Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (1st Gen) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (7th Gen) (20QD)

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Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (1st Gen)
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (1st Gen)
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (7th Gen) (20QD)
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (7th Gen) (20QD)

Our Rating: 85 %

Detailed comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (1st Gen) and Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (7th Gen) (20QD). 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.

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

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (7th Gen) (20QD) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

lightweight design

robust build quality

excellent keyboard

impressive battery life

fast ssd storage

limited port variety

average graphics performance

no touchscreen option

higher price point

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (1st Gen) and Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (7th Gen) (20QD)
85 % - Design
84 % - Display
85 % - Performance
84 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (1st Gen) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (7th Gen) (20QD) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (1st Gen) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (7th Gen) (20QD)
Product Type Ultrabook Ultrabook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 33.1 cm x 22.6 cm x 1.88 cm 32.3 cm x 21.7 cm
Weight 1.36 kg 1.09 kg
Case Material Carbon fibre, magnesium-aluminum alloy Carbon fibre, magnesium alloy
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (1st Gen) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (7th Gen) (20QD)
Screen Size (Type) 14" 14" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1366 x 768 (HD) -
Widescreen Yes -
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Features Premium -
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (1st Gen) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (7th Gen) (20QD)
CPU Intel Core i5 (3rd Gen) 3427U / 1.8 GHz No CPU
Max Turbo Speed 2.8 GHz -
Number of Cores Dual-Core -
Cache 3 MB -
64-bit Computing Yes -
Chipset Mobile Intel QS77 Express -
Platform Technology Intel vPro Platform -
Features Hyper-Threading Technology, integrated memory controller, Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache -
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (1st Gen) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (7th Gen) (20QD)
RAM 4 GB (provided memory is soldered) (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type DDR3L SDRAM LPDDR3 SDRAM
Speed 1333 MHz / PC3L-10600 2133 MHz
Rated Speed 1333 MHz 2133 MHz
Form Factor Integrated -
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (1st Gen) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (7th Gen) (20QD)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB SSD SATA 6Gb/s -
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (1st Gen) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (7th Gen) (20QD)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel HD Graphics 4000 Intel UHD Graphics 620
Camera Yes -
Camera Features Face tracking -
Video Resolutions 1280 x 720 -
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Four speakers, quad array microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3202 Realtek ALC3286
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Home Theater v4 High Definition Audio, Dolby Atmos
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (1st Gen) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (7th Gen) (20QD)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0 Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.0
Wireless Controller Intel Centrino Advanced-N 6205S - PCI Express Mini Card -
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) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (7th Gen) (20QD)
Technology 4-cell lithium polymer Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 45.8 Wh 51 Wh
Battery Life Up to 8.2 hours Up to 18.3 hours
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (1st Gen) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (7th Gen) (20QD)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 90 Watt -
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (1st Gen) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (7th Gen) (20QD)
Type Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Keyboard Backlight - Yes
Features Volume control, spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (1st Gen) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (7th Gen) (20QD)
Interfaces USB 3.0
PoweredUSB 2.0
Mini DisplayPort
Headphone/microphone combo jack
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 X1 Carbon (1st Gen) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (7th Gen) (20QD)
Operating System (OS) Windows 8 64-bit Edition No operating system
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (1st Gen) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (7th Gen) (20QD)
Dockable - Yes
Included Accessories Power adapter USB-C power adapter
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 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, ThinkPad Roll Cage, Intel Active Management Technology (iAMT), RapidCharge Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810G tested
Navigation Receiver GPS -
Compliant Standards RoHS RoHS
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes Yes
EPEAT Compliant EPEAT Gold EPEAT Gold
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 3 years - pick-up and return -
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