Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Tablet (1st Gen) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Tablet (3rd Gen) (20KJ)

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Detailed comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Tablet (1st Gen) and Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Tablet (3rd Gen) (20KJ). 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.

Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Tablet (1st Gen) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Tablet (1st Gen) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

versatile detachable design

robust build quality

excellent keyboard accessory

impressive display clarity

reliable performance

limited battery life

higher price point

modest storage capacity

no dedicated graphics

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Difference between Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Tablet (1st Gen) and Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Tablet (3rd Gen) (20KJ)
85 % - Design
75 % - Display
65 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Tablet (1st Gen) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Tablet (3rd Gen) (20KJ) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Tablet (1st Gen) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Tablet (3rd Gen) (20KJ)
Product Type Tablet - with detachable keyboard Tablet - with detachable keyboard
Dimensions (WxDxH) - tablet 29.15 cm x 20.95 cm x 1.3 cm 30.41 cm x 22.6 cm x 0.89 cm
Dimensions (WxDxH) / Weight Details 29.15 cm x 20.95 cm x 1.3 cm / 1.1 kg - keyboard dock 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 795 g 890 g
Case Material - Aluminum, magnesium alloy
Colour - Black
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Tablet (1st Gen) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Tablet (3rd Gen) (20KJ)
Screen Size (Type) 12" - IPS 13" - IPS
Touchscreen Yes (10-point multi-touch) Yes (10-point multi-touch)
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 2160 x 1440 (Full HD Plus) 3000 x 2000 (QHD+)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 3:2 3:2
Image Brightness - 400 cd/m²
Features - Glossy, Corning Gorilla glass, WideView, anti-fingerprint
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Tablet (1st Gen) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Tablet (3rd Gen) (20KJ)
CPU Intel Core m7 (6th Gen) 6Y75 / 1.2 GHz Intel Core i5 (8th Gen) 8250U / 1.6 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.1 GHz 3.4 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core Quad-Core
Cache 4 MB 6 MB
64-bit Computing - Yes
Features Integrated memory controller Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Tablet (1st Gen) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Tablet (3rd Gen) (20KJ)
RAM 16 GB (provided memory is soldered) 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type LPDDR3 SDRAM LPDDR3 SDRAM
Speed - 1866 MHz
Rated Speed - 2133 MHz
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Tablet (1st Gen) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Tablet (3rd Gen) (20KJ)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - TCG Opal Encryption 2, NVM Express (NVMe) - Samsung
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Tablet (1st Gen) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Tablet (3rd Gen) (20KJ)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel HD Graphics 515 Intel UHD Graphics 620
Camera Yes Yes
Resolution 8 Megapixel (rear), 2 Megapixel (front) 8 Megapixel (rear), 2 Megapixel (front)
Camera Features Rear camera with flash IR camera, rear camera with auto focus, rear camera with flash
Sound Speaker Stereo speakers, two microphones
Codec - Realtek ALC3278
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Tablet (1st Gen) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Tablet (3rd Gen) (20KJ)
Wireless Bluetooth, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, NFC, 802.11ad (WiGig) 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1
Wireless Controller - Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 8265 - M.2 Card
WWAN
Generation 4G 4G
Technology UMTS, HSPA, HSPA+, DC-HSPA+, LTE Advanced UMTS, HSPA, HSPA+, DC-HSPA+, LTE Advanced
Controller Sierra Wireless EM7455 Sierra Wireless EM7455
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Tablet (1st Gen) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Tablet (3rd Gen) (20KJ)
Technology 2-cell Lithium Ion Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 37 Wh 42 Wh
Battery Life Up to 10 hours Up to 9.5 hours
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Tablet (1st Gen) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Tablet (3rd Gen) (20KJ)
Input - AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 45 Watt, 20 V, 2.25 A 65 Watt
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Tablet (1st Gen) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Tablet (3rd Gen) (20KJ)
Type Keyboard, digitizer, TrackPoint, digital pen, UltraNav Keyboard, digitizer, TrackPoint, digital pen, UltraNav
Keyboard Backlight - Yes
Features - Volume control, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Tablet (1st Gen) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Tablet (3rd Gen) (20KJ)
Slots 1 x Nano-SIM card (1 free) 1 x Nano-SIM card (1 free)
Interfaces USB 3.0
USB-C
Mini DisplayPort
Dock
Headphone/microphone combo jack
2 x USB-C 3.1 Gen 1 (Power Delivery 3.0)
Pogo keyboard connector
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) Yes (microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC)
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Tablet (1st Gen) 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 Tablet (1st Gen) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Tablet (3rd Gen) (20KJ)
Dockable Yes Yes
Included Accessories Power adapter, keyboard 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) Security Chip, fingerprint reader Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot Kensington mini security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features MIMO technology Reset switch, MIL-STD-810G tested
Navigation Receiver GPS GPS
Compliant Standards - RoHS, GREENGUARD, low halogen
SAR Value - 1.51 W/kg (body), 1.51 W/kg (limb)
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 2 years Limited warranty - 3 years - pick-up and return
Limited warranty - battery - 1 year
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