Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (1st Gen) vs. Acer ConceptD 3 Ezel (CC314)

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Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (1st Gen)
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (1st Gen)

Detailed comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (1st Gen) and Acer ConceptD 3 Ezel (CC314). With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare dimensions, performance, storage, functions, but also other key features of both laptops and easily decide which one is the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the laptop that best fits your needs and expectations.

Acer ConceptD 3 Ezel (CC314) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Acer ConceptD 3 Ezel (CC314) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

innovative dual-hinge design

sharp, colorful display

strong overall performance

pen-enabled touchscreen

quiet cooling system

heavier than competitors

limited battery life

premium price tag

fewer port options

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (1st Gen) and Acer ConceptD 3 Ezel (CC314)
86 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (1st Gen) vs. Acer ConceptD 3 Ezel (CC314) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (1st Gen) Acer ConceptD 3 Ezel (CC314)
Product Type Ultrabook Notebook - slider
Dimensions (WxDxH) 33.1 cm x 22.6 cm x 1.88 cm 32.67 cm x 23.03 cm x 1.79 cm
Weight 1.36 kg 1.68 kg
Case Material Carbon fibre, magnesium-aluminum alloy Magnesium-aluminum alloy
Colour - The white
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (1st Gen) Acer ConceptD 3 Ezel (CC314)
Screen Size (Type) 14" 14" - IPS
Touchscreen - Yes
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 - 340 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 100% sRGB
Features Premium Anti-glare, ComfyView, 25 ms response rate, Corning Gorilla glass 5, Delta E<2 calibration, Pantone Validated, Pantone Matching System (PMS)
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (1st Gen) Acer ConceptD 3 Ezel (CC314)
CPU Intel Core i5 (3rd Gen) 3427U / 1.8 GHz Intel Core i7 (11th Gen) 11800H / 2.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 2.8 GHz 4.6 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core 8-core
Cache 3 MB 24 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Chipset Mobile Intel QS77 Express Intel HM570
Platform Technology Intel vPro Platform -
Features Hyper-Threading Technology, integrated memory controller, Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache Intel Smart Cache, Intel Deep Learning Boost (DL Boost)
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (1st Gen) Acer ConceptD 3 Ezel (CC314)
RAM 4 GB (provided memory is soldered) 16 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type DDR3L SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 1333 MHz / PC3L-10600 -
Rated Speed 1333 MHz -
Form Factor Integrated -
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (1st Gen) Acer ConceptD 3 Ezel (CC314)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB SSD SATA 6Gb/s 1.024 TB SSD PCIe - Self-Encrypting Drive - Samsung
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (1st Gen) Acer ConceptD 3 Ezel (CC314)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel HD Graphics 4000 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Ti
Video Memory - 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Camera Yes Yes - 1280 x 720
Camera Features Face tracking 720p HD movie recording, Windows Hello, super high dynamic range imaging (SHDR)
Video Resolutions 1280 x 720 720p
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, two microphones
Codec Realtek ALC3202 -
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Home Theater v4 DTS:X Ultra
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (1st Gen) Acer ConceptD 3 Ezel (CC314)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2
Wireless Controller Intel Centrino Advanced-N 6205S - PCI Express Mini Card Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201 - M.2 2230 (CNVi)
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
WWAN
Generation 3G -
Technology GPRS, WCDMA, HSPA, HSPA+ -
Controller Ericsson H5321gw - PCI Express Mini Card -
Max Transfer Rate 21 Mbps -
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (1st Gen) Acer ConceptD 3 Ezel (CC314)
Technology 4-cell lithium polymer 4-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 45.8 Wh 57 Wh
Battery Life Up to 8.2 hours Up to 14.5 hours
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (1st Gen) Acer ConceptD 3 Ezel (CC314)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) -
Output 90 Watt 135 Watt, 19.5 V, 6.92 A
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (1st Gen) Acer ConceptD 3 Ezel (CC314)
Type Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav Keyboard, digitizer, touchpad, digital pen
Keyboard Backlight - Yes
Features Volume control, spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad -
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (1st Gen) Acer ConceptD 3 Ezel (CC314)
Interfaces USB 3.0
PoweredUSB 2.0
Mini DisplayPort
Headphone/microphone combo jack
HDMI
Mini DisplayPort
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort Alt Mode)
USB 3.2 (with power off charging)
USB 3.2
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card) Yes (SD Card)
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (1st Gen) Acer ConceptD 3 Ezel (CC314)
Operating System (OS) Windows 8 64-bit Edition Windows 11 Pro
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (1st Gen) Acer ConceptD 3 Ezel (CC314)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter, Acer Active Stylus
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 1.2) Security Chip, fingerprint reader Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader
Security Slot Type - 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, ThinkPad Roll Cage, Intel Active Management Technology (iAMT), RapidCharge -
Navigation Receiver GPS -
Compliant Standards RoHS -
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes Yes
EPEAT Compliant EPEAT Gold -
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 3 years - pick-up and return Limited warranty - 3 years - carry-in
International travellers warranty - 1 year
Model Number - 73G
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