Lenovo ThinkPad P1 vs X1 Carbon

In this post we will compare Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon and Lenovo ThinkPad P1. We will cover both 7th and 6th generation of ThinkPad X1 Carbon.

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Key Features

Lenovo ThinkPad P1Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon
Gen 7 (14”)
Lenovo’s most powerful 15.6″ mobile workstationSlimmer, sleeker and lighter version
Powered by the latest generation processorsUp to 18.3-hour of battery life
Cutting-edge graphicsBuilt-in suite of ThinkShield security features
Ultra-premium, thin and light chassisIntel® Core™ technology for high performance
Cutting-edge Dolby Vision™ HDR OLED 4K UHD display optionsEnhanced audio for ultimate surround sound
An optional carbon-fiber weave top cover available
Gen 6 (14″)
Ultralight, and weighs less than 2.5 lbs.
14″ screen with stunning display features
Packed with powerful processors
Huge storage and even faster memory
Up to 15 hours of battery life
RapidCharge technology
Legendary durability merged an elegant design
Seamless responsiveness for ultimate mobile productivity
Optional Global LTE-A connectivity and optional multi-touch screen

Technical Specification

ModelLenovo ThinkPad P1Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon
Processor
GEN 7 (14”)
Intel® Xeon® E-2276M with vPro™ (2.80GHz, up to 4.70GHz with Turbo Boost, 6 Cores, 12MB Cache)8th Generation Intel® Core™ i5-8265U (1.60GHz, up to 3.90GHz with Turbo Boost, 4 Cores, 6MB Cache)
Up to 9th Generation Intel® Core™ i9-9880H with vPro™ (2.30GHz, up to 4.80GHz with Turbo Boost, 8 Cores, 16MB Cache)8th Generation Intel® Core™ i7-8665U with vPro™ (1.90GHz, up to 4.80GHz with Turbo Boost, 4 Cores, 8MB Cache)
10th Generation Intel® Core™ i5-10210U (1.60GHz, up to 4.20GHz with Turbo Boost, 4 Cores, 6MB Cache)
10th Generation Intel® Core™ i7-10510U (1.80GHz, up to 4.90GHz with Turbo Boost, 4 Cores, 8MB Cache)
Gen 6 (14″)
Up to 8th Generation Intel® Core™ i7-8650U with vPro™ (1.90GHz, up to 4.20GHz with Turbo Boost, 8MB Cache)
Operating SystemLenovo ThinkPad P1Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon
Windows 10 HomeWindows 10 Home
Windows 10 ProWindows 10 Pro
Windows 10 Pro for Workstations 64 (Xeon Processor only)
DisplayLenovo ThinkPad P1Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon
GEN 7 (14”)
15.6″ UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) OLED, 400 nits, AR/AS, touchscreen Dolby Vision™ HDR 50014″ WQHD (2560 x 1440) IPS, anti-glare, 300 nits
15.6″ UHD (3840 x 2160) IPS 500 nits, anti-glare with Dolby Vision™ HDR 40014″ FHD (1920 x 1080) IPS, low power, anti-glare, 400 nits
15.6″ FHD (1920 x 1080) IPS 300 nits, anti-glare, 72% NTSC14″ FHD (1920 x 1080) IPS, anti-glare, touchscreen, 300 nits
15.6″ FHD (1920 x 1080) IPS 500 nits, anti-glare, 72% NTSC, Dolby Vision™ HDR 40014″ UHD (3840 x 2160) IPS, glossy, dolby vision™ HDR 400, 500 nits
Gen 6 (14″)
14″ FHD (1920 x 1080) IPS, anti-glare, 300 nits
14″ WQHD (2560 x 1440) IPS, anti-glare, 300 nits
MemoryLenovo ThinkPad P1Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon
GEN 7 (14”)
Up to 64GB DDR4 2666MHzUp to 16GB LPDDR3 2133MHz
Up to 64GB DDR4 2666MHZ ECC (Xeon Processor only)Gen 6 (14″)
8GB LPDDR3 2133 MHz (Soldered)
BatteryLenovo ThinkPad P1Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon
GEN 7 (14”)
Up to 13 hours* on 80Wh, includes Rapid Charge technology**Up to 18.3 hours* on 51Whr, includes Rapid Charge technology†
Up to 10 hours on a single one-hour chargeGen 6 (14″)
Integrated 3 cell Li-Ion 57Wh with RapidCharge technology
Up to 15 hours of battery life*
StorageLenovo ThinkPad P1Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon
GEN 7 (14”)
Up to 4TB PCIe SSDUp to 1TB SSD PCIe
Raid 0,1 optionalGen 6 (14″)
256GB SSD PCIe
GraphicsLenovo ThinkPad P1Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon
NVIDIA® Quadro® T1000 4GBUp to Integrated Intel® UHD 620 Graphics
NVIDIA® Quadro® T2000 4GB
Integrated Intel® UHD Graphics 630
SecurityLenovo ThinkPad P1Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon
GEN 7 (14”)
Discrete Trusted Platform Module (dTPM) 2.0Fast Identity Online (FIDO) authentication capabilities
Fast Identity Online (FIDO) authentication capabilitiesMatch-on-Chip Fingerprint Reader
ThinkShutter webcam privacy coverdTPM 2.0 chip
Match-on-Chip Touch fingerprint readerThinkShutter camera cover
Optional IR camera for Windows HelloOptional: ThinkPad PrivacyGuard
Kensington lock slotOptional: ThinkPad PrivacyAlert*
Optional Smart card readerOptional IR Camera
Kensington lock slot
Gen 6 (14″)
Fast Identity Online (FIDO) authentication capabilities
dTPM 2.0
Match-on-chip touch fingerprint reader
Windows Hello with facial recognition software (requires IR camera)
ThinkShutter
Kensington® lock slot
AudioLenovo ThinkPad P1Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon
GEN 7 (14”)
Dolby Atmos® Sound SystemDolby Atmos™ Speaker System
4 x 360-degree far-field microphones
Gen 6 (14″)
Noise-cancelling dual-array far field microphones
Dolby Audio™ Premium
Dolby Atmos® for headphones
CameraLenovo ThinkPad P1Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon
GEN 7 (14”)
HD 720p with ThinkShutter privacy cover720p HD Camera with microphone
Optional:IR & 720p HD Camera with with ThinkShutterIR & 720p HD Camera with microphone
Gen 6 (14″)
HD 720p with ThinkShutter and microphone
Optional: IR camera – required for facial recognition. ThinkShutter is not available on configurations with the IR Camera.
Dimensions (H x W x D)Lenovo ThinkPad P1Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon
GEN 7 (14”)
14.2” x 9.7” x 0.7” / 361.8 x 245.7 x 18.4 (mm)12.71″ x 8.54″ x 0.58″ / 323 x 217 x 14.95 (mm)
Gen 6 (14″)
12.73″ x 8.54″ x 0.62″ / 323.5 x 217.1 x 15.95 (mm)
WeightLenovo ThinkPad P1Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon
GEN 7 (14”)
Starting at 3.74 lbs (1.69 kg)Starting at 2.40 lbs (1.08 kg)
Gen 6 (14″)
Starting at 2.49 lbs (1.13 kg)
ColorLenovo ThinkPad P1Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon
Black
ConnectivityLenovo ThinkPad P1Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon
GEN 7 (14”)
Intel® AX200 Wi-Fi 6 802.11AX (2 x 2)Network extension for Ethernet/side mechanical docking
Bluetooth® 5.1WLAN: Intel® Dual-Band 9560 802.11 AC (2 x 2)
Optional WLAN: Intel® Dual-Band 9560 802.11 AC vPro™ (2 x 2)
Bluetooth® 5.0
Optional WWAN: Fibocom L850-GL 4G LTE CAT9
Gen 6 (14″)
Intel® 8265 802.11AC (2 x 2) + Bluetooth® 4.1 with vPro™
PortsLenovo ThinkPad P1Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon
GEN 7 (14”)
2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1** (1 always on)2 x USB 3.1 (Gen 2) Type-C / Intel Thunderbolt™ 3 (DisplayPort, Data transfer)
2 x USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-C / Intel Thunderbolt™ 3 (DisplayPort, Data transfer)2 x USB 3.1 (Gen 1)** (1 always on)
HDMI 2.0HDMI 1.4
Mini Gigabit EthernetNetwork extension for Ethernet/side mechanical docking
Audio combo jackHeadphone / mic combo
Smart card reader (Optional)Optional: WWAN slot
4-in-1 media card reader (MMC, SD, SDHC, SDXC)Gen 6 (14″)
2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1** (one Always On)
2 x USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-C / Intel Thunderbolt 3 (Power Delivery, DisplayPort, Data transfer)
HDMI
Headphone / microphone combo jack
MicroSD card reader
Ethernet Extension Connector (Dongle for Native Ethernet sold separately)
KeyboardLenovo ThinkPad P1Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon
Spill resistant
Backlit with white LED lighting
Supported DockingLenovo ThinkPad P1Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon
ThinkPad Thunderbolt™ 3 Dock
USB 3.0 Dock
ThinkPad 90W Basic Dock
ThinkPad 90W Pro Dock
ThinkPad 90W Ultra Dock
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