Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Tablet (1st Gen) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad X12 Detachable (20UW)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Tablet (1st Gen) and Lenovo ThinkPad X12 Detachable (20UW). 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 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 X12 Detachable (20UW) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad X12 Detachable (20UW) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

detachable flexibility

sharp display clarity

responsive touch screen

decent battery life

limited port selection

moderate storage capacity

higher price point

average graphics performance

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Tablet (1st Gen) and Lenovo ThinkPad X12 Detachable (20UW)
85 % - Design
75 % - Display
65 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery
85 % - Design
84 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Tablet (1st Gen) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad X12 Detachable (20UW) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Tablet (1st Gen) Lenovo ThinkPad X12 Detachable (20UW)
Product Type Tablet - with detachable keyboard Tablet - with detachable keyboard
Dimensions (WxDxH) - tablet 29.15 cm x 20.95 cm x 1.3 cm 28.33 cm x 20.35 cm x 0.88 cm
Dimensions (WxDxH) / Weight Details 29.15 cm x 20.95 cm x 1.3 cm / 1.1 kg - keyboard dock 28.33 cm x 21.78 cm x 0.57 cm / 340 g - keyboard dock
Weight 795 g 760 g
Case Material - Magnesium-aluminum alloy
Colour - Black
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Tablet (1st Gen) Lenovo ThinkPad X12 Detachable (20UW)
Screen Size (Type) 12" - IPS 12.3" - IPS
Touchscreen Yes (10-point multi-touch) Yes (10-point multi-touch)
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 2160 x 1440 (Full HD Plus) 1920 x 1280 (Full HD Plus)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 3:2 3:2
Image Brightness - 400 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 100% sRGB
Features - Anti-reflective, Direct Bonding technology, anti-smudge, Corning Gorilla glass 5, 178° viewing angle, capacitive touch screen
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Tablet (1st Gen) Lenovo ThinkPad X12 Detachable (20UW)
CPU Intel Core m7 (6th Gen) 6Y75 / 1.2 GHz Intel Core i5 (11th Gen) 1130G7 / 1.8 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.1 GHz 4 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core Quad-Core
Cache 4 MB 8 MB
Features Integrated memory controller Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Tablet (1st Gen) Lenovo ThinkPad X12 Detachable (20UW)
RAM 16 GB (provided memory is soldered) 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type LPDDR3 SDRAM LPDDR4X SDRAM
Speed - 4266 MHz
Rated Speed - 4266 MHz
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Tablet (1st Gen) Lenovo ThinkPad X12 Detachable (20UW)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 256 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Tablet (1st Gen) Lenovo ThinkPad X12 Detachable (20UW)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel HD Graphics 515 Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Memory Allocation Technology - Shared Video Memory (UMA)
Camera Yes Yes
Resolution 8 Megapixel (rear), 2 Megapixel (front) 8 Megapixel (rear), 5 Megapixel (front)
Camera Features Rear camera with flash Privacy shutter, rear camera with auto focus, IR/RGB camera
Sound Speaker Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec - Realtek ALC3306-GRT
Compliant Standards - Dolby Audio
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Tablet (1st Gen) Lenovo ThinkPad X12 Detachable (20UW)
Wireless Bluetooth, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, NFC, 802.11ad (WiGig) 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1
Wireless Controller - Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201
Features - Dual stream (2x2), MU-MIMO
WWAN
Generation 4G -
Technology UMTS, HSPA, HSPA+, DC-HSPA+, LTE Advanced -
Controller Sierra Wireless EM7455 -
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Tablet (1st Gen) Lenovo ThinkPad X12 Detachable (20UW)
Technology 2-cell Lithium Ion Lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 37 Wh 42 Wh
Battery Life Up to 10 hours Up to 12.42 hours
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Tablet (1st Gen) Lenovo ThinkPad X12 Detachable (20UW)
Input - AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 45 Watt, 20 V, 2.25 A 65 Watt
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Tablet (1st Gen) Lenovo ThinkPad X12 Detachable (20UW)
Type Keyboard, digitizer, TrackPoint, digital pen, UltraNav Keyboard, digitizer, touchpad, digital pen
Keyboard Backlight - Yes
Features - 3-level backlight
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Tablet (1st Gen) Lenovo ThinkPad X12 Detachable (20UW)
Slots 1 x Nano-SIM card (1 free) -
Interfaces USB 3.0
USB-C
Mini DisplayPort
Dock
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Pogo keyboard connector
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) -
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Tablet (1st Gen) Lenovo ThinkPad X12 Detachable (20UW)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition - English
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Tablet (1st Gen) Lenovo ThinkPad X12 Detachable (20UW)
Dockable Yes Yes
Included Accessories Power adapter, keyboard Keyboard, USB-C power adapter, Lenovo Digital Pen
Integrated Options - Accelerometer, hall sensor, gyroscope, inclinometer
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 nano security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features MIMO technology RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810H tested
Navigation Receiver GPS -
Compliant Standards - RoHS, low halogen, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3
ENERGY STAR Certified - Yes
EPEAT Compliant - EPEAT Gold
TCO Certified - TCO Certified Notebooks 8
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 2 years Base warranty - 3 years - pick-up and return
Base warranty - battery - 1 year
Extended warranty - 3 years - on-site
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