Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Tablet (2nd Gen) (20JB) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Tablet (3rd Gen) (20KJ)

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Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Tablet (2nd Gen) (20JB)

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Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Tablet (2nd Gen) (20JB) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Tablet (3rd Gen) (20KJ) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Tablet (2nd Gen) (20JB) 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 0.845 cm 30.41 cm x 22.6 cm x 0.89 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
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 770 g 890 g
Case Material Glass-fibre reinforced plastic, magnesium alloy Aluminum, magnesium alloy
Colour Black Black
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Tablet (2nd Gen) (20JB) 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 360 cd/m² 400 cd/m²
Features Glossy, Corning Gorilla glass, WideView, anti-fingerprint Glossy, Corning Gorilla glass, WideView, anti-fingerprint
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Tablet (2nd Gen) (20JB) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Tablet (3rd Gen) (20KJ)
CPU Intel Core i5 (7th Gen) 7Y57 / 1.2 GHz Intel Core i5 (8th Gen) 8250U / 1.6 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.3 GHz 3.4 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core Quad-Core
Cache 4 MB 6 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Features Integrated memory controller Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Tablet (2nd Gen) (20JB) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Tablet (3rd Gen) (20KJ)
RAM 8 GB (provided memory is soldered) 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type LPDDR3 SDRAM LPDDR3 SDRAM
Speed 1866 MHz 1866 MHz
Rated Speed 1866 MHz 2133 MHz
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Tablet (2nd Gen) (20JB) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Tablet (3rd Gen) (20KJ)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - TCG Opal Encryption, NVM Express (NVMe) - Intel 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - TCG Opal Encryption 2, NVM Express (NVMe) - Samsung
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Tablet (2nd Gen) (20JB) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Tablet (3rd Gen) (20KJ)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel HD Graphics 615 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 auto focus, rear camera with flash IR camera, rear camera with auto focus, rear camera with flash
Video Resolutions 1080p -
Sound Stereo speakers, three microphones Stereo speakers, two microphones
Codec Realtek ALC3268 Realtek ALC3278
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Tablet (2nd Gen) (20JB) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Tablet (3rd Gen) (20KJ)
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
WWAN
Generation 4G 4G
Technology LTE Advanced UMTS, HSPA, HSPA+, DC-HSPA+, LTE Advanced
Controller Sierra Wireless EM7455 Sierra Wireless EM7455
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Tablet (2nd Gen) (20JB) 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 (2nd Gen) (20JB) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Tablet (3rd Gen) (20KJ)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 45 Watt, 5 / 9 / 15 / 20 V 65 Watt
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Tablet (2nd Gen) (20JB) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Tablet (3rd Gen) (20KJ)
Type Keyboard, digitizer, TrackPoint, digital pen, UltraNav Keyboard, digitizer, TrackPoint, digital pen, UltraNav
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Volume control, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad Volume control, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Tablet (2nd Gen) (20JB) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Tablet (3rd Gen) (20KJ)
Slots 1 x Nano-SIM card (1 free) 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)
2 x USB-C 3.1 Gen 1 (Power Delivery 3.0)
Pogo keyboard connector
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC) Yes (microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC)
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Tablet (2nd Gen) (20JB) 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 (2nd Gen) (20JB) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Tablet (3rd Gen) (20KJ)
Dockable Yes Yes
Included Accessories Keyboard, ThinkPad Pen Pro, USB-C power adapter, pen holder Keyboard, ThinkPad Pen Pro, USB-C power adapter, pen holder
Cables Included Mini DisplayPort-VGA adapter -
Integrated Options Ambient light sensor, 3-axis gyro sensor, digital compass, 3-axis accelerometer Ambient light sensor, 3-axis gyro sensor, 3-axis accelerometer, 3-axis compass
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 Reset switch, MIL-STD-810G tested
Navigation Receiver - GPS
Compliant Standards RoHS, GREENGUARD, low halogen RoHS, GREENGUARD, low halogen
SAR Value - 1.51 W/kg (body), 1.51 W/kg (limb)
Manufacturer Warranty - Limited warranty - 3 years - pick-up and return
Limited warranty - battery - 1 year
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