Highlights
- Key Specs
- Screen Type: IPS
- Screen Size: 14 inches (Size of the screen, measured diagonally from corner to corner.)
- Screen Resolution: 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA) (Screens come in a range of resolutions (measured in pixels, horizontal x vertical). The higher the resolution, the greater the picture quality.)
- Touch Screen: false (Touch-screen devices make navigating more intuitive. Using a touch-screen display, you can do things such as tap to select, hold and drag to move items, swipe to scroll, and pinch to zoom.)
- Refresh Rate: 60Hz (The number of frames per second the device can produce natively without enhancement. Higher rates help produce smooth, seamless pictures.)
- Brightness: 400 nits (A measure of the total light output.)
- Processor Model: Intel Core Ultra 5 Series 1 (Your computer's processor is like its brain. Working in combination with system memory, the power of the processor determines the complexity of software you can run, how many programs you can have open at the same time, and how fast those programs will run. Most computers feature an AMD, Intel or Snapdragon processor.)
- CPU Base Clock Frequency: 1.3 gigahertz (Actual central processing unit (CPU) speed may vary by device configuration and design. The average rate at which the processor is able to execute tasks under normal operating conditions as asserted by the manufacturer.)
- Storage Type: SSD
- Total Storage Capacity: 512 gigabytes
- System Memory (RAM): 16 gigabytes (Random-access memory (RAM) is a computing device's short-term data storage, which allows active information to be accessed quickly. The size and type of RAM determines how efficiently the device can handle large amounts of information at one time. For example, gaming or video editing requires more RAM for optimal performance.)
- Graphics: Intel Graphics (Often referred to as a "graphics processing unit" (GPU), this device is responsible for displaying image content and decoding/encoding video content in programs and games.)
- Display Connector(s): 1 x HDMI 2.1, Display connection via USB port (The number and type of connectors used to connect to an external display.)
- Battery Chemistry: Lithium-ion polymer
- 2-in-1 Design: false (A laptop and a tablet combined in one lightweight, portable device. Sometimes referred to as "convertible" or "hybrid" laptops, these devices deliver the processing power and keyboard of a laptop. When you're ready to play, either detach the screen or fold your 2-in-1 into tablet mode to comfortably watch movies, play games, read an e-book and more.)
- Backlit Keyboard: true (Integrated lights allow for visibility of the keys in low-light conditions.)
- General
- Brand: Lenovo
- Model Number: 21KC00A0US
- Product Name: ThinkPad X1 Carbon G12 14" Laptop - Core Ultra 5 with 16GB Memory - 512GB SSD
- Color: Black
- Year of Release: 2024
- Display
- Display Type: LCD
- Screen Type: IPS
- Screen Size: 14 inches (Size of the screen, measured diagonally from corner to corner.)
- Screen Resolution: 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA) (Screens come in a range of resolutions (measured in pixels, horizontal x vertical). The higher the resolution, the greater the picture quality.)
- Touch Screen: false (Touch-screen devices make navigating more intuitive. Using a touch-screen display, you can do things such as tap to select, hold and drag to move items, swipe to scroll, and pinch to zoom.)
- Refresh Rate: 60Hz (The number of frames per second the device can produce natively without enhancement. Higher rates help produce smooth, seamless pictures.)
- Brightness: 400 nits (A measure of the total light output.)
- Color Gamut (Standard RGB): 100 percent
- Processor
- Processor Brand: Intel
- Processor Model: Intel Core Ultra 5 Series 1 (Your computer's processor is like its brain. Working in combination with system memory, the power of the processor determines the complexity of software you can run, how many programs you can have open at the same time, and how fast those programs will run. Most computers feature an AMD, Intel or Snapdragon processor.)
- Processor Model Number: Series 1 125U
- CPU Base Clock Frequency: 1.3 gigahertz (Actual central processing unit (CPU) speed may vary by device configuration and design. The average rate at which the processor is able to execute tasks under normal operating conditions as asserted by the manufacturer.)
- CPU Boost Clock Frequency: 4.3 gigahertz (Actual central processing unit (CPU) speed may vary by device configuration and design. The maximum rate at which the processor is able to execute tasks, typically only used for a short period of time as needed. This rate may temporarily boost the processor's performance, but may result in overheating, shutdown, or damage to equipment if sustained.)
- Number of CPU Cores: 12-core (A core, or "brain" of a CPU, allows it to receive and execute instructions. Each core can work independently or together to perform parallel operations.)
- Number of CPU Threads: 14 (Generally, the more threads, the faster and more responsive the operating system.)
- Neural Processing Unit (NPU): true (Whether the product comes with an integrated neural processing unit (NPU) that performs computations for AI (artificial intelligence) functions to increase proficiency of the CPU and reduce power consumption.)
- Maximum NPU Performance: 11 trillions operations per second (The maximum neural processing unit (NPU) computations performed. NPUs increase proficiency of the CPU and reduce power consumption for AI (artificial intelligence) functions.)
- Storage
- Storage Type: SSD
- Total Storage Capacity: 512 gigabytes
- Solid State Drive Capacity: 512 gigabytes (The amount of data that can be stored on the device's solid state drive (SSD). SSD is a flash-based storage with faster speeds than a hard disk drive (HDD).)
- Solid State Drive Interface: PCIe 4.0 (Connects the solid state drive to the host system. PCI and SATA interfaces are the most common; PCI interfaces are typically faster, but SATA interfaces are compatible with a wider range of systems.)
- Memory
- System Memory (RAM): 16 gigabytes (Random-access memory (RAM) is a computing device's short-term data storage, which allows active information to be accessed quickly. The size and type of RAM determines how efficiently the device can handle large amounts of information at one time. For example, gaming or video editing requires more RAM for optimal performance.)
- Type of Memory (RAM): LPDDR5X (Each type of RAM delivers a different level of speed, bandwidth, energy efficiency and performance.)
- System Memory RAM Speed: 6400 megahertz (How fast the information-storing hardware operates. The faster the RAM, the faster memory can be transferred to other system components. Ultimately, faster RAM improves operational efficiency.)
- Number Of Memory Slots: 0
- Graphics
- Graphics Type: Integrated (Dedicated graphics uses a separate graphics card for processing video images. Because it does not use memory from the system's RAM, there is no extra burden on the CPU and graphics are processed more efficiently. Integrated graphics shares system RAM to process video images.)
- GPU Brand: Intel
- Graphics: Intel Graphics (Often referred to as a "graphics processing unit" (GPU), this device is responsible for displaying image content and decoding/encoding video content in programs and games.)
- Compatibility
- Operating System: Windows 11 Pro (The operating system manages all software and hardware, including files, memory and connected devices. Most importantly, it lets you interact with your device and your programs in a visual way; otherwise, you'd be typing computer code to get anything done.)
- Connectivity
- Display Connector(s): 1 x HDMI 2.1, Display connection via USB port (The number and type of connectors used to connect to an external display.)
- Number of HDMI Outputs (Total): 1
- Number of DisplayPort Outputs (Total): 0
- Number of Thunderbolt Ports (Total): 0
- DisplayPort Over USB-C: DisplayPort 1.4 (The version of DisplayPort that leverages the Alternate Mode Functional Extension of the USB-C interface. This connector allows for higher resolution, broader color space, multichannel audio support, and greater backwards compatibility with display adapters. Also known as DisplayPort Alt Mode.)
- USB Ports: 2 x USB-A 3.2, 2 x USB-C 3.2 (The number and type of USB ports the product has.)
- Number of USB Ports (Total): 4
- Number of USB-A Charging Ports: 2
- Number of USB-C Charging Ports: 1
- Headphone Jack: true (The device features an interface that allows for the connection of headphones.)
- Microphone Input: true (The device features an input for connecting an external microphone.)
- Wireless Connectivity: Bluetooth, Wi-Fi (The manner in which a device sends data to another device over a short distance without the use of wires or cables.)
- Wireless Standard: AX (The wireless networking protocol used by the device. Each iteration of the protocol is based on the 802.11 standard developed by the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) Standards Association. Denoted by letters following 802.11 (802.11a, 802.11ac, etc.), each version, published in alphabetical order, encompasses all previous versions.)
- Wireless Networking Standard: Wi-Fi 6E (The wireless networking standard used by the device. Each iteration of the standard developed by the Wi-Fi Alliance corresponds to an existing IEEE 802.11 protocol; for example, standard 802.11ac (or AC) is termed Wi-Fi 5. Refers specifically to the standard the device is designed to use, but ultimately determines product interoperability and backward compatibility including previous versions.)
- Number Of Ethernet Ports: 0
- Power
- Power Supply Input: USB-C
- Power Supply Maximum Wattage: 65 watts
- Battery Chemistry: Lithium-ion polymer
- Expansion
- Number of M.2 Slots: 1 (This interface is most commonly used for high-speed solid state drives (SSDs), and is often used in laptops due to its small size.)
- Camera
- Front-Facing Camera: true
- Front Facing Camera Video Resolution: 1080p (Refers to the number of pixels, both horizontally and vertically, used by the camera facing the user to capture video. The higher the resolution the finer the video detail that can be seen.)
- Built-In Microphone: true
- Features
- 2-in-1 Design: false (A laptop and a tablet combined in one lightweight, portable device. Sometimes referred to as "convertible" or "hybrid" laptops, these devices deliver the processing power and keyboard of a laptop. When you're ready to play, either detach the screen or fold your 2-in-1 into tablet mode to comfortably watch movies, play games, read an e-book and more.)
- Backlit Keyboard: true (Integrated lights allow for visibility of the keys in low-light conditions.)
- Customizable Keyboard Lighting: No
- GPS Enabled: true
- Media Card Reader: false (A hardware device that allows for access to data on a memory card and enables the transfer of its files to a computer. These devices may have one or multiple slots for various types of memory cards, and may be integrated into the computer or available as an external device.)
- Customizable Case Lighting: false
- Audio Technology: Dolby Audio
- Speaker Type: Stereo speakers, 2W x2
- Windows AI: Copilot
- Security Features: Cable lock slot, Fingerprint reader, Privacy camera
- Cable Lock Slot: Kensington Security Slot (K-Slot)
- Casing Material: Aluminum
- Dimensions
- Product Height: 3.3 inches (The out of box height of the item. Height is measured as the vertical distance from the bottom of the item to the top as it would be primarily used or placed.)
- Product Width: 13.3 inches (The out of box width of the item. Width is measured as the horizontal distance from one side of the item to the other as it would be primarily used or placed.)
- Product Depth: 14.5 inches (The out of box depth of the item. Depth is measured as the distance from the front of the item to the back as it would be primarily used or placed.)
- Product Weight: 2.37 pounds (The out of box weight of the item.)
- Certifications Listings & Approvals
- ENERGY STAR Certified: true (Devices carrying the ENERGY STAR service mark, such as computer products and peripherals, kitchen appliances, and other products, generally use 20% to 30% less energy than required by federal standards.)
- EPEAT Qualified: true (The Electronic Product Environmental Assessment Tool (EPEAT) was designed to provide an environmental assessment tool for purchasers. In order to qualify for EPEAT, a product must meet all 23 required criteria.)
- EPEAT Level: Gold (The Electronic Product Environmental Assessment Tool (EPEAT) was designed to provide an environmental assessment tool for purchasers. In order to qualify for EPEAT, a product must meet all 23 required criteria. Products are rated Bronze, Silver or Gold based on how many of 28 optional criteria they meet (below 50%, 50%, 75%).)
- Included
- Optical Drive Type: None (An optical disk drive (ODD) uses a laser light to read data from or write data to an optical disc. These discs include CDs, DVDs, and Blu-ray Discs. This allows you to play music or watch movies using prerecorded discs.)
- Numeric Keypad: false
- Warranty
- Warranty - Parts: 3 Year Limited Warranty
- Warranty - Labor: 3 Year Limited Warranty
- Other
- UPC: 198153466863
Introducing the next-gen ThinkPad X1 Carbon - featuring powerful Intel Core Ultra processors, designed to enhance graphics performance and elevate AI capabilities. Compared to its predecessors, integrated Intel Arc Graphics deliver 2x performance boost, ensuring seamless workflows, enriched visual experience, and maximum encoding speed without any slowdown. Experience optimized performance with 40% lower SoC power consumption, leading to more productivity on a single charge with a 57 Whr battery, and a cooler, quieter PC during extended work sessions.
- Windows 11 Pro: Windows 11 is designed for hybrid work. Windows 11 Pro delivers a powerful, streamlined user experience that helps you stay focused and get more done – wherever your office might be.
- 14" WUXGA (1920x1200) IPS 400nits Anti-glare: 1920x1200 resolution showcases your games and HD movies with impressive color and clarity.
- Intel Core Ultra 5 Series 1: Twelve-core, twelve-way processing performance. Intel Turbo Boost Technology delivers dynamic extra power when you need it, while increasing energy efficiency when you don't.
- Integrated Intel Graphics: Second-generation on-processor graphics provide solid image quality for Internet use, basic photo editing and casual gaming.
- 16GB system memory for advanced multitasking: Reams of high-bandwidth LPDDR5x RAM to smoothly run your graphics-heavy PC games and video-editing applications, as well as numerous programs and browser tabs all at once.
- 512GB solid state drive (SSD): While offering less storage space than a hard drive, a flash-based SSD has no moving parts, resulting in faster start-up times and data access, no noise, and reduced heat production and power draw on the battery.
- Weighs 2.37lbs. and measures 3.3" thin: Lightweight design with slightly smaller screen for improved portability.
- HDMI 2.1 output expands your viewing options: Connect to an HDTV or high-def monitor to set up two screens side by side or just see more of the big picture.
- Backlit keyboard for easy typing in dim or dark locations: Island-style keyboard with chiclet keys.
- Built-in fingerprint reader: Streamlines security settings for quick, typo-free access.
- Additional ports: Headphone / microphone combo jack
Whats Included
- Laptop
- User Guide
- Charger
Product Manuals
Disclaimers
- Actual battery life will vary and depends on many factors such as product configuration and usage, software use, wireless functionality, power management settings, and screen brightness. The maximum capacity of the battery will decrease with time and use.
Q: What is the screen resolution of the laptop?
A: The screen resolution of the laptop is 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA).
Q: What is the type of memory used in the laptop?
A: The type of memory used in the laptop is LPDDR5X.
Q: Are there any other ports besides the USB ports?
A: This laptop has four USB ports in total, including two USB-A 3.2 ports.
Q: What are the dimensions of the laptop?
A: The product height of the laptop is 14.5 inches.
Lenovo - ThinkPad X1 Carbon G12 14" Laptop - Core Ultra 5 with 16GB Memory - 512GB SSD - Black
Model: 21KC00A0US
SKU: 6587391
$1,749.99
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|---|---|---|---|
| There were no pros for this product— | Screen Quality, Battery Life, Processor Speed, Weight, Portability | There were no pros for this product— | Durable, Ease of use, Top-notch keyboard, 16gb ram, Aluminum shell |
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