Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 8 vs. 2021 ROG Strix G17: Which is better?
Here is a side by side comparison between Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 8 and 2021 ROG Strix G17 specs 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 2021 ROG Strix G17.
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 8 weighed 2.40 pounds, 55% lighter than the 5.29 pounds 2021 ROG Strix G17.
Weight | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 8 | 2021 ROG Strix G17 |
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Pound | 2.40 lbs. | 5.29 lbs. |
Kilogram | 1.09 kg | 2.40 kg |
2021 ROG Strix G17 Pros
Reasons that 2021 ROG Strix G17 is better than Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 8.
2021 vs. 2020
AMD Ryzen 9-5900HX inside 2021 ROG Strix G17 has a 151% better multi-core CPU performance score than the Intel Core i7-10610U inside Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 8.
The 2021 ROG Strix G17 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.
The 2021 ROG Strix G17 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.
The 2021 ROG Strix G17 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 | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 8 | 2021 ROG Strix G17 |
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Slots | Onboard | x2 |
Type | LPDDR3 | DDR4 |
Configurable up to Nvidia GeForce RTX 3070 8GB GDDR6 115W TGP vs. integrated
The 2021 ROG Strix G17 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 | 2021 ROG Strix G17 |
Released | 2020 | 2021 |
Release Date |
| Announced on January 13, 2021 (CES 2021) |
Pricing | Starting at $1,553.30 | - |
Applicable Models | - |
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Generations | - |
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Exterior | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 8 | 2021 ROG Strix G17 |
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) | 15.55 x 11.10 x 0.84 - 0.97” (395 x 282 x 21.4 - 24.6 mm) |
Weight | Starting at 2.40 lbs (1.09 kg) | 5.29 lbs (2.40 kg) |
Colors |
| Original Black Eclipse Gray |
Keyboard and Trackpad |
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Display | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 8 | 2021 ROG Strix G17 |
Size | 14 Inches | 17.3 Inches |
Info |
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Ports | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 8 | 2021 ROG Strix G17 |
| Left (3)
Back (5)
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Internal Specs | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 8 | 2021 ROG Strix G17 |
Processor |
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Integrated Graphics |
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Memory |
| 16GB 32GB Dual-Channel DDR4 3200MHz SDRAM.2 x SODIMM slots |
Discrete Graphics | - |
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Storage |
| 512GB 1TB 2TB M.2 NVMe PCIe 3.0.2 x M.2 SSD slots. |
Connectivity | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 8 | 2021 ROG Strix G17 |
Wi-Fi |
| Intel® Wi-Fi 6 with Gig+ performance (802.11ax) 2x2 multi-antenna |
Bluetooth |
| Bluetooth 5.1 |
Ethernet | - | Gigabit LAN Speed: 10/100/1000 Mbps. |
More | Optional WWAN: Integrated Global Mobile Broadband 4G LTE-A | - |
Battery | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 8 | 2021 ROG Strix G17 |
Size |
| 56Wh 90Wh 4-cell lithium-ion battery. |
Battery Life |
| Up to 12 hours of video playback. |
Power Supply | 65 W USB (Type-C) power adapter Supports Rapid Charge. |
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Software | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 8 | 2021 ROG Strix G17 |
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Built-in Apps |
| Armoury Crate GameVisual Aura Creator Scenario Profiles |
Camera & Audio | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 8 | 2021 ROG Strix G17 |
Camera |
| No Built-in camera. |
Audio |
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Misc | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 8 | 2021 ROG Strix G17 |
Sensors |
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Security |
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In the box |
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Warranty | 1-year Depot or Carry-in | - |
Key Features | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 8 | 2021 ROG Strix G17 |
At Glance |
Comparison Summary
Lenovo has released the ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 8, a 14-inch machine, in 2020. It is powered by up to a quad-core Intel Core i7-10610U with a boost clock speed up to 4.90 GHz. The laptop has an integrated graphics option up to Intel® UHD Graphics (24 Execution Units, 300 → 1150 MHz).
On the other hand, we have the 17.3-inch ROG Strix G17 was introduced by ASUS about a year later in 2021. It comes with up to an octa-core AMD Ryzen 9-5900HX with a boost clock speed up to 4.60 GHz. It has a dedicated GPU option up to Nvidia GeForce RTX 3070 with 8GB GDDR6 115W TGP.
Geekbench 5 Single Core
Geekbench 5 Multi Core
The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 8 has a 14-inch display which is considerably smaller than the 17.3-inch 2021 ROG Strix G17. In addition, The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 8 weighs 2.40 lbs. about 120% lighter than the 5.29 lbs. 2021 ROG Strix G17. Moreover, measured at 12.71” x 8.54” x 0.59”, the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 8 is much more portable than the 2021 ROG Strix G17 at 15.55” x 11.10” x 0.97”.
Moving over to upgradability, Lenovo claims that the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 8 supports up to 16GB 2133 MHz LPDDR3 memory. However, it has an onboard memory module that is not upgradable by the users. Fortunately, it comes with a single removable M.2 SSD slot that users can replace and upgrade in the future.
For 2021 ROG Strix G17, it supports up to 32GB 3200 MHz DDR4 memory that you can upgrade with two memory module slots on the motherboard. It also has two M.2 slots that users can easily swap or add an extra SSD to get extra space when needed.
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