Lenovo ThinkPad X390 Yoga (20NQ) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga (4th Gen) (20QF)

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Lenovo ThinkPad X390 Yoga (20NQ)
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga (4th Gen) (20QF)

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Lenovo ThinkPad X390 Yoga (20NQ) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga (4th Gen) (20QF) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad X390 Yoga (20NQ) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga (4th Gen) (20QF)
Product Type Notebook - flip design Notebook - flip design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 31.04 cm x 21.9 cm x 1.595 cm 32.3 cm x 21.8 cm x 1.55 cm
Weight 1.29 kg 1.36 kg
Case Material Carbon fibre Aluminum, magnesium alloy
Colour Black Iron grey
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad X390 Yoga (20NQ) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga (4th Gen) (20QF)
Screen Size (Type) 13.3" - IPS 14" - IPS
Touchscreen Yes (10-point multi-touch) Yes (10-point multi-touch)
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 300 cd/m² 400 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 72% 72%
Features Glossy, anti-reflective, anti-smudge, 170° viewing angle Glossy, anti-reflective, anti-smudge, 170° viewing angle, Low Power
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad X390 Yoga (20NQ) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga (4th Gen) (20QF)
CPU Intel Core i5 (8th Gen) 8265U / 1.6 GHz Intel Core i5 (8th Gen) 8265U / 1.6 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.9 GHz 3.9 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core Quad-Core
Cache 6 MB 6 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Features Integrated memory controller Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad X390 Yoga (20NQ) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga (4th Gen) (20QF)
RAM 8 GB (provided memory is soldered) 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM LPDDR3 SDRAM
Speed 2400 MHz 2133 MHz
Rated Speed 2666 MHz 2133 MHz
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad X390 Yoga (20NQ) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga (4th Gen) (20QF)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 3.0 x2 - NVM Express (NVMe) - Toshiba 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption 2, NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad X390 Yoga (20NQ) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga (4th Gen) (20QF)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics 620 Intel UHD Graphics
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 720p
Camera Features Fixed focus, ThinkShutter camera privacy ThinkShutter camera privacy
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, quad array microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3287 Realtek ALC1012L
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio Premium High Definition Audio, Dolby Atmos
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad X390 Yoga (20NQ) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga (4th Gen) (20QF)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, NFC, Bluetooth 5.0 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, NFC, Bluetooth 5.0
Wireless Controller Intel Wireless-AC 9560 Intel Wireless-AC 9560 - M.2 Card
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller - Intel I219-V
Features Gigabit Ethernet via optional Ethernet (RJ-45) adapter -
WWAN
Generation 4G 4G
Technology LTE LTE Advanced
Controller FIBOCOM L830-EB - M.2 Card FIBOCOM L850-GL - M.2 Card
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad X390 Yoga (20NQ) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga (4th Gen) (20QF)
Technology 3-cell Lithium Ion Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 50 Wh 51 Wh
Battery Life Up to 14.5 hours Up to 18.1 hours
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad X390 Yoga (20NQ) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga (4th Gen) (20QF)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt 65 Watt
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad X390 Yoga (20NQ) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga (4th Gen) (20QF)
Type Keyboard, digitizer, TrackPoint, digital pen, UltraNav Keyboard, digitizer, TrackPoint, digital pen, UltraNav
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad X390 Yoga (20NQ) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga (4th Gen) (20QF)
Slots 1 x Nano-SIM card (1 free) 1 x Nano-SIM card (1 free)
Interfaces USB 3.1 Gen 1
USB 3.1 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
USB-C 3.1 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 3, DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
HDMI
Dock
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Lenovo Ethernet extension connector
LAN (on supplied cable)
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
Lenovo Ethernet extension connector
Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN (on supplied cable)
Dock
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) -
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad X390 Yoga (20NQ) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga (4th Gen) (20QF)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition - English
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad X390 Yoga (20NQ) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga (4th Gen) (20QF)
Dockable Yes Yes
Included Accessories ThinkPad Pen Pro, ThinkPad Ethernet Extension cable, USB-C power adapter ThinkPad Pen Pro, USB-C power adapter, ThinkPad Ethernet Extension Cable Gen 2
Integrated Options 3-axis gyro sensor, 3-axis accelerometer 3-axis gyro sensor, 3-axis accelerometer
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader, smart card 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 Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810G tested Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810G tested
Navigation Receiver - GPS
Compliant Standards RoHS RoHS
SAR Value 1.696 W/kg (body), 1.696 W/kg (limb) 1.571 W/kg (body), 1.571 W/kg (limb)
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes Yes
EPEAT Compliant EPEAT Silver -
Manufacturer Warranty - Limited warranty - 3 years - pick-up and return
Limited warranty - battery - 1 year
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