Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (3rd Gen) vs. Samsung Galaxy Book

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (3rd Gen) and Samsung Galaxy Book. 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 (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

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (3rd Gen) and Samsung Galaxy Book
86 % - Design
75 % - Display
72 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (3rd Gen) vs. Samsung Galaxy Book Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (3rd Gen) Samsung Galaxy Book
Product Type Ultrabook Tablet - with detachable keyboard
Dimensions (WxDxH) 33.1 cm x 22.65 cm x 1.772 cm 26.12 cm x 17.91 cm x 0.89 cm
Dimensions (WxDxH) - tablet - 26.12 cm x 17.91 cm x 0.89 cm
Weight 1.305 kg 650 g
Case Material Glass-fibre reinforced plastic, carbon fibre reinforced plastic, magnesium-aluminum alloy -
Colour Black Silver, black (keyboard)
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (3rd Gen) Samsung Galaxy Book
Screen Size (Type) 14" 10.6"
Touchscreen - Yes
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1280 (Full HD)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 3:2
Colour Support - 16 million colours
Features Anti-glare -
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (3rd Gen) Samsung Galaxy Book
CPU Intel Core i5 (5th Gen) 5300U / 2.3 GHz Intel Core m3 (7th Gen) 7Y30 / 1 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 2.9 GHz 2.6 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core Dual-Core
Cache 3 MB -
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Features Hyper-Threading Technology, integrated memory controller, Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 -
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (3rd Gen) Samsung Galaxy Book
RAM 4 GB (provided memory is soldered) 4 GB
RAM Type DDR3L SDRAM LPDDR3 SDRAM
Speed 1600 MHz / PC3L-12800 1866 MHz
Rated Speed 1600 MHz -
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (3rd Gen) Samsung Galaxy Book
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB SSD 64 GB eMMC
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (3rd Gen) Samsung Galaxy Book
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel HD Graphics 5500 Intel HD Graphics 615
Camera Yes - 720p Yes
Resolution - 5 Megapixel
Camera Features Gesture input support -
Image Sensor Type - CMOS
Video Resolutions - 2560 x 1440
Frame Rate - 30 frames per second
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone -
Codec Realtek ALC3232 -
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio -
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (3rd Gen) Samsung Galaxy Book
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
WWAN
Generation WWAN upgradable 4G
Technology - LTE
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (3rd Gen) Samsung Galaxy Book
Technology Lithium Ion -
Battery Capacity (Size) - 4000 mAh
Battery Life - Up to 9 hours
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (3rd Gen) Samsung Galaxy Book
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) -
Output 65 Watt -
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (3rd Gen) Samsung Galaxy Book
Type Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav Touchpad, detachable keyboard, S Pen
Keyboard Backlight Yes -
Features Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad -
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (3rd Gen) Samsung Galaxy Book
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)
USB-C 3.1
Headphone output
Pogo keyboard connector
Memory Card Reader - Yes (microSDXC)
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (3rd Gen) Samsung Galaxy Book
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro (Microsoft Authorized Refurbisher (MAR)) Windows 10 Home
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (3rd Gen) Samsung Galaxy Book
Dockable Yes Yes
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter, keyboard, S Pen, keyboard case
Integrated Options - Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, hall sensor
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 1.2) Security Chip -
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot -
Theft/Intrusion Protection 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 MIMO technology, fast charging
Navigation Receiver - GPS/GLONASS
Compliant Standards ISO 9001, ISO 14001, RoHS, ISO 27001 -
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 2 years - pick-up and return -
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