Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 10 (21CC) vs. Lenovo V330-14IKB (81B0)

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

Our Rating: 85 %

Detailed comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 10 (21CC) and Lenovo V330-14IKB (81B0). With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare dimensions, performance, storage, functions, but also other key features of both laptops and easily decide which one is the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the laptop that best fits your needs and expectations.

Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 10 (21CC) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 10 (21CC) 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

high-resolution display

higher price point

limited graphics power

no HDMI port

fewer USB ports

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 10 (21CC) and Lenovo V330-14IKB (81B0)
85 % - Design
87 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 10 (21CC) vs. Lenovo V330-14IKB (81B0) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 10 (21CC) Lenovo V330-14IKB (81B0)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 31.56 cm x 22.25 cm x 1.536 cm 34.3 cm x 24.7 cm x 2.03 cm
Weight 1.12 kg 1.7 kg
Case Material Aluminium (bottom), carbon fibre (top) Polycarbonate ABS
Colour Deep black paint Iron grey
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 10 (21CC) Lenovo V330-14IKB (81B0)
Screen Size (Type) 14" - IPS 14"
Touchscreen Yes (10-point multi-touch) -
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:10 16:9
Image Brightness 400 cd/m² 220 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 100% sRGB -
Features Anti-glare, on-cell touch technology, 170° viewing angle, Low Power, Eyesafe technology Anti-glare
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 10 (21CC) Lenovo V330-14IKB (81B0)
CPU Intel Core i7 (12th Gen) 1270P / 2.2 GHz Intel Core i5 (8th Gen) 8250U / 1.6 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.8 GHz 3.4 GHz
Number of Cores 12-core Quad-Core
Cache 18 MB 6 MB
64-bit Computing - Yes
Features Integrated memory controller Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 10 (21CC) Lenovo V330-14IKB (81B0)
RAM 16 GB (provided memory is soldered) 8 GB (1 x 4 GB + 4 GB (soldered))
Max RAM Supported - 20 GB
RAM Type LPDDR5 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 5200 MHz 2400 MHz
Rated Speed 6400 MHz 2400 MHz
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty - 1
Empty Slots - 0
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 10 (21CC) Lenovo V330-14IKB (81B0)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption - Samsung 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 10 (21CC) Lenovo V330-14IKB (81B0)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel Iris Xe Graphics Intel UHD Graphics 620
Max Monitors Supported 3 external monitor(s) -
Camera Yes - 1080p Yes - 720p
Camera Features Privacy shutter, IR camera, Windows Hello, fixed focus -
Sound Two tweeters, two woofers, quad array microphone Stereo speakers, microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3306 -
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Atmos, Dolby Voice Dolby Audio
Audio Features 360° far-field microphones -
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 10 (21CC) Lenovo V330-14IKB (81B0)
Wireless Bluetooth 5.2, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E) 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1
Wireless Controller Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX 211 Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 3165 - M.2 Card
Network Interface - Gigabit Ethernet
WWAN
Generation 4G -
Technology LTE -
Controller FIBOCOM L860-GL - M.2 Card -
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 10 (21CC) Lenovo V330-14IKB (81B0)
Technology 4-cell lithium polymer 2-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 57 Wh 30 Wh
Battery Life Up to 24.9 hours Up to 6 hours
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 10 (21CC) Lenovo V330-14IKB (81B0)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt, 5 / 9 / 15 / 20 V 45 Watt
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 10 (21CC) Lenovo V330-14IKB (81B0)
Type Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight Yes -
Features Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, Fn keys with Unified Communications controls, glass touchpad, air intake key design Multi-touch touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 10 (21CC) Lenovo V330-14IKB (81B0)
Slots 1 x Nano-SIM card (1 free) -
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
USB 3.0
USB 3.0 (Always On)
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
HDMI
VGA
LAN
Memory Card Reader - 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card)
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 10 (21CC) Lenovo V330-14IKB (81B0)
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Pro Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 10 (21CC) Lenovo V330-14IKB (81B0)
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter Power adapter
Security Discrete Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader
Security Slot Type Kensington nano 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, power-on password, RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810H tested, NVMe password, USB FIDO (Fast Identity Online) device integration, Firmware Resiliency 3.0, certificate based BIOS authentication Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password
Compliant Standards RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3, TCG Certified RoHS
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
EPEAT Compliant EPEAT Gold -
Max Operating Temperature 35 °C -
Min Operating Temperature 5 °C -
Humidity Range Operating 8 - 95% -
Manufacturer Warranty - Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return
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