Alienware M17 R2 vs. Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 8: Full specs comparison
We have comprehensively analyzed the technical specifications for the Alienware M17 R2 and Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 8 models. Our report includes intricate details such as the CPU, memory, storage, battery life, display quality, and other features.
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Alienware M17 R2 Pros
Reasons that Alienware M17 R2 is better than Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 8.
Intel Core i9-9980HK inside Alienware M17 R2 has a 113% better multi-core CPU performance score than the Intel Core i7-10610U inside Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 8.
Alienware M17 R2 supports a faster memory speed than the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 8. It supports up to 2666MHz versus 2133MHz of system memory on the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 8.
Configurable up to Nvidia GeForce RTX 2080 8GB GDDR6 with Max-Q vs. integrated
Alienware M17 R2 has a 17.3-inch screen size 23% larger than the 14-inch Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 8.
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 8 Pros
Reasons that Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 8 is better than Alienware M17 R2.
2020 vs. 2019
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 8 weighed 2.40 pounds, 59% lighter than the 5.80 pounds Alienware M17 R2.
Weight | Alienware M17 R2 | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 8 |
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Pound | 5.80 lbs. | 2.40 lbs. |
Kilogram | 2.63 kg | 1.09 kg |
Key Similars
Similar characteristics share between Alienware M17 R2 and Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 8.
Both laptops supports up to 16GB of system memory.
Prices
Here are the latest price updates and offers for both devices.
Availability | Alienware M17 R2 | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 8 |
Released | 2019 | 2020 |
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Pricing | Starting at $1,499.99 | Starting at $1,553.30 |
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Exterior | Alienware M17 R2 | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 8 |
Dimensions | 15.74 x 11.59 x 0.73 - 0.77 in (399.80 x 294.30 x 18.60 - 19.50 mm)
| 12.71” x 8.54” x 0.59” (323 x 217 x 14.95 mm) Width: 12.71” (323 mm) Depth: 8.54” (217 mm) Height: 0.59” (14.95 mm) |
Weight | Starting at 5.80 lb (2.63 kg) | Starting at 2.40 lbs (1.09 kg) |
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Display | Alienware M17 R2 | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 8 |
Size | 17.3 Inches | 14 Inches |
Info | Full HD with 60Hz refresh rate
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Ports | Alienware M17 R2 | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 8 |
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Internal Specs | Alienware M17 R2 | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 8 |
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Storage | Single Storage Configurations
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Connectivity | Alienware M17 R2 | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 8 |
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More | - | Optional WWAN: Integrated Global Mobile Broadband 4G LTE-A |
Battery | Alienware M17 R2 | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 8 |
Size | 6-cell lithium-ion polymer (76Wh) |
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Power Supply |
| 65 W USB (Type-C) power adapter Supports Rapid Charge. |
Software | Alienware M17 R2 | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 8 |
OS | Windows 10 Home Windows 10 Pro Upgradable to Windows 11 |
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Camera & Audio | Alienware M17 R2 | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 8 |
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Misc | Alienware M17 R2 | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 8 |
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Warranty | - | 1-year Depot or Carry-in |
More | CHASIS
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Key Features | Alienware M17 R2 | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 8 |
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