Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 8 vs. Alienware X15 R1: Full specs comparison
We have comprehensively compared the specifications for the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 8 and Alienware X15 R1 models. The report includes detailed information regarding both models' 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 X15 R1.
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 8 weighed 2.40 pounds, 52% lighter than the 5 pounds Alienware X15 R1.
Weight | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 8 | Alienware X15 R1 |
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Pound | 2.40 lbs. | 5 lbs. |
Kilogram | 1.09 kg | 2.27 kg |
Alienware X15 R1 Pros
Reasons that Alienware X15 R1 is better than Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 8.
2021 vs. 2020
Intel Core i9-11900H inside Alienware X15 R1 has a 166% better multi-core CPU performance score than the Intel Core i7-10610U inside Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 8.
Alienware X15 R1 supports a larger memory capacity than the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 8. It supports up to 32GB versus 16GB of system memory on the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 8.
Alienware X15 R1 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.
Configurable up to Nvidia GeForce RTX 3080 8GB GDDR6 90W TGP vs. integrated
Alienware X15 R1 has a 15.6-inch screen size 11% 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 X15 R1 |
Released | 2020 | 2021 |
Release Date |
| Available on June 1, 2021 |
Pricing | Starting at $1,553.30 |
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Generations | - |
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Exterior | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 8 | Alienware X15 R1 |
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) |
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Weight | Starting at 2.40 lbs (1.09 kg) | 5 - 5.2 lbs (2.27 - 2.36 kg) |
Colors |
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Keyboard and Trackpad |
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Display | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 8 | Alienware X15 R1 |
Size | 14 Inches | 15.6 Inches |
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Ports | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 8 | Alienware X15 R1 |
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Internal Specs | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 8 | Alienware X15 R1 |
Processor |
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Integrated Graphics |
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Memory |
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Discrete Graphics | - |
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Storage |
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Connectivity | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 8 | Alienware X15 R1 |
Wi-Fi |
| Rivet Killer Wi-Fi 6E AX1675x Dual Band 2.4 GHz/5 GHz Up to 2400 Mbps WiFi 6 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax |
Bluetooth |
| Bluetooth 5.2 |
More | Optional WWAN: Integrated Global Mobile Broadband 4G LTE-A | - |
Battery | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 8 | Alienware X15 R1 |
Size |
| 87 WHr, 6-cell smart lithium-ion battery |
Battery Life |
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Power Supply | 65 W USB (Type-C) power adapter Supports Rapid Charge. | 240W power adapter. |
Software | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 8 | Alienware X15 R1 |
OS |
| Windows 10 Home Windows 10 Pro Upgradable to Windows 11 |
Built-in Apps |
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Camera & Audio | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 8 | Alienware X15 R1 |
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Audio |
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Misc | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 8 | Alienware X15 R1 |
Sensors |
| Windows Hello IR Camera |
Security |
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In the box |
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Warranty | 1-year Depot or Carry-in | 1 Year Hardware Service with Onsite/In-Home Service After Remote Diagnosis |
Key Features | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 8 | Alienware X15 R1 |
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