Lenovo ThinkPad T550 vs. Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Tablet (2nd Gen) (20JB)

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Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Tablet (2nd Gen) (20JB)
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Tablet (2nd Gen) (20JB)

In depth comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkPad T550 and Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Tablet (2nd Gen) (20JB). 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.

Lenovo ThinkPad T550 Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad T550 based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

excellent keyboard comfort

long battery life

efficient thermal management

good enterprise features

heavier than competitors

average display quality

limited graphics performance

costlier than alternatives

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo ThinkPad T550 and Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Tablet (2nd Gen) (20JB)
85 % - Design
66 % - Display
65 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad T550 vs. Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Tablet (2nd Gen) (20JB) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad T550 Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Tablet (2nd Gen) (20JB)
Product Type Ultrabook Tablet - with detachable keyboard
Dimensions (WxDxH) 38 cm x 25.8 cm x 2.24 cm -
Dimensions (WxDxH) - tablet - 29.15 cm x 20.95 cm x 0.845 cm
Dimensions (WxDxH) / Weight Details - 29.15 cm x 20.95 cm x 0.845 cm / 770 g - tablet
29.15 cm x 20.95 cm x 1.415 cm / 1.07 kg - tablet with keyboard
Weight 2.3 kg 770 g
Case Material Glass-fibre reinforced plastic Glass-fibre reinforced plastic, magnesium alloy
Colour - Black
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad T550 Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Tablet (2nd Gen) (20JB)
Screen Size (Type) 15.5" 12" - IPS
Touchscreen - Yes (10-point multi-touch)
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 2880 x 1620 (WQHD+) 2160 x 1440 (Full HD Plus)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 3:2
Image Brightness - 360 cd/m²
Features Anti-glare Glossy, Corning Gorilla glass, WideView, anti-fingerprint
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad T550 Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Tablet (2nd Gen) (20JB)
CPU Intel Core i5 (5th Gen) 5200U / 2.2 GHz Intel Core i5 (7th Gen) 7Y57 / 1.2 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 2.7 GHz 3.3 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core Dual-Core
Cache 3 MB 4 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Features Hyper-Threading Technology, integrated memory controller, Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad T550 Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Tablet (2nd Gen) (20JB)
RAM 4 GB 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 16 GB -
RAM Type DDR3L SDRAM LPDDR3 SDRAM
Speed 1600 MHz / PC3L-12800 1866 MHz
Rated Speed 1600 MHz 1866 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 204-pin -
Slots Qty 2 -
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad T550 Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Tablet (2nd Gen) (20JB)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 120 GB SSD 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - TCG Opal Encryption, NVM Express (NVMe) - Intel
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad T550 Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Tablet (2nd Gen) (20JB)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel HD Graphics 5500 Intel HD Graphics 615
Camera Yes - 720p Yes
Resolution - 8 Megapixel (rear), 2 Megapixel (front)
Camera Features - Rear camera with auto focus, rear camera with flash
Video Resolutions - 1080p
Sound Stereo speakers, two microphones Stereo speakers, three microphones
Codec Realtek ALC3232 Realtek ALC3268
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio -
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad T550 Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Tablet (2nd Gen) (20JB)
Wireless Bluetooth, Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1
Wireless Controller - M.2 Card
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
WWAN
Generation - 4G
Technology - LTE Advanced
Controller - Sierra Wireless EM7455
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad T550 Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Tablet (2nd Gen) (20JB)
Technology Lithium Ion 2-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) - 37 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 10 hours
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad T550 Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Tablet (2nd Gen) (20JB)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output - 45 Watt, 5 / 9 / 15 / 20 V
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad T550 Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Tablet (2nd Gen) (20JB)
Type Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav Keyboard, digitizer, TrackPoint, digital pen, UltraNav
Numeric Keypad Yes -
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad Volume control, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad T550 Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Tablet (2nd Gen) (20JB)
Slots - 1 x Nano-SIM card (1 free)
Interfaces 2 x USB 3.0
USB 3.0 (Always On)
VGA
Mini DisplayPort
LAN
Dock
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1 (Power Delivery 2.0)
USB 3.1 Gen 1/USB 3.0
Mini DisplayPort
Dock
Headphone/microphone combo jack
VGA (on supplied adapter)
Memory Card Reader 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card) Yes (microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC)
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad T550 Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Tablet (2nd Gen) (20JB)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition (Microsoft Authorized Refurbisher (MAR)) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad T550 Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Tablet (2nd Gen) (20JB)
Dockable Yes Yes
Included Accessories Power adapter Keyboard, ThinkPad Pen Pro, USB-C power adapter, pen holder
Cables Included - Mini DisplayPort-VGA adapter
Integrated Options - Ambient light sensor, 3-axis gyro sensor, digital compass, 3-axis accelerometer
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 1.2) 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, ThinkEngine, MIL-STD-810G tested Reset switch, MIL-STD-810G tested
Compliant Standards ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 27001 RoHS, GREENGUARD, low halogen
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 2 years - pick-up and return -
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