In depth comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (1st Gen) and Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Tablet (1st Gen) (20GG). 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.
| DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (1st Gen) | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Tablet (1st Gen) (20GG) |
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| Product Type | Ultrabook | Tablet - with detachable keyboard |
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| Dimensions (WxDxH) | 33.1 cm x 22.6 cm x 1.88 cm | - |
| Dimensions (WxDxH) - tablet | - | 29.15 cm x 20.95 cm x 8.75 mm |
| Dimensions (WxDxH) / Weight Details | - | 29.15 cm x 20.95 cm x 8.75 mm / 767 g - tablet 1.07 kg - tablet with keyboard |
| Weight | 1.36 kg | 767 g |
| Case Material | Carbon fibre, magnesium-aluminum alloy | Magnesium alloy, polyphenylene sulfide |
| Colour | - | Black |
| DISPLAY | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (1st Gen) | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Tablet (1st Gen) (20GG) |
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| Screen Size (Type) | 14" | 12" - IPS |
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| Touchscreen | - | Yes (10-point multi-touch) |
| LCD Backlight Technology | LED backlight | LED backlight |
| Screen Resolution | 1366 x 768 (HD) | 2160 x 1440 (Full HD Plus) |
| Widescreen | Yes | Yes |
| Image Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 3:2 |
| Image Brightness | - | 360 cd/m² |
| Features | Premium | Corning Gorilla glass, glare, WideView, anti-fingerprint |
| PROCESSOR | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (1st Gen) | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Tablet (1st Gen) (20GG) |
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| CPU | Intel Core i5 (3rd Gen) 3427U / 1.8 GHz | Intel Core m5 (6th Gen) 6Y57 / 1.1 GHz |
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| Max Turbo Speed | 2.8 GHz | 2.8 GHz |
| Number of Cores | Dual-Core | Dual-Core |
| Cache | 3 MB | 4 MB |
| 64-bit Computing | Yes | 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 Tablet (1st Gen) (20GG) |
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| RAM | 4 GB (provided memory is soldered) | 4 GB (provided memory is soldered) |
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| RAM Type | DDR3L SDRAM | LPDDR3 SDRAM |
| Speed | 1333 MHz / PC3L-10600 | 1866 MHz |
| Rated Speed | 1333 MHz | - |
| Form Factor | Integrated | - |
| STORAGE | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (1st Gen) | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Tablet (1st Gen) (20GG) |
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| Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) | 128 GB SSD SATA 6Gb/s | 256 GB SSD M.2 SATA 6Gb/s - TCG Opal Encryption |
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| AUDIO & VIDEO | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (1st Gen) | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Tablet (1st Gen) (20GG) |
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| Graphics Processor (GPU) | Intel HD Graphics 4000 | Intel HD Graphics 515 |
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| Camera | Yes | Yes |
| Resolution | - | 8 Megapixel (rear), 2 Megapixel (front) |
| Camera Features | Face tracking | Autofocus, 1080p Full HD movie recording, rear camera with flash |
| Video Resolutions | 1280 x 720 | - |
| Sound | Stereo speakers, dual array microphone | Stereo speakers, three microphones |
| Codec | Realtek ALC3202 | Realtek ALC3268 |
| Compliant Standards | High Definition Audio, Dolby Home Theater v4 | - |
| COMMUNICATIONS | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (1st Gen) | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Tablet (1st Gen) (20GG) |
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| Wireless | 802.11a/b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0 | Bluetooth, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, NFC |
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| Wireless Controller | Intel Centrino Advanced-N 6205S - PCI Express Mini Card | Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 8260 - M.2 Card |
| WWAN |
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| Generation | 3G | 4G |
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| Technology | GPRS, WCDMA, HSPA, HSPA+ | GSM, GPRS, EDGE, WCDMA, HSPA, LTE |
| Controller | Ericsson H5321gw - PCI Express Mini Card | Huawei ME906S - M.2 Card |
| Max Transfer Rate | 21 Mbps | - |
| BATTERY | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (1st Gen) | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Tablet (1st Gen) (20GG) |
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| Technology | 4-cell lithium polymer | 2-cell lithium polymer |
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| Battery Capacity (Size) | 45.8 Wh | 37 Wh |
| Battery Life | Up to 8.2 hours | Up to 10 hours |
| AC ADAPTER | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (1st Gen) | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Tablet (1st Gen) (20GG) |
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| Input | AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) | AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) |
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| Output | 90 Watt | 45 Watt, 20 V |
| INPUT | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (1st Gen) | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Tablet (1st Gen) (20GG) |
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| Type | Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav | Keyboard, digitizer, TrackPoint, digital pen, UltraNav |
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| Keyboard Backlight | - | Yes |
| Features | Volume control, spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad | Volume control, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad |
| CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (1st Gen) | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Tablet (1st Gen) (20GG) |
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| Slots | - | 1 x Nano-SIM card (1 free) |
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| Interfaces | USB 3.0 PoweredUSB 2.0 Mini DisplayPort Headphone/microphone combo jack |
USB 3.0 USB-C Mini DisplayPort Dock Headphone/microphone combo jack |
| Memory Card Reader | 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card) | Yes (microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC) |
| SOFTWARE | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (1st Gen) | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Tablet (1st Gen) (20GG) |
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| Operating System (OS) | Windows 8 64-bit Edition | Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition |
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| MISCELLANEOUS | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (1st Gen) | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Tablet (1st Gen) (20GG) |
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| Dockable | - | Yes |
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| Included Accessories | Power adapter | Power adapter, keyboard, ThinkPad Pen Pro |
| Integrated Options | - | Ambient light sensor |
| Security | Trusted Platform Module (TPM 1.2) Security Chip, fingerprint reader | Trusted Platform Module (TPM 1.2 and TPM 2.0), 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 | Reset switch, 3D gyrometer, 3D accelerometer, 3D compass, MIL-STD-810G tested |
| Navigation Receiver | GPS | GPS |
| Compliant Standards | RoHS | RoHS, GREENGUARD |
| ENERGY STAR Certified | Yes | - |
| EPEAT Compliant | EPEAT Gold | - |
| Manufacturer Warranty | Limited warranty - 3 years - pick-up and return | Limited warranty - 3 years - pick-up and return |
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