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

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (3rd Gen) and Acer ConceptD 3 Ezel (CC314). Compare dimensions, processors, batteries, storage capacities and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect laptop. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the laptop that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.

Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (3rd Gen) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (3rd Gen) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

lightweight design

robust build quality

excellent keyboard comfort

impressive battery life

fast ssd performance

limited port variety

average display brightness

no dedicated gpu

higher price point

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

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (3rd Gen) vs. Acer ConceptD 3 Ezel (CC314) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (3rd 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 1.305 kg 1.68 kg
Case Material Glass-fibre reinforced plastic, carbon fibre reinforced plastic, magnesium-aluminum alloy Magnesium-aluminum alloy
Colour Black The white
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (3rd Gen) Acer ConceptD 3 Ezel (CC314)
Screen Size (Type) 14" 14" - IPS
Touchscreen - Yes
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full 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 (3rd Gen) Acer ConceptD 3 Ezel (CC314)
CPU Intel Core i5 (5th Gen) 5300U / 2.3 GHz Intel Core i7 (11th Gen) 11800H / 2.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 2.9 GHz 4.6 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core 8-core
Cache 3 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 Deep Learning Boost (DL Boost)
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (3rd 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 1600 MHz / PC3L-12800 -
Rated Speed 1600 MHz -
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (3rd Gen) Acer ConceptD 3 Ezel (CC314)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB SSD 1.024 TB SSD PCIe - Self-Encrypting Drive - Samsung
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (3rd Gen) Acer ConceptD 3 Ezel (CC314)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel HD Graphics 5500 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Ti
Video Memory - 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 1280 x 720
Camera Features 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 DTS:X Ultra
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (3rd Gen) Acer ConceptD 3 Ezel (CC314)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1 802.11a/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 (3rd 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 (3rd Gen) Acer ConceptD 3 Ezel (CC314)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) -
Output 65 Watt 135 Watt, 19.5 V, 6.92 A
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (3rd 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, buttonless touchpad -
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (3rd Gen) Acer ConceptD 3 Ezel (CC314)
Interfaces USB 3.0
Mini DisplayPort
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN (on supplied cable)
OneLink connector
Lenovo Ethernet extension 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 (3rd Gen) Acer ConceptD 3 Ezel (CC314)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro (Microsoft Authorized Refurbisher (MAR)) Windows 11 Pro
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (3rd Gen) Acer ConceptD 3 Ezel (CC314)
Dockable Yes -
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter, Acer Active Stylus
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), ThinkEngine, 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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