Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9 specs, features, and analysis
Here's what you need to know about 2021 Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9 including price, display info, CPU, RAM, storage, battery, and more.
Availability | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9 |
| Released | 2021 |
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| Pricing | Starting at $1,429 |
Exterior | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9 |
| Dimensions | 12.38” x 8.72” x 0.59” (314.5 x 221.6 x 14.9 mm) |
| Weight | Starting at 2.49 lbs (1.13 kg) |
| Colors | Black Optional woven carbon fiber top cover |
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Display | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9 |
| Size | 14 Inches |
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Ports | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9 |
| Ports |  Left (4)
Right (4)
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Internal Specs | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9 |
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| Memory | 8GB 16GB 32GB 4266 MHz Dual-channel LPDDR4x Memory. |
| Storage | 256 GB 512 GB 1 TB 2TB M.2 2280 PCIe Gen 4 SSD (Replaceable). |
Connectivity | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9 |
| Wi-Fi | Intel® Wi-Fi 6™ AX201 802.11AX (2 x 2)
Up to 2400 Mbps, Dual band 2.4 GHz/5 GHz, 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax. |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.1 |
| More | Optional WWAN: 4x4 MIMO 5G (LTE CAT20) / 4G (LTE CAT12) |
Battery | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9 |
| Size | 57 Wh |
| Battery Life | Up to 15 hours Based on MobileMark® 2018 battery-life benchmark test |
| Power Supply | 65 W USB (Type-C) power adapter Supports Rapid Charge. |
Software | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9 |
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| Built-in Apps | Lenovo Vantage |
Camera & Audio | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9 |
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Misc | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9 |
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| Warranty | 1-year Depot or Carry-in |
Key Features | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9 |
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What we like
Reasons to like about Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9.
Supports Windows 11
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9 exceed all minimum system requirements for Windows 11.
| Requirements | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9 |
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| Secure Boot | Yes |
| TPM 2.0 | TPM 2.0 |
| Processor | Intel Core i5-1130G7 → Intel Core i7-1180G7 |
| 4GB RAM | 8GB → 32GB |
| 64GB Drive | 256GB → 2TB |
| 2 Cores CPU | 4 cores |
All-day battery life of up to 15-hours
According to Lenovo, the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9 lasts up to 15 hours of battery life.
Up to 15 hoursBased on MobileMark® 2018 battery-life benchmark test
Upgradable storage
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9 comes with a single removable M.2 SSD slot that you can replace and upgrade in the future. Learn more
| Storage Slots | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9 |
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| M.2 | x1 |
What we don't like
Reasons not to like about Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9.
Non-upgradable memory
The memory on Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9 is soldered to the motherboard, and there is no additional RAM slot for expansion. Since you can't change or add more RAM after you buy, you want to make sure you pick the configuration with the right amount of memory at the initial purchase. Learn more
| Memory | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9 |
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| Slots | 0 - Onboard |
| Type | LPDDR4X |
| Speed | 4267 MHz |
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