•  Date Published: 30 Jun 2020
    • Intel Core i7-10510U
    • Intel UHD Graphics
    • 14.0”, Full HD (1920 x 1080), IPS
    • 512GB SSD
    • 16GB LPDDR3, 2133 MHz
    • 1.09 kg (2.4 lbs)
    Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon 8

    Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon 8

    $1549.99 $1079.98
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    Specs

    • HDD/SSD
    • 512GB SSD
    • M.2 Slot
    • 1x 2280 PCIe NVMe 3.0 x4 
    • RAM
    • 16GB LPDDR3, 2133 MHz
    • OS
    • Windows 10 Pro
    • Body Material
    • Carbon, Magnesium alloy
    • Dimensions
    • 323 x 217 x 14.9 mm (12.72" x 8.54" x 0.59")
    • Weight
    • 1.09 kg (2.4 lbs)
    • Ports and connectivity
    • 2x USB Type-A
    • 3.2 Gen 1 (5 Gbps)
    • 2x USB Type-C
    • 3.2 Gen 2 (10 Gbps), Thunderbolt 3, Power Delivery (PD), DisplayPort
    • HDMI
    • 1.4b
    • Wi-Fi
    • 802.11ax
    • Bluetooth
    • 5.0
    • Audio jack
    • 3.5 mm combo
    • Docking Connector
    • Features
    • Fingerprint reader
    • Web camera
    • HD
    • Backlit keyboard
    • Microphone
    • 4x Far-Field Microphones
    • Speakers
    • 2x 2W + 2x 0.8W, Dolby Atmos
    • Optical drive
    • Security Lock slot

    Portability

    Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (8th Gen, 2020)
    12.72" x 8.54" x 0.59" Dimensions
    1.09 kg (2.4 lbs) Weight
    Average 14.0-inch laptop
    1.47 kg (3.2 lbs) +34% Weight

    Review

    Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon 8 in-depth review

    If we have to list everything Lenovo advertises this laptop with, we'll comfortably fill a book with the size of "A manual on how not to advertise". Nevertheless, the price tag suggests that there must be some truth in "best-in-class connectivity", "superb mobile performance", "rapid charging technology", and the promises of a long-lasting battery.Of course, the ThinkPad X1 Carbon is something like a king in the ultrabook segment, and the 8th Generation will try to fix some minor issues, like the quiet speakers for example. Other than that, you can rely on Comet Lake processors, a trio of screens - 1080p, 1440p, and a 4K panel, as well as some security options, including an optional IR, face recognition system, a fingerprint reader, TPM 2.0 chip, the Intel vPro technology, as well as [...]

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    Pros

    • More than 13 hours of Web browsing on a single charge
    • Great input devices
    • Our Gaming and Web design profile helps it reach an Average dE of 1.6
    • 400 nits of maximum brightness, comfortable viewing angles and good contrast ratio (AUO B156HAN13.1)
    • Supports PCIe x4 drives
    • Two Thunderbolt 3 connectors (both can be used for charging)
    • Wi-Fi 6 support plus optional IR face recognition, fingerprint reader and LTE support

    Cons

    • Lacks an SD card reader
    • Uses harmful PWM below 100 nits (our Health-Guard profile fixes the issue)
    • Memory is soldered to the motherboard
    • Keyboard gets pretty warm under heavy load

    Disassembly, maintenance and upgrade options

    One of the best definitions for "ultrabook". However, it lacks some necessities, like an SD card reader, or upgradable memory.Check out all Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon 8th Gen prices and configurations in our Specs System or read more in our In-Depth review.1. Remove the bottom plate This is one of the easiest notebooks to get inside. You only need to undo 5 Phillips-head screws, which stay attached to the bottom panel by the way, and then you can simply lift the panel away. Hardly needing any prying tools.2. Battery The battery is a decent 51Wh unit.3. Memory and sto[...]

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