Acer ConceptD 3 Ezel (CC314-72G) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9 (20XW)

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Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9 (20XW)
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9 (20XW)

Our Rating: 85 %

In depth comparison and review of Acer ConceptD 3 Ezel (CC314-72G) and Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9 (20XW). 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.

Acer ConceptD 3 Ezel (CC314-72G) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Acer ConceptD 3 Ezel (CC314-72G) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

innovative ezel hinge design

color-accurate 4k display

strong creative performance

compact, sturdy build

effective cooling system

heavier than competitors

limited port selection

average battery life

higher price point

Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9 (20XW) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9 (20XW) 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

bright, vivid display

higher price point

limited port selection

average graphics performance

no touchscreen option

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Acer ConceptD 3 Ezel (CC314-72G) and Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9 (20XW)
82 % - Design
83 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
87 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Acer ConceptD 3 Ezel (CC314-72G) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9 (20XW) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Acer ConceptD 3 Ezel (CC314-72G) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9 (20XW)
Product Type Notebook - slider Ultrabook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 32.67 cm x 23.03 cm x 2.39 cm 31.5 cm x 22.16 cm x 1.49 cm
Weight 1.9 kg 1.133 kg
Case Material Magnesium-aluminum alloy Carbon fibre, magnesium alloy
Colour The white Black paint
DISPLAY Acer ConceptD 3 Ezel (CC314-72G) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9 (20XW)
Screen Size (Type) 14" - IPS 14" - IPS
Touchscreen Yes -
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1200 (Full HD Plus)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:10
Image Brightness 300 cd/m² 400 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 100% sRGB 100% sRGB
Features Anti-glare, ComfyView, 25 ms response rate, Delta E<2 calibration, Corning Gorilla glass 6, Pantone Validated, Pantone Matching System (PMS) Anti-glare, Low Blue Light technology, 170° viewing angle, Low Power
PROCESSOR Acer ConceptD 3 Ezel (CC314-72G) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9 (20XW)
CPU Intel Core i7 (10th Gen) 10750H / 2.6 GHz Intel Core i5 (11th Gen) 1135G7 / 2.4 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 5 GHz 4.2 GHz
Number of Cores 6-core Quad-Core
Cache 12 MB 8 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Chipset Intel HM470 -
Platform Technology - Intel Evo
Features Intel Smart Cache, Intel Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0 Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Acer ConceptD 3 Ezel (CC314-72G) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9 (20XW)
RAM 16 GB 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM LPDDR4X SDRAM
Speed - 4266 MHz
Rated Speed - 4266 MHz
STORAGE Acer ConceptD 3 Ezel (CC314-72G) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9 (20XW)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD - Self-Encrypting Drive - Samsung 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption 2, NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Acer ConceptD 3 Ezel (CC314-72G) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9 (20XW)
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Memory Allocation Technology - Shared Video Memory (UMA)
Video Memory 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM -
Camera Yes - HD Yes - 720p
Camera Features - IR camera, Windows Hello, fixed focus, ThinkShutter camera privacy
Sound Two microphones Four speakers, quad array microphone
Codec - Realtek ALC3306
Compliant Standards - High Definition Audio, Dolby Atmos
COMMUNICATIONS Acer ConceptD 3 Ezel (CC314-72G) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9 (20XW)
Wireless Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac Wave 2/ax NFC, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2
Wireless Controller Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201 - M.2 2230 Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201
Features - Gigabit Ethernet via optional Ethernet (RJ-45) adapter, dual stream (2x2)
WWAN
Generation - WWAN upgradable
BATTERY Acer ConceptD 3 Ezel (CC314-72G) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9 (20XW)
Technology - Lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 57 Wh 57 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 26 hours
AC ADAPTER Acer ConceptD 3 Ezel (CC314-72G) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9 (20XW)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 135 Watt, 19.5 V 65 Watt
INPUT Acer ConceptD 3 Ezel (CC314-72G) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9 (20XW)
Type Keyboard, digitizer, touchpad, digital pen Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Multi-gesture touch pad, Corning Gorilla Glass touchpad Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, Fn keys with Unified Communications controls, glass touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Acer ConceptD 3 Ezel (CC314-72G) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9 (20XW)
Interfaces HDMI
Mini DisplayPort
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 3, DisplayPort Alt Mode)
USB 3.0 (with power off charging)
USB 3.0
Headphone/microphone combo jack
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
SOFTWARE Acer ConceptD 3 Ezel (CC314-72G) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9 (20XW)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition - English
MISCELLANEOUS Acer ConceptD 3 Ezel (CC314-72G) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9 (20XW)
Included Accessories Power adapter, Acer Active Stylus USB-C power adapter
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 - Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, RapidCharge, self-healing BIOS
Compliant Standards - RoHS
ENERGY STAR Certified - Yes
EPEAT Compliant - EPEAT Gold
TCO Certified - TCO Certified Notebooks 8
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 3 years - carry-in Limited warranty - 3 years - pick-up and return
Model Number 783N -
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