6300U / 2.4 GHz No CPU
Max Turbo Speed 3 GHz -
Number of Cores Dual-Core -
Cache 3 MB -
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad T560 Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (7th Gen) (20QE)
RAM 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 32 GB -
RAM Type DDR3L SDRAM LPDDR3 SDRAM
Speed - 2133 MHz
Rated Speed - 2133 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 204-pin -
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad T560 Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (7th Gen) (20QE)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 240 GB SSD -
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad T560 Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (7th Gen) (20QE)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel HD Graphics 520 Intel UHD Graphics 620
Camera Yes -
Sound Stereo speakers, two microphones Four speakers, quad array microphone
Codec - Realtek ALC3286
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio High Definition Audio, Dolby Atmos
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad T560 Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (7th Gen) (20QE)
Wireless Bluetooth, Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad T560 Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (7th Gen) (20QE)
Technology - Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) - 51 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 18.3 hours
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad T560 Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (7th Gen) (20QE)
Input - AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad T560 Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (7th Gen) (20QE)
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 (7th Gen) (20QE)
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, DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Lenovo Ethernet extension connector
Dock
Memory Card Reader 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card) -
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad T560 Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (7th Gen) (20QE)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition (Microsoft Authorized Refurbisher (MAR)) -
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad T560 Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (7th Gen) (20QE)
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
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, RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810G tested
Compliant Standards ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 27001 RoHS
ENERGY STAR Certified - Yes
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 2 years
Limited warranty - battery - 6 months
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