ThinkPad X1 series explained

ThinkPad X1 series
Developer:Lenovo
Family:ThinkPad
Type:Ultrabook, flipbook, or tablet computer
Cpu:Intel Core
Graphics:Intel Graphics
Predecessor:ThinkPad X series

The ThinkPad X1 series is a line of high-end ThinkPad laptops and tablets produced by Lenovo.

The current model list contains four product lines:

Former product lines include:

Launch

The first laptop with X1 branding was the ThinkPad X1 – the 13-inch sub-compact model, the thinnest and fastest charging business laptop at the time. In contrast with previous 13-inch X series model (X301), it has only one RAM slot and only one storage slot.

In early August 2012, Lenovo released the ThinkPad X1 Carbon as the 14-inch successor to the original ThinkPad X1. The X1 Carbon was first released in China due to the popularity of ThinkPads in that market.[1] In November 2012, Lenovo announced a touch-screen variant called the ThinkPad X1 Carbon Touch designed for use with Windows 8. Its display makes use of multi-touch technology that can detect simultaneous inputs from up to ten fingers. On the performance of the X1 Carbon Touch's SSD, Engadget states, "The machine boots into the [s]tart screen in 11 seconds, which is pretty typical for a Windows 8 machine with specs like these. We also found that the solid-state drive delivers equally strong read and write speeds (551 MB/s and 518 MB/s, respectively),[2] which we noticed the last time we tested an Ultrabook with an Intel SSD. "

Models

ThinkPad X1 series
Type12.5"13.3"14"15.6"16"
TabletTablet /
Foldable
Premium
ultrabook
Flipbook
«2-in-1»
Premium
ultrabook
Performance ultrabookFoldable
2011X1
original
2012replaced by
X1 Carbon
X1 Carbon
Gen 1
2013
2014X1 Carbon
Gen 2
2015X1 Carbon
Gen 3
2016X1 Tablet
Gen 1
X1 Yoga
Gen 1
X1 Carbon
Gen 4
2017X1 Tablet
Gen 2
X1 Yoga
Gen 2
X1 Carbon
Gen 5
2018replaced by
13" line
X1 Tablet
Gen 3
X1 Yoga
Gen 3
X1 Carbon
Gen 6
X1 Extreme
Gen 1
2019replaced by
X12
Detachable
X1 Yoga
Gen 4
X1 Carbon
Gen 7
X1 Extreme
Gen 2
2020X1 Fold
Gen 1
X1 Nano
Gen 1
X1 Yoga
Gen 5
X1 Carbon
Gen 8
X1 Extreme
Gen 3
2021replaced by
16" line
X1 Yoga
Gen 1
X1 Yoga
Gen 6
X1 Carbon
Gen 9
replaced by
16" line
X1 Extreme
Gen 4
2022X1 Nano
Gen 2
X1 Yoga
Gen 7
X1 Carbon
Gen 10
X1 Extreme
Gen 5
X1 Fold 16
Gen 1
2023X1 Nano
Gen 3
X1 Yoga
Gen 8
X1 Carbon
Gen 11
replaced by
P1
2024replaced by
X13 Gen 5
X1 2-in-1
Gen 9
X1 Carbon
Gen 12
X1 Fold 16
Gen 2
Notes

2011 – 0th generation

X1 (original)

An addition to the lightweight X series, weighing between 1.36 kg to 1.72 kg depending on configuration. It was the thinnest ThinkPad laptop to date at 16.5 (front) and 21.5 mm (rear). The screen is a 13.3inches LED-backlit HD infinity panel with (WXGA) resolution. Base configuration uses an Intel Sandy Bridge 2.5 GHz Core i5-2520M (up to 3.20 GHz) with 4 GiB of RAM (up to 8 GiB), SATA SSD or hard drive, Intel Integrated HD Graphics, USB 3.0, backlit keyboard, 802.11 b/g/n WiFi and an average of eight hours of battery life. The battery is internal and not removable, and there is no optical drive.

The ThinkPad X1 laptop was released by Lenovo in May 2011. Notebook Review offered a positive opinion of the ThinkPad X1, saying that it was, "A powerful notebook that combines the durability and features of a business-class ThinkPad with the style of a consumer laptop."[3] A 13.3-inch X1 ThinkPad was announced to be available in the UK on June 7, 2011.

The specifications[4] of the ThinkPad X1 laptop are given below:

2012 – 1st generation

X1 Carbon (1st Gen)

The X1 Carbon features a solid-state drive (SSD) instead of a hard drive. The base model has 4GiB of memory, an Intel Core i5-3317U processor, and a 128GiB SSD. The most expensive model has an Intel Core i7 processor and a 256GiB SSD. The X1 Carbon requires the use of a dongle to access wired Ethernet and some models include 3G or 4G cellular modems.[7]

The base model X1 Carbon has a 14inches TN screen with a resolution of 1600 by 900 pixels. The X1 Carbon weighs 1.35kg (02.98lb) and measures 12.8inches by 8.94inches by 0.68inches (at its thickest). The X1 Carbon's roll cage is made of light-weight carbon-fiber[8] and has a matte black finish.[9]

In November 2012, Lenovo announced a touch-screen variant called the ThinkPad X1 Carbon Touch designed for use with Windows 8. Its display makes use of multi-touch technology that can detect simultaneous inputs from up to ten fingers.[10]

In a review published for CNET, Dan Ackerman wrote, "At first glance, the ThinkPad X1 Carbon looks a lot like other ThinkPads, but in the hand it stands out as very light and portable. The excellent keyboard shows up other ultrabooks, and the rugged build quality is reassuring. With a slightly boosted battery and maybe a lower starting price, this could be a serious contender for my all-around favorite thin laptop."[11]

In another review for CNET, Nicholas Aaron Khoo wrote, "For this geek, there are many things to like about this 14-inch (1600x900 HD+) Ultrabook when it comes to usability when traveling on economy class. These include the backlit and spill-resistant keyboard, side-positioned ports, nice viewing angles, TrackPoint (which not everyone likes), nicely implemented touchpad and biometric login. Unlike poorer cousin, the Lenovo IdeaPad U410, it is able to go into hibernate mode without having the user jump through hoops to enable it."[12]

On the X1 Carbon Touch's SSD performance Engadget states, "The machine boots into the [s]tart screen in 11 seconds, which is pretty typical for a Windows 8 machine with specs like these. We also found that the solid-state drive delivers equally strong read and write speeds (551 MB/s and 518 MB/s, respectively), which we noticed the last time we tested an Ultrabook with an Intel SSD."

2012 Touch

In a review for Engadget, Dana Wollman wrote, "Starting with ergonomics, this has one of the best keyboard / touchpad combinations we've seen on a laptop, and that's not even counting that signature red pointing stick. We're also enamored with the design: aside from being well-made, the X1 Carbon Touch is also notably thin and light [''at 1.55kg''] for a 14-inch machine, especially one with a touchscreen. The display is hardly our favorite, what with the narrow viewing angles, but at least the 1,600 x 900 resolution is nice and crisp."[13]

In its review of the X1 Carbon Touch, Wired wrote, "Lenovo also hasn't forgotten about the things that users actually care about. Audio is impressive and Dolby-certified. The keyboard is backlit and fully usable, and the glass touchpad was rock solid on this go-round with the Carbon." In its final verdict Wired stated that an "Excellent combination of performance, portability, and durability" and "the best keyboard going" make the Touch 'Wired."[14]

Model Release (US) Dimensions Weight (min) CPU ChipsetMemory (max)Graphics Storage Networking ScreenBattery Other
14"
X1 Carbon [15]
(3443, 3444, 3446, 3448, 3460, 3462, 3463)
2012331 x 226 x 18.8mmIntel
QS77
Intel
HD 4000
Gigabit Ethernet
Wi-Fi + BT M.2 Card
Anti-glare:
TFT

charging port
331 x 226 x 18.8mmAnti-glare:
TFT
331 x 226 x 20.8mmAnti-glare:
TFT Touch

2014 – 2nd generation

X1 Carbon (2nd Gen)

The 2014 X1 Carbon features a 4th generation Intel processor and an "Adaptive Keyboard" touch bar where the function keys are normally located. The Home and End keys replaced the Caps Lock key, requiring the user to double-press the Shift key to activate Caps Lock. The Delete key was also repositioned to the right of the Backspace key instead of above it.[16]

Peter Bright wrote a disparaging review for Ars Technica. He found the X1 Carbon with the Lenovo named "Adaptive Keyboard" to be near perfect but unusable because the keyboard was so non-standard when compared with that of a desktop, the older ThinkPad T410s and Lenovo Helix keyboards. As a touch typist, he despairs at the removal of the function keys, and the repositioning of Caps Lock, replacing it with Home End, and, that pretty much each little-finger key has moved.[17]

Model Release (US) Dimensions Weight (min) CPU ChipsetMemory (max)Graphics Storage Networking ScreenBattery Other
14"
X1 Carbon [18]
(20A7, 20A8)
2014331 x 226.8 x 18.16mmIntel HD 4400 Gigabit Ethernet
Wi-Fi + BT M.2 Card
Anti-glare:
charging port
331 x 226.5 x 17.72mmAnti-glare:
IPS
331 x 227.1 x 18.46mmAnti-glare:
IPS Touch

2015 – 3rd generation

X1 Carbon (3rd Gen)

The 2015 X1 Carbon features a 5th generation Intel Core processor. Lenovo reverted to the traditional Function row from the innovative but confusing Adaptive Function Row, and resumed using dedicated mouse buttons under the TrackPoint. A fingerprint reader is to the right of the keyboard and can be used to log into Windows.

In a review for Laptop Magazine, Mark Spoonauer wrote, "The ThinkPad X1 Carbon is easily one of the best business ultraportables available. While on the pricey side, the $1,754 configuration I reviewed delivers everything I want in a laptop: long battery life, a comfortable typing experience and strong overall performance. The X1 Carbon's design doesn't wow, but it's light and feels like it can stand up to abuse. However, the lack of an SD card slot is annoying, and I wish the 14-inch display were as bright as it is sharp[19]

Model Release (US) Dimensions Weight (min) CPU ChipsetMemory (max)Graphics Storage Networking ScreenBattery Other
14"
X1 Carbon [20]
(20BS, 20BT)
January 2015331 x 226.8 x 18.16mmIntel HD 5500 Gigabit Ethernet
Wi-Fi + BT M.2 Card
Anti-glare:
charging port
331 x 226.5 x 17.72mmAnti-glare:
IPS
331 x 227.1 x 18.46mmAnti-glare:
IPS Touch

2016 – 4th generation

X1 Carbon (4th Gen)

In January 2016 at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES), Lenovo presented their fourth generation X1 Carbon.[21]

X1 Yoga

The first generation of the X1 Yoga was released in 2016, featuring a 14inches touchscreen with a 360-degree hinge. Unlike many other laptops in the X1 series, it features a stylus and a dedicated slot for it. Like many others in the X1 series, the X1 Yoga features a built-in fingerprint sensor, multiple USB ports, an HDMI port, and support for up to Intel i7 processors.[22]

X1 Tablet

The ThinkPad X1 Tablet is a modular device that uses what Lenovo calls an "Ultra Connect" system to tie together removable modules such as an extra battery pack, a pico projector, a 3D camera, a detachable keyboard, etc. The X1 tablet is powered by an Intel Core m7 processor paired with up to 16GiB of memory and solid state drives up to 1TiB in capacity. The X1 Tablet's 12-inch multi-touch screen has a resolution of (32 aspect ratio).[23]

Model Release (US) Dimensions Weight (min) CPU ChipsetMemory (max)Graphics Storage Networking ScreenBattery Other
12"
X1 Tablet[24] 2016291.5 x 209.5 x 8.75mm (tablet)Intel HD 515 charging port
14"
X1 Carbon 2016Intel HD 520 Gigabit Ethernet
Wi-Fi + BT M.2 Card
Anti-glare:
IPS
IPS
charging port
X1 Yoga2016Intel HD 520 Gigabit Ethernet
Wi-Fi + BT M.2 Card
Glare:
2560×1440 OLED Touch

Anti-glare:
1920×1080 IPS Touch
2560×1440 IPS Touch

2017 – 5th generation

X1 Carbon (5th Gen)

In January 2017 at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES), Lenovo presented their fifth generation X1 Carbon, 1.14 kg weight, which delivers up to 15.5 hours of battery life starting at $1,329. A silver version was also introduced.[25]

Recall

The ThinkPad X1 Carbon 5th Generation laptops built before 2017-11-01 were recalled after reports that a screw left in the laptop during manufacturing could damage one of the lithium batteries causing one of the cells to short out, leading to rapid overheating and failure. 83,500 of the laptops had been sold in the US and Canada before the recall.[26] [27]

X1 Yoga (2nd Gen)

Changes from previous X1 Yoga includes the use of 7th generation Intel Core i ('Kaby Lake') processors, addition of Thunderbolt 3 ports, USB-C connector for power adapter, 'wave' style keyboard featuring matte finish on the keyboard.[28]

X1 Tablet (2nd Gen)

Model Release (US) Dimensions Weight (min) CPU ChipsetMemory (max)Graphics Storage Networking ScreenBattery Other
12"
X1 Tablet (2nd Gen)2017Intel HD 615Wi-Fi + BT
Glare:
2160×1440 IPS Touch
14"
X1 Carbon 2017Intel HD 520 (6th Gen CPUs)
Intel HD 620 (7th Gen CPUs)
Gigabit Ethernet
Wi-Fi + BT M.2 Card
Anti-glare:
IPS
IPS
X1 Yoga (2nd Gen)2017Intel HD 620Glare, anti-smudge:
1920×1080 IPS Touch
2560×1440 IPS Touch
2560×1440 OLED Touch
x4
charging port

2018 – 6th generation

X1 Carbon (6th Gen)

In January 2018 at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES), Lenovo presented their sixth generation X1 Carbon, weighing 1.13 kg. This is the first X1 Carbon model to have a quad-core processor. It features an 8th generation Intel Core i5 or i7 processor, along with up to 16 GiB of RAM and up to 1 TiB of storage. X1 branding is also now present on the cover. The ThinkPad logo has changed to black instead of the previous silver branding.[29]

X1 Yoga (3rd Gen)

The design is derived from 6th generation ThinkPad X1 Carbon, with the ThinkShutter privacy camera included by default (except for models with an IR camera), 15W 8th generation Core i5/i7 quad core processors and a built-in stylus. OLED screens are no longer an option.[30] [31]

X1 Extreme (1st Gen)

The first 15.6-inch ThinkPad X-series laptop. Also, in contrast to the regular 14-inch ThinkPad X series models, the X1 Extreme has user-upgradable RAM and the full-power HQ-series mobile Intel CPUs.

X1 Extreme laptop have a sibling model in a ThinkPad P series line, known as a ThinkPad P1.

Model Release (US) Dimensions Weight (min) CPU ChipsetMemory (max)Graphics Storage Networking ScreenBattery Other
13"
X1 Tablet (3rd Gen)[32] 2018304 x 226 x 8.9mm (14.4mm with keyboard)Intel UHD 620Glare:
3000×2000 IPS Touch
x4
14"
X1 Carbon 2018Intel HD 620 (7th Gen CPUs)
Intel UHD 620 (8th Gen CPUs)
Gigabit Ethernet
Wi-Fi + BT M.2 Card
Glare:
IPS Dolby Vision

Anti-glare:
IPS
IPS Touch
IPS



charging port
X1 Yoga (3rd Gen)2018Intel HD 620 (6th Gen)
or Intel UHD 620 (7th Gen)
Anti-glare, anti-smudge:
1920×1080 IPS Touch
2560×1440 IPS Touch
ThinkShutter
x4
15.6"
X1 Extreme 20188th Gen Intel CoreIntel CM24664 GiB DDR4 — 2666 MHz (2 slots)Two M.2 x4 Gigabit Ethernet
Wi-Fi + BT M.2 Card
Anti-glare:
IPS
IPS
IPS Touch
ThinkShutter

2019 – 7th generation

X1 Carbon (7th Gen)

In January 2019 at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES), Lenovo announced their seventh generation X1 Carbon, weighing 1.08kg (02.38lb). It came with the 8th generation Whiskey Lake Core i5 or i7 processors, optional 4K display featuring Dolby Vision HDR, and a thinner chassis than the last generation. It also supports a new optional carbon fiber weave top cover.[33] [34]

X1 Yoga (4th Gen)

The design is derived from 7th generation ThinkPad X1 Carbon. This is notably the first ThinkPad with aluminum chassis. 15W 8th/10th generation Core i5/i7 quad core processors and a built-in stylus.

X1 Extreme (2nd Gen)

The updated version of first generation; the first non-Yoga ThinkPad laptop with an OLED screen option.

The sibling model is a ThinkPad P1 Gen 2.

Model Release (US) Dimensions Weight (min) CPU ChipsetMemory (max)Graphics Storage Networking ScreenBattery Other
14"
X1 Carbon [35] 2019323 x 217 x 15mmIntel UHD Graphics Gigabit Ethernet

Intel Wireless-AC 9560 +

Glare:
IPS Dolby Vision

Anti-glare:
IPS
IPS PrivacyGuard
IPS

Anti-reflection, anti-smudge:
Touch
ThinkShutter
X1 Yoga (4th Gen)2019Intel UHD Graphics Gigabit Ethernet

Intel Wireless-AC 9560 +

Anti-glare, anti-smudge:
1920×1080 IPS Touch
1920×1080 IPS PrivacyGuard Touch
2560×1440 IPS Touch
3840×2160 IPS Touch
ThinkShutter
x4
15.6"
X1 Extreme 2019361.8 x 245.7 x 18.4mm9th Gen Intel CoreIntel CM24664 GiB DDR4 — 2666 MHz (2 slots)Two M.2 x4 Gigabit Ethernet
Wi-Fi + BT M.2 Card
Anti-glare:
IPS
IPS HDR
IPS
OLED Touch
ThinkShutter

2020

X1 Carbon Gen 8

In January 2020 at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES), Lenovo announced their eighth generation X1 Carbon. It comes with 10th generation Intel Comet Lake processors, optional PrivacyGuard display, and WiFi 6 support.[36] The Fedora Linux distribution is also offered pre-installed on the laptop.[37]

X1 Yoga Gen 5

The design is derived from 8th generation ThinkPad X1 Carbon. 10th generation Core i5/i7 quad core processors and a built-in stylus.[38]

X1 Extreme Gen 3

The update of 15 inch line; the last X1 ThinkPad line with non-reduced 1.8 mm key travel.[39]

X1 Nano

Lenovo unveiled the first X1 Nano in September 2020. X1 Nano was the lightest ThinkPad ever at the time at just 1.99 pounds (907 g) and also Lenovo's first ThinkPad based on Intel Evo platform, powered by 11th Gen Intel Core processors.[40] The machine has a 13-inch 16:10 screen with four speakers with Dolby Atmos and four 360-degree microphones.

X1 Fold

X1 Fold with 13.3 inch display.

Model Release (US) Dimensions Weight (min) CPU ChipsetMemory (max)Graphics Storage Networking ScreenBattery Other
14"
X1 Carbon [41] Jan 202012.72x10th Gen Intel CoreIntel UHD Graphics Gigabit Ethernet

Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX201 + BT 5.0

Anti-glare:
IPS
IPS Touch
IPS Touch PrivacyGuard
IPS
Glossy:
IPS Dolby Vision DisplayHDR
ThinkShutter
X1 Yoga [42] Jan 202010th Gen Intel CoreIntel UHD Graphics Gigabit Ethernet

Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX201 + BT 5.0
Anti-glare, anti-smudge:

Anti-glare:
IPS Touch
IPS Touch PrivacyGuard
IPS Touch
Glossy:
IPS Touch Dolby Vision DisplayHDR
ThinkShutter
16"
X1 Extreme [43] July 202014.24x10th Gen Intel Core64 GiB DDR4 — 2933 MHz (2 slots) onboard Ethernet

Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX201 + BT 5.1
Anti-Glare:
IPS 300 nits
IPS 500 nits
IPS

Anti-reflection, anti-smudge:
IPS Touch
13.3"
X1 Nano [44] Sep 2020Non-touch: 292.8 x 207.7 x 13.87–16.7mm
Touch: 292.9 x 207.8 x 14.27–17.2mm
8/16 GiB LPDDR4x
Intel Iris XeIntel Wi-Fi 6 AX201 + BT 5.1
Touch: 13.0" 2160x1350 IPS, glossy with Dolby Vision

Non-touch: 13.0" 2160 x 1350 IPS, anti-glare with Dolby Vision

ThinkShutter
X1 Fold [45] 20206.22xCore i5-L16G7Intel UHD Graphics onboard Ethernet

Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX200 + BT 5.1
Anti-Fingerprint:
Folding OLED Touch

2021

X1 Titanium Yoga Gen 1

In 2021, Lenovo released the X1 Titanium Yoga, a 13.5-inch laptop with an 11th Gen Intel Core i5 or i7 processor and integrated Intel Iris Xe graphics.

X1 Carbon Gen 9

In January 2021 at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES), Lenovo announced their ninth generation X1 Carbon. It comes with a 16:10 aspect ratio display, wider touchpad, and a larger battery.[46]

X1 Extreme Gen 4

Model Release (US) Dimensions Weight (min) CPU ChipsetMemory (max)Graphics Storage Networking ScreenBattery Other
13.5"
X1 Titanium Yoga [47] Jan 202111.71x8/16 GB LPDDR4
Intel Iris Xe onboard Ethernet

Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX201 + BT 5.1
Anti-reflection, anti-smudge:
IPS Touch
14"
X1 Carbon [48] Jan 202112.4x8/16/32 GB LPDDR4
Intel Iris Xe onboard Ethernet

Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX201 + BT 5.1
Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX211 + BT 5.1
Anti-Glare:
IPS
IPS Touch
IPS Touch Privacy Guard

Glossy:
IPS
X1 Yoga [49] Jan 202112.38x8/16/32 GB LPDDR4
Intel Iris Xe onboard Ethernet

Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX201 + BT 5.1
Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX211 + BT 5.1
Anti-glare:
IPS Touch
IPS Touch Privacy Guard

Anti-reflection, anti-smudge:
IPS Touch
OLED Touch DisplayHDR 400

16"
X1 Extreme [50] June 202114.15x11th Gen Intel Core64 GB DDR4 — 3200 MHz (2 slots)Intel UHD Graphics
onboard Ethernet

Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX210 + BT 5.1
Anti-Glare:
IPS
IPS

Anti-reflection, anti-smudge:
IPS Touch

2022

X1 Carbon Gen 10

A tenth generation was announced by Lenovo in January 2022.[51]

X1 Extreme Gen 5

A 5th generation became available in June 2022 [52] [53]

X1 Fold 16 Gen 1

Lenovo introduced the new ThinkPad X1 Fold 16 laptop, and it began shipping in November.https://www.gsmarena.com/lenovo_unveils_thinkpad_x1_fold_2022_tab_p11_and_p11_pro_second_generation-news-55609.phphttps://www.ultrabookreview.com/58300-lenovo-thinkpad-x1-fold-gen2/

X1 Nano Gen 2

Model Release (US) Dimensions Weight (min) CPU ChipsetMemory (max)Graphics Storage Networking ScreenBattery Other
14"
X1 Carbon [54] Mar 202212.43x8/16/32 GB LPDDR5
Intel Iris Xe onboard Ethernet

Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX201 + BT 5.1
Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX211 + BT 5.1
Anti-Glare:
IPS
IPS Touch
IPS Touch Privacy Guard
IPS Low Blue Light

Anti-glare, anti-reflection, anti-smudge:
OLED DisplayHDR IPS Film Touch
Glossy:
IPS
X1 Yoga [55] Mar 202212.38x8/16/32 GB LPDDR5
Intel Iris Xe onboard Ethernet

Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX201 + BT 5.1
Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX211 + BT 5.1
Anti-glare:
IPS Touch
IPS Touch Privacy Guard

Anti-reflection, anti-smudge:
IPS Touch
OLED Touch DisplayHDR 400

16"
X1 Extreme [56] June 202214.15x12th Gen Intel Core64 GiB DDR5 — 4800 MHz (2 slots)Intel Iris Xe

onboard Ethernet

Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX211 + BT 5.1
Anti-Glare:
IPS
IPS
IPS

Anti-reflection, anti-smudge:
IPS Touch
X1 Fold 16 [57] Nov 20226.94x12th Gen Intel Core8/16/32 GB LPDDR5
Intel Iris Xe onboard Ethernet

Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX211 + BT 5.1
Anti-smudge:
Folding OLED Touch 16.3" when open and 12" when folded
13.3"
X1 Nano [58] Jan 2022Non-touch: 11.54x
Touch: 11.55x
16/32 GB LPDDR5x
Intel Iris Xe onboard Ethernet

Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX211 + BT 5.1
Anti-glare:
IPS

Anti-glare, Anti-reflection, anti-smudge:
IPS Touch

2023

X1 Carbon Gen 11

An eleventh generation was announced by Lenovo in December 2022.[59] It uses recycled materials for the first time: up to 97 percent post-consumer plastic in some components, 90 percent recycled magnesium, and 55 percent recycled aluminium. This generation uses use Intel's 13th generation of Core mobile processors.

According to Lenovo UK site https://www.lenovo.com/gb/en/configurator/cto/index.html?mainCode=21HMCTO1WWGB2 32GB build is currently available with Core i5-1345U and Core i7-1365U "Select an i5-1345U/i7-1365U Processor for more memory options"

64 GB build is only be available with Core i7-1370P.https://www.reddit.com/r/thinkpad/comments/12cb323/comment/jftus3x/?context=3

X1 Yoga Gen 8

This announcement also included new versions of the X1 Yoga (14 inch).

X1 Nano Gen 3

This announcement also included new versions of the X1 Nano (13 inch).

Model Release (US) Dimensions Weight (min) CPU ChipsetMemory (max)Graphics Storage Networking ScreenBattery Other
14"
X1 Carbon [60] Dec 202212.43x13th Gen Intel Core
16 GB LPDDR5


32 GB LPDDR5


64 GB LPDDR5
with
Intel Iris Xe onboard Ethernet

Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX211 + BT 5.1
Anti-Glare:
IPS
IPS Touch
IPS Touch Privacy Guard
IPS Low Blue Light

Anti-glare, anti-reflection, anti-smudge:
OLED DisplayHDR

X1 Yoga [61] Apr 202312.38x13th Gen Intel Core
16 GB LPDDR5


32 GB LPDDR5


64 GB LPDDR5
with
Intel Iris XeAnti-glare:
IPS Touch
IPS Touch Privacy Guard

Anti-reflection, anti-smudge:
IPS Touch
OLED Touch DisplayHDR 400

13"
X1 Nano [62] May 2023Non-touch: 11.54x
Touch: 11.55x
13th Gen Intel Core
16 GB LPDDR5x
Intel Iris Xe onboard Ethernet

Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX211 + BT 5.1
Anti-glare:
IPS

Anti-glare, Anti-reflection, anti-smudge:
IPS Touch

2024

X1 Carbon Gen 12

A twelfth generation X1 Carbon was announced by Lenovo in December 2023. It is the world's first laptop to feature Intel's Core Ultra processors.[63]

It is also the first X1 Carbon to feature a haptic touchpad option, which is supplied by Sensel.[64] Sensel also supplied the haptic touchpads for the ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga (2021),[65] ThinkPad X1 Fold 16 Gen 1 (2022),[66] ThinkPad Z13 Gen 2 and Z16 Gen 2 (2023),[67] and ThinkPad X1 2-in-1 Gen 9 (2024).[68]

See also

Notes and References

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  2. 1 MB – one million bytes
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