Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Tablet (1st Gen) (20GG) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (7th Gen) (20QD)

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Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Tablet (1st Gen) (20GG)
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Tablet (1st Gen) (20GG)
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (7th Gen) (20QD)
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (7th Gen) (20QD)

Our Rating: 85 %

In depth comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Tablet (1st Gen) (20GG) and Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (7th Gen) (20QD). Compare sizes, performance, storage capacities, batteries and other important specifications and features to easily choose the right laptop for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the laptop that will best fit your needs.

Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (7th Gen) (20QD) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (7th Gen) (20QD) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

lightweight design

robust build quality

excellent keyboard

impressive battery life

fast ssd storage

limited port variety

average graphics performance

no touchscreen option

higher price point

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Difference between Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Tablet (1st Gen) (20GG) and Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (7th Gen) (20QD)
85 % - Design
84 % - Display
85 % - Performance
84 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Tablet (1st Gen) (20GG) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (7th Gen) (20QD) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Tablet (1st Gen) (20GG) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (7th Gen) (20QD)
Product Type Tablet - with detachable keyboard Ultrabook
Dimensions (WxDxH) - 32.3 cm x 21.7 cm
Dimensions (WxDxH) - tablet 29.15 cm x 20.95 cm x 8.75 mm -
Dimensions (WxDxH) / Weight Details 29.15 cm x 20.95 cm x 8.75 mm / 767 g - tablet
1.07 kg - tablet with keyboard
-
Weight 767 g 1.09 kg
Case Material Magnesium alloy, polyphenylene sulfide Carbon fibre, magnesium alloy
Colour Black -
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Tablet (1st Gen) (20GG) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (7th Gen) (20QD)
Screen Size (Type) 12" - IPS 14" - IPS
Touchscreen Yes (10-point multi-touch) -
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 2160 x 1440 (Full HD Plus) -
Widescreen Yes -
Image Aspect Ratio 3:2 16:9
Image Brightness 360 cd/m² -
Features Corning Gorilla glass, glare, WideView, anti-fingerprint -
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Tablet (1st Gen) (20GG) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (7th Gen) (20QD)
CPU Intel Core m5 (6th Gen) 6Y57 / 1.1 GHz No CPU
Max Turbo Speed 2.8 GHz -
Number of Cores Dual-Core -
Cache 4 MB -
64-bit Computing Yes -
Features Integrated memory controller -
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Tablet (1st Gen) (20GG) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (7th Gen) (20QD)
RAM 4 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 Tablet (1st Gen) (20GG) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (7th Gen) (20QD)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 SATA 6Gb/s - TCG Opal Encryption -
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Tablet (1st Gen) (20GG) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (7th Gen) (20QD)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel HD Graphics 515 Intel UHD Graphics 620
Camera Yes -
Resolution 8 Megapixel (rear), 2 Megapixel (front) -
Camera Features Autofocus, 1080p Full HD movie recording, rear camera with flash -
Sound Stereo speakers, three microphones Four speakers, quad array microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3268 Realtek ALC3286
Compliant Standards - High Definition Audio, Dolby Atmos
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Tablet (1st Gen) (20GG) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (7th Gen) (20QD)
Wireless Bluetooth, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, NFC Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.0
Wireless Controller Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 8260 - M.2 Card -
WWAN
Generation 4G -
Technology GSM, GPRS, EDGE, WCDMA, HSPA, LTE -
Controller Huawei ME906S - M.2 Card -
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Tablet (1st Gen) (20GG) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (7th Gen) (20QD)
Technology 2-cell lithium polymer Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 37 Wh 51 Wh
Battery Life Up to 10 hours Up to 18.3 hours
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Tablet (1st Gen) (20GG) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (7th Gen) (20QD)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 45 Watt, 20 V -
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Tablet (1st Gen) (20GG) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (7th Gen) (20QD)
Type Keyboard, digitizer, TrackPoint, digital pen, UltraNav Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Volume control, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Tablet (1st Gen) (20GG) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (7th Gen) (20QD)
Slots 1 x Nano-SIM card (1 free) -
Interfaces USB 3.0
USB-C
Mini DisplayPort
Dock
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.1 Gen 1
USB 3.1 Gen 1 (Always On)
2 x USB-C 3.1 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 3, DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Lenovo Ethernet extension connector
Dock
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC) -
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Tablet (1st Gen) (20GG) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (7th Gen) (20QD)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition No operating system
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Tablet (1st Gen) (20GG) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (7th Gen) (20QD)
Dockable Yes Yes
Included Accessories Power adapter, keyboard, ThinkPad Pen Pro USB-C power adapter
Integrated Options Ambient light sensor -
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 1.2 and TPM 2.0), 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 Reset switch, 3D gyrometer, 3D accelerometer, 3D compass, MIL-STD-810G tested Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810G tested
Navigation Receiver GPS -
Compliant Standards RoHS, GREENGUARD RoHS
ENERGY STAR Certified - Yes
EPEAT Compliant - EPEAT Gold
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 3 years - pick-up and return -
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