ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9 (14" Intel)

Left and right sides of closed Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9 laptop showing ports and slots.

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Front facing Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9 laptop showing gorgeous display with thin bezels.

Rear view of Carbon-Fiber Weave finish on the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9 laptop open about 70 degrees.

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ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9 (14" Intel)

Power & portability in a premium package

The 14" ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9 laptop rolls out a host of new features that add convenience, improve technology, and enrich your experience—all while retaining an ultrathin and ultralight chassis. You’ll discover an impressive 16:10 display, a wider TouchPad, a larger battery for more time unplugged, and rear ventilation to improve efficiency. Plus, with the Intel^® Evo^® platform, you get a super-responsive device that’s ready whenever you need it.

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Power & portability in a premium package

Features

Responsiveness reimagined

With the Intel^® Evo™ platform, the ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9 laptop delivers a powerhouse combination of performance, responsiveness, battery life, and stunning visuals. With up to 11^th Gen Intel^® Core™ i7 vPro^® processors, you can count on an exceptional experience, anywhere.

Cool under pressure

The new one-bar hinge, dual fan, and rear venting for an improved Intelligent Thermal Solution mean you can put in long hours on the job, and the ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9 laptop will stay as cool as you are.

Rear side of Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9 laptop open about 75 degrees, showing top cover in Carbon-Fiber Weave finish.

Security integrated seamlessly

With an updated suite of built-in ThinkShield security solutions, the ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9 laptop safeguards your device and your data. Biometrics provide an extra-secure fingerprint reader that’s integrated with the power button—so you can log in and boot up instantaneously. Human-presence detection automatically locks your device when you move away, and in combination with the optional IR camera, it enables zero-touch login even from sleep. Plus, choose the PrivacyGuard display panel to ensure wandering eyes can’t see what’s on your screen.

Front view of Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9 laptop open 90 degrees and angled slightly to show left-side ports.

Vibrant visuals easy on the eyes

The ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9 laptop features a refined 16:10 display with narrow bezels and a rich, high-resolution screen. Choose the UHD+ panel with Dolby Vision™ to improve your viewing experience. Powerful Intel^® Iris™ X^e graphics render amazing picture clarity and color accuracy—whether you’re video-conferencing, browsing, or watching media. Plus, not only is this low-power panel energy efficient, but it’s also TÜV Rheinland-certified for reduced blue-light emissions to promote eye-care health.

Detail of Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9 UHD display showing Dolby Vision on the right half of the screen and standard on the left.

Enhanced remote collaboration

The Dolby Atmos^® Speaker System on the ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9 laptop includes two upward-firing speakers and two downward-firing woofers—this creates an immersive sound experience you’ll enjoy for work and for play. Dolby Voice^® and four 360-degree far-field mics combined with a high-definition camera for visual clarity improve remote collaboration and ensure you’re heard loud and clear during calls.

Front view of a video-conference on the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9 laptop open 90 degrees and angled slightly to show right-side ports.

Future-proof

The ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9 laptop offers a true smartphone-like experience in an always-connected PC. Speedy WiFi 6 lets you jump on crowded public platforms fast while avoiding lag-time and buffering. And with the optional 4G / 5G WWAN*, you can enjoy faster, more secure access to your network and uninterrupted video streaming. Stay connected to what matters most, no matter where you are.

* Optional WWAN availability varies by region and must be configured at time of purchase; it requires a network service provider.

Black Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9 laptop open 180 degrees showing keyboard and screen with right -side ports.

Military-grade tough

ThinkPad laptops are tested against 12 military-grade requirements and more than 200 quality checks to ensure they run in extreme conditions. From the Arctic wilderness to desert dust storms, from zero-gravity to spills and drops, you can trust these laptops to handle whatever life throws your way.

Overhead shot of Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9 laptop open 180 degrees, showing display, keyboard, and TrackPad and product logos.

Buy this PC and get a Free upgrade to Windows 11 when available.¹

¹ Upgrade rollout plan is being finalized and is scheduled to begin late in 2021 and continue into 2022. Specific timing will vary by device. Certain features require specific hardware, see https://www.microsoft.com/windows/windows-11-specifications.

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Tech Specs

Description	Specifications
Processor	Up to 11^th Gen Intel^® Core™ i7 vPro^®
Operating System	Up to Windows 10 Pro
Display	14" Low-power UHD+ (3840 x 2400) HDR400 IPS with Dolby Vision™ DCI P3 100%, 500 nits, TÜV Rheinland-certified for reduced blue light emissions 14" Low-power FHD+* (1920 x 1200) IPS, 400 nits, antiglare, TÜV Rheinland-certified for reduced blue light emissions 14" Low-power FHD+* (1920 x 1200) Touch, antiglare, 400 nits, TÜV Rheinland-certified for reduced blue light emissions 14" FHD+* (1920 x 1080) Touch, IPS PrivacyGuard, 500 nits, antiglare Screen to body ratio = 86%; aspect ratio = 16:10 *All FHD+ screens include 100% sRGB.
Memory	Up to 32GB LPDDR4x
Battery	Up to 16 hours* 57Whr (MM18) Rapid Charge (requires 65W PSU or higher) *All battery life claims are approximate and based on results using the MobileMark® 2018 battery-life benchmark test. 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.
Storage	Up to 2TB PCIe SSD Gen 4 Performance
Graphics	Intel^® Iris^® X^e
Security	Discrete Trusted Platform Module (dTPM) 2.0 Optional: Human-presence detection sensor with IR camera Smart Power On fingerprint reader integrated with power button (match-on-chip) Webcam privacy shutter Kensington lock slot
Audio	Dolby Atmos^® Speaker System 4 x 360-degree far-field microphones Dolby Voice^® professional conferencing solution
Camera	720p HD with webcam privacy shutter Optional: Hybrid infrared (IR) / 720p HD with webcam privacy shutter
Dimensions (H x W x D)	14.9mm x 314.5mm x 221.6mm / 0.59" x 12.38" x 8.72"
Weight	Starting at 1.13kg
Colour	Black Optional: Carbon-Fiber Weave on top cover
Certifications	Energy Star^® 8.0 EPEAT^® Gold
Connectivity	Optional: WWAN* 4x4 MIMO 5G (LTE CAT20) / 4G (LTE CAT12) WLAN: WiFi 6 802.11 AX Bluetooth^® 5.1 NFC * Optional WWAN availability varies by region and must be configured at time of purchase; it requires a network service provider.
Ports & Slots	2 x Thunderbolt™ 4 2 x USB-A 3.2 Gen 1 Headphone / mic combo HDMI 2.0 Optional: Nano SIM slot USB port transfer speeds are approximate and depend on many factors, such as processing capability of host/peripheral devices, file attributes, system configuration and operating environments; actual speeds will vary and may be less than expected.
Keyboard	Spill-resistant Color-matched keyboard with wider 110mm / 4.33" TrackPad Backlit with white LED lighting Call-control keys (F9-F11)
Power Supply Unit (PSU)	USB-C 65W (supports Rapid Charge)
Supported Docking	USB-C Dock ThinkPad Thunderbolt™ 4 Dock Docking stations sold separately.