Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5x 13-inch (2026) vs Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (Gen 8) comparison

Show Only Differences Highlight Differences	Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5x 13-inch (2026)	Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (Gen 8)
key specs
Display size	13.00-inch	14.00-inch
Processor	Snapdragon X2 Plus	-
OS	Windows 11	Windows 10
Weight	1.20 kg	1.09 kg
Display resolution	-	1920x1080 pixels
general
Brand	Lenovo	Lenovo
Model	IdeaPad Slim 5x 13-inch (2026)	ThinkPad X1 Carbon (Gen 8)
Release date	January 7, 2026	January 3, 2020
Model Name	IdeaPad Slim 5x	ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 8
Series	IdeaPad	ThinkPad X1
Thickness	14	-
Weight (kg)	1.2	1.09
Operating system	Windows 11	Windows 10
Dimensions (mm)	-	218.00 x 323.00 x 14.90
Colours	-	Black, Black with Carbon Fiber Top Cover
Battery Capacity (WHR)	-	51
Battery Life (up to hours)	-	18
display
Size	13.00-inch	14.00-inch
Resolution	-	1920x1080 pixels
processor
Processor	Qualcomm Snapdragon X2 Plus	-
connectivity
Wi-Fi standards supported	-	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
Bluetooth version	-	5.0
inputs
Web Camera	-	Yes
Pointer Device	-	Trackpad
Backlit Keyboard	-	Yes
Touchpad	-	Yes
Internal Mic	-	Yes
Speakers	-	4 Speakers
Finger Print Sensor	-	Yes
ports and slots
Number of USB Ports	-	4
USB Ports	-	2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 (Type A), 2 x Thunderbolt 3 (Type C)
HDMI Port	-	Standard
Headphone and Mic Combo Jack	-	Yes

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