Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (1st Gen) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad T560

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (1st Gen)
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (1st Gen)

Side by side comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (1st Gen) and Lenovo ThinkPad T560. Compare dimensions, processors, batteries, storage capacities and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect laptop. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the laptop that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.

Lenovo ThinkPad T560 Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad T560 based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

excellent keyboard comfort

long battery life

good enterprise security

bright IPS display

heavy chassis

modest graphics performance

limited storage capacity

outdated design

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (1st Gen) and Lenovo ThinkPad T560
81 % - Design
64 % - Display
75 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (1st Gen) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad T560 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (1st Gen) Lenovo ThinkPad T560
Product Type Ultrabook Ultrabook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 33.1 cm x 22.6 cm x 1.88 cm 38.06 cm x 25.82 cm x 2.245 cm
Weight 1.36 kg 2.22 kg
Case Material Carbon fibre, magnesium-aluminum alloy -
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (1st Gen) Lenovo ThinkPad T560
Screen Size (Type) 14" 15.6"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1366 x 768 (HD) 1366 x 768 (HD)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Features Premium -
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (1st Gen) Lenovo ThinkPad T560
CPU Intel Core i5 (3rd Gen) 3427U / 1.8 GHz Intel Core i5 (6th Gen) 6300U / 2.4 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 2.8 GHz 3 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core Dual-Core
Cache 3 MB 3 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Chipset Mobile Intel QS77 Express -
Platform Technology Intel vPro Platform -
Features Hyper-Threading Technology, integrated memory controller, Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache -
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (1st Gen) Lenovo ThinkPad T560
RAM 4 GB (provided memory is soldered) 8 GB
Max RAM Supported - 32 GB
RAM Type DDR3L SDRAM DDR3L SDRAM
Speed 1333 MHz / PC3L-10600 -
Rated Speed 1333 MHz -
Form Factor Integrated SO-DIMM 204-pin
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (1st Gen) Lenovo ThinkPad T560
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB SSD SATA 6Gb/s 240 GB SSD
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (1st Gen) Lenovo ThinkPad T560
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel HD Graphics 4000 Intel HD Graphics 520
Camera Yes Yes
Camera Features Face tracking -
Video Resolutions 1280 x 720 -
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, two microphones
Codec Realtek ALC3202 -
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Home Theater v4 High Definition Audio
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (1st Gen) Lenovo ThinkPad T560
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0 Bluetooth, Wi-Fi
Wireless Controller Intel Centrino Advanced-N 6205S - PCI Express Mini Card -
Network Interface - Gigabit Ethernet
WWAN
Generation 3G -
Technology GPRS, WCDMA, HSPA, HSPA+ -
Controller Ericsson H5321gw - PCI Express Mini Card -
Max Transfer Rate 21 Mbps -
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (1st Gen) Lenovo ThinkPad T560
Technology 4-cell lithium polymer -
Battery Capacity (Size) 45.8 Wh -
Battery Life Up to 8.2 hours -
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (1st Gen) Lenovo ThinkPad T560
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) -
Output 90 Watt -
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (1st Gen) Lenovo ThinkPad T560
Type Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav Keyboard
Features Volume control, spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad -
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (1st Gen) Lenovo ThinkPad T560
Interfaces USB 3.0
PoweredUSB 2.0
Mini DisplayPort
Headphone/microphone combo jack
3 x USB 3.0
HDMI
Mini DisplayPort
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Dock
Memory Card Reader 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card) 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card)
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (1st Gen) Lenovo ThinkPad T560
Operating System (OS) Windows 8 64-bit Edition Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition (Microsoft Authorized Refurbisher (MAR))
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (1st Gen) Lenovo ThinkPad T560
Dockable - Yes
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 1.2) Security Chip, fingerprint reader Trusted Platform Module (TPM 1.2) Security Chip
Security Slot Type - 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, ThinkPad Roll Cage, Intel Active Management Technology (iAMT), RapidCharge -
Navigation Receiver GPS -
Compliant Standards RoHS ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 27001
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
EPEAT Compliant EPEAT Gold -
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 3 years - pick-up and return Limited warranty - 2 years
Limited warranty - battery - 6 months
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