Lenovo ThinkPad T470s vs X1 Carbon

In this post we will compare Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon and Lenovo ThinkPad T470. We will cover both 7th and 6th generation of ThinkPad X1 Carbon.

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Key Features

Lenovo ThinkPad T470sLenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon
Gen 7 (14”)
High-performance processor and operating systemSlimmer, sleeker and lighter version
All-day battery lifeUp to 18.3-hour of battery life
Plenty of storage and RAMBuilt-in suite of ThinkShield security features
Stereo speakers and a hi-res webcamIntel® Core™ technology for high performance
Plus the legendary ThinkPad reliability and support.Enhanced 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 T470sLenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon
Processor
GEN 7 (14”)
Up to 6th Generation Intel® Core™ i7-6600U Processor with vPro™ (2.60GHz, up to 3.40GHz with Turbo Boost, 4MB Cache)8th Generation Intel® Core™ i5-8265U (1.60GHz, up to 3.90GHz with Turbo Boost, 4 Cores, 6MB 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 T470sLenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon
Windows 10 Home
Windows 10 ProWindows 10 Pro
DisplayLenovo ThinkPad T470sLenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon
GEN 7 (14”)
14” FHD (1920 X 1080) IPS, anti-glare, 250 nits14″ WQHD (2560 x 1440) IPS, anti-glare, 300 nits
14” FHD (1920 X 1080) IPS, anti-glare, touchscreen, 250 nits14″ FHD (1920 x 1080) IPS, low power, anti-glare, 400 nits
14″ FHD (1920 x 1080) IPS, anti-glare, touchscreen, 300 nits
14″ 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 T470sLenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon
GEN 7 (14”)
8GB DDR4 2133MHzUp to 16GB LPDDR3 2133MHz
Gen 6 (14″)
8GB LPDDR3 2133 MHz (Soldered)
BatteryLenovo ThinkPad T470sLenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon
GEN 7 (14”)
Up to 10.5 hours of battery lifeUp to 18.3 hours* on 51Whr, includes Rapid Charge technology†
Gen 6 (14″)
Integrated 3 cell Li-Ion 57Wh with RapidCharge technology
Up to 15 hours of battery life*
StorageLenovo ThinkPad T470sLenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon
GEN 7 (14”)
256GB SSD PCIeUp to 1TB SSD PCIe
Gen 6 (14″)
256GB SSD PCIe
GraphicsLenovo ThinkPad T470sLenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon
Integrated Intel® HD Graphics 520Up to Integrated Intel® UHD 620 Graphics
SecurityLenovo ThinkPad T470sLenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon
GEN 7 (14”)
Fingerprint Reader (optional)Fast Identity Online (FIDO) authentication capabilities
Match-on-Chip Fingerprint Reader
dTPM 2.0 chip
ThinkShutter camera cover
Optional: ThinkPad PrivacyGuard
Optional: ThinkPad PrivacyAlert*
Optional 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 T470sLenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon
GEN 7 (14”)
Dolby Advanced Audio™Dolby Atmos™ Speaker System
Stereo Speakers4 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 T470sLenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon
GEN 7 (14”)
720p HD720p HD Camera with microphone
IR & 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 T470sLenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon
GEN 7 (14”)
13.25 x 9.15 x 0.79″ / 331 x 226.8 x 18.8 (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 T470sLenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon
GEN 7 (14”)
Starting at 2.9 lbs (1.3 kg)Starting at 2.40 lbs (1.08 kg)
Gen 6 (14″)
Starting at 2.49 lbs (1.13 kg)
ColorLenovo ThinkPad T470sLenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon
BlackBlack
ConnectivityLenovo ThinkPad T470sLenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon
GEN 7 (14”)
Intel® 8260 802.11AC (2 x 2) with vPro™Network extension for Ethernet/side mechanical docking
Bluetooth® 4.1WLAN: 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 T470sLenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon
GEN 7 (14”)
3 x USB 3.1** Gen 1 (USB 3.0, one Always On)2 x USB 3.1 (Gen 2) Type-C / Intel Thunderbolt™ 3 (DisplayPort, Data transfer)
USB 3.1 Type-C Gen 2 / Thunderbolt 3 (w/ the function of Power Delivery and DP)2 x USB 3.1 (Gen 1)** (1 always on)
3.5 mm Combo Audio JackHDMI 1.4
1 x HDMI™Network extension for Ethernet/side mechanical docking
1 x RJ45 Gigabit LANHeadphone / mic combo
1x CS13 DockingOptional: WWAN slot
1 x Media Card Reader (SD 3.0, UHS-I)Gen 6 (14″)
1 x Smart Card Reader (Optional)2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1** (one Always On)
1x Micro SIM2 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 T470sLenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon
Spill resistant
Backlit with white LED lighting
Supported DockingLenovo ThinkPad T470sLenovo 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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