Product comparison · 2 laptops

Lenovo Helix Win 8 US vs Lenovo X1 Carbon Win 8 US

141specifications compared
13differ
128identical
32known for one product only

Key differences

Product type
- Helix Win 8 US:Laptop
- X1 Carbon Win 8 US:Ultrabook
Form factor
- Helix Win 8 US:Convertible (Detachable)
- X1 Carbon Win 8 US:Clamshell
Display diagonal
- Helix Win 8 US:29.5 cm (11.6")
- X1 Carbon Win 8 US:35.6 cm (14")
Display resolution
- Helix Win 8 US:1920 x 1080 pixels
- X1 Carbon Win 8 US:1600 x 900 pixels
Touchscreen
- Helix Win 8 US:Yes
- X1 Carbon Win 8 US:No
HD type
- Helix Win 8 US:Full HD
- X1 Carbon Win 8 US:HD+
Audio system
- Helix Win 8 US:Dolby Home Theater 4
- X1 Carbon Win 8 US:Dolby Home Theater v4
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity
- Helix Win 8 US:2
- X1 Carbon Win 8 US:1

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Comparison of Helix Win 8 US, X1 Carbon Win 8 US
173 specifications	A Lenovo Helix Win 8 US View product	B Lenovo X1 Carbon Win 8 US View product
Design2 differ
Product typeDiffers	Laptop	Ultrabook
Product colour	Black	Black
Form factorDiffers	Convertible (Detachable)	Clamshell
Housing materialKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Carbon fibre
Display4 differ
Display diagonalDiffers	29.5 cm (11.6")	35.6 cm (14")
Display resolutionDiffers	1920 x 1080 pixels	1600 x 900 pixels
TouchscreenDiffers	Yes	No
HD typeDiffers	Full HD	HD+
LED backlight	Yes	Yes
Native aspect ratio	16:9	16:9
Display surfaceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Matt
Processoridentical
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor family	Intel® Core™ i7	Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generation	3rd gen Intel® Core™ i7	3rd gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor model	i7-3667U	i7-3667U
Processor cores	2	2
Processor threads	4	4
Processor boost frequency	3.2 GHz	3.2 GHz
Processor frequency	2 GHz	2 GHz
System bus rate	5 GT/s	5 GT/s
Processor cache	4 MB	4 MB
Processor cache type	Smart Cache	Smart Cache
L3 cacheKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4 MB
L2 cacheKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0.512 MB
Processor socket	BGA 1023	BGA 1023
Processor lithography	22 nm	22 nm
Processor operating modes	64-bit	64-bit
Processor series	Intel Core i7-3600 Mobile series	Intel Core i7-3600 Mobile series
Processor codename	Ivy Bridge	Ivy Bridge
Bus type	DMI	DMI
FSB Parity	No	No
Stepping	L1	L1
Thermal Design Power (TDP)	17 W	17 W
Tjunction	105 °C	105 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes	16	16
PCI Express configurations	1x8, 1x16, 2x4, 2x8	1x8, 1x16, 2x4, 2x8
PCI Express slots version	2.0	2.0
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)	20	20
ECC supported by processor	No	No
Memoryidentical
Internal memory	8 GB	8 GB
Internal memory type	DDR3-SDRAM	DDR3-SDRAM
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1 x 8 GB
Maximum internal memory	8 GB	8 GB
Storageidentical
Total storage capacity	256 GB	256 GB
Storage media	SSD	SSD
Number of SSDs installed	1	1
SSD capacity	256 GB	256 GB
SSD interface	SATA III	SATA III
Optical drive type	No	No
Card reader integratedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Compatible memory cardsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	MMC, SD, SDHC, SDXC
Graphicsidentical
On-board graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics card	No	No
Discrete graphics card model	Not available	Not available
On-board graphics card family	Intel® HD Graphics	Intel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card model	Intel® HD Graphics 4000	Intel® HD Graphics 4000
On-board graphics card base frequency	350 MHz	350 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)	1150 MHz	1150 MHz
On-board graphics card ID	0x166	0x166
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffers	Dolby Home Theater 4	Dolby Home Theater v4
Built-in speaker(s)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Built-in microphone	Yes	Yes
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one	2	Unknown — not stated by the source
Cameraidentical
Front camera	Yes	Yes
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for one	5 MP	Unknown — not stated by the source
Rear cameraKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Rear camera resolution (numeric)Known for one	2 MP	Unknown — not stated by the source
Optical driveidentical
LightScribe	No	No
Networkidentical
Mobile network connection	Yes	Yes
Mobile network generation	4G	4G
4G standard	WiMAX	WiMAX
Wi-Fi	Yes	Yes
Wi-Fi standards	802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g	802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g
Ethernet LAN	No	No
Bluetooth	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth version	4.0	4.0
WWANKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Not installed
4G WiMAX	Yes	Yes
Integrated 4G WiMAX	Yes	Yes
Ports & interfaces1 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantity	1	1
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers	2	1
eSATA/USB 2.0 ports quantity	0	0
eSATA/USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) ports quantity	0	0
eSATA ports quantity	0	0
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	0	0
HDMI ports quantity	0	0
DisplayPorts quantity	0	0
Mini DisplayPorts quantity	1	1
DVI port	No	No
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity	0	0
Firewire (IEEE 1394) ports	0	0
Thunderbolt ports quantity	0	0
Headphone outputs	0	0
S/PDIF out port	No	No
Combo headphone/mic port	Yes	Yes
Microphone in	No	No
Docking connector	No	No
ExpressCard slot	No	No
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity	0	0
CardBus PCMCIA slot type	No	No
SmartCard slot	No	No
Headphone connectivityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3.5 mm
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Intel® QS77 Express
Keyboard1 differ
Pointing deviceDiffers	Touchpad	Touchpad + Pointing Stick
Keyboard backlitKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Numeric keypad	No	No
Keyboard layout	QWERTY	QWERTY
Keyboard language	English	English
Softwareidentical
Operating system installed	Windows 8 Pro	Windows 8 Pro
Operating system architecture	64-bit	64-bit
Processor special featuresidentical
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)	Yes	Yes
CPU configuration (max)	1	1
Embedded options available	No	No
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology	Yes	Yes
Execute Disable Bit	Yes	Yes
Graphics & IMC lithography	22 nm	22 nm
Idle States	Yes	Yes
Intel 64	Yes	Yes
Intel Clear Video Technology	No	No
Intel Demand Based Switching	No	No
Intel Dual Display Capable Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel Enhanced Halt State	Yes	Yes
Intel FDI Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel Fast Memory Access	Yes	Yes
Intel Flex Memory Access	Yes	Yes
Intel Identity Protection Technology version	1.00	1.00
Intel Rapid Storage Technology	No	No
Intel Secure Key Technology version	1.00	1.00
Intel Trusted Execution Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)	Yes	Yes
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)	Yes	Yes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)	Yes	Yes
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)	No	No
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)	Yes	Yes
Intel® InTru™ 3D Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel® Insider™	Yes	Yes
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Quick Sync Video Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel® Secure Key	Yes	Yes
Intel® Smart Cache	Yes	Yes
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology	2.0	2.0
Processor ARK ID	64898	64898
Processor code	SR0N5	SR0N5
Processor package size	31 x 24 mm	31 x 24 mm
Supported instruction sets	AVX	AVX
Thermal Monitoring Technologies	Yes	Yes
Conflict-Free processor	Yes	Yes
Batteryidentical
Battery technology	Lithium Polymer (LiPo)	Lithium Polymer (LiPo)
Number of battery cellsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4
Battery capacityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	46 Wh
Poweridentical
AC adapter powerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	90 W
DC-in jack	Yes	Yes
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotDiffers	No	Yes
Fingerprint readerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	5 - 35 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	-15 - 60 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	15 - 80%
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	10 - 90%
Certificatesidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	RoHS
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	EPEAT Gold, ENERGY STAR
Weight & dimensions2 differ
WeightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.35 kg
WidthDiffers	295 mm	311 mm
DepthDiffers	225 mm	226 mm
Height (front)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.6 cm
Height (rear)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.1 cm
HeightKnown for one	21 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Other features1 differ
TV tuner integratedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Power adapter weightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	370 g
Intel segment taggingDiffers	Home office, Small Business	Enterprise, Small Business

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