Comparison of Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9 14″ (20XW003KUS) vs Lenovo Gen 8 ThinkPad X1 Carbon 14″ (20U9005MUS)
Comparison of Lenovo Gen 8 ThinkPad X1 Carbon 14″ (20U9005MUS) vs Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9 14″ (20XW003KUS)

Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9 14″ (20XW003KUS) vs Lenovo Gen 8 ThinkPad X1 Carbon 14″ (20U9005MUS)

Comparison summary

  • For performance Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9 14″ has a lot faster processor.
  • ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9 14″ features a higher resolution screen (Full HD Plus).
  • ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9 14″ is cheaper.
  • Lenovo Gen 8 ThinkPad X1 Carbon 14″ has more SSD storage.
Compare technical specifications of Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9 14″ (20XW003KUS)
Compare technical specifications of Lenovo Gen 8 ThinkPad X1 Carbon 14″ (20U9005MUS)

Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9 14″ (20XW003KUS)

Lenovo Gen 8 ThinkPad X1 Carbon 14″ (20U9005MUS)

Trusted brandThinLightweighti7 CPUIPS screenFingerprint Reader
Trusted brandThinLightweighti7 CPUFingerprint Reader

Compare specifications

Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9 14″ (20XW003KUS)Lenovo Gen 8 ThinkPad X1 Carbon 14″ (20U9005MUS)
Processor (CPU)?Central Processing Unit is the heart of a laptop and is responsible for executing programs.
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Intel Core i7-1185G7Intel Core i7-10510U
Memory (RAM)?Memory increases the general speed and multiprocessing capabilities of a laptop.
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16gb16gb
Graphics card (GPU)?Graphics Processing Unit calculates 3D graphics and is essential for gaming and heavy programs.
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Intel Iris Xe-
Screen size
14″14″
Screen resolution
Full HD Plus (2160 x 1440 pixels)Full HD (1920 x 1080 pixels)
Weight
2.49 lbs (1.13 kg)2.4 lbs (1.09 kg)
Size (length x width x height)
12.4 x 8.7 x 0.59 inches12.71 x 8.54 x 0.59 inches
(31.5 x 22.1 x 1.5 cm)(32.28 x 21.69 x 1.5 cm)
Operating system (OS)
Windows 10 ProWindows 10 Pro
Hard drives
500gb SSD1000gb SSD
Release date
August 18, 2021November 12, 2020
Amazon.com List Price
$898.77$1,013.89
Amazon.com Lowest New Price
$898.77$1,013.89
Amazon.com Lowest Used Price
$769.97$750.00
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Laptop Dimensions

12.4 in
31.5 cm
8.7 in
22.1 cm
Thickness: 0.59 in (1.5 cm)
12.71 in
32.28 cm
8.54 in
21.69 cm
Thickness: 0.59 in (1.5 cm)

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13″
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14″
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13″
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16″
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16″
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16″
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Amazon.com description

Latest Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9 14" FHD+ Ultrabook, 11th gen i7-1185G7, 16 GB DDR4,512 GB SSD, Intel Iris Xe Graphics, Fingerprint Reader, Win 10 Pro (20XW003KUS), Black

Win 10 Pro; 11th Generation Intel Core i7-1185G7 Processor with vPro (3.00 GHz, up to 4.80 GHz with Turbo Boost, 4 Cores, 8 Threads, 12 MB Cache)

14" FHD+* (1920 x 1200) IPS, anti-glare, low-power, 400 nits

Memory: 16 GB LPDDR4x 4266MHz (Soldered); Hard Drive: 512 GB PCIe SSD;

Up to 16.7 hours* 57Whr (MM18); Rapid Charge

Graphics: Integrated Intel Iris Xe Graphics; Smart Power On fingerprint reader integrated with power button (match-on-chip)

ASIN: B0935Z57CL

Lenovo Latest Gen 8 ThinkPad X1 Carbon 14" FHD Ultrabook (400 nits) with 10th Gen Intel i7-10510U Processor up to 4.90 GHz, 1 TB PCIe SSD, 16GB RAM, and Windows 10 Pro

Outstanding Battery Life: Rated Up to 19.5 hours (MM14) and Up to 13.5 hours (MM18) by MobileMark 2014, an industry standard PC performance benchmark. Actual results will vary depending on your system’s usage and settings, including power management and screen brightness.

With WiFi 6 AX201 802.11AX (2 x 2) Wireless, you get fast and reliable connections, even on networks with lots of devices attached. Rapid Charge boosts battery life up to 80% in just an hour. Weighs only 2.40 lbs

HD 720p webcam with ThinkShutter privacy cover, Fingerprint Reader, Backlit Spill resistant US English Keyboard, Bluetooth 5.0, Dolby Atmos Speaker System, 4 x 360-degree far-field microphones

Ports: 2 x USB-C 3.2 (Gen 2) Intel Thunderbolt 3 (DisplayPort, Data transfer), 2 x USB 3.2 (Gen 1) (1 always on), HDMI 1.4, Network extension for Ethernet/side mechanical docking, Headphone / mic combo

Tested against 12 military-grade requirements from the Arctic wilderness to desert dust storms, from zero gravity to spills and drops, you can trust this laptop to handle whatever life throws your way.

ASIN: B08FRNCPXF