Lenovo ThinkPad X260 vs. Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 8 (20UA)

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Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 8 (20UA)
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 8 (20UA)

Our Rating: 85 %

In depth comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkPad X260 and Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 8 (20UA). 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 X260 Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad X260 based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

excellent keyboard comfort

impressive battery life

good connectivity options

compact and portable

average display quality

moderate processor speed

limited graphics performance

noisy under load

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 X260 and Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 8 (20UA)
85 % - Design
65 % - Display
75 % - Performance
78 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
85 % - Design
82 % - Display
86 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad X260 vs. Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 8 (20UA) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad X260 Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 8 (20UA)
Product Type Ultrabook Ultrabook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 30.55 cm x 20.85 cm x 2.03 cm 32.3 cm x 21.7 cm x 1.49 cm
Weight 1.3 kg 1.09 kg
Case Material Glass-fibre reinforced plastic Carbon fibre, magnesium alloy
Colour - Black paint
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad X260 Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 8 (20UA)
Screen Size (Type) 12.5" - IPS 14"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1366 x 768 (HD) 2560 x 1440 (WQHD)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 300 cd/m² 300 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 72%
Features Anti-glare Anti-glare, Wide Viewing Angle, 170° viewing angle
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad X260 Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 8 (20UA)
CPU Intel Core i5 (6th Gen) 6300U / 2.4 GHz Intel Core i5 (10th Gen) 10310U / 1.7 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3 GHz 4.4 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core Quad-Core
Cache 3 MB 6 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Features Integrated memory controller Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad X260 Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 8 (20UA)
RAM 8 GB 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 16 GB -
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM LPDDR3 SDRAM
Speed - 2133 MHz
Rated Speed - 2133 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin -
Slots Qty 1 -
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad X260 Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 8 (20UA)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD SATA 6Gb/s 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption - Toshiba
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad X260 Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 8 (20UA)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel HD Graphics 520 Intel UHD Graphics
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 720p
Camera Features - ThinkShutter camera privacy
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Four speakers, quad array microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3245 USI 4551-513711-00
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio High Definition Audio, Dolby Atmos
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad X260 Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 8 (20UA)
Wireless Bluetooth, 802.11a/b/g/n Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax
Wireless Controller - Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
WWAN
Generation WWAN upgradable -
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad X260 Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 8 (20UA)
Technology 3-cell Lithium Ion 4-cell Lithium Ion
Installed Qty 1 -
Max Supported Qty 2 -
Battery Capacity (Size) 23 Wh 51 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 19.5 hours
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad X260 Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 8 (20UA)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 45 Watt, 20 V 65 Watt
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad X260 Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 8 (20UA)
Type Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Keyboard Backlight - Yes
Features Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad, Fn keys with Unified Communications controls
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad X260 Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 8 (20UA)
Interfaces 2 x USB 3.0
USB 3.0 (Always On)
HDMI
Mini DisplayPort
LAN
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 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card) -
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad X260 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 X260 Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 8 (20UA)
Dockable Yes Yes
Included Accessories Power adapter USB-C power adapter, ThinkPad Ethernet Extension Cable Gen 2
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 1.2) Security Chip 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 Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, ThinkEngine, MIL-STD-810G tested Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810G tested
Compliant Standards ISO 9001, RoHS, GREENGUARD, ISO 27001 RoHS
SAR Value - 1.49 W/kg (body), 1.49 W/kg (limb)
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes Yes
EPEAT Compliant - EPEAT Gold
TCO Certified - TCO Certified Notebooks 8
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 2 years - pick-up and return -
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