Samsung Galaxy Book S vs. Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 11 (21HN)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Samsung Galaxy Book S and Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 11 (21HN). Compare dimensions, processors, batteries, storage capacities and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect laptop. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the laptop that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.

Samsung Galaxy Book S Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Samsung Galaxy Book S based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

ultra-lightweight design

long-lasting battery life

fanless for silent operation

lte connectivity available

solid state drive storage

limited hardware upgradeability

average display brightness

no dedicated graphics

fewer port options

Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 11 (21HN) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 11 (21HN) 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

high-resolution display

high price point

limited graphics performance

fewer ports available

average webcam quality

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Samsung Galaxy Book S and Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 11 (21HN)
86 % - Design
85 % - Display
72 % - Performance
78 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
81 % - Design
85 % - Display
90 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Book S vs. Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 11 (21HN) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Samsung Galaxy Book S Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 11 (21HN)
Product Type Notebook Notebook - 180-degree hinge design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 30.52 cm x 20.32 cm x 1.18 cm 31.56 cm x 22.25 cm x 1.536 cm
Weight 961 g 1.12 kg
Case Material - Aluminium (bottom), carbon fibre (top)
Colour Mercury grey Deep black paint
DISPLAY Samsung Galaxy Book S Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 11 (21HN)
Screen Size (Type) 13.3" 14" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio - 16:10
Image Brightness - 400 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 100% sRGB
Colour Support 16 million colours -
Features - Anti-glare, Low Power, Eyesafe technology
PROCESSOR Samsung Galaxy Book S Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 11 (21HN)
CPU Qualcomm Snapdragon 1.8 GHz Intel Core i7 (13th Gen) 1365U / 1.8 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 2.84 GHz 5.2 GHz
Number of Cores 8-core 10-core
Cache - 12 MB
Features - Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Samsung Galaxy Book S Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 11 (21HN)
RAM 8 GB 16 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type - LPDDR5 SDRAM
Speed - 6400 MHz
Rated Speed - 6400 MHz
STORAGE Samsung Galaxy Book S Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 11 (21HN)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD 512 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption - Kioxia
AUDIO & VIDEO Samsung Galaxy Book S Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 11 (21HN)
Graphics Processor (GPU) - Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Max Monitors Supported - 3 external monitor(s)
Video System Features - Functions as Intel UHD graphics (for single-channel memory)
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 1080p
Camera Features - Privacy shutter, Windows Hello, fixed focus, hybrid FHD/IR camera
Sound - Stereo speakers, two tweeters, two woofers, quad array microphone
Codec - Realtek ALC3306
Compliant Standards - High Definition Audio, Dolby Atmos
Audio Features - Input: Dolby Voice, 360° far-field
COMMUNICATIONS Samsung Galaxy Book S Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 11 (21HN)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0 Bluetooth 5.1, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
Wireless Controller - Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX 211
WWAN
Generation 4G -
Technology UMTS, WCDMA, FDD LTE, TDD LTE -
BATTERY Samsung Galaxy Book S Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 11 (21HN)
Technology - 4-cell lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 42 Wh 57 Wh
Battery Life Up to 25 hours -
AC ADAPTER Samsung Galaxy Book S Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 11 (21HN)
Input - AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output - 65 Watt
INPUT Samsung Galaxy Book S Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 11 (21HN)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Keyboard Backlight - Yes
Features - Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, Fn keys with Unified Communications controls, glass touchpad, air intake key design
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Samsung Galaxy Book S Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 11 (21HN)
Slots 1 x Nano-SIM card -
Interfaces USB-C 3.1
Headphone output
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 (4K support)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC) -
SOFTWARE Samsung Galaxy Book S Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 11 (21HN)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition (available through downgrade rights from Windows 11 Pro) + Windows 11 Pro Licence
MISCELLANEOUS Samsung Galaxy Book S Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 11 (21HN)
Included Accessories Power adapter USB-C power adapter
Integrated Options Ambient light sensor, hall sensor -
Security Fingerprint reader Discrete Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader
Security Slot Type - Kensington nano security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection - Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features - Administrator password, system password, power-on password, RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810H tested, NVMe password, certificate based BIOS authentication, FIDO (Fast Identity Online) authentication
Navigation Receiver GPS/GLONASS/Galileo/BeiDou -
Compliant Standards - RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 6, TCG Certified, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 26, TCO Certified 9.0
SAR Value 1.256 W/kg (body) -
Max Operating Temperature - 35 °C
Min Operating Temperature - 5 °C
Humidity Range Operating - 8 - 95%
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