Dell XPS 17 9700 vs. Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 8: Full specs comparison
The following is a comprehensive comparison of the Dell XPS 17 9700 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 17 9700 Pros
Reasons that Dell XPS 17 9700 is better than Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 8.
Intel Core i9-10885H inside Dell XPS 17 9700 has a 123% better multi-core CPU performance score than the Intel Core i7-10610U inside Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 8.
Dell XPS 17 9700 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 17 9700 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.
Configurable up to NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 6GB GDDR6 with Max-Q vs. integrated
Dell XPS 17 9700 has a 17-inch screen size 21% 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 17 9700.
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 8 weighed 2.40 pounds, 49% lighter than the 4.65 pounds Dell XPS 17 9700.
Weight | Dell XPS 17 9700 | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 8 |
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Pound | 4.65 lbs. | 2.40 lbs. |
Kilogram | 2.11 kg | 1.09 kg |
Prices
Here are the latest price updates and offers for both devices.
Availability | Dell XPS 17 9700 | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 8 |
Released | 2020 | 2020 |
Release Date | Announced Date: May 13, 2020 |
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Pricing | - | Starting at $1,553.30 |
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Exterior | Dell XPS 17 9700 | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 8 |
Dimensions |
| 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 17 9700 | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 8 |
Size | 17 Inches | 14 Inches |
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Ports | Dell XPS 17 9700 | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 8 |
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Right (4)
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Internal Specs | Dell XPS 17 9700 | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 8 |
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Connectivity | Dell XPS 17 9700 | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 8 |
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More | - | Optional WWAN: Integrated Global Mobile Broadband 4G LTE-A |
Battery | Dell XPS 17 9700 | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 8 |
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Battery Life | - |
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Power Supply |
| 65 W USB (Type-C) power adapter Supports Rapid Charge. |
Software | Dell XPS 17 9700 | 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 17 9700 | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 8 |
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Misc | Dell XPS 17 9700 | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 8 |
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In the box | - |
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Warranty | - | 1-year Depot or Carry-in |
Key Features | Dell XPS 17 9700 | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 8 |
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