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Lenovo ThinkPad Helix Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317U Laptop vs Lenovo X1 Carbon Touch

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  • 136specifications compared
  • 36differ
  • 100identical
  • 63known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product type
    • ThinkPad Helix Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317U Laptop:Laptop
    • X1 Carbon Touch:Ultrabook
  • Form factor
    • ThinkPad Helix Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317U Laptop:Convertible (Detachable)
    • X1 Carbon Touch:Clamshell
  • Display diagonal
    • ThinkPad Helix Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317U Laptop:29.5 cm (11.6")
    • X1 Carbon Touch:35.6 cm (14")
  • Display resolution
    • ThinkPad Helix Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317U Laptop:1920 x 1080 pixels
    • X1 Carbon Touch:1600 x 900 pixels
  • HD type
    • ThinkPad Helix Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317U Laptop:Full HD
    • X1 Carbon Touch:HD+
  • Display surface
    • ThinkPad Helix Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317U Laptop:Gloss
    • X1 Carbon Touch:Matt
  • Processor family
    • ThinkPad Helix Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317U Laptop:Intel® Core™ i5
    • X1 Carbon Touch:Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor generation
    • ThinkPad Helix Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317U Laptop:3rd gen Intel® Core™ i5
    • X1 Carbon Touch:3rd gen Intel® Core™ i7

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199 specifications
Design2 differ
Product typeDiffersLaptopUltrabook
Form factorDiffersConvertible (Detachable)Clamshell
Display4 differ
Display diagonalDiffers29.5 cm (11.6")35.6 cm (14")
Display resolutionDiffers1920 x 1080 pixels1600 x 900 pixels
Touchscreen typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceCapacitive
HD typeDiffersFull HDHD+
Display number of coloursKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source16.78 million colours
Display surfaceDiffersGlossMatt
Display brightnessKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source300 cd/m²
Panel typeKnown for oneIPSUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor9 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i5Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generationDiffers3rd gen Intel® Core™ i53rd gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffersi5-3317Ui7-3667U
Processor boost frequencyDiffers2.6 GHz3.2 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers1.7 GHz2 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers3 MB4 MB
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i5-3300 Mobile seriesIntel Core i7-3600 Mobile series
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x41x8, 1x16, 2x4, 2x8
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs1720
Maximum number of SMP processorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Memory1 differ
Internal memoryDiffers4 GB8 GB
Maximum internal memory (64-bit)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8 GB
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for one1 x 4 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory slotsKnown for one1x SO-DIMMUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers256 GB240 GB
Number of HDDs installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
HDD capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0 GB
SSD capacityDiffers256 GB240 GB
SSD interfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSATA III
Card reader integratedDiffersNoYes
Compatible memory cardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMMC, SD
Graphics1 differ
Graphics card familyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1050 MHz1150 MHz
Discrete graphics cardKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Discrete graphics card modelKnown for oneNot availableUnknown — not stated by the source
Audioidentical
Built-in speaker(s)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Network2 differ
Mobile network connectionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Mobile network generationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3G
Ethernet LANDiffersYesNo
WWANDiffersInstalledNot installed
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for one10,100,1000 Mbit/sUnknown — not stated by the source
Bluetooth versionKnown for one4.0Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces2 differ
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers21
Mini DisplayPorts quantityDiffers21
Headphone connectivityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.5 mm
Headphone outputsKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Microphone inKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceThinkPad UltraNav
Keyboard backlitKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Island-style keyboardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Keyboard layoutKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceQWERTY
Spill-resistant keyboardKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Windows keysKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features4 differ
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Processor ARK IDDiffers6570764898
Processor codeDiffersSR0N8SR0N5
Processor package sizeDiffers31.0 x 24.0 mm31 x 24 mm
Battery2 differ
Battery capacityDiffers42 Wh45 Wh
Battery life (max)Differs10 h6.3 h
Battery life (tablet mode)Known for one6 hUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of battery cells (tablet)Known for one3Unknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
AC adapter frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source50 - 60 Hz
AC adapter input voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source100 - 240 V
Power auto-sensingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotDiffersYesNo
Fingerprint readerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Password protection typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneKensingtonUnknown — not stated by the source
Trusted Platform Module (TPM)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5 - 35 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source-15 - 60 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source15 - 80%
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10 - 90%
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers1.67 kg1.36 kg
WidthDiffers296.1 mm331 mm
DepthDiffers187.3 mm226 mm
HeightDiffers20.4 mm18.9 mm
Width (imperial)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source33.1 cm (13")
Depth (imperial)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source22.6 cm (8.9")
Height (imperial)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.88 cm (0.74")
Weight (tablet mode)Known for one835 gUnknown — not stated by the source
Width (tablet mode)Known for one29.6 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Depth (tablet mode)Known for one18.7 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Height (tablet mode)Known for one1.16 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Cables includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAC
ManualKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Quick start guideKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Warranty cardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Other features1 differ
Infrared data portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
3DKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
TV tuner integratedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel segment taggingDiffersHome office, Small BusinessEnterprise, Small Business
Supplied AC adapter typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAC
64-bit computingKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Cameraidentical
Front cameraKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Performanceidentical
GPS (satellite)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source

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