Lenovo ThinkPad Helix (2nd Gen) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad X260

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In depth comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkPad Helix (2nd Gen) and Lenovo ThinkPad X260. 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.

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad Helix (2nd Gen) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad X260 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad Helix (2nd Gen) Lenovo ThinkPad X260
Product Type Ultrabook - with keyboard dock Ultrabook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 30.11 cm x 19.25 cm x 0.96 cm 30.55 cm x 20.85 cm x 2.03 cm
Dimensions (WxDxH) / Weight Details 900 g - keyboard dock -
Weight 822 g 1.3 kg
Case Material Aluminum, polycarbonate ABS Glass-fibre reinforced plastic
Colour Graphite black -
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad Helix (2nd Gen) Lenovo ThinkPad X260
Screen Size (Type) 11.6" - IPS 12.5" - IPS
Touchscreen Yes (10-point multi-touch) -
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1366 x 768 (HD)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 370 cd/m² 300 cd/m²
Features VibrantView, glossy, Corning Gorilla glass, WideView, One Glass Solution Anti-glare
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad Helix (2nd Gen) Lenovo ThinkPad X260
CPU Intel Core M 5Y71 / 1.2 GHz Intel Core i5 (6th Gen) 6300U / 2.4 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 2.9 GHz 3 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core Dual-Core
Cache 4 MB 3 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Features Integrated memory controller, Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad Helix (2nd Gen) Lenovo ThinkPad X260
RAM 8 GB (provided memory is soldered) 8 GB
Max RAM Supported - 16 GB
RAM Type LPDDR3 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty - 1
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad Helix (2nd Gen) Lenovo ThinkPad X260
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB SSD 256 GB SSD SATA 6Gb/s
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad Helix (2nd Gen) Lenovo ThinkPad X260
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel HD Graphics 5300 Intel HD Graphics 520
Camera Yes Yes - 720p
Resolution 5 Megapixel (rear), 2 Megapixel (front) -
Video Resolutions 1080p -
Sound Stereo speakers, three microphones Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec ALC286-VC Realtek ALC3245
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio High Definition Audio
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad Helix (2nd Gen) Lenovo ThinkPad X260
Wireless Bluetooth 4.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac Bluetooth, 802.11a/b/g/n
Wireless Controller M.2 Card -
Network Interface Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
WWAN
Generation - WWAN upgradable
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad Helix (2nd Gen) Lenovo ThinkPad X260
Technology Lithium Ion 3-cell Lithium Ion
Installed Qty 2 1
Max Supported Qty - 2
Battery Capacity (Size) - 23 Wh
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad Helix (2nd Gen) Lenovo ThinkPad X260
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 36 Watt 45 Watt, 20 V
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad Helix (2nd Gen) Lenovo ThinkPad X260
Type Keyboard, digitizer, touchpad, TrackPoint, digital pen Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Keyboard Backlight Yes -
Features Multi-touch touchpad Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad Helix (2nd Gen) Lenovo ThinkPad X260
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)
2 x USB 3.0
USB 3.0 (Always On)
HDMI
Mini DisplayPort
LAN
Dock
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC) 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card)
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad Helix (2nd Gen) Lenovo ThinkPad X260
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad Helix (2nd Gen) Lenovo ThinkPad X260
Dockable Yes Yes
Included Accessories Power adapter, USB to Ethernet adapter Power adapter
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 1.2) Security Chip
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 Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, ThinkEngine, MIL-STD-810G tested
Compliant Standards ISO 9001, ISO 14001, RoHS, GREENGUARD, ISO 27001 ISO 9001, RoHS, GREENGUARD, ISO 27001
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes Yes
EPEAT Compliant EPEAT Gold -
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 2 years - pick-up and return Limited warranty - 2 years - pick-up and return
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