Product comparison · 2 laptops

Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (4th Gen) vs Lenovo W541+MS Office 2016

114specifications compared
55differ
59identical
74known for one product only

Key differences

Product type
- ThinkPad X1 Carbon (4th Gen):Ultrabook
- W541+MS Office 2016:Mobile workstation
Display diagonal
- ThinkPad X1 Carbon (4th Gen):35.6 cm (14")
- W541+MS Office 2016:39.6 cm (15.6")
HD type
- ThinkPad X1 Carbon (4th Gen):Quad HD
- W541+MS Office 2016:Full HD
Processor generation
- ThinkPad X1 Carbon (4th Gen):6th gen Intel® Core™ i7
- W541+MS Office 2016:4th gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor model
- ThinkPad X1 Carbon (4th Gen):i7-6600U
- W541+MS Office 2016:i7-4810MQ
Processor cores
- ThinkPad X1 Carbon (4th Gen):2
- W541+MS Office 2016:4
Processor threads
- ThinkPad X1 Carbon (4th Gen):4
- W541+MS Office 2016:8
Processor boost frequency
- ThinkPad X1 Carbon (4th Gen):3.4 GHz
- W541+MS Office 2016:3.8 GHz

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Comparison of ThinkPad X1 Carbon (4th Gen), W541+MS Office 2016
188 specifications	A Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (4th Gen)View product	B Lenovo W541+MS Office 2016 View product
Design1 differ
Product typeDiffers	Ultrabook	Mobile workstation
Housing materialKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Glass fibre, Plastic
Display2 differ
Display diagonalDiffers	35.6 cm (14")	39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolutionKnown for one	2560 x 1440 pixels	Unknown — not stated by the source
HD typeDiffers	Quad HD	Full HD
Panel typeKnown for one	IPS	Unknown — not stated by the source
Native aspect ratioKnown for one	16:9	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor14 differ
Processor generationDiffers	6th gen Intel® Core™ i7	4th gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffers	i7-6600U	i7-4810MQ
Processor coresDiffers	2	4
Processor threadsDiffers	4	8
Processor boost frequencyDiffers	3.4 GHz	3.8 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers	2.6 GHz	2.8 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers	4 MB	6 MB
Processor socketKnown for one	LGA 1356 (Socket B2)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor lithographyDiffers	14 nm	22 nm
Processor seriesDiffers	Intel Core i7-6600 Mobile Series	Intel Core i7-4800 Mobile series
Processor codenameDiffers	Skylake	Haswell
Bus typeDiffers	OPI	DMI2
FSB ParityKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
SteppingKnown for one	D1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs	15 W	47 W
Configurable TDP-up frequencyKnown for one	2.8 GHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Configurable TDP-upKnown for one	25 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Configurable TDP-downKnown for one	7.5 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Configurable TDP-down frequencyKnown for one	0.8 GHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesDiffers	12	16
PCI Express configurationsDiffers	1x4, 4x1	1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
System bus rateKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	5 GT/s
Memory5 differ
Internal memoryDiffers	16 GB	8 GB
Internal memory typeDiffers	LPDDR3-SDRAM	DDR3L-SDRAM
Memory clock speedDiffers	1866 MHz	1600 MHz
Memory form factorDiffers	On-board	SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryDiffers	16 GB	32 GB
Memory slotsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memory (64-bit)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	32 GB
Storage2 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers	512 GB	500 GB
Storage mediaKnown for one	SSD	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of SSDs installedKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
SSD capacityKnown for one	512 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Optical drive typeKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Compatible memory cardsDiffers	MicroSD (TransFlash)	MMC, SD, SDHC, SDXC
Number of HDDs installedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
HDD interfaceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	SATA
HDD sizeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.5"
Graphics6 differ
Discrete graphics cardKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Discrete graphics card modelKnown for one	Not available	Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card modelDiffers	Intel® HD Graphics 520	Intel® HD Graphics 4600
Maximum on-board graphics card memoryDiffers	32 GB	1.74 GB
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers	300 MHz	400 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs	1050 MHz	1300 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX versionDiffers	12.0	11.1
On-board graphics card OpenGL versionKnown for one	4.4	Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card IDDiffers	1916	0x416
Graphics card Open GL supportKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for one	HD	Unknown — not stated by the source
Built-in microphoneKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1 MP
Front camera resolutionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1280 x 720 pixels
Network2 differ
Ethernet LANDiffers	No	Yes
Bluetooth versionDiffers	4.1	4.0
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Ports & interfaces5 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	0	2
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers	3	2
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers	0	1
HDMI ports quantityDiffers	1	0
Mini DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers	0	1
S/PDIF out portKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Microphone inKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Keyboard1 differ
Numeric keypadDiffers	No	Yes
Pointing deviceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Clickpad
Island-style keyboardKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Full-size keyboardKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Softwareidentical
Recovery operating systemKnown for one	Windows 10 Pro	Unknown — not stated by the source
Bundled softwareKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	MS Office 2016
Processor special features9 differ
Embedded options availableDiffers	Yes	No
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for one	14 nm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Clear Video TechnologyKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Demand Based SwitchingDiffers	No	Yes
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel FDI TechnologyDiffers	No	Yes
Intel Fast Memory AccessKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Flex Memory AccessKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel HD GraphicsKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Small Business Advantage (SBA) versionKnown for one	1.00	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Smart Connect TechnologyKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Smart Response Technology versionKnown for one	1.00	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Software Guard Extensions (Intel SGX)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP) versionKnown for one	1.00	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel TSX-NIDiffers	Yes	No
Intel TSX-NI versionDiffers	1.00	0.00
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)Differs	No	Yes
Intel® Built-in Visuals TechnologyKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® OS GuardKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor ARK IDDiffers	88192	78937
Processor codeKnown for one	SR2F1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor package sizeDiffers	42 X 24 mm	37.5 x 37.5 x 4.7 mm
Supported instruction setsDiffers	SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX 2.0	AVX 2.0
Intel QuickPath InterconnectKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Battery3 differ
Battery technologyDiffers	Lithium Polymer (LiPo)	Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Number of battery cellsDiffers	4	9
Battery capacityDiffers	52 Wh	99 Wh
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers	65 W	170 W
AC adapter frequencyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	50 - 60 Hz
AC adapter input voltageKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	100 - 240 V
Securityidentical
Cable lock slot typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Kensington
Fingerprint readerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Trusted Platform Module (TPM)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Password protection typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	HDD, Power on, Supervisor
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers	1.17 kg	2.7 kg
WidthDiffers	333 mm	376.6 mm
DepthDiffers	229 mm	248.1 mm
HeightKnown for one	16.4 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Height (front)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.79 cm
Height (rear)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.95 cm
Packaging contentidentical
ManualKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Power cord includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Other features1 differ
Intel segment taggingDiffers	Enterprise, Small Business	Professional
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

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