The ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13 Aura Edition weighs less than a kilogram, so you can manage it with one hand — and open it easily with one finger. But the best part? This super-thin laptop includes lots of connectivity options to hook up a monitor, quickly charge other devices, transfer files, and even plug in a headset if you’re old school.

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Processor Intel Core Ultra 7-255U Intel Core Ultra 7-255U Intel Core Ultra 7-255U Intel Core Ultra 7-255U Intel Core Ultra 7-265U
OS Windows 11 Pro Windows 11 Pro Windows 11 Pro Windows 11 Pro Windows 11 Pro
Memory 16GB DDR5 16GB DDR5 32GB DDR5 32GB DDR5 64GB DDR5
Graphics Integrated Integrated Integrated Integrated Integrated
Display 14" WUXGA 14" WUXGA 14" WUXGA 14" WUXGA 14" WUXGA
Storage 512GB SSD 1TB SSD 1TB SSD 1TB SSD 1TB SSD
Power 65 W 65 W 65 W 65 W 65 W
WWAN / 5G WWAN Upgradable WWAN Upgradable WWAN Upgradable QUECTEL RM520N-5G WWAN Upgradable
Battery 3 Cell 57Whr 3 Cell 57Whr 3 Cell 57Whr 3 Cell 57Whr 3 Cell 57Whr
Warranty 3 year warranty 3 year warranty 3 year warranty 3 year warranty 3 year warranty
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Features

Just Tap to Connect

Smart Share connects your smartphone to your laptop instantly via an AI virtual sensor. Tap your Android™ or iOS device to your laptop to drag, drop, edit photos, share files, and send text messages from your PC.

Amplify Productivity With a Copilot+ PC

Copilot+ integrates advanced AI to improve task management through real-time suggestions, automation, and personalized insights—helping you stay ahead in fast-paced work environments.

Efficient Inside, Recycled Outside

Built with recycled carbon fiber, magnesium, and plastic, this X1 Carbon supports sustainability with energy-efficient certifications and 100% plastic-free FSC®-certified packaging.

Haptic TouchPad or Glass TrackPad

Choose between a glass TrackPad or haptic TouchPad with the iconic red TrackPoint for precise navigation, quick menus, and speech-to-text dictation support.

Security Like Your Business Depends On It

ThinkShield security with TPM encryption, biometrics, and AI-enhanced threat detection from Intel® Core™ Ultra protects your data—even below the OS level.

When Reliability Isn’t Optional

Tested against MIL-STD-810H standards, ThinkPad laptops withstand extreme conditions including temperature, pressure, vibration, dust, and more.

Overview

Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon

Left view
1. USB-A (USB 5Gbps) 2. 2 x USB-C® (Thunderbolt™ 4, 40 Gbps)
3. Nano SIM slot (requires WWAN option)
4. Power button 5. Headphones / mic combo 6. USB-A (USB 5Gbps)
7. HDMI 2.1 (supports resolution up to 4K@60Hz) 8. Kensington Nano Security Slot

Right View

Specification

Processor: Intel Core Ultra 5 226V Processor; Intel Core Ultra 7 256V Processor; Intel Core Ultra 7 258V Processor; Intel Core Ultra 7 266V Processor with vPro; Intel Core Ultra 7 268V Processor with vPro;
Operating System: Windows 11 Pro - Lenovo recommends Windows 11 Pro for business; Windows 11 Home
Neural Processing Unit (NPU): Up to 48 trillion operations per second (TOPS) AI performance
Graphics: Integrated Intel Arc Graphics 130V; Integrated Intel Arc Graphics 140V
Memory: Up to 32GB LPDDR5x 8533MT/s soldered, dual channel
Storage: Up to 2TB PCIe Gen 5 SSD (2280) Performance
Battery: 57Whr, customer replaceable unit (CRU); Supports Rapid Charge (60 minutes = 80% capacity), requires 65W or higher power adapter
Audio: FHD 1080p & infrared (IR) with webcam privacy shutter & Lenovo View; 8MP IR with Computer Vision and Privacy Shutter
Ports/Slots: 2 x USB-C (Thunderbolt 4, USB 40Gbps); 2 x USB-A (USB 5Gbps); Headphones / mic combo; HDMI 2.1 (supports resolution up to 4K@60Hz)
Wireless: Intel WiFi 7 BE201 802.11BE (2 x 2); Bluetooth 5.4; vPro: On vPro Processors; Optional WWAN: Quectel RM520N-GL 5G Sub6
Supported Docking: USB-C Thunderbolt 4; USB-C
Display: 14" WUXGA (1920 x 1200) IPS, anti-glare, touch, 100%sRGB, 500 nits, 60Hz, Low Power; 14ʺ 2.8K OLED (2880 x 1800) antiglare / antireflective / antismudge, 400nit, 100% DCI-P3, DisplayHDR True Black 500, Dolby Vision®, Eyesafe®, 120Hz refresh rate, 16:10 aspect ratio; 14" 2.8K OLED (2880 x 1800) anti-glare / anti-reflection / anti-smudge, non-touch, HDR 500, 100I-P3, 500 nits, VRR 30-120Hz, Low Blue Light
Dimensions (H (front-to-back) x W x D): 8.08 – 14.37mm x 312.8mm x 214.75mm / 0.32 – 0.56ʺ x 12.31ʺ x 8.45ʺ
Weight: Starting at 986g / 2.17lbs
Keyboard: Air intake keys; Backlit with white LED lighting; Dual-function TrackPoint: navigate like a mouse or double-tap to open TrackPoint Quick Menu; Glass TrackPad with 3 buttons* or haptic TouchPad*; Spill-resistant; ThinkPad TrackPoint Copilot Keyboard (1.5mm travel)
Color: Eclipse Black
Material: 3% post-industrial recycled carbon fiber in plastic frame on top cover (A); 90% recycled magnesium on keyboard frame (C) & bottom cover (D); 90% post-consumer content (PCC) recycled plastic used in speaker enclosure; 90% PCC recycled plastic used in the battery enclosure; 90% PCC recycled plastic used in power adapter; 85% PCC recycled plastic used in keycaps; 35% PCC recycled plastic used in cable / antenna holders; 25% PCC recycled plastic used in hall sensor magnet (measures magnetic fields through changes in voltage); Low-temperature solder on memory modules, SSD board & fingerprint module; Plastic-free primary packaging with Forest Stewardship Council® (FSC) certification
Certifications / Registries: ENERGY STAR 9.0; EPEAT Gold*; Eyesafe; Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) packaging; Intel Evo; MIL-STD-810H; TCO 9; Zoom Certified – Premium Laptop
ThinkShield Security: Discreet Trusted Platform Module (dTPM); Facial recognition login; Fingerprint reader (match-on-chip); Intel® Threat Detection Technology; Webcam privacy shutter; Kensington Nano Security Slot; Microsoft Secured-core PCs (select models)

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