Lenovo ThinkPad Helix (2nd Gen) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Tablet (1st Gen)

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In depth comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkPad Helix (2nd Gen) and Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Tablet (1st 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 Helix (2nd Gen) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Tablet (1st Gen) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad Helix (2nd Gen) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Tablet (1st Gen)
Product Type Ultrabook - with keyboard dock Tablet - with detachable keyboard
Dimensions (WxDxH) 30.11 cm x 19.25 cm x 0.96 cm -
Dimensions (WxDxH) - tablet - 29.15 cm x 20.95 cm x 1.3 cm
Dimensions (WxDxH) / Weight Details 900 g - keyboard dock 29.15 cm x 20.95 cm x 1.3 cm / 1.1 kg - keyboard dock
Weight 822 g 795 g
Case Material Aluminum, polycarbonate ABS -
Colour Graphite black -
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad Helix (2nd Gen) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Tablet (1st Gen)
Screen Size (Type) 11.6" - IPS 12" - IPS
Touchscreen Yes (10-point multi-touch) Yes (10-point multi-touch)
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 2160 x 1440 (Full HD Plus)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 3:2
Image Brightness 370 cd/m² -
Features VibrantView, glossy, Corning Gorilla glass, WideView, One Glass Solution -
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad Helix (2nd Gen) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Tablet (1st Gen)
CPU Intel Core M 5Y71 / 1.2 GHz Intel Core m7 (6th Gen) 6Y75 / 1.2 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 2.9 GHz 3.1 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core Dual-Core
Cache 4 MB 4 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Features Integrated memory controller, Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad Helix (2nd Gen) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Tablet (1st Gen)
RAM 8 GB (provided memory is soldered) 16 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type LPDDR3 SDRAM LPDDR3 SDRAM
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad Helix (2nd Gen) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Tablet (1st Gen)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB SSD 512 GB SSD M.2
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad Helix (2nd Gen) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Tablet (1st Gen)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel HD Graphics 5300 Intel HD Graphics 515
Camera Yes Yes
Resolution 5 Megapixel (rear), 2 Megapixel (front) 8 Megapixel (rear), 2 Megapixel (front)
Camera Features - Rear camera with flash
Video Resolutions 1080p -
Sound Stereo speakers, three microphones Speaker
Codec ALC286-VC -
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio -
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad Helix (2nd Gen) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Tablet (1st Gen)
Wireless Bluetooth 4.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac Bluetooth, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, NFC, 802.11ad (WiGig)
Wireless Controller M.2 Card -
Network Interface Ethernet -
WWAN
Generation - 4G
Technology - UMTS, HSPA, HSPA+, DC-HSPA+, LTE Advanced
Controller - Sierra Wireless EM7455
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad Helix (2nd Gen) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Tablet (1st Gen)
Technology Lithium Ion 2-cell Lithium Ion
Installed Qty 2 -
Battery Capacity (Size) - 37 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 10 hours
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad Helix (2nd Gen) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Tablet (1st Gen)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) -
Output 36 Watt 45 Watt, 20 V, 2.25 A
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad Helix (2nd Gen) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Tablet (1st Gen)
Type Keyboard, digitizer, touchpad, TrackPoint, digital pen Keyboard, digitizer, TrackPoint, digital pen, UltraNav
Keyboard Backlight Yes -
Features Multi-touch touchpad -
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad Helix (2nd Gen) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Tablet (1st Gen)
Slots - 1 x Nano-SIM card (1 free)
Interfaces USB 3.0 (Always On)
Micro-HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Dock
USB 3.0 (on keyboard dock)
Mini DisplayPort (on keyboard dock)
LAN (on supplied cable)
USB 3.0
USB-C
Mini DisplayPort
Dock
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC) Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad Helix (2nd Gen) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Tablet (1st Gen)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad Helix (2nd Gen) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Tablet (1st Gen)
Dockable Yes Yes
Included Accessories Power adapter, USB to Ethernet adapter Power adapter, keyboard
Integrated Options Ambient light sensor, 3-axis gyro sensor, 3-axis magnetometer, 3-axis accelerometer, 3-axis compass, 3-axis inclinometer -
Security Fingerprint reader Trusted Platform Module (TPM) 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, volume control, lock display rotation function MIMO technology
Navigation Receiver - GPS
Compliant Standards ISO 9001, ISO 14001, RoHS, GREENGUARD, ISO 27001 -
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
EPEAT Compliant EPEAT Gold -
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 2 years - pick-up and return Limited warranty - 2 years
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