Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (8th Gen) – Core i7, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD, 14” FHD Touchscreen

Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (8th Gen) – Intel Core i7, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD, 14” FHD Touchscreen

General Information:

• Model: Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (8th Generation – 2020 Model)
• Series: ThinkPad X1 Carbon (Ultra-Lightweight Business Laptop)
• Condition: New / Refurbished (Varies by Seller)
• Form Factor: Ultrabook (Thin & Lightweight Design)
• Weight: Approx. 1.09 kg (2.4 lbs)
• Dimensions (W x D x H): 323 mm x 217 mm x 14.9 mm
• Color: Matte Black with Carbon Fiber Finish
• Build Material: Carbon Fiber Reinforced Chassis with Magnesium Alloy Base
• Durability: MIL-STD-810G Military-Grade Tested (Shock, Vibration, Heat, Cold, Humidity, & Dust Resistant)

Processor & Performance:

• Processor: Intel Core i7-10510U (10th Generation, Comet Lake-U)
• Base Clock Speed: 1.8 GHz
• Turbo Boost Speed: Up to 4.9 GHz
• Cores/Threads: Quad-Core / 8 Threads
• Cache: 8MB Smart Cache
• TDP: 15W (Power Efficient)

Memory (RAM):

• Installed RAM: 16GB LPDDR3
• Speed: 2133 MHz
• Memory Type: Low Power DDR3 (LPDDR3, Soldered to Motherboard)
• Expandable: No (RAM is Non-Upgradeable)

Storage:

• Capacity: 512GB SSD
• Type: PCIe NVMe SSD (High-Speed Storage)
• Upgradeable: Yes, Supports Up to 2TB SSD
• Additional Slots: 1x M.2 PCIe NVMe Slot for Storage Expansion

Display & Graphics:

• Size: 14 inches (35.56 cm)
• Resolution: 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) IPS Touchscreen
• Panel Type: IPS (In-Plane Switching) LED Backlit
• Brightness: 400 nits
• Aspect Ratio: 16:9
• Contrast Ratio: 1000:1
• Color Gamut: 72% NTSC
• Viewing Angle: 170°
• Touchscreen: Yes, 10-Point Multi-Touch Support
• Graphics Processor: Integrated Intel UHD Graphics 620
• Webcam Privacy Shutter: Yes (ThinkShutter Physical Cover for Webcam Security)

Operating System:

• Pre-installed OS: Windows 10 Pro 64-bit (Upgradeable to Windows 11 Pro)

Keyboard & Input:

• Keyboard: Full-sized ThinkPad Keyboard (Spill-Resistant, Island-Style Keys)
• Backlit Keyboard: Yes, Two-Level Adjustable Backlight
• TrackPoint: Yes (Red ThinkPad TrackPoint for Precision Navigation)
• Touchpad: Glass Precision Touchpad with Multi-Touch Gesture Support

Audio & Camera:

• Speakers: Dolby Atmos Quad-Speaker System (Dual Top-Firing & Dual Bottom-Firing Speakers)
• Microphone: Far-Field Quad Array Microphones (For Clear Video Calls & Voice Recognition)
• Webcam: 720p HD Camera with IR (Optional for Windows Hello Facial Recognition)

Connectivity & Ports:

• USB Ports:
  • 2 x USB 3.1 Type-A
  • 2 x USB Type-C (Thunderbolt 3, Supports Charging & Display Output)
• Display Ports:
  • 1 x HDMI 1.4
  • 1 x Thunderbolt 3 (For External Monitors & Docking Stations)
• Ethernet (LAN): No Built-in Port (Requires USB-C to Ethernet Adapter)
• Audio Jack: 3.5mm Combo Audio/Microphone Jack
• MicroSD Card Reader: Yes
• Docking Support: Yes (Via Thunderbolt 3 / USB-C Docking Stations)

Wireless & Networking:

• Wi-Fi: Intel Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax, Faster & More Reliable)
• Bluetooth: 5.0 (Supports Wireless Accessories & Audio Devices)
• LTE (Optional): Supports 4G LTE (With Compatible SIM Slot, Optional Feature)
• NFC: Optional (Depending on Configuration)

Battery & Power:

• Battery Life: Up to 15-18 Hours (Depending on Usage & Configuration)
• Battery Type: 4-Cell 51Wh Lithium-Polymer
• Rapid Charging: Yes, 80% Charge in 60 Minutes with 65W USB-C Charger
• Power Adapter: 65W USB-C Fast Charger

Security Features:

• Fingerprint Reader: Yes, Integrated on Power Button (Match-on-Chip Sensor)
• TPM (Trusted Platform Module): Yes, TPM 2.0 (For Encryption & Secure Boot)
• Kensington Lock Slot: Yes (For Physical Security Locking)
• BIOS Security: User & Supervisor Password Protection
• Windows Hello Facial Recognition: Yes (Optional IR Camera for Face Login)

Pros & Cons:

✅ Pros:
✔ Ultra-Lightweight & Durable (Carbon Fiber Build)
✔ Long Battery Life with Rapid Charging
✔ FHD Touchscreen with Anti-Glare & Thin Bezels
✔ High-Speed Storage (PCIe NVMe SSD)
✔ Excellent Keyboard & ThinkPad TrackPoint Navigation
✔ Thunderbolt 3 for Fast Data Transfer & External GPU Support
✔ Quad Speakers with Dolby Atmos (Better Audio Quality)
✔ Wi-Fi 6 for Faster & More Reliable Wireless Connectivity

❌ Cons:
✘ No Dedicated GPU (Not for Heavy Graphics Work or Gaming)
✘ RAM is Soldered & Non-Upgradeable (Max 16GB LPDDR3)
✘ No Built-in Ethernet Port (Requires USB-C to Ethernet Adapter)
✘ No SD Card Reader (Only MicroSD Slot Available)

Ideal For:

💼 Business Professionals & Office Work – Secure, durable, and portable
📚 Students & Educators – Lightweight with long battery life
🖥️ Multitasking & Productivity – Handles Office Work, Browsing, and Meetings Well
🛫 Travel & Remote Work – Ultra-lightweight with strong battery performance
🎮 Casual Gaming – Can run lightweight and older games