Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 8 vs. Lenovo Ideapad Slim 7i (14”): Which is better?
Here is a side by side comparison between Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 8 and Lenovo Ideapad Slim 7i (14”) 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 Lenovo Ideapad Slim 7i (14”).
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 8 weighed 2.40 pounds, 28% lighter than the 3.3 pounds Lenovo Ideapad Slim 7i (14”).
Weight | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 8 | Lenovo Ideapad Slim 7i (14”) |
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Pound | 2.40 lbs. | 3.3 lbs. |
Kilogram | 1.09 kg | 1.50 kg |
Lenovo Ideapad Slim 7i (14”) Pros
Reasons that Lenovo Ideapad Slim 7i (14”) is better than Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 8.
Intel Core i7-1065G7 inside Lenovo Ideapad Slim 7i (14”) has a 22% better multi-core CPU performance score than the Intel Core i7-10610U inside Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 8.
Lenovo Ideapad Slim 7i (14”) supports a faster memory speed than the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 8. It supports up to 3733MHz versus 2133MHz of system memory on the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 8.
Configurable up to NVIDIA GeForce MX350 2GB GDDR5 vs. integrated
Key Similars
Similar characteristics share between Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 8 and Lenovo Ideapad Slim 7i (14”).
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 | Lenovo Ideapad Slim 7i (14”) |
Released | 2020 | 2020 |
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Pricing | Starting at $1,553.30 | Starting at $1,209.99 |
Exterior | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 8 | Lenovo Ideapad Slim 7i (14”) |
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) |
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Colors |
| Slate Grey (fabric cover optional) Dark Moss Orchid |
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Display | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 8 | Lenovo Ideapad Slim 7i (14”) |
Size | 14 Inches | 14 Inches |
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Ports | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 8 | Lenovo Ideapad Slim 7i (14”) |
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Internal Specs | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 8 | Lenovo Ideapad Slim 7i (14”) |
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Discrete Graphics | - | Optional NVIDIA® GeForce® MX350 2GB |
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Connectivity | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 8 | Lenovo Ideapad Slim 7i (14”) |
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More | Optional WWAN: Integrated Global Mobile Broadband 4G LTE-A | - |
Battery | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 8 | Lenovo Ideapad Slim 7i (14”) |
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Power Supply | 65 W USB (Type-C) power adapter Supports Rapid Charge. | 65 W USB (Type-C) power adapter Supports Rapid Charging Pro |
Software | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 8 | Lenovo Ideapad Slim 7i (14”) |
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Camera & Audio | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 8 | Lenovo Ideapad Slim 7i (14”) |
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Misc | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 8 | Lenovo Ideapad Slim 7i (14”) |
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Warranty | 1-year Depot or Carry-in | 1 Year Depot or Carry-in |
More | - | Digital Assistant
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Key Features | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 8 | Lenovo Ideapad Slim 7i (14”) |
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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 14-inch Ideapad Slim 7i (14”) was introduced by Lenovo around the same time in 2020. It comes with a quad-core Intel Core i7-1065G7 with a boost clock speed up to 3.90 GHz. It has a dedicated GPU option up to NVIDIA GeForce MX350 with 2GB GDDR5.
Geekbench 5 Single Core
Geekbench 5 Multi Core
Both Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 8 and Lenovo Ideapad Slim 7i (14”) have the same 14-inch display size. In addition, The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 8 weighs 2.40 lbs. about 37% lighter than the 3.3 lbs. Lenovo Ideapad Slim 7i (14”). Moreover, measured at 12.71” x 8.54” x 0.59”, the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 8 is slightly bulkier than the Lenovo Ideapad Slim 7i (14”) at 12.62” x 8.19” x 0.59”.
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 Lenovo Ideapad Slim 7i (14”), it supports up to 16GB 3733 MHz LPDDR4X memory. Like Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 8, it has an onboard memory module that is not upgradable by the users. Luckily, it has a single removable M.2 SSD slot that users can replace or upgrade when needed.
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