Lenovo ThinkPad T495s vs X1 Carbon

In this post we will compare Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon and Lenovo ThinkPad T495s. We will cover both 7th and 6th generation of ThinkPad X1 Carbon.

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Key Features

Lenovo ThinkPad T495sLenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon
Gen 7 (14”)
2nd Gen AMD Ryzen Pro CPUSlimmer, sleeker and lighter version
Radeon™ Vega GraphicsUp to 18.3-hour of battery life
Lightweight and portableBuilt-in suite of ThinkShield security features
Slim bezel displayIntel® Core™ technology for high performance
All-day battery lifeEnhanced audio for ultimate surround sound
Top-notch security featuresAn optional carbon-fiber weave top cover available
Optional WWAN connectivityGen 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 T495sLenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon
Processor
GEN 7 (14”)
AMD Ryzen™ 5 PRO 3500U Processor (2.10GHz, up to 3.70GHz Max Boost, 4 Cores, 4MB Cache)8th Generation Intel® Core™ i5-8265U (1.60GHz, up to 3.90GHz with Turbo Boost, 4 Cores, 6MB Cache)
AMD Ryzen™ 7 PRO 3700U Processor (2.30GHz, up to 4.0GHz Max Boost, 4 Cores, 4MB 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 T495sLenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon
Windows 10 HomeWindows 10 Home
Windows 10 ProWindows 10 Pro
DisplayLenovo ThinkPad T495sLenovo 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, touchscreen, anti-glare, 300 nits14″ FHD (1920 x 1080) IPS, low power, anti-glare, 400 nits
14″ FHD (1920 x 1080) IPS, Low Power, anti-glare, 400 nits14″ FHD (1920 x 1080) IPS, anti-glare, touchscreen, 300 nits
14″ FHD (1920 x 1080) IPS, PrivacyGuard, anti-glare, 400 nits14″ 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 T495sLenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon
GEN 7 (14”)
Up to 16 GB DDR4 2400 MHzUp to 16GB LPDDR3 2133MHz
Gen 6 (14″)
8GB LPDDR3 2133 MHz (Soldered)
BatteryLenovo ThinkPad T495sLenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon
GEN 7 (14”)
Up to 14 hours*, 57WhUp to 18.3 hours* on 51Whr, includes Rapid Charge technology†
Rapid-charging technology available with 65W ACGen 6 (14″)
Integrated 3 cell Li-Ion 57Wh with RapidCharge technology
Up to 15 hours of battery life*
StorageLenovo ThinkPad T495sLenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon
GEN 7 (14”)
Up to 1 TB PCIe SSDUp to 1TB SSD PCIe
Gen 6 (14″)
256GB SSD PCIe
GraphicsLenovo ThinkPad T495sLenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon
Integrated AMD Radeon™ Vega 8Up to Integrated Intel® UHD 620 Graphics
Integrated AMD Radeon™ Vega 10
SecurityLenovo ThinkPad T495sLenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon
GEN 7 (14”)
dTPM 2.0Fast Identity Online (FIDO) authentication capabilities
ThinkShutterMatch-on-Chip Fingerprint Reader
Match-on-Chip touch fingerprint readerdTPM 2.0 chip
Optional PrivacyGuardThinkShutter camera cover
Optional IR camera for Windows HelloOptional: 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 T495sLenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon
GEN 7 (14”)
Dolby 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 T495sLenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon
GEN 7 (14”)
720p HD camera with microphone720p HD Camera with microphone
IR & 720p HD camera with microphoneIR & 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 T495sLenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon
GEN 7 (14”)
12.95″ x 8.9″ x 0.6″ / 329 x 225.8 x 16.1 (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 T495sLenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon
GEN 7 (14”)
Starting at 2.81 lbs (1.27 kg)Starting at 2.40 lbs (1.08 kg)
Gen 6 (14″)
Starting at 2.49 lbs (1.13 kg)
ColorLenovo ThinkPad T495sLenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon
Black
ConnectivityLenovo ThinkPad T495sLenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon
GEN 7 (14”)
WLAN: Intel® 9260 802.11 AC (2 x 2)Network extension for Ethernet/side mechanical docking
Bluetooth® 5.0WLAN: Intel® Dual-Band 9560 802.11 AC (2 x 2)
WWAN: Fibocom L850-GL 4G LTE CAT9 (optional)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 T495sLenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon
GEN 7 (14”)
Smart card reader (Optional)2 x USB 3.1 (Gen 2) Type-C / Intel Thunderbolt™ 3 (DisplayPort, Data transfer)
USB 3.1 Gen 1 (Always on)2 x USB 3.1 (Gen 1)** (1 always on)
USB 3.1** Gen 2HDMI 1.4
2 x USB-C 3.1 Gen 2 (Power Delivery, DisplayPort)Network extension for Ethernet/side mechanical docking
HDMI 2.0Headphone / mic combo
Headphone / mic comboOptional: WWAN slot
Kensington® lock slotGen 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 T495sLenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon
Spill resistant
Backlit with white LED lighting
Supported DockingLenovo ThinkPad T495sLenovo 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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