Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9 (20XW) vs. Lenovo IdeaPad Miix 310-10ICR (80SG)

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Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9 (20XW)
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9 (20XW)

Our Rating: 85 %

In depth comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9 (20XW) and Lenovo IdeaPad Miix 310-10ICR (80SG). 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.

Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9 (20XW) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9 (20XW) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

lightweight and portable

robust build quality

excellent keyboard comfort

impressive battery life

bright, vivid display

higher price point

limited port selection

average graphics performance

no touchscreen option

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9 (20XW) and Lenovo IdeaPad Miix 310-10ICR (80SG)
87 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9 (20XW) vs. Lenovo IdeaPad Miix 310-10ICR (80SG) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9 (20XW) Lenovo IdeaPad Miix 310-10ICR (80SG)
Product Type Ultrabook Tablet - with keyboard dock
Dimensions (WxDxH) 31.5 cm x 22.16 cm x 1.49 cm -
Dimensions (WxDxH) - tablet - 25.74 cm x 17.69 cm x 9.4 mm
Dimensions (WxDxH) / Weight Details - 25.68 cm x 17.56 cm x 9.1 mm / 520 g - keyboard dock
25.74 cm x 17.69 cm x 9.4 mm / 580 g - tablet
Weight 1.133 kg 580 g
Case Material Carbon fibre, magnesium alloy Plastic
Colour Black paint Silver
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9 (20XW) Lenovo IdeaPad Miix 310-10ICR (80SG)
Screen Size (Type) 14" - IPS 10.1" - IPS
Touchscreen - Yes (10-point multi-touch)
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1200 (Full HD Plus) 1280 x 800 (WXGA)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:10 16:10
Image Brightness 400 cd/m² 300 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 100% sRGB -
Features Anti-glare, Low Blue Light technology, 170° viewing angle, Low Power -
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9 (20XW) Lenovo IdeaPad Miix 310-10ICR (80SG)
CPU Intel Core i5 (11th Gen) 1135G7 / 2.4 GHz Intel Atom x5 Z8350 / 1.44 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.2 GHz 1.92 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core Quad-Core
Cache 8 MB 2 MB
64-bit Computing - Yes
Platform Technology Intel Evo -
Features Integrated memory controller Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9 (20XW) Lenovo IdeaPad Miix 310-10ICR (80SG)
RAM 8 GB (provided memory is soldered) 2 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type LPDDR4X SDRAM DDR3L SDRAM
Speed 4266 MHz 1600 MHz / PC3L-12800
Rated Speed 4266 MHz 1600 MHz
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9 (20XW) Lenovo IdeaPad Miix 310-10ICR (80SG)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption 2, NVM Express (NVMe) 64 GB eMMC
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9 (20XW) Lenovo IdeaPad Miix 310-10ICR (80SG)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel Iris Xe Graphics Intel HD Graphics
Memory Allocation Technology Shared Video Memory (UMA) -
Camera Yes - 720p Yes
Resolution - 5 Megapixel (rear), 2 Megapixel (front)
Camera Features IR camera, Windows Hello, fixed focus, ThinkShutter camera privacy -
Sound Four speakers, quad array microphone Stereo speakers, microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3306 -
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Atmos High Definition Audio
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9 (20XW) Lenovo IdeaPad Miix 310-10ICR (80SG)
Wireless NFC, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2 802.11b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0
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 Gen 9 (20XW) Lenovo IdeaPad Miix 310-10ICR (80SG)
Technology Lithium polymer 2-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 57 Wh 33 Wh
Battery Life Up to 26 hours Up to 10 hours
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9 (20XW) Lenovo IdeaPad Miix 310-10ICR (80SG)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt 20 Watt, 5 V, 4 A
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9 (20XW) Lenovo IdeaPad Miix 310-10ICR (80SG)
Type Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, Fn keys with Unified Communications controls, glass touchpad -
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9 (20XW) Lenovo IdeaPad Miix 310-10ICR (80SG)
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
Micro-USB 2.0
Micro-HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Dock
2 x USB 2.0 (on keyboard dock)
Memory Card Reader - Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9 (20XW) Lenovo IdeaPad Miix 310-10ICR (80SG)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition - English Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition - English
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9 (20XW) Lenovo IdeaPad Miix 310-10ICR (80SG)
Dockable - Yes
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter Power adapter
Integrated Options - G-sensor, hall sensor
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader -
Security Slot Type Kensington nano security slot -
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) -
Features Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, RapidCharge, self-healing BIOS Administrator password, power-on password
Compliant Standards RoHS RoHS
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
EPEAT Compliant EPEAT Gold -
TCO Certified TCO Certified Notebooks 8 -
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 3 years - pick-up and return Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return
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