Product comparison · 2 laptops

Lenovo Helix 2nd Gen vs Lenovo X1 Carbon (3rd Gen)

140specifications compared
43differ
97identical
67known for one product only

Key differences

Product type
- Helix 2nd Gen:Hybrid (2-in-1)
- X1 Carbon (3rd Gen):Ultrabook
Product colour
- Helix 2nd Gen:Black, Graphite
- X1 Carbon (3rd Gen):Black
Form factor
- Helix 2nd Gen:Convertible (Detachable)
- X1 Carbon (3rd Gen):Clamshell
Display diagonal
- Helix 2nd Gen:29.5 cm (11.6")
- X1 Carbon (3rd Gen):35.6 cm (14")
Touchscreen
- Helix 2nd Gen:Yes
- X1 Carbon (3rd Gen):No
Display brightness
- Helix 2nd Gen:370 cd/m²
- X1 Carbon (3rd Gen):300 cd/m²
Contrast ratio (typical)
- Helix 2nd Gen:800:1
- X1 Carbon (3rd Gen):700:1
Processor family
- Helix 2nd Gen:Intel® Core™ M
- X1 Carbon (3rd Gen):Intel® Core™ i5

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Comparison of Helix 2nd Gen, X1 Carbon (3rd Gen)
207 specifications	A Lenovo Helix 2nd Gen View product	B Lenovo X1 Carbon (3rd Gen)View product
Design4 differ
Product typeDiffers	Hybrid (2-in-1)	Ultrabook
Product colourDiffers	Black, Graphite	Black
Form factorDiffers	Convertible (Detachable)	Clamshell
Housing materialDiffers	Aluminium	Aluminium, Carbon fibre, Glass fibre, Magnesium, Plastic
Market positioningKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Business
Display4 differ
Display diagonalDiffers	29.5 cm (11.6")	35.6 cm (14")
TouchscreenDiffers	Yes	No
Touchscreen typeKnown for one	Capacitive	Unknown — not stated by the source
Touch technologyKnown for one	Multi-touch	Unknown — not stated by the source
Panel typeKnown for one	IPS	Unknown — not stated by the source
Display surfaceKnown for one	Gloss	Unknown — not stated by the source
Display brightnessDiffers	370 cd/m²	300 cd/m²
Contrast ratio (typical)Differs	800:1	700:1
Processor12 differ
Processor familyDiffers	Intel® Core™ M	Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generationDiffers	Intel® Core™ m-5xxx	5th gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffers	M-5Y70	i5-5200U
Processor boost frequencyDiffers	2.6 GHz	2.7 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers	1.1 GHz	2.2 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers	4 MB	3 MB
Processor cache typeDiffers	L3	Smart Cache
Processor operating modesDiffers	64-bit	32-bit, 64-bit
Processor seriesDiffers	Intel Core M-5Y Mobile series	Intel® Core™ i5-5200 Mobile Series
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs	4.5 W	15 W
TjunctionDiffers	95 °C	105 °C
PCI Express configurationsDiffers	2x4, 4x1	4x1, 2x4
Number of Processing Die TransistorsKnown for one	12 M	Unknown — not stated by the source
ECC supported by processorKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor socketKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	BGA 1168
Bus typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	DMI2
SteppingKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	F0
Configurable TDP-downKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	7.5 W
Configurable TDP-down frequencyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0.6 GHz
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	12
Memoryidentical
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for one	1 x 8 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Storage1 differ
Number of SSDs installedKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
SSD capacityKnown for one	256 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Compatible memory cardsDiffers	MicroSD (TransFlash), MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC	MMC, SD, SDHC, SDXC
Graphics4 differ
On-board graphics card modelDiffers	Intel® HD Graphics 5300	Intel® HD Graphics 5500
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers	100 MHz	300 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs	850 MHz	900 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX versionDiffers	11.2/12	11.2
On-board graphics card OpenGL versionKnown for one	4.3	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum resolutionKnown for one	1920 x 1080 pixels	Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card IDKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0x1616
Number of discrete graphics cards supportedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Audio1 differ
Audio systemKnown for one	Dolby Home Theater v4	Unknown — not stated by the source
Speaker powerDiffers	0.7 W	1 W
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for one	2 MP	Unknown — not stated by the source
Auto focusKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Rear cameraKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Rear camera resolution (numeric)Known for one	5 MP	Unknown — not stated by the source
Front camera resolutionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1280 x 720 pixels
Networkidentical
Wi-Fi data rate (max)Known for one	867 Mbit/s	Unknown — not stated by the source
Near Field Communication (NFC)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Ports & interfaces2 differ
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers	1	2
HDMI ports quantityDiffers	0	1
Micro HDMI ports quantityKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
ExpressCard slotKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
SmartCard slotKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Mini DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Performanceidentical
AccelerometerKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ambient light sensorKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
GyroscopeKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Keyboard1 differ
Pointing deviceDiffers	Touchpad	ThinkPad UltraNav
Keyboard backlitKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Island-style keyboardKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Spill-resistant keyboardKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Full-size keyboardKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffers	Windows 8.1 Pro	Windows 7 Professional
Recovery operating systemKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Windows 8.1 Pro
Processor special features2 differ
Intel Smart Connect TechnologyKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel TSX-NIKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Active Management Technology (Intel® AMT)Known for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® High Definition Audio (Intel® HD Audio)Known for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Matrix Storage Technology (Intel® MST)Known for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)Known for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Rapid Start TechnologyKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Virtualization Technology (Intel® VT)Known for one	VT-d, VT-x	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor ARK IDDiffers	83612	85212
Processor package sizeDiffers	30 x 16.5 x 1.05 mm	40 x 24 x 1.3 mm
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	14 nm
Intel Clear Video TechnologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel Enhanced Halt StateKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel Identity Protection Technology versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.00
Intel Secure Key Technology versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.00
Intel Small Business Advantage (SBA) versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.00
Intel Smart Response Technology versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.00
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Processor codeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	SR23Y
Battery4 differ
Battery technologyDiffers	Lithium Polymer (LiPo)	Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Number of battery cellsDiffers	2	6
Battery capacityDiffers	35 Wh	50 Wh
Battery life (max)Differs	8 h	10.9 h
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers	36 W	65 W
Security1 differ
Password protection typeDiffers	HDD, Power on, Supervisor	HDD, Power on
Cable lock slot typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Kensington
Certificatesidentical
CertificationKnown for one	GreenGuard	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers	1.38 kg	1.3 kg
WidthDiffers	301.1 mm	331 mm
DepthDiffers	192.5 mm	226.5 mm
HeightDiffers	9.6 mm	17.7 mm
Weight (tablet mode)Known for one	822 g	Unknown — not stated by the source
Packaging content1 differ
AC adapter includedDiffers	No	Yes
ManualKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Power cord includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Other featuresidentical
Supplied AC adapter typeKnown for one	AC	Unknown — not stated by the source

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