Lenovo ThinkPad X12 Detachable (20UW) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9 (20XX)

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Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9 (20XX)

Detailed comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkPad X12 Detachable (20UW) and Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9 (20XX). 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.

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad X12 Detachable (20UW) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9 (20XX) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad X12 Detachable (20UW) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9 (20XX)
Product Type Tablet - with detachable keyboard Ultrabook
Dimensions (WxDxH) - 31.5 cm x 22.16 cm x 1.49 cm
Dimensions (WxDxH) - tablet 28.33 cm x 20.35 cm x 0.88 cm -
Dimensions (WxDxH) / Weight Details 28.33 cm x 21.78 cm x 0.57 cm / 340 g - keyboard dock -
Weight 760 g 1.133 kg
Case Material Magnesium-aluminum alloy Carbon fibre, magnesium alloy
Colour Black Black weave
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad X12 Detachable (20UW) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9 (20XX)
Screen Size (Type) 12.3" - IPS 14" - IPS
Touchscreen Yes (10-point multi-touch) -
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1280 (Full HD Plus) 3840 x 2400 (WQUXGA)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 3:2 16:10
Image Brightness 400 cd/m² 500 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 100% sRGB 100% DCI-P3
Features Anti-reflective, Direct Bonding technology, anti-smudge, Corning Gorilla glass 5, 178° viewing angle, capacitive touch screen Glossy, Low Blue Light technology, 170° viewing angle
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad X12 Detachable (20UW) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9 (20XX)
CPU Intel Core i5 (11th Gen) 1130G7 / 1.8 GHz Intel Core i5 (11th Gen) 1145G7 / 2.6 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4 GHz 4.4 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core Quad-Core
Cache 8 MB 8 MB
Features Integrated memory controller Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad X12 Detachable (20UW) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9 (20XX)
RAM 8 GB (provided memory is soldered) 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type LPDDR4X SDRAM LPDDR4X SDRAM
Speed 4266 MHz 4266 MHz
Rated Speed 4266 MHz 4266 MHz
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad X12 Detachable (20UW) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9 (20XX)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe) 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption - Toshiba
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad X12 Detachable (20UW) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9 (20XX)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel Iris Xe Graphics Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Memory Allocation Technology Shared Video Memory (UMA) Shared Video Memory (UMA)
Max Monitors Supported - 3 external monitor(s)
Camera Yes Yes - 720p
Resolution 8 Megapixel (rear), 5 Megapixel (front) -
Camera Features Privacy shutter, rear camera with auto focus, IR/RGB camera IR camera, fixed focus, ThinkShutter camera privacy
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Four speakers, quad array microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3306-GRT Realtek ALC3306
Compliant Standards Dolby Audio High Definition Audio, Dolby Atmos
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad X12 Detachable (20UW) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9 (20XX)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2
Wireless Controller Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201 Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201
Network Interface - Gigabit Ethernet
Features Dual stream (2x2), MU-MIMO -
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad X12 Detachable (20UW) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9 (20XX)
Technology Lithium polymer 4-cell lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 42 Wh 57 Wh
Battery Life Up to 12.42 hours Up to 26 hours
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad X12 Detachable (20UW) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9 (20XX)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt 65 Watt, 5 / 9 / 15 / 20 V
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad X12 Detachable (20UW) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9 (20XX)
Type Keyboard, digitizer, touchpad, digital pen Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features 3-level backlight Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, Fn keys with Unified Communications controls, glass touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad X12 Detachable (20UW) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9 (20XX)
Interfaces USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Pogo keyboard connector
USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
2 x USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort 1.4a Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN (on supplied adapter)
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad X12 Detachable (20UW) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9 (20XX)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition - English Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad X12 Detachable (20UW) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9 (20XX)
Dockable Yes -
Included Accessories Keyboard, USB-C power adapter, Lenovo Digital Pen USB-C power adapter, Lenovo USB-C to Ethernet Adapter
Integrated Options Accelerometer, hall sensor, gyroscope, inclinometer -
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 nano security slot Kensington nano security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810H tested Administrator password, power-on password, RapidCharge, self-healing BIOS, NVMe password
Compliant Standards RoHS, low halogen, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3 RoHS
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes Yes
EPEAT Compliant EPEAT Gold EPEAT Gold
TCO Certified TCO Certified Notebooks 8 TCO Certified Notebooks 8
Max Operating Temperature - 35 °C
Min Operating Temperature - 5 °C
Humidity Range Operating - 8 - 95%
Manufacturer Warranty Base warranty - 3 years - pick-up and return
Base warranty - battery - 1 year
Extended warranty - 3 years - on-site
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