Lenovo ThinkPad X1 CarbonvsDell Inspiron 16 Plus 7630

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Lenovo
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon
ThinkPad X1 Carbon

Quick Stats

The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 12 boasts improved performance with Intel Meteor Lake U-series CPUs, greatly enhanced.
The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon's build quality is superb, delivering exceptional typing experience and comfort.
The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon boasts an impressive 2.8k OLED screen with HDR support and AI-enhanced graphics.
The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon boasts an Intel Meteor Lake U series CPU and stunning 12" OLED display features.
Dell
Dell Inspiron 16 Plus 7630
Inspiron 16 Plus 7630

Quick Stats

The Dell Inspiron 16 Plus 7630 delivers impressive performance, ideal for productivity and streaming with up to 15% boost.
The Dell Inspiron 16 Plus 7630 has a sturdy aluminum chassis, weighing approximately 4.5 pounds overall.
The display requires adjustments to reach desired brightness and color accuracy, but offers excellent contrast otherwise.
The Dell Inspiron 16 Plus 7630 boasts a powerful processor, dedicated graphics, quad speakers, and upgradeable storage/ram features.
Key Differences

No significant specification differences found between these devices.

Rank
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon
#13
Dell Inspiron 16 Plus 7630
Winner
#10
Scores by Category
Rankings
Connectivity
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon
#185
Winner
Dell Inspiron 16 Plus 7630
#308
Display
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon
#102
Dell Inspiron 16 Plus 7630
#78
Winner
Performance
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon
#238
Dell Inspiron 16 Plus 7630
#34
Winner
Build
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon
#67
Winner
Dell Inspiron 16 Plus 7630
#575
Features
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon
#503
Dell Inspiron 16 Plus 7630
#57
Winner

Note: Lower rank number indicates a better position in category.

Specifications Comparison
Specification
Lenovo Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon
Dell Dell Inspiron 16 Plus 7630
up to 64GB
up to 64GB
up to 4000GB SSD
up to 4000GB SSD
Intel Core i7-1370P
Intel Core i7-13700H
Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 (96EU)
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 (Laptop, 65W)
1x 2280 M.2 NVMe PCIe 4.0 x4 See photo
N/A

Note: Highlighted specifications show differences between the two devices.

Pros and Cons

Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon

Strengths

The laptop has 12 generations of refinement, making it still rigid and manageable despite getting lighter.
It now weighs just 2.42 LB (1.09 kg), which is a significant improvement from previous models.
The Intel Wi-Fi ax21 (Wi-Fi 6E) with Bluetooth 5.3 is a great addition for wireless connectivity.
The laptop has a decent capacity battery of 57 Wh, which should provide good battery life despite being thin and light.
The OLED display option provides excellent color accuracy and anti-glare properties.
The keyboard deck fingerprint scanner is convenient for biometric authentication.
The laptop's design, despite being iconic after 12 years, still holds up well against competitors like Dell XPS.

Weaknesses

No specific cons listed for this device

Dell Inspiron 16 Plus 7630

Strengths

The laptop has a pretty decent port selection, including two USB-A ports, Thunderbolt 4, a barrel pin connector for the charger, a headphone jack, and a Micro SD card slot.
The keyboard is tactile and clicky, which is a nice change from some other keyboards in its class.
The trackpad is responsive and doesn't do anything weird or slippery, making it easy to use.
Quad stereo speakers get really loud but have no base, which might be a drawback for some users.
Battery life is pretty good at around 7 hours of run time with the Intel Graphics quality settings set to middle.
The laptop has two fans on its heatsink, making cooling effective in terms of CPU and GPU temperatures.

Weaknesses

No specific cons listed for this device

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Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon

The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon is a stalwart of the business laptop world, boasting an impressive 12 generations of refinement. Weighing in at just 2.42 pounds, this ultra-portable powerhouse has seen significant improvements in its latest iteration. Powered by Intel's Meteor Lake U series CPU and featuring a stunning OLED display option, the X1 Carbon is designed to deliver exceptional performance and productivity in a slim and lightweight package. But can it still hold up against the competition? Let's dive in and find out.

Dell Inspiron 16 Plus 7630

The Dell Inspiron 16 Plus 7630 is a versatile laptop that packs a punch without screaming "gaming laptop." Weighing in at just under 5 pounds, it's a compact powerhouse that can handle creative work, Blender rendering, and more. While its price point of $1,650 may be steep for some, the value lies in its balanced performance and feature set. A solid keyboard, responsive trackpad, and quad speakers are just a few of the highlights. But does this laptop truly deliver on its promise?

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