Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (4th Gen) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (6th Gen) (20KG)

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Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (6th Gen) (20KG)

Detailed comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (4th Gen) and Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (6th Gen) (20KG). 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 (4th Gen) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (6th Gen) (20KG) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (4th Gen) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (6th Gen) (20KG)
Product Type Ultrabook Ultrabook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 33.3 cm x 22.9 cm x 1.645 cm 32.35 cm x 21.71 cm x 1.595 cm
Weight 1.17 kg 1.13 kg
Case Material Magnesium alloy, carbon fibre reinforced plastic Glass-fibre reinforced plastic, magnesium alloy, carbon fibre reinforced plastic, polyphenylene sulfide
Colour - Black
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (4th Gen) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (6th Gen) (20KG)
Screen Size (Type) 14" - IPS 14" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 300 cd/m² 300 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 72%
Features Anti-glare Anti-glare
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (4th Gen) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (6th Gen) (20KG)
CPU Intel Core i5 (6th Gen) 6200U / 2.3 GHz Intel Core i5 (7th Gen) 7300U / 2.6 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 2.8 GHz 3.5 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 Hyper-Threading Technology, integrated memory controller, Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (4th Gen) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (6th Gen) (20KG)
RAM 8 GB (provided memory is soldered) 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type LPDDR3 SDRAM LPDDR3 SDRAM
Speed 1866 MHz 1866 MHz
Rated Speed 1866 MHz 2133 MHz
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (4th Gen) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (6th Gen) (20KG)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - TCG Opal Encryption, NVM Express (NVMe) - Samsung
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (4th Gen) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (6th Gen) (20KG)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel HD Graphics 520 Intel HD Graphics 620
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 720p
Camera Features - ThinkShutter camera privacy
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec CX11852 Realtek ALC3286
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio Premium
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (4th Gen) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (6th Gen) (20KG)
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 Gigabit Ethernet
Features - Gigabit Ethernet via optional Ethernet (RJ-45) adapter
WWAN
Generation - 4G
Technology - LTE Advanced
Controller - FIBOCOM L850-GL - M.2 Card
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (4th Gen) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (6th Gen) (20KG)
Technology 4-cell lithium polymer 3-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 52 Wh 57 Wh
Battery Life Up to 11 hours Up to 19.3 hours
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (4th Gen) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (6th Gen) (20KG)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output - 45 Watt, 5 / 9 / 15 / 20 V
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (4th Gen) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (6th Gen) (20KG)
Type Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (4th Gen) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (6th Gen) (20KG)
Slots - 1 x Nano-SIM card (1 free)
Interfaces 2 x USB 3.0
Mini DisplayPort
HDMI
OneLink+ connector
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.0 (Always On)
LAN (on supplied adapter)
USB 3.1 Gen 1
USB 3.1 Gen 1 (Always On)
2 x USB-C 3.1 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 3)
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Lenovo Ethernet extension connector
Dock
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSDXC UHS-II) Yes (microSDXC UHS-II)
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (4th Gen) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (6th Gen) (20KG)
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 X1 Carbon (6th Gen) (20KG)
Dockable Yes Yes
Included Accessories Power adapter USB-C power adapter
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 1.2) Security Chip, fingerprint reader Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot Kensington mini 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
SAR Value - 1.514 W/kg (body), 1.514 W/kg (limb)
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes Yes
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 2 years - pick-up and return -
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