Intel Core i7-8550U (8MB Cache, 1.8GHz), 16GB LPDDR3-SDRAM, 512GB SSD, 35.6 cm (14") Full HD 1920 x 1080 IPS, Intel UHD Graphics 620, WLAN, Bluetooth, Webcam, Windows 10 Pro 64-bit

Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Notebook 35.6 cm (14") Full HD 8th gen Intel® Core™ i7 16 GB LPDDR3-SDRAM 512 GB SSD Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) Windows 10 Pro Black

Product information

Technical specifications

ECC supported by processor No
PCI Express configurations 1x2+2x1,1x4,2x2,4x1
PCI Express slots version 3.0
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes 12
Tjunction 100 °C
Configurable TDP-down 10 W
Configurable TDP-down frequency 0.8 GHz
Configurable TDP-up 25 W
Configurable TDP-up frequency 2 GHz
Thermal Design Power (TDP) 15 W
Motherboard chipset Intel SoC
Stepping Y0
Bus type OPI
Processor codename Kaby Lake R
Processor operating modes 64-bit
Processor lithography 14 nm
Processor socket BGA 1356
Processor cache 8 MB
System bus rate 4 GT/s
Processor threads 8
Processor cores 4
Processor family 8th gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor boost frequency 4 GHz
Processor frequency 1.8 GHz
Processor model i7-8550U
Processor manufacturer Intel

Maximum internal memory 16 GB
Memory form factor On-board
Memory clock speed 2133 MHz
Internal memory type LPDDR3-SDRAM
Internal memory 16 GB

Contrast ratio (typical) 700:1
Display brightness 300 cd/m²
Native aspect ratio 16:9
LED backlight Yes
Panel type IPS
HD type Full HD
Touchscreen No
Display resolution 1920 x 1080 pixels
Display diagonal 35.6 "

Number of microphones 2
Built-in microphone Yes
Speaker power 1 W
Number of built-in speakers 2
Audio system Dolby Audio Premium
Audio chip Realtek ALC3286

USB Sleep-and-Charge ports 1
USB Sleep-and-Charge Yes
Docking connector Yes
Combo headphone/mic port Yes
Microphone in No
Headphone outputs 1
HDMI version 1.4b
HDMI ports quantity 1
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantity 2
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity 2

Weight 1.13 g
Height 15.9 mm
Depth 217.1 mm
Width 323.5 mm

Windows keys Yes
Spill-resistant keyboard Yes
Numeric keypad No
Keyboard backlit Yes
Pointing device ThinkPad UltraNav

Bluetooth version 4.1
Ethernet LAN No
WLAN controller model Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 8265
Antenna type 2x2
Wi-Fi standards 802.11a,802.11b,802.11g,Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n),Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Top Wi-Fi standard Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Wi-Fi Yes
Bluetooth Yes

Compatible memory cards MicroSD (TransFlash)
Card reader integrated Yes
Optical drive type No
SSD form factor M.2
SSD interface PCI Express
SSD capacity 512 GB
Number of SSDs installed 1
Total SSDs capacity 512 GB
Storage media SSD
Total storage capacity 512 GB

Password protection type HDD, Power on, Supervisor
Password protection Yes
Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Yes
Fingerprint reader Yes
Cable lock slot Yes

Certification MIL-STD-810G

Operating system installed Windows 10 Pro
Operating system architecture 64-bit

Front camera HD type HD
Front camera signal format 720p
Front camera Yes

Fast charging Yes
Battery life (max) 19.3 h
Battery capacity (Watt-hours) 57 Wh
Battery technology Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)

AC adapter included Yes

Market positioning Business
Form factor Clamshell
Product colour Black
Product type Notebook

On-board graphics adapter ID 0x5917
On-board graphics adapter OpenGL version 4.4
On-board graphics adapter DirectX version 12.0
On-board graphics adapter base frequency 300 MHz
Maximum on-board graphics adapter memory 32 GB
On-board graphics adapter dynamic frequency (max) 1150 MHz
On-board graphics adapter model Intel® UHD Graphics 620
Discrete graphics adapter No
On-board graphics adapter Yes
Discrete graphics adapter model Not available

Conflict-Free processor Yes
Idle States Yes
Thermal Monitoring Technologies Yes
Processor package size 42 x 24 mm
Supported instruction sets AVX 2.0,SSE4.1,SSE4.2
CPU configuration (max) 1
Embedded options available No
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d) Yes
Intel Identity Protection Technology version 1.00
Intel Smart Response Technology version 1.00
Intel Secure Key Technology version 1.00
Intel TSX-NI version 0.00
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x) Yes
Intel Flex Memory Access Yes
Intel® Quick Sync Video Technology Yes
Intel® InTru™ 3D Technology Yes
Intel Clear Video Technology Yes
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI) Yes
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology Yes
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology) Yes
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT) Yes
Intel® Smart Response Technology Yes
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT) Yes
Processor ARK ID 122589
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD) Yes
Intel Trusted Execution Technology No
Intel Enhanced Halt State Yes
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT) Yes
Intel® Secure Key Yes
Intel TSX-NI No
Intel® OS Guard Yes
Intel Software Guard Extensions (Intel SGX) Yes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID) Yes
Intel 64 Yes
Execute Disable Bit Yes

Description

Ultralight. Ultrapowerful.
Ultra-no-brainer.
With its stunning, new look, the ultralight ThinkPad X1 Carbon merges elegant design, seamless responsiveness, and legendary durability to create the ultimate in mobile productivity. Global LTE-A connectivity option, up to 15 hours of battery life and optional multi-touch screen —along with RapidCharge technology—keep you on-task wherever the road leads. What's more, it weighs less than 2.5 lbs.

An IT admin's dream
The new ThinkPad X1 Carbon offers robust security features, including ThinkShutter, which covers the front-facing HD webcam, and match-on-chip fingerprint readers with anti-spoofing technology that helps safeguard company data while providing more secure authentication and log-in. In addition, the ThinkPad X1 Carbon can be connected to the new ThinkPad Pro Dock (optional) with its USB-C side mechanical docking station that spans a broad offering of 2018 ThinkPad devices, making it a great cost-saving docking solution. This simplified mechanical docking saves valuable time for employees who frequently work away from their desks during the day. Additionally, this device is available as Microsoft AutoPilot ready, which offers business-ready preloads. What more could an IT administrator ask for?

Amp up your game
The new 8th generation Intel® Quad Core™ CPUs boost performance 35% over the previous generation. Memory is even faster too with LPDDR3. When you add in the optional LTE-A card, which keeps your ThinkPad X1 Carbon connected around the globe, you can expect to be productive no matter where life takes you. Plus, if you opt for the IR camera, it includes Glance by Mirametrix® , which merges face-, eye-, and gaze-tracking, resulting in a more intuitive and productive interaction by automatically focusing the cursor and shifting windows with just a move of your eye!

Dazzle yourself & others!
The new design of the X1 Carbon will surely dazzle. The dark black, soft-touch cover and the sleek silver option both include color-coded hinges, and the 14” display options are bigger and more stunning than ever.

Choose the low-weight touch option with the FHD display. Or go with the dramatic Dolby® Vision™ high-dynamic-range [HDR] technology option, which features WQHD 500 nits and 100% color gamut. As the first PC to include Dolby Vision, our new ThinkPad X1 laptops deliver increased brightness, expanded contrast, amazingly accurate colors, and refined detail. Either way, you get a super-bright display in a narrow-bezel design that's just 15.95 mm thin. And the best part? Minimal impact on battery life!

Go from 0 to 80 in 60 minutes
The ThinkPad X1 Carbon delivers up to 15 hours of battery life. If you’re running low, the RapidCharge technology provides 80% capacity in just an hour. So a 60-minute lunch break or a layover can easily boost your battery up to 12 hours.

Make your voice heard!
With Cortana Premium, you can speak commands to your ThinkPad X1 Carbon from 4 meters / 13 feet. The integrated 360-degree far field microphones ensure your voice is heard across the room. Wake your device with a simple phrase. Quickly and easily find files and calendar events. Even put your system into Modern Standby mode, which improves battery performance. So go ahead and speak your mind and boost your productivity at the same time.

Enjoy a hands-free day
With Amazon Alexa on the new X1 Carbon you can play music, get news, control your smart home, or shop, just using your voice. Alexa is always getting smarter, delivering new capabilities to your device automatically. Using Alexa on the new X1 Carbon is simple and hands-free – just ask, and Alexa will respond instantly.

Prepare to be thunderstruck
The ThinkPad X1 Carbon includes Intel® Thunderbolt™ 3—the technology that brings lightning-fast data transfer, up to 40Gbs to USB-C. You can also connect a cable from your USB-C port to a Thunderbolt 3-enabled device, and get four times the data and twice the video bandwidth of any other port type, while also supplying power. So you get Thunderbolt, USB 3.0 data transfer, and DisplayPort all rolled into one.

Built to go on and on. And on.
Like all ThinkPads, the X1 Carbon is tested against 12 military-grade requirements and more than 200 quality checks to ensure they run in extreme conditions. With a chassis constructed of four layers of reinforced carbon fiber and a magnesium alloy roll-cage for added strength, you’ll trust this laptop to handle whatever life throws your way.

Flick your finger for privacy
Minimize concerns about being watched or inadvertently turning on the webcam with the new ThinkShutter. This built-in sliding cover ensures front-facing camera privacy and security when you opt for the HD camera. It's easy to use and delivers strong protection.

Oh snap!
The new ThinkPad X1 Carbon integrates with the ThinkPad Pro Dock (sold separately), a whole new docking system that’s shared across most of the 2018 ThinkPad models. The new USB-C side mechanical dock easily connects with two male Type-C ports that snap into and automatically level your device. Once docked, your ThinkPad stays securely in place and sits at a slightly tilted angle for comfort.

Good thing it's drool-proof
Quickly log in with ease with Windows Hello using just the touch of your finger or the view of your face if you opt for the IR camera. What’s more, the fingerprint reader thwarts biometric hacking with anti-spoofing technology— the fingerprint image is saved inside the chip, so it’s not sent out for login authentication when you sign in. Your data is protected too, with the discrete Trusted Platform Module (dTPM), that encrypts your information. And if that’s not enough to make IT administrators love the new X1 Carbon, then the ThinkPad’s FIDO authentication capability is sure to have them drooling.

Fast Identity Online
—or FIDO—enables hardened authentication that wraps your access info in three layers of security. FIDO authentication to protect your online credentials when you sign in to websites like Facebook or Google, or make payments via PayPal. This global solution creates better security for online services, reduces costs for organizations, and is simpler and safer for users.