In depth comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Tablet (1st Gen) (20GG) and Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (4th Gen). 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.
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Tablet (1st Gen) (20GG) | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (4th Gen) |
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Product Type | Tablet - with detachable keyboard | Ultrabook |
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Dimensions (WxDxH) | - | 33.3 cm x 22.9 cm x 1.645 cm |
Dimensions (WxDxH) - tablet | 29.15 cm x 20.95 cm x 8.75 mm | - |
Dimensions (WxDxH) / Weight Details | 29.15 cm x 20.95 cm x 8.75 mm / 767 g - tablet 1.07 kg - tablet with keyboard |
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Weight | 767 g | 1.17 kg |
Case Material | Magnesium alloy, polyphenylene sulfide | Magnesium alloy, carbon fibre reinforced plastic |
Colour | Black | - |
DISPLAY | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Tablet (1st Gen) (20GG) | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (4th Gen) |
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Screen Size (Type) | 12" - IPS | 14" - IPS |
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Touchscreen | Yes (10-point multi-touch) | - |
LCD Backlight Technology | LED backlight | LED backlight |
Screen Resolution | 2160 x 1440 (Full HD Plus) | 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) |
Widescreen | Yes | Yes |
Image Aspect Ratio | 3:2 | 16:9 |
Image Brightness | 360 cd/m² | 300 cd/m² |
Features | Corning Gorilla glass, glare, WideView, anti-fingerprint | Anti-glare |
PROCESSOR | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Tablet (1st Gen) (20GG) | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (4th Gen) |
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CPU | Intel Core m5 (6th Gen) 6Y57 / 1.1 GHz | Intel Core i5 (6th Gen) 6200U / 2.3 GHz |
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Max Turbo Speed | 2.8 GHz | 2.8 GHz |
Number of Cores | Dual-Core | Dual-Core |
Cache | 4 MB | 3 MB |
64-bit Computing | Yes | Yes |
Features | Integrated memory controller | Hyper-Threading Technology, integrated memory controller, Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache |
MEMORY | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Tablet (1st Gen) (20GG) | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (4th Gen) |
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RAM | 4 GB (provided memory is soldered) | 8 GB (provided memory is soldered) |
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RAM Type | LPDDR3 SDRAM | LPDDR3 SDRAM |
Speed | 1866 MHz | 1866 MHz |
Rated Speed | - | 1866 MHz |
STORAGE | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Tablet (1st Gen) (20GG) | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (4th Gen) |
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Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) | 256 GB SSD M.2 SATA 6Gb/s - TCG Opal Encryption | 256 GB SSD |
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AUDIO & VIDEO | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Tablet (1st Gen) (20GG) | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (4th Gen) |
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Graphics Processor (GPU) | Intel HD Graphics 515 | Intel HD Graphics 520 |
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Camera | Yes | Yes - 720p |
Resolution | 8 Megapixel (rear), 2 Megapixel (front) | - |
Camera Features | Autofocus, 1080p Full HD movie recording, rear camera with flash | - |
Sound | Stereo speakers, three microphones | Stereo speakers, dual array microphone |
Codec | Realtek ALC3268 | CX11852 |
Compliant Standards | - | High Definition Audio |
COMMUNICATIONS | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Tablet (1st Gen) (20GG) | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (4th Gen) |
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Wireless | Bluetooth, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, NFC | - |
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Wireless Controller | Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 8260 - M.2 Card | - |
Network Interface | - | Gigabit Ethernet |
WWAN |
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Generation | 4G | - |
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Technology | GSM, GPRS, EDGE, WCDMA, HSPA, LTE | - |
Controller | Huawei ME906S - M.2 Card | - |
BATTERY | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Tablet (1st Gen) (20GG) | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (4th Gen) |
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Technology | 2-cell lithium polymer | 4-cell lithium polymer |
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Battery Capacity (Size) | 37 Wh | 52 Wh |
Battery Life | Up to 10 hours | Up to 11 hours |
AC ADAPTER | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Tablet (1st Gen) (20GG) | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (4th Gen) |
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Input | AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) | AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) |
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Output | 45 Watt, 20 V | - |
INPUT | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Tablet (1st Gen) (20GG) | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (4th Gen) |
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Type | Keyboard, digitizer, TrackPoint, digital pen, UltraNav | Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav |
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Keyboard Backlight | Yes | Yes |
Features | Volume control, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad | Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad |
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Tablet (1st Gen) (20GG) | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (4th Gen) |
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Slots | 1 x Nano-SIM card (1 free) | - |
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Interfaces | USB 3.0 USB-C Mini DisplayPort Dock Headphone/microphone combo jack |
2 x USB 3.0 Mini DisplayPort HDMI OneLink+ connector Headphone/microphone combo jack USB 3.0 (Always On) LAN (on supplied adapter) |
Memory Card Reader | Yes (microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC) | Yes (microSDXC UHS-II) |
SOFTWARE | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Tablet (1st Gen) (20GG) | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (4th Gen) |
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Operating System (OS) | Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition | Windows 10 Pro (Microsoft Authorized Refurbisher (MAR)) |
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MISCELLANEOUS | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Tablet (1st Gen) (20GG) | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (4th Gen) |
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Dockable | Yes | Yes |
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Included Accessories | Power adapter, keyboard, ThinkPad Pen Pro | Power adapter |
Integrated Options | Ambient light sensor | - |
Security | Trusted Platform Module (TPM 1.2 and TPM 2.0), fingerprint reader | Trusted Platform Module (TPM 1.2) Security Chip, fingerprint reader |
Security Slot Type | Kensington security slot | Kensington security slot |
Theft/Intrusion Protection | Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) | Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) |
Features | Reset switch, 3D gyrometer, 3D accelerometer, 3D compass, MIL-STD-810G tested | Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, RapidCharge, reset switch, ThinkEngine, MIL-STD-810G tested |
Navigation Receiver | GPS | - |
Compliant Standards | RoHS, GREENGUARD | ISO 9001, ISO 14001, RoHS, GREENGUARD, ISO 27001 |
ENERGY STAR Certified | - | Yes |
Manufacturer Warranty | Limited warranty - 3 years - pick-up and return | Limited warranty - 2 years - pick-up and return |