Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 10 (21CB) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 10 (21CC)

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Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 10 (21CB)
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 10 (21CC)

Side by side comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 10 (21CB) and Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 10 (21CC). 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 Gen 10 (21CB) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 10 (21CC) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 10 (21CB) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 10 (21CC)
Product Type Notebook - 180-degree hinge design Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 31.56 cm x 22.25 cm x 1.536 cm 31.56 cm x 22.25 cm x 1.536 cm
Weight 1.12 kg 1.12 kg
Case Material Aluminium (bottom), carbon fibre (top) Aluminium (bottom), carbon fibre (top)
Colour Deep black weave Deep black paint
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 10 (21CB) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 10 (21CC)
Screen Size (Type) 14" OLED 14" - IPS
Touchscreen - Yes (10-point multi-touch)
LCD Backlight Technology - LED backlight
Screen Resolution 2880 x 1800 (2.8K) 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:10 16:10
Image Brightness 400 cd/m² 400 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 100% DCI-P3 100% sRGB
Features Anti-glare, anti-reflective, anti-smudge, 170° viewing angle, Eyesafe technology, HDR 500 True Black Anti-glare, on-cell touch technology, 170° viewing angle, Low Power, Eyesafe technology
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 10 (21CB) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 10 (21CC)
CPU Intel Core i5 (12th Gen) 1235U / 1.3 GHz Intel Core i7 (12th Gen) 1270P / 2.2 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.4 GHz 4.8 GHz
Number of Cores 10-core 12-core
Cache 12 MB 18 MB
Platform Technology Intel Evo -
Features Integrated memory controller Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 10 (21CB) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 10 (21CC)
RAM 16 GB (provided memory is soldered) 16 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type LPDDR5 SDRAM LPDDR5 SDRAM
Speed 5200 MHz 5200 MHz
Rated Speed 5200 MHz 6400 MHz
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 10 (21CB) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 10 (21CC)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption 2, NVM Express (NVMe), Performance 512 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption - Samsung
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 10 (21CB) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 10 (21CC)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel Iris Xe Graphics Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Max Monitors Supported 3 external monitor(s) 3 external monitor(s)
Camera Yes - 1080p Yes - 1080p
Camera Features Privacy shutter, IR camera, fixed focus, MIPI, Computer Vision Privacy shutter, IR camera, Windows Hello, fixed focus
Sound Two tweeters, two woofers, quad array microphone Two tweeters, two woofers, quad array microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3306 Realtek ALC3306
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Atmos, Dolby Voice High Definition Audio, Dolby Atmos, Dolby Voice
Audio Features - 360° far-field microphones
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 10 (21CB) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 10 (21CC)
Wireless NFC, Bluetooth 5.2, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E) Bluetooth 5.2, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
Wireless Controller Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX 211 Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX 211
Features Dual stream (2x2) -
WWAN
Generation 4G upgradable 4G
Technology - LTE
Controller - FIBOCOM L860-GL - M.2 Card
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 10 (21CB) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 10 (21CC)
Technology Lithium polymer 4-cell lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 57 Wh 57 Wh
Battery Life Up to 24.9 hours Up to 24.9 hours
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 10 (21CB) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 10 (21CC)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt 65 Watt, 5 / 9 / 15 / 20 V
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 10 (21CB) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 10 (21CC)
Type Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, Fn keys with Unified Communications controls, glass touchpad, air intake key design Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, Fn keys with Unified Communications controls, glass touchpad, air intake key design
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 10 (21CB) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 10 (21CC)
Slots 1 x Nano-SIM card (1 free) 1 x Nano-SIM card (1 free)
Interfaces 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
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 Gen 10 (21CB) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 10 (21CC)
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Pro - English Windows 11 Pro
Software Included Glance by Mirametrix, Intel Connectivity Performance Suite -
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 10 (21CB) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 10 (21CC)
Included Accessories USB-C slim power adapter USB-C power adapter
Security Discrete Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader Discrete Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader
Security Slot Type Kensington nano 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, power-on password, RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810H tested, NVMe password, USB FIDO (Fast Identity Online) device integration, Firmware Resiliency 3.0 Administrator password, power-on password, RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810H tested, NVMe password, USB FIDO (Fast Identity Online) device integration, Firmware Resiliency 3.0, certificate based BIOS authentication
Compliant Standards RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3, TCG Certified RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3, TCG Certified
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes Yes
EPEAT Compliant EPEAT Gold EPEAT Gold
Max Operating Temperature 35 °C 35 °C
Min Operating Temperature 5 °C 5 °C
Humidity Range Operating 8 - 95% 8 - 95%
Manufacturer Warranty Base warranty - 3 years - pick-up and return
Limited warranty - battery - 1 year
Extended warranty - 3 years - on-site
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