Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (3rd Gen) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad T560

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (3rd Gen) and Lenovo ThinkPad T560. 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.

Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (3rd Gen) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (3rd Gen) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

lightweight design

robust build quality

excellent keyboard comfort

impressive battery life

fast ssd performance

limited port variety

average display brightness

no dedicated gpu

higher price point

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outdated design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 (3rd Gen) and Lenovo ThinkPad T560
86 % - Design
75 % - Display
72 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
81 % - Design
64 % - Display
75 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (3rd Gen) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad T560 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (3rd Gen) Lenovo ThinkPad T560
Product Type Ultrabook Ultrabook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 33.1 cm x 22.65 cm x 1.772 cm 38.06 cm x 25.82 cm x 2.245 cm
Weight 1.305 kg 2.22 kg
Case Material Glass-fibre reinforced plastic, carbon fibre reinforced plastic, magnesium-aluminum alloy -
Colour Black -
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (3rd Gen) Lenovo ThinkPad T560
Screen Size (Type) 14" 15.6"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1366 x 768 (HD)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Features Anti-glare -
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (3rd Gen) Lenovo ThinkPad T560
CPU Intel Core i5 (5th Gen) 5300U / 2.3 GHz Intel Core i5 (6th Gen) 6300U / 2.4 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 2.9 GHz 3 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core Dual-Core
Cache 3 MB 3 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Features Hyper-Threading Technology, integrated memory controller, Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 -
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (3rd 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 1600 MHz / PC3L-12800 -
Rated Speed 1600 MHz -
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 204-pin
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (3rd Gen) Lenovo ThinkPad T560
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB SSD 240 GB SSD
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (3rd Gen) Lenovo ThinkPad T560
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel HD Graphics 5500 Intel HD Graphics 520
Camera Yes - 720p Yes
Camera Features Gesture input support -
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, two microphones
Codec Realtek ALC3232 -
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio High Definition Audio
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (3rd Gen) Lenovo ThinkPad T560
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1 Bluetooth, Wi-Fi
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
WWAN
Generation WWAN upgradable -
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (3rd Gen) Lenovo ThinkPad T560
Technology Lithium Ion -
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (3rd Gen) Lenovo ThinkPad T560
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) -
Output 65 Watt -
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (3rd Gen) Lenovo ThinkPad T560
Type Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav Keyboard
Keyboard Backlight Yes -
Features Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad -
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (3rd Gen) Lenovo ThinkPad T560
Interfaces 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)
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)
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (3rd Gen) Lenovo ThinkPad T560
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro (Microsoft Authorized Refurbisher (MAR)) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition (Microsoft Authorized Refurbisher (MAR))
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (3rd Gen) Lenovo ThinkPad T560
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
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), ThinkEngine, MIL-STD-810G tested -
Compliant Standards ISO 9001, ISO 14001, RoHS, ISO 27001 ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 27001
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 2 years - pick-up and return Limited warranty - 2 years
Limited warranty - battery - 6 months
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