•  Date Published: 26 Jul 2022
  • Intel Core i7-1165G7
  • Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 (96EU)
  • 14.0”, WUXGA (1920 x 1200), IPS
  • 1000GB SSD
  • 16GB LPDDR4x
  • 1.13 kg (2.5 lbs)
6.0
Good
quality
8.6 Portability Excellent
8.0 Display Excellent
5.5 For Work Average
3.5 For Gaming Mediocre
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon 9

Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon 9

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Specs

  • HDD/SSD
  • 1TB SSD
  • RAM
  • 16GB LPDDR4x
  • OS
  • Windows 11 Pro
  • Body Material
  • Carbon, Magnesium alloy
  • Dimensions
  • 315 x 221.6 x 14.9 mm (12.40" x 8.72" x 0.59")
  • Weight
  • 1.13 kg (2.5 lbs)
  • Ports and connectivity
  • 2x USB Type-A
  • 3.2 Gen 1 (5 Gbps)
  • 2x USB Type-C
  • Thunderbolt 4, Power Delivery (PD), DisplayPort
  • HDMI
  • 2.0
  • Card Reader
  • Ethernet LAN
  • Wi-Fi
  • 802.11ax
  • Bluetooth
  • 5.2
  • Audio jack
  • 3.5mm Combo Jack
  • Features
  • Fingerprint reader
  • Web camera
  • HD
  • Backlit keyboard
  • Microphone
  • 4x 360-degree Microphones
  • Speakers
  • 2x 2W, Dolby Atmos
  • Optical drive
  • Security Lock slot
  • Kensington Lock Slot

Portability

Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (9th Gen, 2021)
12.40" x 8.72" x 0.59" Dimensions
1.13 kg (2.5 lbs) Weight
Average 14.0-inch laptop
1.49 kg (3.3 lbs) +32% Weight

Review

Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon 9 in-depth review

In 2021, the ThinkPad X1 series has become one of the largest ones on the market. It was thanks to the inclusion of the Fold, Nano, and Titanium offerings. But is this expansion going to cannibalize the ThinkPad X1 Carbon that we all love? It might, but it won't be soon.The main reason for that can be seen in the fact that Lenovo brought some good improvements with the 9th generation Carbon device. Aside from the obvious Tiger Lake architecture, you get a display with a 16:10 aspect ratio, and up to a 4K resolution. The manufacturer even goes as far as to say that the latter covers 100% of the DCI-P3 color gamut, and supports HDR 400.We'll see about that, but before we delve into the tests, it will be good to talk about the build quality of this machine. After all, it doesn't come[...]

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Pros

  • More than 13 hours of Web browsing on a single charge
  • Great input devices
  • 99% DCI-P3 coverage and accurate color representation with our profile
  • 4K panel has high maximum brightness and 16:10 aspect ratio (AUO B156HAN13.1)
  • Supports PCIe x4 Gen 4 drives
  • Two Thunderbolt 4 connectors (both can be used for charging)
  • Wi-Fi 6 support plus optional IR face recognition, fingerprint reader, and 5G support
  • Quad-channel memory
  • No PWM

Cons

  • Lacks an SD card reader
  • Memory is soldered to the motherboard

Disassembly, maintenance and upgrade options

The 9th Generation ThinkPad X1 Carbon is a super-thin, light, and versatile machine. However, upgradability is not among its strong points.Check out all Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon 9th Gen prices and configurations in our Specs System or read more in our In-Depth review.1. Remove the bottom plate To take this laptop apart, you need to undo 5 captive Phillips-head screws. Then, pry the bottom panel with a plastic tool and remove it from the chassis.2. Battery, memory, and storage This device is powered by a 57Wh battery pack. And if you want to remove the battery, you need t[...]

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