Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 8 (20UA) Specifications, Tests and Review

Screen Size
14"
Resolution
2560 x 1440 (WQHD)
CPU
Intel Core i5 (10th Gen) 10310U / 1.7 GHz
GPU
Intel UHD Graphics
RAM
8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Core Qty
Quad-Core
Storage
256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption - Toshiba
Battery Capacity
51 Wh

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Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 8 (20UA) Review

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lightweight and portable

robust build quality

excellent keyboard comfort

impressive battery life

good security features

average display brightness

limited graphics performance

no HDMI port

higher price point

Total Rating

85 % - Design
82 % - Display
86 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 8 (20UA)
Product Type Ultrabook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 32.3 cm x 21.7 cm x 1.49 cm
Weight 1.09 kg
Case Material Carbon fibre, magnesium alloy
Colour Black paint
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 8 (20UA)
Screen Size (Type) 14"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight
Screen Resolution 2560 x 1440 (WQHD)
Widescreen Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9
Image Brightness 300 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 72%
Features Anti-glare, Wide Viewing Angle, 170° viewing angle
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 8 (20UA)
CPU Intel Core i5 (10th Gen) 10310U / 1.7 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.4 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core
Cache 6 MB
64-bit Computing Yes
Features Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 8 (20UA)
RAM 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type LPDDR3 SDRAM
Speed 2133 MHz
Rated Speed 2133 MHz
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 8 (20UA)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption - Toshiba
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 8 (20UA)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics
Camera Yes - 720p
Camera Features ThinkShutter camera privacy
Sound Four speakers, quad array microphone
Codec USI 4551-513711-00
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Atmos
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 8 (20UA)
Wireless Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax
Wireless Controller Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 8 (20UA)
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 51 Wh
Battery Life Up to 19.5 hours
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 8 (20UA)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 8 (20UA)
Type Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Keyboard Backlight Yes
Features Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad, Fn keys with Unified Communications controls
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 8 (20UA)
Interfaces USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
2 x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 3, DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Lenovo Ethernet extension connector
Dock
LAN (on supplied cable)
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 8 (20UA)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 8 (20UA)
Dockable Yes
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter, ThinkPad Ethernet Extension Cable Gen 2
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader
Security Slot Type Kensington mini security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810G tested
Compliant Standards RoHS
SAR Value 1.49 W/kg (body), 1.49 W/kg (limb)
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes
EPEAT Compliant EPEAT Gold
TCO Certified TCO Certified Notebooks 8

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