Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Tablet (2nd Gen) (20JB) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (6th Gen) (20KH)

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Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Tablet (2nd Gen) (20JB)
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (6th Gen) (20KH)

In depth comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Tablet (2nd Gen) (20JB) and Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (6th Gen) (20KH). 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.

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Tablet (2nd Gen) (20JB) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (6th Gen) (20KH) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Tablet (2nd Gen) (20JB) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (6th Gen) (20KH)
Product Type Tablet - with detachable keyboard Ultrabook
Dimensions (WxDxH) - 32.35 cm x 21.71 cm x 1.595 cm
Dimensions (WxDxH) - tablet 29.15 cm x 20.95 cm x 0.845 cm -
Dimensions (WxDxH) / Weight Details 29.15 cm x 20.95 cm x 0.845 cm / 770 g - tablet
29.15 cm x 20.95 cm x 1.415 cm / 1.07 kg - tablet with keyboard
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Weight 770 g 1.13 kg
Case Material Glass-fibre reinforced plastic, magnesium alloy Glass-fibre reinforced plastic, magnesium alloy, carbon fibre reinforced plastic, polyphenylene sulfide
Colour Black -
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Tablet (2nd Gen) (20JB) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (6th Gen) (20KH)
Screen Size (Type) 12" - IPS 14"
Touchscreen Yes (10-point multi-touch) -
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 2160 x 1440 (Full HD Plus) -
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 3:2 16:9
Image Brightness 360 cd/m² -
Features Glossy, Corning Gorilla glass, WideView, anti-fingerprint Anti-glare
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Tablet (2nd Gen) (20JB) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (6th Gen) (20KH)
CPU Intel Core i5 (7th Gen) 7Y57 / 1.2 GHz No CPU
Max Turbo Speed 3.3 GHz -
Number of Cores Dual-Core -
Cache 4 MB -
64-bit Computing Yes -
Features Integrated memory controller -
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Tablet (2nd Gen) (20JB) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (6th Gen) (20KH)
RAM 8 GB (provided memory is soldered) (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type LPDDR3 SDRAM LPDDR3 SDRAM
Speed 1866 MHz 2133 MHz
Rated Speed 1866 MHz 2133 MHz
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Tablet (2nd Gen) (20JB) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (6th Gen) (20KH)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - TCG Opal Encryption, NVM Express (NVMe) - Intel -
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Tablet (2nd Gen) (20JB) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (6th Gen) (20KH)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel HD Graphics 615 -
Camera Yes Yes - 720p
Resolution 8 Megapixel (rear), 2 Megapixel (front) -
Camera Features Rear camera with auto focus, rear camera with flash -
Video Resolutions 1080p -
Sound Stereo speakers, three microphones Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3268 Realtek ALC3286
Compliant Standards - High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio Premium
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Tablet (2nd Gen) (20JB) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (6th Gen) (20KH)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1
Wireless Controller M.2 Card Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 8265 - M.2 Card
Features - Gigabit Ethernet via optional Ethernet (RJ-45) adapter
WWAN
Generation 4G -
Technology LTE Advanced -
Controller Sierra Wireless EM7455 -
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Tablet (2nd Gen) (20JB) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (6th Gen) (20KH)
Technology 2-cell Lithium Ion 3-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 37 Wh 57 Wh
Battery Life Up to 10 hours Up to 19.3 hours
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Tablet (2nd Gen) (20JB) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (6th Gen) (20KH)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 45 Watt, 5 / 9 / 15 / 20 V -
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Tablet (2nd Gen) (20JB) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (6th Gen) (20KH)
Type Keyboard, digitizer, TrackPoint, digital pen, UltraNav Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
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 (2nd Gen) (20JB) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (6th Gen) (20KH)
Slots 1 x Nano-SIM card (1 free) -
Interfaces USB-C 3.1 Gen 1 (Power Delivery 2.0)
USB 3.1 Gen 1/USB 3.0
Mini DisplayPort
Dock
Headphone/microphone combo jack
VGA (on supplied adapter)
USB 3.1 Gen 1
USB 3.1 Gen 1 (Always On)
2 x USB-C 3.1 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 3)
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Lenovo Ethernet extension connector
Dock
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC) Yes (microSDXC UHS-II)
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Tablet (2nd Gen) (20JB) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (6th Gen) (20KH)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition No operating system
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Tablet (2nd Gen) (20JB) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (6th Gen) (20KH)
Dockable Yes Yes
Included Accessories Keyboard, ThinkPad Pen Pro, USB-C power adapter, pen holder Power adapter
Cables Included Mini DisplayPort-VGA adapter -
Integrated Options Ambient light sensor, 3-axis gyro sensor, digital compass, 3-axis accelerometer -
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 security slot Kensington mini security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features Reset switch, MIL-STD-810G tested Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810G tested
Compliant Standards RoHS, GREENGUARD, low halogen RoHS
SAR Value - 1.514 W/kg (body), 1.514 W/kg (limb)
ENERGY STAR Certified - Yes
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