Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (5th Gen) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (6th Gen) (20KH)

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Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (6th Gen) (20KH)
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (6th Gen) (20KH)

Side by side comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (5th Gen) and Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (6th Gen) (20KH). 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 (5th Gen) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (5th Gen) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

lightweight and portable

robust build quality

excellent keyboard feel

impressive battery life

fast ssd performance

relatively high price

no dedicated gpu

limited port variety

average display brightness

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (5th Gen) and Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (6th Gen) (20KH)
83 % - Design
75 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (5th Gen) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (6th Gen) (20KH) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (5th Gen) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (6th Gen) (20KH)
Product Type Ultrabook Ultrabook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 32.35 cm x 21.71 cm x 1.595 cm 32.35 cm x 21.71 cm x 1.595 cm
Weight 1.13 kg 1.13 kg
Case Material Glass-fibre reinforced plastic, magnesium alloy, carbon fibre reinforced plastic Glass-fibre reinforced plastic, magnesium alloy, carbon fibre reinforced plastic, polyphenylene sulfide
Colour Black -
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (5th Gen) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (6th Gen) (20KH)
Screen Size (Type) 14" - IPS 14"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) -
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 300 cd/m² -
Features Anti-glare Anti-glare
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (5th Gen) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (6th Gen) (20KH)
CPU Intel Core i5 (6th Gen) 6300U / 2.4 GHz No CPU
Max Turbo Speed 3 GHz -
Number of Cores Dual-Core -
Cache 3 MB -
64-bit Computing Yes -
Features Hyper-Threading Technology, integrated memory controller, Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache -
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (5th Gen) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (6th Gen) (20KH)
RAM 8 GB (provided memory is soldered) (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type LPDDR3 SDRAM LPDDR3 SDRAM
Speed 1866 MHz 2133 MHz
Rated Speed - 2133 MHz
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (5th Gen) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (6th Gen) (20KH)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD -
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (5th Gen) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (6th Gen) (20KH)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel HD Graphics 520 -
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 720p
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec CX11871 Realtek ALC3286
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio Premium
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (5th Gen) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (6th Gen) (20KH)
Wireless - 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1
Wireless Controller - Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 8265 - M.2 Card
Features Gigabit Ethernet via optional Ethernet (RJ-45) adapter Gigabit Ethernet via optional Ethernet (RJ-45) adapter
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (5th Gen) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (6th Gen) (20KH)
Technology 3-cell Lithium Ion 3-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 57 Wh 57 Wh
Battery Life Up to 15.5 hours Up to 19.3 hours
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (5th Gen) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (6th Gen) (20KH)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (5th Gen) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (6th Gen) (20KH)
Type Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (5th Gen) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (6th Gen) (20KH)
Interfaces USB 3.1 Gen 1/USB 3.0
USB 3.1 Gen 1/USB 3.0 (Always On)
2 x USB-C 3.1 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 3) (Power Delivery/data/video)
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Lenovo Ethernet extension connector
USB 3.1 Gen 1
USB 3.1 Gen 1 (Always On)
2 x USB-C 3.1 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 3)
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Lenovo Ethernet extension connector
Dock
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSDXC UHS-II) Yes (microSDXC UHS-II)
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (5th Gen) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (6th Gen) (20KH)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home (Microsoft Authorized Refurbisher (MAR)) No operating system
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (5th Gen) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (6th Gen) (20KH)
Dockable - Yes
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot 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, MIL-STD-810G tested Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810G tested
Compliant Standards ISO 9001, ISO 14001, RoHS, ISO 27001 RoHS
SAR Value - 1.514 W/kg (body), 1.514 W/kg (limb)
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes Yes
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 2 years - pick-up and return -
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