Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 10 (21CC) vs. Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 Carbon 13IAP7 (82U9)

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

Our Rating: 85 %

Side by side comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 10 (21CC) and Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 Carbon 13IAP7 (82U9). 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 (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

Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 Carbon 13IAP7 (82U9) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 Carbon 13IAP7 (82U9) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

ultralight carbon design

sharp oled display

efficient amd processor

excellent battery life

fast ssd storage

limited port selection

no dedicated gpu

higher price point

compact keyboard layout

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 10 (21CC) and Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 Carbon 13IAP7 (82U9)
85 % - Design
87 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
87 % - Design
87 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 10 (21CC) vs. Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 Carbon 13IAP7 (82U9) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 10 (21CC) Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 Carbon 13IAP7 (82U9)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 31.56 cm x 22.25 cm x 1.536 cm 30.098 cm x 20.603 cm x 1.48 cm
Weight 1.12 kg 967.8 g
Case Material Aluminium (bottom), carbon fibre (top) Carbon fibre (top), magnesium-aluminium (bottom)
Colour Deep black paint Cloud grey (bottom), onyx grey (top) | Ultimate grey (top), cloud grey (bottom)
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 10 (21CC) Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 Carbon 13IAP7 (82U9)
Screen Size (Type) 14" - IPS 13.3" - IPS
Touchscreen Yes (10-point multi-touch) -
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA) 2560 x 1600 (WQXGA)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. - 90 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:10 16:10
Image Brightness 400 cd/m² 400 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 100% sRGB 100% sRGB
Features Anti-glare, on-cell touch technology, 170° viewing angle, Low Power, Eyesafe technology Anti-glare, 178° viewing angle, Low Blue Light technology, Eyesafe technology, Dolby Vision, DC dimming, PureSight display, T-CON colour calibration
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 10 (21CC) Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 Carbon 13IAP7 (82U9)
CPU Intel Core i7 (12th Gen) 1270P / 2.2 GHz Intel Core i7 (12th Gen) 1260P / 2.1 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.8 GHz 4.7 GHz
Number of Cores 12-core 12-core
Cache 18 MB 18 MB
Platform Technology - Intel Evo
Features Integrated memory controller Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 10 (21CC) Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 Carbon 13IAP7 (82U9)
RAM 16 GB (provided memory is soldered) 16 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type LPDDR5 SDRAM LPDDR5 SDRAM
Speed 5200 MHz 4800 MHz
Rated Speed 6400 MHz 5200 MHz
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 10 (21CC) Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 Carbon 13IAP7 (82U9)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption - Samsung 512 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 10 (21CC) Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 Carbon 13IAP7 (82U9)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel Iris Xe Graphics Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Max Monitors Supported 3 external monitor(s) 2 external monitor(s)
Camera Yes - 1080p Yes - 720p
Camera Features Privacy shutter, IR camera, Windows Hello, fixed focus IR camera, Windows Hello, fixed focus, ToF sensor, E-privacy camera shutter
Sound Two tweeters, two woofers, quad array microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3306 Realtek ALC3287
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Atmos, Dolby Voice High Definition Audio, Dolby Atmos
Audio Features 360° far-field microphones Harman-branded
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 10 (21CC) Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 Carbon 13IAP7 (82U9)
Wireless Bluetooth 5.2, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E) Bluetooth 5.1, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
Wireless Controller Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX 211 M.2 Card
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
WWAN
Generation 4G -
Technology LTE -
Controller FIBOCOM L860-GL - M.2 Card -
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 10 (21CC) Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 Carbon 13IAP7 (82U9)
Technology 4-cell lithium polymer Lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 57 Wh 50 Wh
Battery Life Up to 24.9 hours Up to 13.5 hours
Battery Run Time - Local video (1080p) playback time (150 nits): up to 13.5 hours
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 10 (21CC) Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 Carbon 13IAP7 (82U9)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt, 5 / 9 / 15 / 20 V 65 Watt
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 10 (21CC) Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 Carbon 13IAP7 (82U9)
Type Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, Fn keys with Unified Communications controls, glass touchpad, air intake key design Multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad, precision glass touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 10 (21CC) Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 Carbon 13IAP7 (82U9)
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
USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (on supplied adapter)
VGA (on supplied adapter)
HDMI (on supplied adapter)
Headphone/microphone combo jack (on supplied adapter)
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 10 (21CC) Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 Carbon 13IAP7 (82U9)
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Pro Windows 11 Home - English
Software Included - Microsoft Office (Trial)
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 10 (21CC) Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 Carbon 13IAP7 (82U9)
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter Power adapter
Bundled with - Lenovo USB-C 4-in-1 Hub
Integrated Options - Hall sensor, colour sensor
Security Discrete Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip
Security Slot Type Kensington nano security slot -
Theft/Intrusion Protection 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, Rapid Charge Express, self-healing BIOS
Compliant Standards RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3, TCG Certified RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 6, TUV Rheinland Eyesafe Display, TUV Rheinland Low Blue Light (Hardware Solution)
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes Yes
EPEAT Compliant EPEAT Gold -
Max Operating Temperature 35 °C 35 °C
Min Operating Temperature 5 °C 5 °C
Humidity Range Operating 8 - 95% 8 - 95%
Manufacturer Warranty - Base warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return
Extended warranty - 2 years - on-site
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