Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Tablet (2nd Gen) (20JB) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9 (20XX)

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Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Tablet (2nd Gen) (20JB)
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Tablet (2nd Gen) (20JB)
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9 (20XX)
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9 (20XX)

Our Rating: 85 %

In depth comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Tablet (2nd Gen) (20JB) and Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9 (20XX). 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 Gen 9 (20XX) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9 (20XX) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

lightweight design

robust build quality

excellent keyboard feel

impressive battery life

fast ssd storage

high price point

average graphics performance

no HDMI port

limited color options

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Tablet (2nd Gen) (20JB) and Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9 (20XX)
86 % - Design
86 % - Display
85 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Tablet (2nd Gen) (20JB) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9 (20XX) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Tablet (2nd Gen) (20JB) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9 (20XX)
Product Type Tablet - with detachable keyboard Ultrabook
Dimensions (WxDxH) - 31.5 cm x 22.16 cm x 1.49 cm
Dimensions (WxDxH) - tablet 29.15 cm x 20.95 cm x 0.845 cm -
Dimensions (WxDxH) / Weight Details 29.15 cm x 20.95 cm x 0.845 cm / 770 g - tablet
29.15 cm x 20.95 cm x 1.415 cm / 1.07 kg - tablet with keyboard
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Weight 770 g 1.133 kg
Case Material Glass-fibre reinforced plastic, magnesium alloy Carbon fibre, magnesium alloy
Colour Black Black weave
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Tablet (2nd Gen) (20JB) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9 (20XX)
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) 3840 x 2400 (WQUXGA)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 3:2 16:10
Image Brightness 360 cd/m² 500 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 100% DCI-P3
Features Glossy, Corning Gorilla glass, WideView, anti-fingerprint Glossy, Low Blue Light technology, 170° viewing angle
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Tablet (2nd Gen) (20JB) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9 (20XX)
CPU Intel Core i5 (7th Gen) 7Y57 / 1.2 GHz Intel Core i5 (11th Gen) 1145G7 / 2.6 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.3 GHz 4.4 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core Quad-Core
Cache 4 MB 8 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Features Integrated memory controller Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Tablet (2nd Gen) (20JB) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9 (20XX)
RAM 8 GB (provided memory is soldered) 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type LPDDR3 SDRAM LPDDR4X SDRAM
Speed 1866 MHz 4266 MHz
Rated Speed 1866 MHz 4266 MHz
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Tablet (2nd Gen) (20JB) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9 (20XX)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - TCG Opal Encryption, NVM Express (NVMe) - Intel 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption - Toshiba
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Tablet (2nd Gen) (20JB) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9 (20XX)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel HD Graphics 615 Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Memory Allocation Technology - Shared Video Memory (UMA)
Max Monitors Supported - 3 external monitor(s)
Camera Yes Yes - 720p
Resolution 8 Megapixel (rear), 2 Megapixel (front) -
Camera Features Rear camera with auto focus, rear camera with flash IR camera, fixed focus, ThinkShutter camera privacy
Video Resolutions 1080p -
Sound Stereo speakers, three microphones Four speakers, quad array microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3268 Realtek ALC3306
Compliant Standards - High Definition Audio, Dolby Atmos
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Tablet (2nd Gen) (20JB) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9 (20XX)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2
Wireless Controller M.2 Card Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201
Network Interface - Gigabit Ethernet
WWAN
Generation 4G -
Technology LTE Advanced -
Controller Sierra Wireless EM7455 -
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Tablet (2nd Gen) (20JB) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9 (20XX)
Technology 2-cell Lithium Ion 4-cell lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 37 Wh 57 Wh
Battery Life Up to 10 hours Up to 26 hours
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Tablet (2nd Gen) (20JB) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9 (20XX)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 45 Watt, 5 / 9 / 15 / 20 V 65 Watt, 5 / 9 / 15 / 20 V
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Tablet (2nd Gen) (20JB) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9 (20XX)
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, Fn keys with Unified Communications controls, glass touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Tablet (2nd Gen) (20JB) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9 (20XX)
Slots 1 x Nano-SIM card (1 free) -
Interfaces USB-C 3.1 Gen 1 (Power Delivery 2.0)
USB 3.1 Gen 1/USB 3.0
Mini DisplayPort
Dock
Headphone/microphone combo jack
VGA (on supplied adapter)
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
LAN (on supplied adapter)
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC) -
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Tablet (2nd Gen) (20JB) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9 (20XX)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Tablet (2nd Gen) (20JB) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9 (20XX)
Dockable Yes -
Included Accessories Keyboard, ThinkPad Pen Pro, USB-C power adapter, pen holder USB-C power adapter, Lenovo USB-C to Ethernet Adapter
Cables Included Mini DisplayPort-VGA adapter -
Integrated Options Ambient light sensor, 3-axis gyro sensor, digital compass, 3-axis accelerometer -
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) 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 Reset switch, MIL-STD-810G tested Administrator password, power-on password, RapidCharge, self-healing BIOS, NVMe password
Compliant Standards RoHS, GREENGUARD, low halogen RoHS
ENERGY STAR Certified - Yes
EPEAT Compliant - EPEAT Gold
TCO Certified - TCO Certified Notebooks 8
Max Operating Temperature - 35 °C
Min Operating Temperature - 5 °C
Humidity Range Operating - 8 - 95%
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