Product comparison · 2 laptops

Lenovo X1 Carbon + Microsoft Office Home + Business 2013 vs Lenovo X250 + Office Home&Business 2013

160specifications compared
26differ
134identical
16known for one product only

Key differences

Product type
- X1 Carbon + Microsoft Office Home + Business 2013:Ultrabook
- X250 + Office Home&Business 2013:Laptop
Display diagonal
- X1 Carbon + Microsoft Office Home + Business 2013:35.6 cm (14")
- X250 + Office Home&Business 2013:31.8 cm (12.5")
Display resolution
- X1 Carbon + Microsoft Office Home + Business 2013:1920 x 1080 pixels
- X250 + Office Home&Business 2013:1366 x 768 pixels
Contrast ratio (typical)
- X1 Carbon + Microsoft Office Home + Business 2013:400:1
- X250 + Office Home&Business 2013:700:1
Internal memory
- X1 Carbon + Microsoft Office Home + Business 2013:8 GB
- X250 + Office Home&Business 2013:4 GB
Memory form factor
- X1 Carbon + Microsoft Office Home + Business 2013:On-board
- X250 + Office Home&Business 2013:SO-DIMM
Memory layout (slots x size)
- X1 Carbon + Microsoft Office Home + Business 2013:1 x 8 GB
- X250 + Office Home&Business 2013:1 x 4 GB
Maximum internal memory
- X1 Carbon + Microsoft Office Home + Business 2013:8 GB
- X250 + Office Home&Business 2013:16 GB

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Comparison of X1 Carbon + Microsoft Office Home + Business 2013, X250 + Office Home&Business 2013
176 specifications	A Lenovo X1 Carbon + Microsoft Office Home + Business 2013 View product	B Lenovo X250 + Office Home&Business 2013 View product
Design2 differ
Product typeDiffers	Ultrabook	Laptop
Product colour	Black	Black
Form factor	Clamshell	Clamshell
Housing materialDiffers	Aluminium, Carbon fibre, Glass fibre, Magnesium, Plastic	Carbon fibre, Glass fibre, Plastic
Display3 differ
Display diagonalDiffers	35.6 cm (14")	31.8 cm (12.5")
Display resolutionDiffers	1920 x 1080 pixels	1366 x 768 pixels
Touchscreen	No	No
Panel typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	IPS
LED backlight	Yes	Yes
Native aspect ratio	16:9	16:9
Display surface	Matt	Matt
Display brightness	300 cd/m²	300 cd/m²
Contrast ratio (typical)Differs	400:1	700:1
HD typeKnown for one	Full HD	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processoridentical
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor family	Intel® Core™ i5	Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generation	5th gen Intel® Core™ i5	5th gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor model	i5-5200U	i5-5200U
Processor cores	2	2
Processor threads	4	4
Processor boost frequency	2.7 GHz	2.7 GHz
Processor frequency	2.2 GHz	2.2 GHz
System bus rate	5 GT/s	5 GT/s
Processor cache	3 MB	3 MB
Processor cache type	Smart Cache	Smart Cache
Processor socket	BGA 1168	BGA 1168
Processor lithography	14 nm	14 nm
Processor operating modes	32-bit, 64-bit	32-bit, 64-bit
Processor series	Intel® Core™ i5-5200 Mobile Series	Intel® Core™ i5-5200 Mobile Series
Processor codename	Broadwell	Broadwell
Bus type	DMI2	DMI2
FSB Parity	No	No
Stepping	F0	F0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)	15 W	15 W
Configurable TDP-down	7.5 W	7.5 W
Configurable TDP-down frequency	0.6 GHz	0.6 GHz
Tjunction	105 °C	105 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes	12	12
PCI Express configurations	4x1, 2x4	4x1, 2x4
PCI Express slots version	2.0	2.0
ECC supported by processor	No	No
Memory5 differ
Internal memoryDiffers	8 GB	4 GB
Internal memory type	DDR3L-SDRAM	DDR3L-SDRAM
Memory clock speed	1600 MHz	1600 MHz
Memory form factorDiffers	On-board	SO-DIMM
Memory layout (slots x size)Differs	1 x 8 GB	1 x 4 GB
Memory slotsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryDiffers	8 GB	16 GB
Maximum internal memory (64-bit)Differs	8 GB	16 GB
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers	256 GB	500 GB
Storage mediaDiffers	SSD	Hybrid-HDD
Number of HDDs installedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
HDD speedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	5400 RPM
Hybrid-HDD cache typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Flash
Hybrid-HDD capacityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	500 GB
Hybrid-HDD cache memoryKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	8 GB
Optical drive type	No	No
Card reader integratedDiffers	No	Yes
Compatible memory cardsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	MMC, SD, SDHC, SDXC
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
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 5500	Intel® HD Graphics 5500
Maximum on-board graphics card memory	16 GB	16 GB
On-board graphics card base frequency	300 MHz	300 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)	900 MHz	900 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX version	11.2	11.2
On-board graphics card ID	0x1616	0x1616
Audio1 differ
Audio system	HD	HD
Number of built-in speakers	2	2
Speaker powerDiffers	1 W	1.5 W
Built-in microphone	Yes	Yes
Cameraidentical
Front camera	Yes	Yes
Front camera resolution	1280 x 720 pixels	1280 x 720 pixels
Networkidentical
Wi-Fi	Yes	Yes
Wi-Fi standards	802.11a, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)	802.11a, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Ethernet LAN	Yes	Yes
Ethernet LAN data rates	10,100,1000 Mbit/s	10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Bluetooth	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth version	4.0	4.0
Ports & interfaces2 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantity	0	0
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity	2	2
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers	0	1
HDMI ports quantityDiffers	1	0
DisplayPorts quantity	0	0
Mini DisplayPorts quantity	1	1
DVI port	No	No
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Thunderbolt ports quantity	0	0
Combo headphone/mic port	Yes	Yes
Docking connector	Yes	Yes
USB Sleep-and-Charge	Yes	Yes
USB Sleep-and-Charge ports	1	1
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipset	Intel SoC	Intel SoC
Keyboardidentical
Pointing device	ThinkPad UltraNav	ThinkPad UltraNav
Keyboard backlit	Yes	Yes
Numeric keypad	No	No
Spill-resistant keyboard	Yes	Yes
Windows keys	Yes	Yes
Software1 differ
Operating system installed	Windows 7 Professional	Windows 7 Professional
Operating system architecture	64-bit	64-bit
Recovery operating system	Windows 10 Pro	Windows 10 Pro
Bundled softwareDiffers	Microsoft Office Home + Business 2013	Office Home&Business 2013
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	14 nm	14 nm
Idle States	Yes	Yes
Intel 64	Yes	Yes
Intel Clear Video Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel Demand Based Switching	No	No
Intel Dual Display Capable Technology	No	No
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 Small Business Advantage (SBA) version	1.00	1.00
Intel Smart Response Technology version	1.00	1.00
Intel Trusted Execution Technology	No	No
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)	No	No
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)	Yes	Yes
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)	No	No
Intel® OS Guard	Yes	Yes
Intel® Quick Sync Video Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel® Secure Key	Yes	Yes
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Smart Response Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology	2.0	2.0
Processor ARK ID	85212	85212
Processor code	SR23Y	SR23Y
Processor package size	40 x 24 x 1.3 mm	40 x 24 x 1.3 mm
Supported instruction sets	AVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2	AVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2
Thermal Monitoring Technologies	Yes	Yes
Conflict-Free processor	Yes	Yes
Battery3 differ
Number of battery cellsDiffers	8	3+3
Battery capacityDiffers	50 Wh	46 Wh
Battery life (max)Differs	10.9 h	10.7 h
Battery technologyKnown for one	Lithium Polymer (LiPo)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery recharge timeKnown for one	2.5 h	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers	65 W	45 W
AC adapter frequency	50 - 60 Hz	50 - 60 Hz
AC adapter input voltage	100 - 240 V	100 - 240 V
DC-in jack	Yes	Yes
Securityidentical
Cable lock slot	Yes	Yes
Fingerprint reader	Yes	Yes
Trusted Platform Module (TPM)	Yes	Yes
Password protection	Yes	Yes
Password protection type	HDD, Power on, Supervisor	HDD, Power on, Supervisor
Certificatesidentical
Compliance certificates	RoHS	RoHS
CertificationKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	GREENGUARD
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificates	EPEAT Gold, ENERGY STAR	EPEAT Gold, ENERGY STAR
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers	1.36 kg	1.42 kg
WidthDiffers	331 mm	305.5 mm
DepthDiffers	226.8 mm	208.5 mm
HeightDiffers	18.2 mm	20.3 mm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter included	Yes	Yes
ManualKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Power cord included	Yes	Yes
Other features1 differ
Intel segment taggingDiffers	Enterprise, Small Business	Home office, Small Business

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