Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (2nd Gen) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad T450s

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (2nd Gen) and Lenovo ThinkPad T450s. 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 X1 Carbon (2nd Gen) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (2nd Gen) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust carbon-fiber construction

excellent keyboard feel

lightweight and portable

high-resolution display

good battery life

higher price point

no touch screen option

limited storage capacity

average graphics performance

Lenovo ThinkPad T450s Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad T450s based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

durable build quality

excellent keyboard feel

efficient power management

robust security features

good connectivity options

average display quality

modest graphics performance

heavier than competitors

limited storage capacity

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (2nd Gen) and Lenovo ThinkPad T450s
82 % - Design
75 % - Display
72 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery
85 % - Design
72 % - Display
65 % - Performance
72 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (2nd Gen) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad T450s Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (2nd Gen) Lenovo ThinkPad T450s
Product Type Ultrabook Ultrabook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 33.1 cm x 22.65 cm x 1.772 cm 33.1 cm x 22.6 cm x 2.065 cm
Weight 1.34 kg 1.59 kg
Case Material Glass-fibre reinforced plastic, carbon fibre reinforced plastic, magnesium-aluminum alloy Carbon fibre reinforced plastic, magnesium-aluminum alloy
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (2nd Gen) Lenovo ThinkPad T450s
Screen Size (Type) 14" 14" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1600 x 900 (HD+) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness - 300 cd/m²
Features Anti-glare Anti-glare
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (2nd Gen) Lenovo ThinkPad T450s
CPU Intel Core i7 (4th Gen) 4600U / 2.1 GHz Intel Core i5 (5th Gen) 5300U / 2.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.3 GHz 2.9 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core Dual-Core
Cache 4 MB 3 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
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 (2nd Gen) Lenovo ThinkPad T450s
RAM 8 GB (provided memory is soldered) 4 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported - 20 GB
RAM Type DDR3L SDRAM DDR3L SDRAM
Speed 1600 MHz / PC3L-12800 1600 MHz / PC3L-12800
Rated Speed 1600 MHz 1600 MHz
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 204-pin
Slots Qty - 1
Empty Slots - 1
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (2nd Gen) Lenovo ThinkPad T450s
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 120 GB SSD 120 GB SSD
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (2nd Gen) Lenovo ThinkPad T450s
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel HD Graphics 4400 Intel HD Graphics 5500
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 720p
Camera Features Face tracking, gesture input support -
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, two microphones
Codec Realtek ALC3232 Realtek ALC3232
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Home Theater v4 High Definition Audio
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (2nd Gen) Lenovo ThinkPad T450s
Wireless Bluetooth, Wi-Fi Wi-Fi
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
WWAN
Generation WWAN upgradable -
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (2nd Gen) Lenovo ThinkPad T450s
Technology Lithium Ion Lithium Ion
Max Supported Qty - 2
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (2nd Gen) Lenovo ThinkPad T450s
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (2nd Gen) Lenovo ThinkPad T450s
Type Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, adaptive keyboard Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (2nd Gen) Lenovo ThinkPad T450s
Interfaces USB 3.0
Mini DisplayPort
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Lenovo Ethernet extension connector
OneLink connector
USB 3.0 (Always On)
3 x USB 3.0
VGA
Mini DisplayPort
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Dock
Memory Card Reader - 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card)
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (2nd Gen) Lenovo ThinkPad T450s
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home (Microsoft Authorized Refurbisher (MAR)) Windows 10 Pro (Microsoft Authorized Refurbisher (MAR))
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (2nd Gen) Lenovo ThinkPad T450s
Dockable Yes Yes
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Integrated Options Ambient light sensor -
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 1.2) Security Chip 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, RapidCharge, reset switch, 1 USB 3.0 (Always On), voice input support, MIL-STD-810G tested Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, 1 USB 3.0 (Always On), ThinkEngine, MIL-STD-810G tested
Compliant Standards ISO 9001, ISO 14001, RoHS, ISO 27001 ISO 9001, ISO 14001, 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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