Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Tablet (2nd Gen) (20JB) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad X12 Detachable (20UW)

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Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Tablet (2nd Gen) (20JB)
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Tablet (2nd Gen) (20JB)

In depth comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Tablet (2nd Gen) (20JB) and Lenovo ThinkPad X12 Detachable (20UW). 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 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 (2nd Gen) (20JB) and Lenovo ThinkPad X12 Detachable (20UW)
85 % - Design
84 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Tablet (2nd Gen) (20JB) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad X12 Detachable (20UW) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Tablet (2nd Gen) (20JB) 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 0.845 cm 28.33 cm x 20.35 cm x 0.88 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
28.33 cm x 21.78 cm x 0.57 cm / 340 g - keyboard dock
Weight 770 g 760 g
Case Material Glass-fibre reinforced plastic, magnesium alloy Magnesium-aluminum alloy
Colour Black Black
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Tablet (2nd Gen) (20JB) 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 360 cd/m² 400 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 100% sRGB
Features Glossy, Corning Gorilla glass, WideView, anti-fingerprint Anti-reflective, Direct Bonding technology, anti-smudge, Corning Gorilla glass 5, 178° viewing angle, capacitive touch screen
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Tablet (2nd Gen) (20JB) Lenovo ThinkPad X12 Detachable (20UW)
CPU Intel Core i5 (7th Gen) 7Y57 / 1.2 GHz Intel Core i5 (11th Gen) 1130G7 / 1.8 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.3 GHz 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 X12 Detachable (20UW)
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 X12 Detachable (20UW)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - TCG Opal Encryption, NVM Express (NVMe) - Intel 256 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Tablet (2nd Gen) (20JB) Lenovo ThinkPad X12 Detachable (20UW)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel HD Graphics 615 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 auto focus, rear camera with flash Privacy shutter, rear camera with auto focus, IR/RGB camera
Video Resolutions 1080p -
Sound Stereo speakers, three microphones Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3268 Realtek ALC3306-GRT
Compliant Standards - Dolby Audio
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Tablet (2nd Gen) (20JB) Lenovo ThinkPad X12 Detachable (20UW)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1
Wireless Controller M.2 Card Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201
Features - Dual stream (2x2), MU-MIMO
WWAN
Generation 4G -
Technology LTE Advanced -
Controller Sierra Wireless EM7455 -
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Tablet (2nd Gen) (20JB) 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 (2nd Gen) (20JB) Lenovo ThinkPad X12 Detachable (20UW)
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
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Tablet (2nd Gen) (20JB) Lenovo ThinkPad X12 Detachable (20UW)
Type Keyboard, digitizer, TrackPoint, digital pen, UltraNav Keyboard, digitizer, touchpad, digital pen
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Volume control, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad 3-level backlight
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Tablet (2nd Gen) (20JB) Lenovo ThinkPad X12 Detachable (20UW)
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-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, microSDHC, microSDXC) -
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Tablet (2nd Gen) (20JB) 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 (2nd Gen) (20JB) Lenovo ThinkPad X12 Detachable (20UW)
Dockable Yes Yes
Included Accessories Keyboard, ThinkPad Pen Pro, USB-C power adapter, pen holder Keyboard, USB-C power adapter, Lenovo Digital Pen
Cables Included Mini DisplayPort-VGA adapter -
Integrated Options Ambient light sensor, 3-axis gyro sensor, digital compass, 3-axis accelerometer Accelerometer, hall sensor, gyroscope, inclinometer
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 RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810H tested
Compliant Standards RoHS, GREENGUARD, low halogen 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 - Base warranty - 3 years - pick-up and return
Base warranty - battery - 1 year
Extended warranty - 3 years - on-site
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