Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (2nd Gen) vs. Acer ConceptD 3 Ezel (CC314)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (2nd Gen) and Acer ConceptD 3 Ezel (CC314). 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 X1 Carbon (2nd Gen) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (2nd Gen) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust carbon-fiber construction

excellent keyboard feel

lightweight and portable

high-resolution display

good battery life

higher price point

no touch screen option

limited storage capacity

average graphics performance

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 (2nd Gen) and Acer ConceptD 3 Ezel (CC314)
82 % - Design
75 % - Display
72 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery
86 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (2nd Gen) vs. Acer ConceptD 3 Ezel (CC314) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (2nd Gen) Acer ConceptD 3 Ezel (CC314)
Product Type Ultrabook Notebook - slider
Dimensions (WxDxH) 33.1 cm x 22.65 cm x 1.772 cm 32.67 cm x 23.03 cm x 1.79 cm
Weight 1.34 kg 1.68 kg
Case Material Glass-fibre reinforced plastic, carbon fibre reinforced plastic, magnesium-aluminum alloy Magnesium-aluminum alloy
Colour - The white
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (2nd Gen) Acer ConceptD 3 Ezel (CC314)
Screen Size (Type) 14" 14" - IPS
Touchscreen - Yes
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1600 x 900 (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 Anti-glare 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 (2nd Gen) Acer ConceptD 3 Ezel (CC314)
CPU Intel Core i7 (4th Gen) 4600U / 2.1 GHz Intel Core i7 (11th Gen) 11800H / 2.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.3 GHz 4.6 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core 8-core
Cache 4 MB 24 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Chipset - Intel HM570
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 (2nd Gen) Acer ConceptD 3 Ezel (CC314)
RAM 8 GB (provided memory is soldered) 16 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type DDR3L SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 1600 MHz / PC3L-12800 -
Rated Speed 1600 MHz -
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (2nd Gen) Acer ConceptD 3 Ezel (CC314)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 120 GB SSD 1.024 TB SSD PCIe - Self-Encrypting Drive - Samsung
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (2nd Gen) Acer ConceptD 3 Ezel (CC314)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel HD Graphics 4400 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Ti
Video Memory - 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 1280 x 720
Camera Features Face tracking, gesture input support 720p HD movie recording, Windows Hello, super high dynamic range imaging (SHDR)
Video Resolutions - 720p
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, two microphones
Codec Realtek ALC3232 -
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Home Theater v4 DTS:X Ultra
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (2nd Gen) Acer ConceptD 3 Ezel (CC314)
Wireless Bluetooth, Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2
Wireless Controller - Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201 - M.2 2230 (CNVi)
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
WWAN
Generation WWAN upgradable -
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (2nd Gen) Acer ConceptD 3 Ezel (CC314)
Technology Lithium Ion 4-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) - 57 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 14.5 hours
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (2nd Gen) Acer ConceptD 3 Ezel (CC314)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) -
Output - 135 Watt, 19.5 V, 6.92 A
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (2nd Gen) Acer ConceptD 3 Ezel (CC314)
Type Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav Keyboard, digitizer, touchpad, digital pen
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, adaptive keyboard -
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (2nd Gen) Acer ConceptD 3 Ezel (CC314)
Interfaces USB 3.0
Mini DisplayPort
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Lenovo Ethernet extension connector
OneLink connector
USB 3.0 (Always On)
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 - Yes (SD Card)
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (2nd Gen) Acer ConceptD 3 Ezel (CC314)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home (Microsoft Authorized Refurbisher (MAR)) Windows 11 Pro
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (2nd Gen) Acer ConceptD 3 Ezel (CC314)
Dockable Yes -
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter, Acer Active Stylus
Integrated Options Ambient light sensor -
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 1.2) Security Chip Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot 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, RapidCharge, reset switch, 1 USB 3.0 (Always On), voice input support, MIL-STD-810G tested -
Compliant Standards ISO 9001, ISO 14001, RoHS, ISO 27001 -
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes Yes
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 2 years - pick-up and return Limited warranty - 3 years - carry-in
International travellers warranty - 1 year
Model Number - 73G
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