Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 8 vs. Alienware Area-51m: Full specs comparison
The following is a comprehensive comparison of the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 8 and Alienware Area-51m specifications, including details on CPU, memory, storage, battery life, display quality, and other features.
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Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 8 Pros
Reasons that Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 8 is better than Alienware Area-51m.
2020 vs. 2019
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 8 weighed 2.40 pounds, 72% lighter than the 8.54 pounds Alienware Area-51m.
Weight | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 8 | Alienware Area-51m |
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Pound | 2.40 lbs. | 8.54 lbs. |
Kilogram | 1.09 kg | 3.87 kg |
Alienware Area-51m Pros
Reasons that Alienware Area-51m is better than Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 8.
Intel Core i9-9900K inside Alienware Area-51m has a 180% better multi-core CPU performance score than the Intel Core i7-10610U inside Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 8.
Alienware Area-51m 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.
Alienware Area-51m supports a faster memory speed than the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 8. It supports up to 2800MHz versus 2133MHz of system memory on the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 8.
Alienware Area-51m 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 | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 8 | Alienware Area-51m |
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Slots | Onboard | x4 |
Type | LPDDR3 | DDR4 XMP |
Configurable up to Nvidia GeForce RTX 2080 8GB GDDR6 vs. integrated
Alienware Area-51m has a 17.3-inch screen size 23% larger than the 14-inch Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 8.
Prices
Here are the latest price updates and offers for both devices.
Availability | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 8 | Alienware Area-51m |
Released | 2020 | 2019 |
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Pricing | Starting at $1,553.30 | Starting at $2,549.99 |
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Exterior | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 8 | Alienware Area-51m |
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) | 15.85 x 12.565 x 1.09 - 1.23 in (402.6 x 319.14 x 27.65 - 31.2 mm)
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Weight | Starting at 2.40 lbs (1.09 kg) | Maximum at 8.54 lbs. (3.87 Kg) |
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Display | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 8 | Alienware Area-51m |
Size | 14 Inches | 17.3 Inches |
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| Full HD with 60Hz refresh rate
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Ports | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 8 | Alienware Area-51m |
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Internal Specs | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 8 | Alienware Area-51m |
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Connectivity | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 8 | Alienware Area-51m |
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Ethernet | - |
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More | Optional WWAN: Integrated Global Mobile Broadband 4G LTE-A | - |
Battery | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 8 | Alienware Area-51m |
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Power Supply | 65 W USB (Type-C) power adapter Supports Rapid Charge. |
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Software | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 8 | Alienware Area-51m |
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| Windows 10 Home Windows 10 Pro Upgradable to Windows 11 |
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Camera & Audio | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 8 | Alienware Area-51m |
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Misc | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 8 | Alienware Area-51m |
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Warranty | 1-year Depot or Carry-in | 1 Year Hardware Service with Onsite/In-Home Service After Remote Diagnosis |
More | - | CHASIS
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Key Features | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 8 | Alienware Area-51m |
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