Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (4th Gen) vs. Lenovo Thinkpad 13 (2nd Gen) (20J2)

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Lenovo Thinkpad 13 (2nd Gen) (20J2)

In depth comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (4th Gen) and Lenovo Thinkpad 13 (2nd Gen) (20J2). 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.

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Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (4th Gen) vs. Lenovo Thinkpad 13 (2nd Gen) (20J2) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (4th Gen) Lenovo Thinkpad 13 (2nd Gen) (20J2)
Product Type Ultrabook Ultrabook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 33.3 cm x 22.9 cm x 1.645 cm 32.24 cm x 22.28 cm x 1.98 cm
Weight 1.17 kg 1.44 kg
Case Material Magnesium alloy, carbon fibre reinforced plastic Polycarbonate ABS
Colour - Pure black
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (4th Gen) Lenovo Thinkpad 13 (2nd Gen) (20J2)
Screen Size (Type) 14" - IPS 13.3" - TN
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
Image Brightness 300 cd/m² 250 cd/m²
Features Anti-glare Anti-glare
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (4th Gen) Lenovo Thinkpad 13 (2nd Gen) (20J2)
CPU Intel Core i5 (6th Gen) 6200U / 2.3 GHz Intel Core i3 (7th Gen) 7100U / 2.4 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 2.8 GHz -
Number of Cores Dual-Core Dual-Core
Cache 3 MB 3 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Features Hyper-Threading Technology, integrated memory controller, Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (4th Gen) Lenovo Thinkpad 13 (2nd Gen) (20J2)
RAM 8 GB (provided memory is soldered) 4 GB (1 x 4 GB)
Max RAM Supported - 32 GB
RAM Type LPDDR3 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 1866 MHz 2133 MHz
Rated Speed 1866 MHz 2400 MHz
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty - 2
Empty Slots - 1
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (4th Gen) Lenovo Thinkpad 13 (2nd Gen) (20J2)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption - Intel
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (4th Gen) Lenovo Thinkpad 13 (2nd Gen) (20J2)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel HD Graphics 520 Intel HD Graphics 620
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 720p
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec CX11852 Realtek ALC3268
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio High Definition Audio
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (4th Gen) Lenovo Thinkpad 13 (2nd Gen) (20J2)
Wireless - 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1
Wireless Controller - Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 8265 - M.2 Card
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
Features - Gigabit Ethernet via optional Ethernet (RJ-45) adapter
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (4th Gen) Lenovo Thinkpad 13 (2nd Gen) (20J2)
Technology 4-cell lithium polymer 3-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 52 Wh 42 Wh
Battery Life Up to 11 hours Up to 14.56 hours
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (4th Gen) Lenovo Thinkpad 13 (2nd Gen) (20J2)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output - 45 Watt, 20 V
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (4th Gen) Lenovo Thinkpad 13 (2nd Gen) (20J2)
Type Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Keyboard Backlight Yes -
Features Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad Multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (4th Gen) Lenovo Thinkpad 13 (2nd Gen) (20J2)
Interfaces 2 x USB 3.0
Mini DisplayPort
HDMI
OneLink+ connector
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.0 (Always On)
LAN (on supplied adapter)
2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1/USB 3.0
USB 3.1 Gen 1/USB 3.0 (Always On)
USB-C
Headphone/microphone combo jack
OneLink+ connector
HDMI
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSDXC UHS-II) 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card)
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (4th Gen) Lenovo Thinkpad 13 (2nd Gen) (20J2)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro (Microsoft Authorized Refurbisher (MAR)) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (4th Gen) Lenovo Thinkpad 13 (2nd Gen) (20J2)
Dockable Yes Yes
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 1.2) Security Chip, fingerprint reader Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) 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, ThinkEngine, MIL-STD-810G tested Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, MIL-STD-810G tested
Compliant Standards ISO 9001, ISO 14001, RoHS, GREENGUARD, ISO 27001 RoHS
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes Yes
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 2 years - pick-up and return -
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