Lenovo Thinkpad 13 (2nd Gen) (20J2) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (5th Gen)

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Lenovo Thinkpad 13 (2nd Gen) (20J2)

In depth comparison and review of Lenovo Thinkpad 13 (2nd Gen) (20J2) and Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (5th Gen). 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.

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Lenovo Thinkpad 13 (2nd Gen) (20J2) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (5th Gen) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo Thinkpad 13 (2nd Gen) (20J2) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (5th Gen)
Product Type Ultrabook Ultrabook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 32.24 cm x 22.28 cm x 1.98 cm 32.35 cm x 21.71 cm x 1.595 cm
Weight 1.44 kg 1.13 kg
Case Material Polycarbonate ABS Glass-fibre reinforced plastic, magnesium alloy, carbon fibre reinforced plastic
Colour Pure black Black
DISPLAY Lenovo Thinkpad 13 (2nd Gen) (20J2) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (5th Gen)
Screen Size (Type) 13.3" - TN 14" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1366 x 768 (HD) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 250 cd/m² 300 cd/m²
Features Anti-glare Anti-glare
PROCESSOR Lenovo Thinkpad 13 (2nd Gen) (20J2) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (5th Gen)
CPU Intel Core i3 (7th Gen) 7100U / 2.4 GHz Intel Core i5 (6th Gen) 6300U / 2.4 GHz
Max Turbo Speed - 3 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core Dual-Core
Cache 3 MB 3 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Features Integrated memory controller Hyper-Threading Technology, integrated memory controller, Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY Lenovo Thinkpad 13 (2nd Gen) (20J2) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (5th Gen)
RAM 4 GB (1 x 4 GB) 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 32 GB -
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM LPDDR3 SDRAM
Speed 2133 MHz 1866 MHz
Rated Speed 2400 MHz -
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin -
Slots Qty 2 -
Empty Slots 1 -
STORAGE Lenovo Thinkpad 13 (2nd Gen) (20J2) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (5th Gen)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption - Intel 256 GB SSD
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo Thinkpad 13 (2nd Gen) (20J2) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (5th Gen)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel HD Graphics 620 Intel HD Graphics 520
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 720p
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3268 CX11871
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio High Definition Audio
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo Thinkpad 13 (2nd Gen) (20J2) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (5th Gen)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1 -
Wireless Controller Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 8265 - M.2 Card -
Features Gigabit Ethernet via optional Ethernet (RJ-45) adapter Gigabit Ethernet via optional Ethernet (RJ-45) adapter
BATTERY Lenovo Thinkpad 13 (2nd Gen) (20J2) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (5th Gen)
Technology 3-cell Lithium Ion 3-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 42 Wh 57 Wh
Battery Life Up to 14.56 hours Up to 15.5 hours
AC ADAPTER Lenovo Thinkpad 13 (2nd Gen) (20J2) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (5th Gen)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 45 Watt, 20 V -
INPUT Lenovo Thinkpad 13 (2nd Gen) (20J2) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (5th Gen)
Type Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Keyboard Backlight - Yes
Features Multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo Thinkpad 13 (2nd Gen) (20J2) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (5th Gen)
Interfaces 2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1/USB 3.0
USB 3.1 Gen 1/USB 3.0 (Always On)
USB-C
Headphone/microphone combo jack
OneLink+ connector
HDMI
USB 3.1 Gen 1/USB 3.0
USB 3.1 Gen 1/USB 3.0 (Always On)
2 x USB-C 3.1 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 3) (Power Delivery/data/video)
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Lenovo Ethernet extension connector
Memory Card Reader 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card) Yes (microSDXC UHS-II)
SOFTWARE Lenovo Thinkpad 13 (2nd Gen) (20J2) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (5th Gen)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition Windows 10 Home (Microsoft Authorized Refurbisher (MAR))
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo Thinkpad 13 (2nd Gen) (20J2) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (5th Gen)
Dockable Yes -
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot Kensington 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, MIL-STD-810G tested Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, MIL-STD-810G tested
Compliant Standards RoHS ISO 9001, ISO 14001, RoHS, ISO 27001
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes Yes
Manufacturer Warranty - Limited warranty - 2 years - pick-up and return
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