Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (6th Gen) (20KG) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Tablet (3rd Gen) (20KJ)

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

Side by side comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (6th Gen) (20KG) and Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Tablet (3rd Gen) (20KJ). Compare dimensions, processors, batteries, storage capacities and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect laptop. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the laptop that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.

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Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (6th Gen) (20KG) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Tablet (3rd Gen) (20KJ) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (6th Gen) (20KG) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Tablet (3rd Gen) (20KJ)
Product Type Ultrabook Tablet - with detachable keyboard
Dimensions (WxDxH) 32.35 cm x 21.71 cm x 1.595 cm -
Dimensions (WxDxH) - tablet - 30.41 cm x 22.6 cm x 0.89 cm
Dimensions (WxDxH) / Weight Details - 30.41 cm x 22.6 cm x 0.89 cm / 890 g - tablet
30.41 cm x 22.6 cm x 1.51 cm / 1.27 kg - tablet with keyboard
Weight 1.13 kg 890 g
Case Material Glass-fibre reinforced plastic, magnesium alloy, carbon fibre reinforced plastic, polyphenylene sulfide Aluminum, magnesium alloy
Colour Black Black
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (6th Gen) (20KG) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Tablet (3rd Gen) (20KJ)
Screen Size (Type) 14" - IPS 13" - IPS
Touchscreen - Yes (10-point multi-touch)
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 3000 x 2000 (QHD+)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 3:2
Image Brightness 300 cd/m² 400 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 72% -
Features Anti-glare Glossy, Corning Gorilla glass, WideView, anti-fingerprint
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (6th Gen) (20KG) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Tablet (3rd Gen) (20KJ)
CPU Intel Core i5 (7th Gen) 7300U / 2.6 GHz Intel Core i5 (8th Gen) 8250U / 1.6 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.5 GHz 3.4 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core Quad-Core
Cache 3 MB 6 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 (6th Gen) (20KG) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Tablet (3rd Gen) (20KJ)
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 2133 MHz 2133 MHz
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (6th Gen) (20KG) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Tablet (3rd Gen) (20KJ)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - TCG Opal Encryption, NVM Express (NVMe) - Samsung 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - TCG Opal Encryption 2, NVM Express (NVMe) - Samsung
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (6th Gen) (20KG) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Tablet (3rd Gen) (20KJ)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel HD Graphics 620 Intel UHD Graphics 620
Camera Yes - 720p Yes
Resolution - 8 Megapixel (rear), 2 Megapixel (front)
Camera Features ThinkShutter camera privacy IR camera, rear camera with auto focus, rear camera with flash
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, two microphones
Codec Realtek ALC3286 Realtek ALC3278
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio Premium -
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (6th Gen) (20KG) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Tablet (3rd Gen) (20KJ)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1
Wireless Controller Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 8265 - M.2 Card Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 8265 - M.2 Card
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
Features Gigabit Ethernet via optional Ethernet (RJ-45) adapter -
WWAN
Generation 4G 4G
Technology LTE Advanced UMTS, HSPA, HSPA+, DC-HSPA+, LTE Advanced
Controller FIBOCOM L850-GL - M.2 Card Sierra Wireless EM7455
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (6th Gen) (20KG) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Tablet (3rd Gen) (20KJ)
Technology 3-cell Lithium Ion Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 57 Wh 42 Wh
Battery Life Up to 19.3 hours Up to 9.5 hours
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (6th Gen) (20KG) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Tablet (3rd Gen) (20KJ)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 45 Watt, 5 / 9 / 15 / 20 V 65 Watt
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (6th Gen) (20KG) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Tablet (3rd Gen) (20KJ)
Type Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav Keyboard, digitizer, TrackPoint, digital pen, UltraNav
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad Volume control, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (6th Gen) (20KG) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Tablet (3rd Gen) (20KJ)
Slots 1 x Nano-SIM card (1 free) 1 x Nano-SIM card (1 free)
Interfaces 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
2 x USB-C 3.1 Gen 1 (Power Delivery 3.0)
Pogo keyboard connector
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSDXC UHS-II) Yes (microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC)
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (6th Gen) (20KG) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Tablet (3rd Gen) (20KJ)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (6th Gen) (20KG) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Tablet (3rd Gen) (20KJ)
Dockable Yes Yes
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter Keyboard, ThinkPad Pen Pro, USB-C power adapter, pen holder
Integrated Options - Ambient light sensor, 3-axis gyro sensor, 3-axis accelerometer, 3-axis compass
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader
Security Slot Type Kensington mini 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, MIL-STD-810G tested Reset switch, MIL-STD-810G tested
Navigation Receiver - GPS
Compliant Standards RoHS RoHS, GREENGUARD, low halogen
SAR Value 1.514 W/kg (body), 1.514 W/kg (limb) 1.51 W/kg (body), 1.51 W/kg (limb)
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
Manufacturer Warranty - Limited warranty - 3 years - pick-up and return
Limited warranty - battery - 1 year
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