Lenovo ThinkPad X240 Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad X240 based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

excellent keyboard feel

good battery life

compact and portable

efficient power management

average display quality

limited graphics performance

older processor model

noisy under load

Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (5th Gen) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (5th Gen) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

lightweight and portable

robust build quality

excellent keyboard feel

impressive battery life

fast ssd performance

relatively high price

no dedicated gpu

limited port variety

average display brightness

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo ThinkPad X240 and Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (5th Gen)
69 % - Design
64 % - Display
65 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
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75 % - Display
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85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad X240 vs. Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (5th Gen) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad X240 Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (5th Gen)
Product Type Ultrabook Ultrabook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 30.48 cm x 20.83 cm x 2.03 cm 32.35 cm x 21.71 cm x 1.595 cm
Weight 1.42 kg 1.13 kg
Case Material - Glass-fibre reinforced plastic, magnesium alloy, carbon fibre reinforced plastic
Colour - Black
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad X240 Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (5th Gen)
Screen Size (Type) 12.5" 14" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1366 x 768 (HD) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness - 300 cd/m²
Features - Anti-glare
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad X240 Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (5th Gen)
CPU Intel Core i5 (4th Gen) 4300U / 1.9 GHz Intel Core i5 (6th Gen) 6300U / 2.4 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 2.9 GHz 3 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core Dual-Core
Cache 3 MB 3 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 Hyper-Threading Technology, integrated memory controller, Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad X240 Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (5th Gen)
RAM 4 GB 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type DDR3 SDRAM LPDDR3 SDRAM
Speed - 1866 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 204-pin -
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad X240 Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (5th Gen)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 120 GB SSD 256 GB SSD
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad X240 Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (5th Gen)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel HD Graphics 4400 Intel HD Graphics 520
Camera Yes Yes - 720p
Sound - Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec - CX11871
Compliant Standards - High Definition Audio
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad X240 Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (5th Gen)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n -
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
Features - Gigabit Ethernet via optional Ethernet (RJ-45) adapter
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad X240 Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (5th Gen)
Technology - 3-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) - 57 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 15.5 hours
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad X240 Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (5th Gen)
Input - AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad X240 Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (5th Gen)
Type Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Keyboard Backlight - Yes
Features - Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad X240 Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (5th Gen)
Interfaces Dock USB 3.1 Gen 1/USB 3.0
USB 3.1 Gen 1/USB 3.0 (Always On)
2 x USB-C 3.1 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 3) (Power Delivery/data/video)
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Lenovo Ethernet extension connector
Memory Card Reader - Yes (microSDXC UHS-II)
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad X240 Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (5th Gen)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro Windows 10 Home (Microsoft Authorized Refurbisher (MAR))
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad X240 Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (5th Gen)
Dockable Yes -
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security - Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader
Security Slot Type - Kensington security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection - Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features - Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, MIL-STD-810G tested
Compliant Standards ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 27001 ISO 9001, ISO 14001, RoHS, ISO 27001
ENERGY STAR Certified - Yes
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 2 years - pick-up and return Limited warranty - 2 years - pick-up and return
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