Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Tablet (3rd Gen) (20KK) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (7th Gen) (20QE)

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Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Tablet (3rd Gen) (20KK)
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (7th Gen) (20QE)

In depth comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Tablet (3rd Gen) (20KK) and Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (7th Gen) (20QE). 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.

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Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Tablet (3rd Gen) (20KK) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (7th Gen) (20QE) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Tablet (3rd Gen) (20KK) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (7th Gen) (20QE)
Product Type Tablet - with detachable keyboard Ultrabook
Dimensions (WxDxH) - 32.3 cm x 21.7 cm x 1.495 cm
Dimensions (WxDxH) - tablet 30.41 cm x 22.6 cm x 0.89 cm -
Dimensions (WxDxH) / Weight Details 30.41 cm x 22.6 cm x 0.89 cm / 890 g - tablet
30.41 cm x 22.6 cm x 1.44 cm / 1.27 kg - tablet with keyboard
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Weight 890 g 1.09 kg
Case Material Magnesium-aluminum alloy Carbon fibre, magnesium alloy
Colour Black -
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Tablet (3rd Gen) (20KK) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (7th Gen) (20QE)
Screen Size (Type) 13" - IPS 14"
Touchscreen Yes (10-point multi-touch) -
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 3000 x 2000 (QHD+) -
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 3:2 16:9
Image Brightness 400 cd/m² -
Features Glossy, Corning Gorilla glass, WideView, anti-fingerprint -
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Tablet (3rd Gen) (20KK) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (7th Gen) (20QE)
CPU No CPU No CPU
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Tablet (3rd Gen) (20KK) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (7th Gen) (20QE)
RAM 0 GB (provided memory is soldered) (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type LPDDR3 SDRAM LPDDR3 SDRAM
Speed 1866 MHz 2133 MHz
Rated Speed 2133 MHz 2133 MHz
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Tablet (3rd Gen) (20KK) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (7th Gen) (20QE)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics 620 Intel UHD Graphics 620
Camera Yes -
Resolution 8 Megapixel (rear), 2 Megapixel (front) -
Camera Features Rear camera with auto focus, rear camera with flash -
Sound Stereo speakers, two microphones Four speakers, quad array microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3278 Realtek ALC3286
Compliant Standards - High Definition Audio, Dolby Atmos
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Tablet (3rd Gen) (20KK) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (7th Gen) (20QE)
Wireless - 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Tablet (3rd Gen) (20KK) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (7th Gen) (20QE)
Technology Lithium Ion Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 42 Wh 51 Wh
Battery Life Up to 9.5 hours Up to 18.3 hours
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Tablet (3rd Gen) (20KK) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (7th Gen) (20QE)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Tablet (3rd Gen) (20KK) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (7th Gen) (20QE)
Type Keyboard, TrackPoint, 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 (3rd Gen) (20KK) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (7th Gen) (20QE)
Interfaces 2 x USB-C 3.1 Gen 1 (supports Thunderbolt 3) (Power Delivery 3.0)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Pogo keyboard connector
USB 3.1 Gen 1
USB 3.1 Gen 1 (Always On)
2 x USB-C 3.1 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 3, DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Lenovo Ethernet extension connector
Dock
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC, microSDXC UHS) -
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Tablet (3rd Gen) (20KK) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (7th Gen) (20QE)
Operating System (OS) No operating system -
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Tablet (3rd Gen) (20KK) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (7th Gen) (20QE)
Dockable Yes Yes
Included Accessories Keyboard, USB-C power adapter USB-C power adapter
Integrated Options Ambient light sensor, 3-axis gyro sensor, digital compass, 3-axis accelerometer -
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip
Security Slot Type Kensington mini 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, built-in easel kickstand Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810G tested
Compliant Standards RoHS, GREENGUARD, low halogen RoHS
SAR Value 1.51 W/kg (body), 1.51 W/kg (limb) -
ENERGY STAR Certified - Yes
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