Acer ConceptD 3 Ezel Pro (CC314) 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 %

Side by side comparison and review of Acer ConceptD 3 Ezel Pro (CC314) and Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9 (20XW). 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.

Acer ConceptD 3 Ezel Pro (CC314) Review

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

innovative ezel hinge design

color-accurate 4k display

powerful intel core performance

robust build quality

stylus support included

heavier than competitors

limited battery life

high price point

fewer port options

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 Pro (CC314) and Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9 (20XW)
81 % - Design
86 % - Display
86 % - Performance
84 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
87 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Acer ConceptD 3 Ezel Pro (CC314) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9 (20XW) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Acer ConceptD 3 Ezel Pro (CC314) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9 (20XW)
Product Type Notebook - slider Ultrabook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 32.67 cm x 23.03 cm x 1.79 cm 31.5 cm x 22.16 cm x 1.49 cm
Weight 1.68 kg 1.133 kg
Case Material - Carbon fibre, magnesium alloy
Colour The white Black paint
DISPLAY Acer ConceptD 3 Ezel Pro (CC314) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9 (20XW)
Screen Size (Type) 14" - IPS 14" - IPS
Touchscreen Yes (multi-touch) -
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 340 cd/m² 400 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 100% sRGB 100% sRGB
Features Anti-glare, 25 ms response rate Anti-glare, Low Blue Light technology, 170° viewing angle, Low Power
PROCESSOR Acer ConceptD 3 Ezel Pro (CC314) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9 (20XW)
CPU Intel Core i7 (11th Gen) 11800H / 2.3 GHz Intel Core i5 (11th Gen) 1135G7 / 2.4 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.6 GHz 4.2 GHz
Number of Cores 8-core Quad-Core
Cache 24 MB 8 MB
Chipset Intel HM570 -
Platform Technology - Intel Evo
Features Intel Smart Cache, Intel Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0, Intel Thermal Velocity Boost Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Acer ConceptD 3 Ezel Pro (CC314) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9 (20XW)
RAM 16 GB (provided memory is soldered) 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM LPDDR4X SDRAM
Speed - 4266 MHz
Rated Speed - 4266 MHz
STORAGE Acer ConceptD 3 Ezel Pro (CC314) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9 (20XW)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 1.024 TB SSD PCIe - 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 Pro (CC314) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9 (20XW)
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA T1200 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 Stereo speakers, microphone Four speakers, quad array microphone
Codec - Realtek ALC3306
Compliant Standards - High Definition Audio, Dolby Atmos
COMMUNICATIONS Acer ConceptD 3 Ezel Pro (CC314) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9 (20XW)
Wireless Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/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 Pro (CC314) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9 (20XW)
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion Lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 57 Wh 57 Wh
Battery Life Up to 14.5 hours Up to 26 hours
AC ADAPTER Acer ConceptD 3 Ezel Pro (CC314) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9 (20XW)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 135 Watt, 19.5 V 65 Watt
INPUT Acer ConceptD 3 Ezel Pro (CC314) 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, Acer FineTip keyboard, precision touchpad, Corning Gorilla Glass touchpad Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, Fn keys with Unified Communications controls, glass touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Acer ConceptD 3 Ezel Pro (CC314) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9 (20XW)
Interfaces HDMI
Mini DisplayPort
Thunderbolt
2 x USB 3.2
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
Memory Card Reader Yes (SD Card) -
SOFTWARE Acer ConceptD 3 Ezel Pro (CC314) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9 (20XW)
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Pro Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition - English
MISCELLANEOUS Acer ConceptD 3 Ezel Pro (CC314) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9 (20XW)
Included Accessories Power adapter, Acer Active Stylus USB-C power adapter
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip, fingerprint reader 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, 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
International travellers warranty - 1 year
Limited warranty - 3 years - pick-up and return
Model Number 73P -
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