Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Tablet (1st Gen) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 8 (20UA)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 8 (20UA)
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 8 (20UA)

Our Rating: 85 %

Side by side comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Tablet (1st Gen) and Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 8 (20UA). 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 Tablet (1st Gen) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Tablet (1st Gen) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

versatile detachable design

robust build quality

excellent keyboard accessory

impressive display clarity

reliable performance

limited battery life

higher price point

modest storage capacity

no dedicated graphics

Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 8 (20UA) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 8 (20UA) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

lightweight and portable

robust build quality

excellent keyboard comfort

impressive battery life

good security features

average display brightness

limited graphics performance

no HDMI port

higher price point

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Tablet (1st Gen) and Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 8 (20UA)
85 % - Design
75 % - Display
65 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery
85 % - Design
82 % - Display
86 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Tablet (1st Gen) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 8 (20UA) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Tablet (1st Gen) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 8 (20UA)
Product Type Tablet - with detachable keyboard Ultrabook
Dimensions (WxDxH) - 32.3 cm x 21.7 cm x 1.49 cm
Dimensions (WxDxH) - tablet 29.15 cm x 20.95 cm x 1.3 cm -
Dimensions (WxDxH) / Weight Details 29.15 cm x 20.95 cm x 1.3 cm / 1.1 kg - keyboard dock -
Weight 795 g 1.09 kg
Case Material - Carbon fibre, magnesium alloy
Colour - Black paint
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Tablet (1st Gen) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 8 (20UA)
Screen Size (Type) 12" - IPS 14"
Touchscreen Yes (10-point multi-touch) -
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 2160 x 1440 (Full HD Plus) 2560 x 1440 (WQHD)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 3:2 16:9
Image Brightness - 300 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 72%
Features - Anti-glare, Wide Viewing Angle, 170° viewing angle
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Tablet (1st Gen) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 8 (20UA)
CPU Intel Core m7 (6th Gen) 6Y75 / 1.2 GHz Intel Core i5 (10th Gen) 10310U / 1.7 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.1 GHz 4.4 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core Quad-Core
Cache 4 MB 6 MB
64-bit Computing - Yes
Features Integrated memory controller Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Tablet (1st Gen) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 8 (20UA)
RAM 16 GB (provided memory is soldered) 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type LPDDR3 SDRAM LPDDR3 SDRAM
Speed - 2133 MHz
Rated Speed - 2133 MHz
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Tablet (1st Gen) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 8 (20UA)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption - Toshiba
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Tablet (1st Gen) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 8 (20UA)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel HD Graphics 515 Intel UHD Graphics
Camera Yes Yes - 720p
Resolution 8 Megapixel (rear), 2 Megapixel (front) -
Camera Features Rear camera with flash ThinkShutter camera privacy
Sound Speaker Four speakers, quad array microphone
Codec - USI 4551-513711-00
Compliant Standards - High Definition Audio, Dolby Atmos
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Tablet (1st Gen) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 8 (20UA)
Wireless Bluetooth, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, NFC, 802.11ad (WiGig) Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax
Wireless Controller - Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201
Network Interface - Gigabit Ethernet
WWAN
Generation 4G -
Technology UMTS, HSPA, HSPA+, DC-HSPA+, LTE Advanced -
Controller Sierra Wireless EM7455 -
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Tablet (1st Gen) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 8 (20UA)
Technology 2-cell Lithium Ion 4-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 37 Wh 51 Wh
Battery Life Up to 10 hours Up to 19.5 hours
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Tablet (1st Gen) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 8 (20UA)
Input - AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 45 Watt, 20 V, 2.25 A 65 Watt
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Tablet (1st Gen) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 8 (20UA)
Type Keyboard, digitizer, TrackPoint, digital pen, UltraNav Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Keyboard Backlight - Yes
Features - Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad, Fn keys with Unified Communications controls
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Tablet (1st Gen) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 8 (20UA)
Slots 1 x Nano-SIM card (1 free) -
Interfaces USB 3.0
USB-C
Mini DisplayPort
Dock
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
2 x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 3, DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Lenovo Ethernet extension connector
Dock
LAN (on supplied cable)
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) -
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Tablet (1st Gen) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 8 (20UA)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Tablet (1st Gen) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 8 (20UA)
Dockable Yes Yes
Included Accessories Power adapter, keyboard USB-C power adapter, ThinkPad Ethernet Extension Cable Gen 2
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM) 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 MIMO technology Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810G tested
Navigation Receiver GPS -
Compliant Standards - RoHS
SAR Value - 1.49 W/kg (body), 1.49 W/kg (limb)
ENERGY STAR Certified - Yes
EPEAT Compliant - EPEAT Gold
TCO Certified - TCO Certified Notebooks 8
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 2 years -
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