In this post we will compare Thinkpad X1 Carbon Gen 8 and Dell XPS 13
Overview
| Model | Thinkpad X1 Carbon Gen 8 | Dell XPS 13 |
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Key Feature
| Model | Thinkpad X1 Carbon Gen 8 | Dell XPS 13 |
| One of our first Intel® 14″ mobility-certified laptops | 100% of the enclosure is sculpted by a CNC (computer numerical control) machining process. | |
| Thin and lightweight | The latest Corning® Gorilla® Glass 6 is strong, as well as impact and scratch resistance | |
| Amazing display options | Elements like the display, keys and touchpad are all larger for an easier, more optimized user experience. | |
| Up to 19.5 hours of battery life | The new twin coil press fit hinge is designed to maximize the screen to body ratio and enable 4-sided InfinityEdge. | |
| Best-in-class connectivity, and rapid charging technology | The new XPS 13 webcam isn’t just smaller (only 2.25 mm)—it’s also better. | |
| Advanced security options and enhanced audio | Features a 6% thinner design with more power, plus no sacrifice to essentials like the headphone jack or microSD card slot. | |
| Delivers the ultimate in premium performance |
Technical Specification
Processor
| Model | Thinkpad X1 Carbon Gen 8 | Dell XPS 13 |
| 10th Generation Intel® Core™ i5-10210U Processor (1.60 GHz, up to 4.20 GHz with Turbo Boost, 4 Cores, 8 Threads, 6 MB Cache) | 10th Generation Intel® Core™ i3-1005G1 Processor (4MB Cache, up to 3.4 GHz) | |
| 10th Generation Intel® Core™ i7-10510U Processor (1.80 GHz, up to 4.90 GHz with Turbo Boost, 4 Cores, 8 Threads, 8 MB Cache) | 10th Generation Intel® Core™ i5-1035G1 Processor (6MB Cache, up to 3.6 GHz) | |
| 10th Generation Intel® Core™ i5-10310U Processor with vPro™ (1.60 GHz, up to 4.40 GHz with Turbo Boost, 4 Cores, 8 Threads, 6 MB Cache) | 10th Generation Intel® Core™ i7-1065G7 Processor (8MB Cache, up to 3.9 GHz) | |
| 10th Generation Intel® Core™ i7-10610U Processor with vPro™ (1.80 GHz, up to 4.90 GHz with Turbo Boost, 4 Cores, 8 Threads, 8 MB Cache) |
Operating System
| Model | Thinkpad X1 Carbon Gen 8 | Dell XPS 13 |
| Windows 10 Home | Windows 10 Home, 64-bit, English | |
| Windows 10 Pro – Lenovo recommends Win 10 Pro for business |
Display
| Model | Thinkpad X1 Carbon Gen 8 | Dell XPS 13 |
| 14.0″ FHD (1920 x 1080) IPS, anti-glare, low power, 400 nits | 13.4″ FHD+ (1920 x 1200) InfinityEdge Non-Touch Anti-Glare 500-Nit Display | |
| 14.0″ FHD (1920 x 1080) IPS, anti-glare, 400 nits | 13.4″ FHD+ (1920 x 1200) InfinityEdge Touch Anti-Reflective 500-Nit Display | |
| 14.0″ FHD (1920 x 1080) IPS, anti-glare, touchscreen, 400 nits | ||
| 14.0″ WQHD (2560 x 1440) IPS, anti-glare, 300 nits | ||
| 14.0″ FHD (1920 x 1080) IPS, anti-glare, touchscreen with Privacy Guard, 500 nits | ||
| 14.0″ 4K UHD (3840 x 2160) IPS, glossy with Dolby Vision™ HDR 400, 500 nits |
Memory
| Model | Thinkpad X1 Carbon Gen 8 | Dell XPS 13 |
| Up to 16GB LPDDR3 (Soldered) | 8GB 3733MHz LPDDR4x Memory Onboard | |
| 16GB 3733MHz LPDDR4x Memory Onboard |
Battery
| Model | Thinkpad X1 Carbon Gen 8 | Dell XPS 13 |
| Supports Rapid Charge** | 4-Cell Battery, 52 Whr (Integrated) | |
| Up to 19.5 hours (MM14)* | ||
| Up to 13.5 hours (MM18)* |
Storage
| Model | Thinkpad X1 Carbon Gen 8 | Dell XPS 13 |
| Up to 1 TB PCIe SSD | 256GB M.2 PCIe NVMe Solid State Drive | |
Graphics
| Model | Thinkpad X1 Carbon Gen 8 | Dell XPS 13 |
| Integrated Intel® UHD Graphics | Intel® UHD Graphics with shared graphics memory | |
Security
| Model | Thinkpad X1 Carbon Gen 8 | Dell XPS 13 |
| Fast Identity Online (FIDO) authentication capabilities | ||
| Match-on-chip fingerprint reader | ||
| dTPM 2.0 chip | ||
| ThinkShutter camera cover | ||
| Optional: ThinkPad PrivacyGuard | ||
| Optional: ThinkPad PrivacyAlert* | ||
| Kensington lock slot |
Audio
| Model | Thinkpad X1 Carbon Gen 8 | Dell XPS 13 |
| Dolby Atmos® Speaker System | Stereo speakers professionally tuned with Waves MaxxAudio® Pro; 2.5W x 2 = 4W peak | |
| 4 x 360-degree far-field microphones | 3.5mm headphone/microphone combo jack with 360-degree Waves NX 3D virtual surround with headtracking via headphones | |
| Dual microphone array powered by Waves MaxxVoice Pro supporting VoIP – Cortana Farfield capable |
Camera
| Model | Thinkpad X1 Carbon Gen 8 | Dell XPS 13 |
| HD 720p with ThinkShutter privacy cover | Widescreen HD (720p) 2.25mm webcam | |
| Optional: Hybrid Infrared (IR) & HD 720p with ThinkShutter |
Dimensions (W x D x H)
| Model | Thinkpad X1 Carbon Gen 8 | Dell XPS 13 |
| 323mm x 217mm x 14.9mm / 12.71″ x 8.54″ x 0.59″ | Height: 0.58″ (14.8mm) x Width: 296mm (11.6″) x Depth: 7.8″ (199mm) | |
Weight
| Model | Thinkpad X1 Carbon Gen 8 | Dell XPS 13 |
| Starting at 2.40 lbs (1.09 kg) | Starting Weight: 2.65 lbs (1.2 kg)i for non-touch; 2.8 lbs (1.27 kg)i for touch | |
Color
| Model | Thinkpad X1 Carbon Gen 8 | Dell XPS 13 |
| Black | Platinum Silver with Black carbon fiber palmrest | |
| Black with Woven Top Cover* |
Connectivity
| Model | Thinkpad X1 Carbon Gen 8 | Dell XPS 13 |
| Intel® Wi-Fi 6™ AX201 802.11AX (2 x 2) | Killer™ Wi-Fi 6 AX1650 (2 x 2) and Bluetooth 5.1 | |
| Bluetooth® 5.0 | ||
| Optional WWAN: Integrated Global Mobile Broadband 4G LTE-A |
Ports
| Model | Thinkpad X1 Carbon Gen 8 | Dell XPS 13 |
| 2 x USB-C 3.2 (Gen 2) Intel Thunderbolt™ 3 (DisplayPort, Data transfer) | 2 Thunderbolt™ 3 (DisplayPort / Power Delivery (4 lanes of PCI Express Gen 3) | |
| 2 x USB 3.2** (Gen 1) (1 always on) | 1 microSD card reader v4.0 | |
| HDMI 1.4 | 1 3.5mm Headphone/Microphone Combo Jack | |
| Network extension for Ethernet/side mechanical docking | 1 Type-C™ to USB-A v3.0 adapter ships standard | |
| Headphone / mic combo |
Keyboard
| Model | Thinkpad X1 Carbon Gen 8 | Dell XPS 13 |
| Spill resistant | Black Backlit English Keyboard with Fingerprint Reader | |
| Backlit with white LED lighting | ||
| New FN row F9-F11 |
