Acer ConceptD 7 Ezel (CC715) 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 7 Ezel (CC715) 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 7 Ezel (CC715) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Acer ConceptD 7 Ezel (CC715) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

innovative dual-hinge design

powerful graphics performance

vibrant 4k display

ample connectivity options

robust build quality

high price point

heavier than competitors

average battery life

limited upgradeability

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

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Difference between Acer ConceptD 7 Ezel (CC715) and Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9 (20XW)
85 % - Design
87 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery
87 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Acer ConceptD 7 Ezel (CC715) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9 (20XW) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Acer ConceptD 7 Ezel (CC715) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9 (20XW)
Product Type Notebook - slider Ultrabook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.85 cm x 26 cm x 2.86 cm 31.5 cm x 22.16 cm x 1.49 cm
Weight 2.54 kg 1.133 kg
Case Material Magnesium-aluminum alloy Carbon fibre, magnesium alloy
Colour The white Black paint
DISPLAY Acer ConceptD 7 Ezel (CC715) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9 (20XW)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" - IPS 14" - IPS
Touchscreen Yes -
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 3840 x 2160 (Ultra HD 4K) 1920 x 1200 (Full HD Plus)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:10
Image Brightness 400 cd/m² 400 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 100% sRGB
Features Anti-glare, ComfyView, 30 ms response rate, Corning Gorilla glass 6 Anti-glare, Low Blue Light technology, 170° viewing angle, Low Power
PROCESSOR Acer ConceptD 7 Ezel (CC715) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9 (20XW)
CPU Intel Core i7 (11th Gen) 11800H 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 Deep Learning Boost (DL Boost) Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Acer ConceptD 7 Ezel (CC715) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9 (20XW)
RAM 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 64 GB -
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM LPDDR4X SDRAM
Speed 3200 MHz 4266 MHz
Rated Speed 3200 MHz 4266 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin -
Slots Qty 2 -
Empty Slots 0 -
STORAGE Acer ConceptD 7 Ezel (CC715) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9 (20XW)
Total Capacity 2.048 TB -
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 2 x 1.024 TB SSD - Qimonda 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption 2, NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Acer ConceptD 7 Ezel (CC715) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9 (20XW)
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Memory Allocation Technology - Shared Video Memory (UMA)
Video Memory 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM -
Camera Yes - HD Yes - 720p
Camera Features - IR camera, Windows Hello, fixed focus, ThinkShutter camera privacy
Video Resolutions 1280 x 720 -
Sound Speakers, two microphones Four speakers, quad array microphone
Codec - Realtek ALC3306
Compliant Standards - High Definition Audio, Dolby Atmos
COMMUNICATIONS Acer ConceptD 7 Ezel (CC715) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9 (20XW)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2 NFC, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2
Wireless Controller Killer Wi-Fi 6 AX1650i - M.2 2230 (CNVi) Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
Features Dual stream (2x2) Gigabit Ethernet via optional Ethernet (RJ-45) adapter, dual stream (2x2)
WWAN
Generation - WWAN upgradable
BATTERY Acer ConceptD 7 Ezel (CC715) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9 (20XW)
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion Lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 84 Wh 57 Wh
Battery Life Up to 11 hours Up to 26 hours
AC ADAPTER Acer ConceptD 7 Ezel (CC715) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9 (20XW)
Input - AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 230 Watt, 19.5 V, 11.8 A 65 Watt
INPUT Acer ConceptD 7 Ezel (CC715) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9 (20XW)
Type Keyboard, digitizer, touchpad, digital pen Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Wacom EMR technology Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, Fn keys with Unified Communications controls, glass touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Acer ConceptD 7 Ezel (CC715) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9 (20XW)
Interfaces HDMI
DisplayPort
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort Alt Mode)
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2
LAN
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 7 Ezel (CC715) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9 (20XW)
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Pro Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition - English
MISCELLANEOUS Acer ConceptD 7 Ezel (CC715) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9 (20XW)
Included Accessories Power adapter, Wacom pen USB-C power adapter
Integrated Options Accelerometer -
Security Fingerprint reader Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader
Security Slot Type Noble Wedge 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 HDCP 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 72G -
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