Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 8 vs. Alienware M17 R2: Full specs comparison
Here is a comparison of the specs between Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 8 and Alienware M17 R2, including CPU, RAM, storage, battery, display, and more.
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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 | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 8 | Alienware M17 R2 |
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Pound | 2.40 lbs. | 5.80 lbs. |
Kilogram | 1.09 kg | 2.63 kg |
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.
Key Similars
Similar characteristics share between Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 8 and Alienware M17 R2.
Both laptops supports up to 16GB of system memory.
Prices
Here are the latest price updates and offers for both devices.
Availability | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 8 | Alienware M17 R2 |
Released | 2020 | 2019 |
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Pricing | Starting at $1,553.30 | Starting at $1,499.99 |
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Exterior | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 8 | Alienware M17 R2 |
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) | 15.74 x 11.59 x 0.73 - 0.77 in (399.80 x 294.30 x 18.60 - 19.50 mm)
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Weight | Starting at 2.40 lbs (1.09 kg) | Starting at 5.80 lb (2.63 kg) |
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Display | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 8 | Alienware M17 R2 |
Size | 14 Inches | 17.3 Inches |
Info |
| Full HD with 60Hz refresh rate
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Ports | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 8 | Alienware M17 R2 |
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Internal Specs | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 8 | Alienware M17 R2 |
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Integrated Graphics |
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Discrete Graphics | - |
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Storage |
| Single Storage Configurations
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Connectivity | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 8 | Alienware M17 R2 |
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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 M17 R2 |
Size |
| 6-cell lithium-ion polymer (76Wh) |
Battery Life |
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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 M17 R2 |
OS |
| Windows 10 Home Windows 10 Pro Upgradable to Windows 11 |
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Camera & Audio | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 8 | Alienware M17 R2 |
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Misc | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 8 | Alienware M17 R2 |
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Warranty | 1-year Depot or Carry-in | - |
More | - | CHASIS
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Key Features | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 8 | Alienware M17 R2 |
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