Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Review – An Ultra Portable Laptop

Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon is the perfect product in all of the perimeters such as design, performance, and battery life. Calling it the masterpiece in the world of laptops will not be wrong. Lenovo has specially designed this machine for everyday consumers as it’s light in weight, so can be easily carried to business meetings and on travel. Although the price is a bit high, after checking its remarkable features you will be ready to invest such a high amount in this flagship model. So if you are looking for an ultimate laptop from Lenovo, ThinkPad X1 Carbon is the preferable choice.

Lenovo Thnikpad X1 Carbon Review & Specifications

CPU	Intel Core i7-8565U
RAM	16GB
Display	14 inches (1920 x 1080)
Storage	512GB SSD
GPU	Intel HD Graphics 620
Battery	up to 9 Hours
Size	8.55 x 12.74 x 0.59 inches
Weight	4.6 (pounds)
Numpad	No
Ports	2 x Thunderbolt 3, 1 x USB 3.1 Type-A port, 1 x HDMI, Headphone/mic combo jack

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Design & Chassis

The interior and exterior of ThinkPad X1 seem to be crafted by the manufacturer with love. There are perfect slim bezels and the chassis is made up of carbon fiber and magnesium. Moreover, there is a Thinkpad logo on the top right corner at the back of the screen with the red illuminated i. On its deck, you will find the two speakers in a grill while opening the lid. As concerned with the keyboard best well-spaced curved keys are having red paint on them. Also, there is a power button on the right side of its chassis.

Lenovo Thinkpad X1 Carbon measures 8.55 x 12.74 x 0.59 inches, and the weight is only 4.6 pounds therefore reviewers call it Lenovo Thinkpad X1 Carbon business laptop-Intel core i7-1080p as per its portability. Furthermore, for securing the laptop Lenovo added the best fingerprint sensor that authenticates the user first and keeps unauthorized users away from the laptop.

Performance

Lenovo Thinkpad X1 Carbon 6th gen is now upgraded with 7th gen, therefore, the performance is also got polished. There is an Intel Core i7-8565U processor that smooths out all the power-hungry processes. As concerned with multitasking you will find this laptop at its best level. Moreover, there is 16GB RAM that plays a good role in speeding up the overall performance of the laptop. Lenovo Thinkpad Carbon X1 also has never disappointed the gamers for the less demanding games, as it is equipped with Intel HD Graphics 620. You can detect a big difference between the Lenovo Thinkpad X1 Carbon 5th gen and this 7th one as there is a 512GB SSD that provides a better platform for both speed and good storage space.

Display & Speakers

While checking the screen of Lenovo Thinkpad X1 Carbon gen 7, the amazing thing that you notice is its thin bezels that provides you a big view as compared with other 14 inches screens. Moreover, the 1080p sharp panel delivers an amazing view to the users for enjoying movies and games. Additionally, you will experience the best color combination on its display as it provides a 109% sRGB color gamut. You will experience the best colorful display on this laptop as compared with DELL XPS 13. Moreover, the 1080p 336 nits and 4K 332 nits project brighter colors on the screen. Ultimately you will experience its 4k panel very glossy.

As concerned with the audio of this laptop you will get two top-firing speakers on its deck. Its speakers generate a loud and clear sound in a medium-sized room.

Ports

Lenovo goes fairly in the process of ports addressing in such a thin laptop. On the left side of Thinkpad X1 Carbon, there are 2 Thunderbolt 3 ports, USB 3.1 Type-A port, and also an HDMI. Whereas, on its right side, you will find a USB 3.1 Type-A port and Kensington lock. So if connectivity matters a lot for you there is no chance to get disappointed if you have chosen this machine for your working setup.

Keyboard & Touchpad

Besides, all the other features the keyboard of Thinkpad X1 Carbon is just awesome. There are chiclet-style keys that can be clicked in the best way and also it offers better key travel so if you are a writer then this laptop best suits you. But there is a little problem, users that are expecting a Numpad from this product get disappointed as it lacks Numpad.

ThinkPad X1’s 3.9 x 2.2-inches touchpad is a responsive one to all kinds of gestures. Its soft-touch coating delivers pleasure to your fingers. Above the touchpad, you will find three buttons, one for right-click second for left, and the center one is for scrolling. So you can do browsing without lifting your hands from the keyboard.

Battery Life

Battery life is another victory Lenovo achieved in this model. It purely depends on the model you have chosen, if there is a 1080p panel laptop then its battery lasts around 9 hours at 150nits. But when it comes to the 4K panel it drains more power as it provides the graphics on high settings but the battery life is also not that much bad here it works approximately 6 hours for you.

Camera

The camera is an important feature for those users who do video calls on a laptop for their online classes and business meetings. So you will find the webcam here with a 720p sharp lens, that provides you better image results with clear HD quality.

Heat

It happens in most of the laptops that while you are performing the heavy tasks on them it feels like you have placed the heater in your lap. But if you are using the Lenovo Thinkpad X1 Carbon then there is no need to be worried about it. This laptop has played a good role in keeping its components cool. After continuous usage, its touchpad stays better at 80 degrees, the keyboard peaked at 90 degrees. Whereas, the bottom panel feels 95 degrees.

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Bottom Line
We have tried our best to explain almost all the features of the Lenovo Thinkpad X1 carbon above. It is one of the best laptops having the best design, good features, and the best battery life. Moreover, it’s an ultraportable machine providing you the ease of bringing it where you want to. Also, there are some cons of this laptop but the rest of its best features hide those cons. Your questions regarding this product are hopefully got answered above, still, if you have any questions you can ask them in our comments section. Good luck!