Lenovo ThinkPad T460s vs. Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (4th Gen)

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In depth comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkPad T460s and Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (4th 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.

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad T460s vs. Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (4th Gen) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad T460s Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (4th Gen)
Product Type Ultrabook Ultrabook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 33.1 cm x 22.68 cm x 1.88 cm 33.3 cm x 22.9 cm x 1.645 cm
Weight 1.36 kg 1.17 kg
Case Material Magnesium alloy, carbon fibre reinforced plastic Magnesium alloy, carbon fibre reinforced plastic
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad T460s Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (4th Gen)
Screen Size (Type) 14" - IPS 14" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full 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 T460s Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (4th Gen)
CPU Intel Core i5 (6th Gen) 6300U / 2.4 GHz Intel Core i5 (6th Gen) 6200U / 2.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3 GHz 2.8 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 T460s Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (4th Gen)
RAM 8 GB (1 x 4 GB + 4 GB (soldered)) 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 20 GB -
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM LPDDR3 SDRAM
Speed - 1866 MHz
Rated Speed - 1866 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin -
Slots Qty 1 -
Empty Slots 0 -
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad T460s Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (4th Gen)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 240 GB SSD 256 GB SSD
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad T460s Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (4th Gen)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel HD Graphics 520 Intel HD Graphics 520
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 720p
Sound Stereo speakers, two microphones Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3245 CX11852
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio High Definition Audio
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad T460s Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (4th Gen)
Wireless Wi-Fi -
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad T460s Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (4th Gen)
Technology Lithium Ion 4-cell lithium polymer
Max Supported Qty 2 -
Battery Capacity (Size) - 52 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 11 hours
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad T460s Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (4th Gen)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad T460s Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (4th Gen)
Type Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Keyboard Backlight - Yes
Features Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad T460s Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (4th Gen)
Interfaces 2 x USB 3.0
USB 3.0 (Always On)
HDMI
Mini DisplayPort
LAN
Dock
Headphone/microphone combo jack
2 x USB 3.0
Mini DisplayPort
HDMI
OneLink+ connector
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.0 (Always On)
LAN (on supplied adapter)
Memory Card Reader 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card) Yes (microSDXC UHS-II)
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad T460s Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (4th Gen)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition (Microsoft Authorized Refurbisher (MAR)) Windows 10 Pro (Microsoft Authorized Refurbisher (MAR))
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad T460s Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (4th Gen)
Dockable Yes Yes
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 1.2) Security Chip Trusted Platform Module (TPM 1.2) 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, Intel Active Management Technology (iAMT), 1 USB 3.0 (Always On), ThinkEngine, MIL-STD-810G tested Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, RapidCharge, reset switch, ThinkEngine, MIL-STD-810G tested
Compliant Standards ISO 9001, ISO 14001, RoHS, GREENGUARD, ISO 27001 ISO 9001, ISO 14001, RoHS, GREENGUARD, ISO 27001
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes Yes
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 2 years - pick-up and return Limited warranty - 2 years - pick-up and return
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