Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (1st Gen) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9 (20XX)

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Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (1st Gen)
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (1st Gen)
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9 (20XX)
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9 (20XX)

Our Rating: 85 %

Detailed comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (1st Gen) and Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9 (20XX). 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 Gen 9 (20XX) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9 (20XX) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

lightweight design

robust build quality

excellent keyboard feel

impressive battery life

fast ssd storage

high price point

average graphics performance

no HDMI port

limited color options

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (1st Gen) and Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9 (20XX)
86 % - Design
86 % - Display
85 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (1st Gen) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9 (20XX) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (1st Gen) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9 (20XX)
Product Type Ultrabook Ultrabook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 33.1 cm x 22.6 cm x 1.88 cm 31.5 cm x 22.16 cm x 1.49 cm
Weight 1.36 kg 1.133 kg
Case Material Carbon fibre, magnesium-aluminum alloy Carbon fibre, magnesium alloy
Colour - Black weave
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (1st Gen) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9 (20XX)
Screen Size (Type) 14" 14" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1366 x 768 (HD) 3840 x 2400 (WQUXGA)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:10
Image Brightness - 500 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 100% DCI-P3
Features Premium Glossy, Low Blue Light technology, 170° viewing angle
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (1st Gen) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9 (20XX)
CPU Intel Core i5 (3rd Gen) 3427U / 1.8 GHz Intel Core i5 (11th Gen) 1145G7 / 2.6 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 2.8 GHz 4.4 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core Quad-Core
Cache 3 MB 8 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 Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (1st Gen) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9 (20XX)
RAM 4 GB (provided memory is soldered) 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type DDR3L SDRAM LPDDR4X SDRAM
Speed 1333 MHz / PC3L-10600 4266 MHz
Rated Speed 1333 MHz 4266 MHz
Form Factor Integrated -
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (1st Gen) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9 (20XX)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB SSD SATA 6Gb/s 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption - Toshiba
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (1st Gen) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9 (20XX)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel HD Graphics 4000 Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Memory Allocation Technology - Shared Video Memory (UMA)
Max Monitors Supported - 3 external monitor(s)
Camera Yes Yes - 720p
Camera Features Face tracking IR camera, fixed focus, ThinkShutter camera privacy
Video Resolutions 1280 x 720 -
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Four speakers, quad array microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3202 Realtek ALC3306
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 Gen 9 (20XX)
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
Network Interface - Gigabit Ethernet
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 Gen 9 (20XX)
Technology 4-cell lithium polymer 4-cell lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 45.8 Wh 57 Wh
Battery Life Up to 8.2 hours Up to 26 hours
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (1st Gen) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9 (20XX)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 90 Watt 65 Watt, 5 / 9 / 15 / 20 V
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (1st Gen) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9 (20XX)
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, Fn keys with Unified Communications controls, glass touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (1st Gen) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9 (20XX)
Interfaces USB 3.0
PoweredUSB 2.0
Mini DisplayPort
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
2 x USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort 1.4a Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN (on supplied adapter)
Memory Card Reader 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card) -
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (1st Gen) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9 (20XX)
Operating System (OS) Windows 8 64-bit Edition Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (1st Gen) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9 (20XX)
Included Accessories Power adapter USB-C power adapter, Lenovo USB-C to Ethernet 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 nano 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, power-on password, RapidCharge, self-healing BIOS, NVMe password
Navigation Receiver GPS -
Compliant Standards RoHS RoHS
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes Yes
EPEAT Compliant EPEAT Gold EPEAT Gold
TCO Certified - TCO Certified Notebooks 8
Max Operating Temperature - 35 °C
Min Operating Temperature - 5 °C
Humidity Range Operating - 8 - 95%
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 3 years - pick-up and return -
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