ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9 Last Modify Time: 2023-02-08 17:18:43

Overview

1.
Thunderbolt 4
5.
Headphone / microphone combo jack (3.5mm)
2.
Thunderbolt 4
6.
Nano-SIM card slot *
3.
USB 3.2 Gen 1
7.
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
4.
HDMI 2.0
8.
Kensington Nano Security Slot
Notes:
  • Items with * are only available on selected models

Performance

Processor

Processor Family

11th Generation Intel® Core™ i5 / i7 Processor

Processor**

Processor NameCoresThreadsBase FrequencyMax FrequencyCacheProcessor Graphics
Core i5-1135G7482.4GHz4.2GHz8MBIntel Iris® Xe Graphics
Core i5-1145G7482.6GHz4.4GHz8MBIntel Iris Xe Graphics
Core i7-1165G7482.8GHz4.7GHz12MBIntel Iris Xe Graphics
Core i7-1185G7483.0GHz4.8GHz12MBIntel Iris Xe Graphics

Operating System

Operating System**[1]

  • Windows® 11 Pro
  • Windows 11 Home
  • Windows 11 Home Single Language
  • Windows 11 DG Windows 10 Pro 64
  • Windows 10 Pro 64
  • Windows 10 Home 64
  • Windows 10 Home 64 Single Language
  • Linux
  • Fedora Linux
  • Ubuntu Linux
  • No operating system

Notes:
  • Some features may not be supported on the system with Linux preload, including but not limited to Intel RST RAID, MIPI computer vision camera, WWAN, Human Presence Detection, etc.

Graphics

Graphics

GraphicsTypeMemoryKey Features
Intel Iris Xe GraphicsIntegratedSharedDirectX® 12.1

Monitor Support

Monitor Support[1]

Supports up to 4 independent displays (native display and 3 external monitors via Thunderbolt™ and HDMI®) • Thunderbolt supports up to 5K@60Hz • HDMI supports up to 4K@60Hz

Notes:
  • Refresh rates >60hz also supported, however max resolution will be limited.

Chipset

Chipset

Intel SoC (System on Chip) platform

Memory

Max Memory

  • 8GB soldered memory, not upgradable
  • 16GB soldered memory, not upgradable
  • 32GB soldered memory, not upgradable

Memory Slots

Memory soldered to systemboard, no slots, 8-channel

Memory Type

LPDDR4x-4266

Storage

Storage Support[1]

One drive, up to 2TB M.2 2280 SSD

Storage Slot

One M.2 2280 PCIe® 4.0 x4 slot

Storage Type**

Disk TypeInterfaceSecurity
M.2 2280 SSDPCIe NVMe®, PCIe x4Opal 2.0
M.2 2280 SSDPCIe NVMe, PCIe 4.0 x4 PerformanceOpal 2.0

Notes:
  • The storage capacity supported is based on the test results with current Lenovo® storage offerings. The system may support larger storage as the technology develops.

Removable Storage

Card Reader

No card reader

Multi-Media

Audio Chip

High Definition (HD) Audio, Realtek® ALC3306 codec

Speakers

Stereo speakers, 2W x2 woofers and 0.8W x2 tweeters, Dolby® Atmos®

Microphone

Quad-microphone array, 360° far-field, Dolby Voice

Camera**

  • HD 720p, with privacy shutter, fixed focus
  • HD 720p + IR hybrid, with privacy shutter, fixed focus

Battery

Battery

Integrated Li-Polymer 57Wh battery, supports Rapid Charge (charge up to 80% in 1hr) with 65W AC adapter

Max Battery Life[1]

MobileMark® 2014: 21.3 hr MobileMark 2018: 16.7 hr JEITA 2.0: 26.0 hr

Notes:
  • All battery life claims are approximate maximum and based on results using the MobileMark 2014, MobileMark 2018, JEITA 2.0, continuous 1080p video playback (with 150nits brightness and default volume level) or Google Power Load Test (PLT) battery-life benchmark tests. Actual battery life will vary and depends on many factors such as product configuration and usage, software use, wireless functionality, power management settings, and screen brightness. The maximum capacity of the battery will decrease with time and use.

Power Adapter

Power Adapter**[1][2]

  • 45W USB-C® (2-pin) AC adapter, supports PD 3.0, 100-240V, 50-60Hz
  • 45W USB-C (3-pin) AC adapter, supports PD 3.0, 100-240V, 50-60Hz
  • 65W USB-C (2-pin) AC adapter, supports PD 3.0, 100-240V, 50-60Hz
  • 65W USB-C (3-pin) AC adapter, supports PD 3.0, 100-240V, 50-60Hz
  • 65W USB-C slim (2-pin) AC adapter, supports PD 3.0, 100-240V, 50-60Hz
  • 65W USB-C slim (3-pin) AC adapter, supports PD 3.0, 100-240V, 50-60Hz
  • No power adapter

Notes:
  • AC adapter offerings depend on the country.
  • No power adapter is for special bid only.

Design

Display

Display**[1][2]

SizeResolutionTouchTypeBrightnessSurfaceAspect RatioContrast RatioColor GamutViewing Angle (L/R/U/D)Key Features
14"WUXGA (1920x1200)NoneIPS400 nitsAnti-glare16:101000:1100% sRGB85°/85°/85°/85°Low power, TÜV Low Blue Light
14"WUXGA (1920x1200)Multi-touchIPS400 nitsAnti-glare16:101000:1100% sRGB85°/85°/85°/85°Low power, TÜV Low Blue Light
14"WUXGA (1920x1200)Multi-touchIPS500 nitsAnti-glare16:101000:1100% sRGB85°/85°/85°/85°Low power, ThinkPad® Privacy Guard
14"WQUXGA (3840x2400)NoneIPS500 nitsGlossy16:101500:1100% DCI-P385°/85°/85°/85°TÜV Low Blue Light, DisplayHDR™ 400

Touchscreen

  • On-cell touch, supports 10-point touch
  • Non-touch

Notes:
  • California Electronic Waste Recycling Fee In California USA, per state law, Lenovo charges an electronic waste recycling fee on this covered device at the time of sale of the product. For more information, please go to https://www.calrecycle.ca.gov/Electronics/Consumer
  • In marketing terms, WUXGA is FHD+ and WQUXGA is UHD+.

Input Device

Keyboard

6-row, spill-resistant, multimedia Fn keys with Unified Communications controls

Keyboard Backlight

LED backlight

UltraNav™

TrackPoint® pointing device and glass surface multi-touch touchpad

Mechanical

Dimensions (WxDxH)[1]

315 x 221.6 x 14.9 mm (12.4 x 8.72 x 0.59 inches)

Weight[2]

Starting at 1.133 kg (2.49 lbs)

Case Color**

  • Black, paint
  • Black, weave

Case Material

Carbon fiber (top), magnesium alloy (bottom)

Notes:
  • The system dimensions may vary depending on configurations.
  • The system weight is approximate and based on results in Lenovo lab, which varies depending on the source of component, variance of the distribution of each component, and manufacturing process. It may not be the exact weight for each specific model.

Connectivity

Network

Ethernet[1]

No onboard Ethernet

WLAN + Bluetooth®[2][3]

Intel Wi-Fi® 6 AX201, 802.11ax 2x2 Wi-Fi + Bluetooth 5.1

WWAN**

  • Wireless WAN upgradable to 4G (with antenna ready)
  • Quectel EM120R-GL, 4G LTE CAT12, M.2 card
  • Quectel EM120R-GL, 4G LTE CAT12, M.2 card, with embedded eSIM functionality
  • Qualcomm® Snapdragon™ X55 5G Modem-RF System, Sub-6 GHz, M.2 card, with embedded eSIM functionality
  • No support

SIM Card

  • Gemalto eSIM card (physical)
  • No SIM card inbox

NFC

  • Near Field Communication
  • No support

Notes:
  • Ethernet support via optional Lenovo USB-C to Ethernet Adapter.
  • Bluetooth 5.2 is hardware ready but may run at a lower version due to OS limitations.
  • Wi-Fi 6 full features might be limited by country-level restrictions.

Ports[1]

Standard Ports

  • 1x USB 3.2 Gen 1
  • 1x USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
  • 2x Thunderbolt 4 / USB4® 40Gbps (support data transfer, Power Delivery 3.0 and DisplayPort™ 1.4a)
  • 1x HDMI 2.0
  • 1x Headphone / microphone combo jack (3.5mm)

Optional Ports

1x Nano-SIM card slot (WWAN support models)

Notes:
  • The transfer speed of following ports will vary and, depending on many factors, such as the processing speed of the host device, file attributes and other factors related to system configuration and your operating environment, will be slower than theoretical speed. USB 2.0: 480 Mbit/s; USB 3.2 Gen 1 (SuperSpeed USB 5Gbps, formerly USB 3.0 / USB 3.1 Gen 1): 5 Gbit/s; USB 3.2 Gen 2 (SuperSpeed USB 10Gbps, formerly USB 3.1 Gen 2): 10 Gbit/s; USB4 20Gbps / USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 (SuperSpeed USB 20Gbps): 20 Gbit/s; USB4 40Gbps (USB 40Gbps): 40 Gbit/s; Thunderbolt 3/4: 40 Gbit/s

Docking

Docking

Various docking solutions supported via Thunderbolt / USB-C. For more compatible docking solutions, please visit Docking for ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9

Monitor Cable

Monitor Cable

  • Lenovo HDMI to VGA Monitor Adapter
  • No monitor cable

Security & Privacy

Security

Security Chip

Discrete TPM 2.0, TCG certified

Physical Locks

Kensington® Nano Security Slot™

Smart Card Reader

No smart card reader

Fingerprint Reader

Touch style fingerprint reader integrated in power button, match-on-chip

BIOS Security

  • Power-on password
  • Supervisor password
  • NVMe password
  • Self-healing BIOS

Other Security

  • Camera privacy shutter
  • (Optional) IR camera for Windows Hello
  • (Optional) Privacy Guard with Privacy Alert
  • (Optional) Human Presence Detection

Manageability

System Management

System Management[1]

  • Intel vPro®
  • Non-vPro

Notes:
  • Intel vPro offers a superset of DASH’s defined capabilities.

Service

Warranty[1]

Base Warranty**[2]

  • 1-year courier or carry-in service
  • 1-year courier or carry-in with 2-year system board service (Korea only)
  • 1-year limited onsite service
  • 3-year (1-yr battery) courier or carry-in service
  • 3-year (1-yr battery) limited onsite service
  • No base warranty

Notes:
  • The warranty upgrades may be bundled with some models, please check the "Included upgrade" column in the specific model's configurations. For more service extensions, please go to https://smartfind.lenovo.com/. To learn more details of warranty policy, please access https://pcsupport.lenovo.com/warranty.
  • No base warranty is for special bid only.

Environmental

Operating Environment

Temperature[1]

  • Operating: 5°C (41°F) to 35°C (95°F)
  • Storage and transportation in original shipping package: -20°C (-4°F ) to 60°C (140°F)
  • Storage without package: 5°C (41°F) to 43°C (109°F)

Humidity

  • Operating: 8% to 95% at wet-bulb temperature 23°C (73°F)
  • Storage and transportation: 5% to 95% at wet-bulb temperature 27°C (81°F)

Altitude

Maximum altitude (without pressurization): 3048 m (10,000 ft)

Notes:
  • When you charge the battery, its temperature must be no lower than 10°C (50°F).

Accessories

Bundled Accessories

Bundled Accessories

  • Lenovo USB-C to Ethernet Adapter
  • None

Certifications

Green Certifications[1]

Green Certifications[2]

  • EPEAT™ Gold
  • ENERGY STAR® 8.0
  • TCO Certified
  • RoHS compliant

Notes:
  • The items listed under the "Green Certifications" section may not only refer to certification but also registration or self-declaration.
  • EPEAT is registered where applicable, please see https://www.epeat.net for registration status by country.

Other Certifications

Mil-Spec Test

MIL-STD-810H military test passed

Other Certifications

  • (Optional) Intel Evo™ Platform
  • (Optional) TÜV Rheinland® Low Blue Light
  • TÜV Rheinland Dynamic Privacy Filter (DPF) Certification (Privacy Guard models)
  • Feature with ** means that only one offering listed under the feature is configured on selected models.
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  • The specifications on this page may not be available in all regions, and may be changed or updated without notice.