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Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (5th Gen) vs Lenovo X260 + Pro Dock

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  • 158specifications compared
  • 46differ
  • 112identical
  • 32known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • ThinkPad X1 Carbon (5th Gen):Silver
    • X260 + Pro Dock:Black
  • Display diagonal
    • ThinkPad X1 Carbon (5th Gen):35.6 cm (14")
    • X260 + Pro Dock:31.8 cm (12.5")
  • Processor generation
    • ThinkPad X1 Carbon (5th Gen):7th gen Intel® Core™ i7
    • X260 + Pro Dock:6th gen Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor model
    • ThinkPad X1 Carbon (5th Gen):i7-7600U
    • X260 + Pro Dock:i7-6500U
  • Processor boost frequency
    • ThinkPad X1 Carbon (5th Gen):3.9 GHz
    • X260 + Pro Dock:3.1 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • ThinkPad X1 Carbon (5th Gen):2.8 GHz
    • X260 + Pro Dock:2.5 GHz
  • Processor socket
    • ThinkPad X1 Carbon (5th Gen):BGA 1356
    • X260 + Pro Dock:LGA 1356 (Socket B2)
  • Processor codename
    • ThinkPad X1 Carbon (5th Gen):Kaby Lake
    • X260 + Pro Dock:Skylake

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Comparison of ThinkPad X1 Carbon (5th Gen), X260 + Pro Dock
190 specifications
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersSilverBlack
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers35.6 cm (14")31.8 cm (12.5")
Display brightnessKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source300 cd/m²
Processor10 differ
Processor generationDiffers7th gen Intel® Core™ i76th gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffersi7-7600Ui7-6500U
Processor boost frequencyDiffers3.9 GHz3.1 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.8 GHz2.5 GHz
Processor socketDiffersBGA 1356LGA 1356 (Socket B2)
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i7-7600 Mobile SeriesIntel Core i7-6500 Mobile series
Processor codenameDiffersKaby LakeSkylake
SteppingDiffersH0D1
Configurable TDP-up frequencyDiffers2.9 GHz2.6 GHz
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x2, 1x4, 2x2, 2x1, 4x11x4, 4x1
Memory4 differ
Internal memoryDiffers16 GB8 GB
Internal memory typeDiffersLPDDR3-SDRAMDDR4-SDRAM
Memory clock speedDiffers1866 MHz2133 MHz
Memory form factorDiffersOn-boardSO-DIMM
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 x 8 GB
Memory slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memory (64-bit)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source16 GB
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers512 GB256 GB
SSD capacityDiffers512 GB256 GB
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMicroSD (TransFlash)MMC, SD, SDHC, SDXC
SSD form factorKnown for oneM.2Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics4 differ
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD Graphics 620Intel® HD Graphics 520
Maximum on-board graphics card memoryDiffers32 GB1.74 GB
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1150 MHz1050 MHz
On-board graphics card IDDiffers0x59161916
Audio1 differ
Speaker powerDiffers2 W1 W
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolutionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1280 x 720 pixels
Network1 differ
Mobile network connectionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Mobile network generationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4G
2G standardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceEdge, GPRS, GSM
3G standardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHSPA, WCDMA
4G standardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLTE
Ethernet LANDiffersNoYes
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10,100,1000 Mbit/s
WWANKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceInstalled
SIM card supportKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for oneWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces4 differ
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers23
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantityDiffers20
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers01
Mini DisplayPorts quantityDiffers01
Docking connectorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
SmartCard slotKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Headphone outputsKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
S/PDIF out portKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Microphone inKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Keyboardidentical
Full-size keyboardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 10 ProWindows 7 Professional
Recovery operating systemKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWindows 10 Pro
Processor special features8 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Embedded options availableDiffersYesNo
Intel Small Business Advantage (SBA) versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.00
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP)DiffersYesNo
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP) versionDiffers1.000.00
Intel TSX-NIDiffersYesNo
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Insider™Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Processor ARK IDDiffers9746688194
Processor codeDiffersSR33ZSR2EZ
Supported instruction setsDiffersAVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX 2.0
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Battery2 differ
Number of battery cellsDiffers33+3
Battery life (max)Differs15.5 h12 h
Battery technologyKnown for oneLithium Polymer (LiPo)Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery capacityKnown for one57 WhUnknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers65 W45 W
DC-in jackKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Sustainability1 differ
Sustainability certificatesDiffersEPEAT Gold, ENERGY STARENERGY STAR
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers1.13 kg1.44 kg
WidthDiffers323.5 mm305.5 mm
DepthDiffers217.1 mm208.5 mm
HeightDiffers15.9 mm20.3 mm
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source

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