Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (1st Gen) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (3rd Gen)

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Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (1st Gen)

Detailed comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (1st Gen) and Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (3rd Gen). With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare dimensions, performance, storage, functions, but also other key features of both laptops and easily decide which one is the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the laptop that best fits your needs and expectations.

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Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (1st Gen) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (3rd Gen) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (1st Gen) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (3rd Gen)
Product Type Ultrabook Ultrabook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 33.1 cm x 22.6 cm x 1.88 cm 33.1 cm x 22.65 cm x 1.772 cm
Weight 1.36 kg 1.305 kg
Case Material Carbon fibre, magnesium-aluminum alloy Glass-fibre reinforced plastic, carbon fibre reinforced plastic, magnesium-aluminum alloy
Colour - Black
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (1st Gen) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (3rd Gen)
Screen Size (Type) 14" 14"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1366 x 768 (HD) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Features Premium Anti-glare
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (1st Gen) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (3rd Gen)
CPU Intel Core i5 (3rd Gen) 3427U / 1.8 GHz Intel Core i5 (5th Gen) 5300U / 2.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 2.8 GHz 2.9 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core Dual-Core
Cache 3 MB 3 MB
64-bit Computing Yes 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 Hyper-Threading Technology, integrated memory controller, Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (1st Gen) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (3rd Gen)
RAM 4 GB (provided memory is soldered) 4 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type DDR3L SDRAM DDR3L SDRAM
Speed 1333 MHz / PC3L-10600 1600 MHz / PC3L-12800
Rated Speed 1333 MHz 1600 MHz
Form Factor Integrated -
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (1st Gen) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (3rd Gen)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB SSD SATA 6Gb/s 128 GB SSD
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (1st Gen) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (3rd Gen)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel HD Graphics 4000 Intel HD Graphics 5500
Camera Yes Yes - 720p
Camera Features Face tracking Gesture input support
Video Resolutions 1280 x 720 -
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3202 Realtek ALC3232
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Home Theater v4 High Definition Audio
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (1st Gen) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (3rd Gen)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1
Wireless Controller Intel Centrino Advanced-N 6205S - PCI Express Mini Card -
Network Interface - Gigabit Ethernet
WWAN
Generation 3G WWAN upgradable
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 X1 Carbon (3rd Gen)
Technology 4-cell lithium polymer Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 45.8 Wh -
Battery Life Up to 8.2 hours -
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (1st Gen) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (3rd Gen)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 90 Watt 65 Watt
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (1st Gen) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (3rd Gen)
Type Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Keyboard Backlight - Yes
Features Volume control, spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (1st Gen) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (3rd Gen)
Interfaces USB 3.0
PoweredUSB 2.0
Mini DisplayPort
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.0
Mini DisplayPort
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN (on supplied cable)
OneLink connector
Lenovo Ethernet extension connector
USB 3.0 (Always On)
Memory Card Reader 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card) -
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (1st Gen) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (3rd Gen)
Operating System (OS) Windows 8 64-bit Edition Windows 10 Pro (Microsoft Authorized Refurbisher (MAR))
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (1st Gen) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (3rd Gen)
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 Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, RapidCharge, reset switch, 1 USB 3.0 (Always On), ThinkEngine, MIL-STD-810G tested
Navigation Receiver GPS -
Compliant Standards RoHS ISO 9001, ISO 14001, RoHS, ISO 27001
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes Yes
EPEAT Compliant EPEAT Gold -
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 3 years - pick-up and return Limited warranty - 2 years - pick-up and return
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