Dell XPS 15 9500 vs. Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 8: Full specs comparison
The following is a comprehensive comparison of the Dell XPS 15 9500 and Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 8 specifications, including details on CPU, memory, storage, battery life, display quality, and other features.
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Dell XPS 15 9500 Pros
Reasons that Dell XPS 15 9500 is better than Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 8.
Intel Core i9-10885H inside Dell XPS 15 9500 has a 123% better multi-core CPU performance score than the Intel Core i7-10610U inside Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 8.
Dell XPS 15 9500 supports a larger memory capacity than the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 8. It supports up to 64GB versus 16GB of system memory on the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 8.
Dell XPS 15 9500 supports a faster memory speed than the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 8. It supports up to 2933MHz versus 2133MHz of system memory on the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 8.
Dell XPS 15 9500 comes with two 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 XPS 15 9500 | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 8 |
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Slots | x2 | Onboard |
Type | DDR4 | LPDDR3 |
Configurable up to Nvidia Quadro GTX 1650Ti 4GB GDDR6 vs. integrated
Dell XPS 15 9500 has a 15.6-inch screen size 11% 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 XPS 15 9500.
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 8 weighed 2.40 pounds, 40% lighter than the 4 pounds Dell XPS 15 9500.
Weight | Dell XPS 15 9500 | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 8 |
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Pound | 4 lbs. | 2.40 lbs. |
Kilogram | 1.81 kg | 1.09 kg |
Prices
Here are the latest price updates and offers for both devices.
Availability | Dell XPS 15 9500 | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 8 |
Released | 2020 | 2020 |
Release Date | Release Date: May 13, 2020 |
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Pricing | Starting at $1,299.99 | Starting at $1,553.30 |
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Exterior | Dell XPS 15 9500 | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 8 |
Dimensions | 13.56 x 9.07 x 0.30 - 0.71 in (344.40 x 230.30 x 7.70 - 18 mm) Width: 13.56” (344.40 mm) Depth: 9.07” (230.30 mm) Height: 0.30 - 0.71” (7.70 - 18 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 2.40 lbs (1.09 kg) |
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Display | Dell XPS 15 9500 | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 8 |
Size | 15.6 Inches | 14 Inches |
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Ports | Dell XPS 15 9500 | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 8 |
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Right (3)
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Internal Specs | Dell XPS 15 9500 | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 8 |
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Integrated Graphics |
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Memory | 4 GB 8 GB 16 GB 32 GB 64 GB 2933 MHz Dual-channel DDR4 RAM. |
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Discrete Graphics | NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 1650 Ti with Max-Q (Optional) Turning Architecture, 4GB GDDR6 128-bit, 1035 → 1200 MHz, 1024 CUDA Cores. | - |
Storage | 256 GB 512 GB 1 TB 2TB Removable M.2 2230/2280 PCIe® 3x4 NVMe™ SSD, Up to 32 Gbps. |
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Fans Number | 2 | - |
Connectivity | Dell XPS 15 9500 | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 8 |
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More | - | Optional WWAN: Integrated Global Mobile Broadband 4G LTE-A |
Battery | Dell XPS 15 9500 | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 8 |
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Battery Life | Full HD+ model
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Power Supply |
| 65 W USB (Type-C) power adapter Supports Rapid Charge. |
Software | Dell XPS 15 9500 | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 8 |
OS | Windows 10 Home Windows 10 Pro Upgradable to Windows 11 |
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Camera & Audio | Dell XPS 15 9500 | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 8 |
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Misc | Dell XPS 15 9500 | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 8 |
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Warranty | - | 1-year Depot or Carry-in |
Key Features | Dell XPS 15 9500 | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 8 |
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