Dell Precision 7740 vs. Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 8: Full specs comparison
We thoroughly analyzed technical specifications for Dell Precision 7740 and Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 8 models, including CPU, memory, storage, battery life, display quality, and other features.
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Dell Precision 7740 Pros
Reasons that Dell Precision 7740 is better than Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 8.
Intel Xeon E-2286M inside Dell Precision 7740 has a 127% better multi-core CPU performance score than the Intel Core i7-10610U inside Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 8.
Dell Precision 7740 supports a larger memory capacity than the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 8. It supports up to 128GB versus 16GB of system memory on the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 8.
Dell Precision 7740 supports a faster memory speed than the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 8. It supports up to 3200MHz versus 2133MHz of system memory on the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 8.
Dell Precision 7740 comes with four SODIMM slots that allow you to replace or upgrade when needed. On the flip side, you can't upgrade RAM on the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 8 since it has onboard memory.
Memory | Dell Precision 7740 | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 8 |
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Slots | x4 | Onboard |
Type | DDR4 ECC | LPDDR3 |
Configurable up to Nvidia Quadro RTX 5000 16GB GDDR6 vs. integrated
Dell Precision 7740 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 Dell Precision 7740.
2020 vs. 2019
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 8 weighed 2.40 pounds, 65% lighter than the 6.79 pounds Dell Precision 7740.
Weight | Dell Precision 7740 | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 8 |
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Pound | 6.79 lbs. | 2.40 lbs. |
Kilogram | 3.08 kg | 1.09 kg |
Prices
Here are the latest price updates and offers for both devices.
Availability | Dell Precision 7740 | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 8 |
Released | 2019 | 2020 |
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Pricing | Starting at $1,409 | Starting at $1,553.30 |
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Exterior | Dell Precision 7740 | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 8 |
Dimensions | 16.3 x 10.7 x 1.03 - 1.19 in (414.2 x 273.7 x 26.15 - 30.3 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) |
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Display | Dell Precision 7740 | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 8 |
Size | 17.3 Inches | 14 Inches |
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Ports | Dell Precision 7740 | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 8 |
Left (4)
Right (4)
Back (5)
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Internal Specs | Dell Precision 7740 | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 8 |
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Connectivity | Dell Precision 7740 | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 8 |
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More | - | Optional WWAN: Integrated Global Mobile Broadband 4G LTE-A |
Battery | Dell Precision 7740 | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 8 |
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Power Supply | 240 W power adapter Power rated at 19.5 VDC/12.31 A. | 65 W USB (Type-C) power adapter Supports Rapid Charge. |
Software | Dell Precision 7740 | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 8 |
OS | Windows 10 Home Windows 10 Pro Ubuntu 18.04 LTS RedHat 7.5 Upgradable to Windows 11 |
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Camera & Audio | Dell Precision 7740 | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 8 |
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Misc | Dell Precision 7740 | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 8 |
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Warranty | 3 Years Hardware Service with Onsite Service After Remote Diagnosis | 1-year Depot or Carry-in |
Key Features | Dell Precision 7740 | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 8 |
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