Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 10 (21CB) vs. Dell Vostro 16 5630

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Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 10 (21CB)
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 10 (21CB)

Our Rating: 85 %

Side by side comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 10 (21CB) and Dell Vostro 16 5630. 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 Gen 10 (21CB) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 10 (21CB) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

ultra-lightweight design

impressive battery life

robust security features

high-resolution display

powerful processor performance

higher price point

limited port variety

no dedicated GPU

average speaker quality

Dell Vostro 16 5630 Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Dell Vostro 16 5630 based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust aluminum chassis

full hd display

efficient thermal management

11th gen intel cpu

good battery life

limited port selection

no touchscreen option

standard design

heavier than competitors

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 10 (21CB) and Dell Vostro 16 5630
85 % - Design
83 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
86 % - Design
75 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 10 (21CB) vs. Dell Vostro 16 5630 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 10 (21CB) Dell Vostro 16 5630
Product Type Notebook - 180-degree hinge design Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 31.56 cm x 22.25 cm x 1.536 cm 35.678 cm x 25.19 cm x 1.795 cm
Weight 1.12 kg 1.9 kg
Case Material Aluminium (bottom), carbon fibre (top) -
Colour Deep black weave Grey
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 10 (21CB) Dell Vostro 16 5630
Screen Size (Type) 14" OLED 16"
Screen Resolution 2880 x 1800 (2.8K) 1920 x 1200 (Full HD Plus)
Pixel Density (ppi) - 141
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. - 60 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:10 -
Image Brightness 400 cd/m² 250 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 100% DCI-P3 45% NTSC
Features Anti-glare, anti-reflective, anti-smudge, 170° viewing angle, Eyesafe technology, HDR 500 True Black Anti-glare, Dell ComfortView, Wide Viewing Angle, ±85° horizontal viewing angle, ±85° vertical viewing angle, 35 ms response rate, 0.18 mm pixel pitch
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 10 (21CB) Dell Vostro 16 5630
CPU Intel Core i5 (12th Gen) 1235U / 1.3 GHz Intel Core i5 (13th Gen) 1340P / 1.9 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.4 GHz 4.6 GHz
Number of Cores 10-core 12-core
Cache 12 MB 12 MB
Platform Technology Intel Evo -
Features Integrated memory controller -
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 10 (21CB) Dell Vostro 16 5630
RAM 16 GB (provided memory is soldered) 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported - 16 GB
RAM Type LPDDR5 SDRAM LPDDR5 SDRAM
Speed 5200 MHz 4800 MHz
Rated Speed 5200 MHz 4800 MHz
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 10 (21CB) Dell Vostro 16 5630
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption 2, NVM Express (NVMe), Performance 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 10 (21CB) Dell Vostro 16 5630
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel Iris Xe Graphics Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Max Monitors Supported 3 external monitor(s) -
Video System Features - Functions as Intel UHD graphics (for single-channel memory)
Camera Yes - 1080p Yes - Full HD
Resolution - 2.03 Megapixel
Camera Features Privacy shutter, IR camera, fixed focus, MIPI, Computer Vision Privacy shutter, RGB camera, 82 degrees
Image Sensor Type - CMOS
Video Resolutions - 1920 x 1080
Frame Rate - 30 frames per second
Sound Two tweeters, two woofers, quad array microphone Stereo speakers, 2 array microphones
Codec Realtek ALC3306 Realtek ALC3254
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Atmos, Dolby Voice High Definition Audio
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 10 (21CB) Dell Vostro 16 5630
Wireless NFC, Bluetooth 5.2, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E) Bluetooth, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
Wireless Controller Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX 211 Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX 211
Network Interface - Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller - Realtek RTL8111H-CG
Features Dual stream (2x2) -
WWAN
Generation 4G upgradable -
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 10 (21CB) Dell Vostro 16 5630
Technology Lithium polymer 4-cell lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 57 Wh 54 Wh
Battery Life Up to 24.9 hours -
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 10 (21CB) Dell Vostro 16 5630
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt 65 Watt, 19.5 V, 3.34 A
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 10 (21CB) Dell Vostro 16 5630
Type Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, Fn keys with Unified Communications controls, glass touchpad, air intake key design -
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 10 (21CB) Dell Vostro 16 5630
Slots 1 x Nano-SIM card (1 free) 1 x M.2 Card
1 x M.2 Card
Interfaces 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
HDMI
Thunderbolt 4 (supports DisplayPort 1.4) (Power Delivery)
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader - Yes (SD Card, SDHC Card, SDXC Card)
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 10 (21CB) Dell Vostro 16 5630
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Pro - English Windows 11 Pro - Multilingual User Interface (MUI)
Software Included Glance by Mirametrix, Intel Connectivity Performance Suite Microsoft Office (Trial), McAfee (30 days trial)
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 10 (21CB) Dell Vostro 16 5630
Included Accessories USB-C slim power adapter Power adapter
Security Discrete Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader -
Security Slot Type Kensington nano security slot Noble Wedge security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features Administrator password, power-on password, RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810H tested, NVMe password, USB FIDO (Fast Identity Online) device integration, Firmware Resiliency 3.0 -
Compliant Standards RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3, TCG Certified -
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
EPEAT Compliant EPEAT Gold -
Max Operating Temperature 35 °C 35 °C
Min Operating Temperature 5 °C 0 °C
Humidity Range Operating 8 - 95% 10 - 90% (non-condensing)
Manufacturer Warranty Base warranty - 3 years - pick-up and return
Limited warranty - battery - 1 year
Extended warranty - 3 years - on-site
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