Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 8 vs. Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano: Which is better?
Here is a side by side comparison between Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 8 and Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano 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 ThinkPad X1 Nano.
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 8 has a 14-inch screen size 7% larger than the 13-inch Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano.
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano Pros
Reasons that Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano is better than Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 8.
Intel Core i7-1180G7 inside Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano has a 47% better multi-core CPU performance score than the Intel Core i7-10610U inside Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 8.
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano supports a faster memory speed than the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 8. It supports up to 4267MHz versus 2133MHz of system memory on the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 8.
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano weighed 1.99 pounds, 18% lighter than the 2.40 pounds Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 8.
Weight | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 8 | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano |
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Pound | 2.40 lbs. | 1.99 lbs. |
Kilogram | 1.09 kg | 0.90 kg |
Key Similars
Similar characteristics share between Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 8 and Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano.
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 ThinkPad X1 Nano |
Released | 2020 | 2020 |
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Pricing | Starting at $1,553.30 | Starting at $1,399. |
Exterior | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 8 | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano |
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 |
| Black Optional Carbon-Fiber Weave on top cover on touch models only. |
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Display | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 8 | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano |
Size | 14 Inches | 13 Inches |
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Ports | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 8 | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano |
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Internal Specs | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 8 | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano |
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Storage |
| Up to 1TB PCIe SSD |
Connectivity | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 8 | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano |
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More | Optional WWAN: Integrated Global Mobile Broadband 4G LTE-A | Optional WWAN: Integrated Global Mobile Broadband 5G CAT20 and 4G LTE CAT9. |
Battery | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 8 | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano |
Size |
| 48 Wh |
Battery Life |
| Up to 13 hours Based on MobileMark® 2018 battery-life benchmark test |
Power Supply | 65 W USB (Type-C) power adapter Supports Rapid Charge. | 65 W USB (Type-C) power adapter Supports Rapid Charge. |
Software | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 8 | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano |
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Built-in Apps |
| Lenovo Vantage |
Camera & Audio | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 8 | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano |
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Misc | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 8 | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano |
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Warranty | 1-year Depot or Carry-in | 1-year Depot or Carry-in |
Key Features | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 8 | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano |
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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 13-inch ThinkPad X1 Nano was introduced by Lenovo around the same time in 2020. It comes with up to a quad-core Intel Core i7-1180G7 with a boost clock speed up to 4.60 GHz. It has an integrated graphics option up to Intel® Iris® Xe Graphics (96 Execution Units, 400 → 1100 MHz).
Geekbench 5 Single Core
Geekbench 5 Multi Core
The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 8 has a 14-inch display which is slightly larger than the 13-inch Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano. In addition, the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 8 weighs 2.40 lbs. about 20% heavier than the 1.99 lbs. Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano. Moreover, measured at 12.71” x 8.54” x 0.59”, the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 8 is slightly more portable than the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano at 12.72” x 8.54” x 0.66”.
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 ThinkPad X1 Nano, it supports up to 16GB 4267 MHz LPDDR4X memory. Like Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 8, it has an onboard memory module that is not upgradable by the users.
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