Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (7th Gen) (20QD) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9 (20XW)

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Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (7th Gen) (20QD)
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9 (20XW)

Detailed comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (7th Gen) (20QD) and Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9 (20XW). 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 (7th Gen) (20QD) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9 (20XW) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (7th Gen) (20QD) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9 (20XW)
Product Type Ultrabook Ultrabook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 32.3 cm x 21.7 cm 31.5 cm x 22.16 cm x 1.49 cm
Weight 1.09 kg 1.133 kg
Case Material Carbon fibre, magnesium alloy Carbon fibre, magnesium alloy
Colour - Black paint
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (7th Gen) (20QD) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9 (20XW)
Screen Size (Type) 14" - IPS 14" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution - 1920 x 1200 (Full HD Plus)
Widescreen - Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:10
Image Brightness - 400 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 100% sRGB
Features - Anti-glare, Low Blue Light technology, 170° viewing angle, Low Power
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (7th Gen) (20QD) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9 (20XW)
CPU No CPU Intel Core i5 (11th Gen) 1135G7 / 2.4 GHz
Max Turbo Speed - 4.2 GHz
Number of Cores - Quad-Core
Cache - 8 MB
Platform Technology - Intel Evo
Features - Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (7th Gen) (20QD) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9 (20XW)
RAM (provided memory is soldered) 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type LPDDR3 SDRAM LPDDR4X SDRAM
Speed 2133 MHz 4266 MHz
Rated Speed 2133 MHz 4266 MHz
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (7th Gen) (20QD) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9 (20XW)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) - 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption 2, NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (7th Gen) (20QD) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9 (20XW)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics 620 Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Memory Allocation Technology - Shared Video Memory (UMA)
Camera - Yes - 720p
Camera Features - IR camera, Windows Hello, fixed focus, ThinkShutter camera privacy
Sound Four speakers, quad array microphone Four speakers, quad array microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3286 Realtek ALC3306
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Atmos High Definition Audio, Dolby Atmos
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (7th Gen) (20QD) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9 (20XW)
Wireless Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.0 NFC, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2
Wireless Controller - Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201
Features - Gigabit Ethernet via optional Ethernet (RJ-45) adapter, dual stream (2x2)
WWAN
Generation - WWAN upgradable
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (7th Gen) (20QD) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9 (20XW)
Technology Lithium Ion Lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 51 Wh 57 Wh
Battery Life Up to 18.3 hours Up to 26 hours
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (7th Gen) (20QD) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9 (20XW)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output - 65 Watt
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (7th Gen) (20QD) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9 (20XW)
Type Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, Fn keys with Unified Communications controls, glass touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (7th Gen) (20QD) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9 (20XW)
Interfaces USB 3.1 Gen 1
USB 3.1 Gen 1 (Always On)
2 x USB-C 3.1 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 3, DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Lenovo Ethernet extension connector
Dock
USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
2 x USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort 1.4a Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (7th Gen) (20QD) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9 (20XW)
Operating System (OS) No operating system Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition - English
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (7th Gen) (20QD) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9 (20XW)
Dockable Yes -
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter USB-C power adapter
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 nano 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, MIL-STD-810G tested Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, RapidCharge, self-healing BIOS
Compliant Standards RoHS RoHS
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes Yes
EPEAT Compliant EPEAT Gold EPEAT Gold
TCO Certified - TCO Certified Notebooks 8
Manufacturer Warranty - Limited warranty - 3 years - pick-up and return
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