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2023-08-22T20:00:00

Rated 1 out of 5

Not reliable

Have had constant problems with the machine intermittently not booting, almost since the day I bought it. Many phone calls, techs to my house to replace parts, sent to the depot, still the machine is unreliable. This is both a failure of the device and of the "premier support" customer service, who have been friendly but have wasted so much of my time trying things over YEARS that did not work. It's been a real struggle buying an expensive laptop and having it not be reliable.

tired t.

2023-08-19T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Easy purchase on-line

Everything came in as expected on the date expected.

KevinLC

2023-08-02T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

ThinkPad forever!

I had other brands, some maybe prettier than this one by the looks of it, but this laptop truly beats all of them for durability, battery, performance and weight!

emil916

2023-07-29T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Works fine for my needs

So far it is doing everything I would expect of it. I thought I had ordered a touchscreen but sadly for me it was not.I had put in my specifications and when I got notice it was on sale, I bought only to receive it and discover the great sale was because it is not a touch screen. Other than that It serves its purpose.

elspeth61

2023-07-26T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen (

Really like the new ThinkPad X1 Gen - Intel. Speed is great

Robin D.

2023-06-17T20:00:00

Rated 4 out of 5

Superior battery life, too sensitive touch pad

Title says it all. Great machine, great monitor, appropriate performance for a business machine. However, I've had important windows close due to the sensitivity of the touch pad. I'm willing to overlook that, however, for the ability to work on my patio nearly a full workday on battery.

Mendac101

2023-06-11T20:00:00

Rated 1 out of 5

Battery Lasted 10 months; Repair Delayed

I've used Lenovo ThinkPads for over 8 years and have generally been staisfied with them. I purchased the X1 Carbon Gen 9 about 10 months ago and hve recently noticed a significant issue with the battery not charging. A couple days ago it would not charge at all. I contacted service and luckily it was still under warranty. I had purchased in home repair but the battery is back-ordered and I am now left with a dead laptop for a week. This is not the type of service or reliability I have expereinced with Lenovo before.

MikeSal

2023-05-16T20:00:00

Rated 1 out of 5

Gen 9 charge ports fry motherboards!

I went through two of these machines at work in a relatively short period of time. You can not use both charge ports at the same time, because if you do it fries the motherboard!! Stay away from Gen 9!!

LMBiker88

2023-05-02T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

so far so good

wish it was touch screen but i knew it wasnt when i bought. otherwise, so far so good.

Anonymous052023

2023-04-25T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Great Laptop!

I upgraded from my old carbon x1 gen 6 to this one. Overall very stable and impressive performance. Super light weight just like gen 6. I like the addition of the camera cover. The only compaint I have is the front camera seems to have lower video quality than gen 6.

dora12

2023-03-15T20:00:00

Rated 1 out of 5

Screen broke!

I got this 2 months ago and went to open it and the screen cracked! So crazy that it is so fragile with just opening the screen! Really annoying that i have to send it back now.

Glin

2023-03-13T20:00:00

Rated 4 out of 5

Great laptop

I bought this over a year ago and it definitely recommend it.

matt2022

2023-03-01T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

great workhorse

best laptop/tablet I seen love it Pen works great for drawing and note taking

CininPA

2023-02-10T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

A good business laptop.

A good business laptop. Its small, light and performs really well.

SpectreVA6

2023-02-07T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Perfect for travel

Excellent laptop for travel and mobility in general. Is is lightweight, sturdy and fast. I like that there's no bloatware inclusded too.

Jacquesgirafe

2023-02-03T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Always ThinkPad

It has everything you want, speed, function, light weight

Chung L.

2023-02-02T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

The Perfect Small Business Computer

This is a laptop that you want to own. From its lightweight, power and it's sleek design it provides more than ample power for the office work needed and with its optional docking station you can actually use this in lieu of a desktop. This laptop is the next best thing to doing that. Long battery life, strong case, and accessories easily connect is what drew us to this laptop. It is a MUST for small business owners.

Alan D.

2023-01-25T19:00:00

Rated 2 out of 5

Keyboard, touchpad, internal screen fail

After one year, the keyboard, touchpad, internal screen failed (Totally failed, not detected by the system). (But the external monitors and keyboard/mouse work properly). The keyboard, touchpad, internal screen failed after some vibrations (e.g., take the laptop out). Then they might work again after several minutes. Very strange problem and bad reliability for a 1-year-old laptop.

Goodfellow

2023-01-23T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Good Work Computer

Light and Good to use. Long battery time. Will recommend to anyone

Sara0377

2023-01-05T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Love this laptop

It is so thin and lightweight. It makes my previous laptop seem like I was carrying around a stone tablet. I love how fast it is and was recommend this specific one from my son who is a software engineer.

Kwinger

2023-01-04T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Works well

Works well, looks good, light weight, should be very useful

New l.

2023-01-04T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

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2023-01-03T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Great fast and light weight laptop

Great fast laptop, very light weight . Confortable to work any where.

Marisala

2023-01-01T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Highly recommend!

This is our third Lenovo device and we have not had a bit of problem with any of them. We are in the process of replacing many of our electronics and Lenovo has been the brand we turn to first. Very pleased with the quality, speed of delivery, and price.

YankeeRN

2022-12-29T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Great product

Great product. This is my 3rd Lenovo and they are always a great product.

Kyle 5.

2022-12-29T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Great Purchase

Great Purchase, I have used Lenovo for my work computer for years but haven't owned my own. Very happy.

Chris M.

2022-12-28T19:00:00

Rated 3 out of 5

Like it BUT...

I like the laptop so far. Lightweight is really great. NO TOUCH SCREEN! I thought I was buying a touch screen which Lenovo doesn't sale. How did I get that confused!! I really wanted a touch screen.

J R.

2022-12-16T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Good laptop

Good laptop, I like it so much! It works great! Nice product

Tony N.

2022-12-15T19:00:00

Rated 2 out of 5

99% Amazing. 1% Not Great.

I'm struggling to write this review. I purchased this fully spec'd out Gen 9 in August of 21. I am a road warrior executive that lives on his laptop. I fell in love with the Lenovo a very long time ago. We have adopted the Lenovo as our "Go-To" in house laptop that all employees receive when they are hired. They are exceptional machines. When ordering this laptop I knew I wanted something fully spec'd out that would last awhile. I am a road warrior that does not do a lot -- by no means I'm no power user. At most have 2-3 normal apps open for email, music, and some customer data. This laptop from day 1 - would only last 2-3 hours a day. 2 years later I'm unable to get even an hour and a half. It pains me to write this because plugged in - it's amazing. Regardless, I made the decision last week I could no longer work in with this pressure of always having to be near a plug. I cheated in IBM and purchased a Surface Pro 9. I'm on my 3rd day with no charge, doing the exact same work load. I would easily switch back if they can figure out their battery issues. Do not believe any review that says all day battery life, it's simply not true. At first I thought it was a defective laptop, but all 10 from the order this one came from have the same issues. I really hope in the next few years Lenovo can figure it out. Battery life is important.

imthesteve

2022-12-14T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Great perfomance

I was looking for the perfect laptop to dual boot. And I dont regret my decision on buying this laptop. It performance excellent on windows and ubuntu. Really happy with my purchase. Only problem seems to be with the fingerprint reader that it sometimes doesn't work.

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Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9 Specifications

Performance

Performance

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  • Processor

    Intel Core i7-1185G7 (4C / 8T, 3.0 / 4.8GHz, 12MB)

  • Graphics

    Integrated Intel Iris Xe Graphics

  • Chipset

    Intel SoC Platform

  • Memory

    16GB Soldered LPDDR4x-4266

  • Memory Slots

    Memory soldered to system board, no slots, 8-channel

  • Max Memory

    16GB soldered memory, not upgradable

  • Storage

    512GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe x4 NVMe Opal 2.0

  • Storage Support

    One drive, up to 2TB M.2 2280 SSD

  • Storage Slot

    One M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 x4 slot

  • Card Reader

    None

  • Optical

    None

  • Audio Chip

    High Definition (HD) Audio, Realtek ALC3306 codec

  • Speakers

    Stereo speakers, 2W x2 woofers and 0.8W x2 tweeters, Dolby Atmos

  • Camera

    HD 720p with Privacy Shutter

  • Microphone

    4x, Array

  • Battery

    Integrated 57Wh

  • Power Adapter

    65W USB-C (2-pin)

  • Display

    14" WUXGA (1920x1200) IPS 400nits Anti-glare, 100% sRGB, Touch

  • Touchscreen

    On-cell, 10-point Multi-touch

  • Keyboard

    Backlit, English

Software

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  • Operating System

    Windows 10 Pro 64, English

  • Bundled Software

    Lenovo Security Assurance 48-month

Connectivity

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  • Ethernet

    No Onboard Ethernet

  • WLAN + Bluetooth

    Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX201, 11ax 2x2 + BT5.1

  • WWAN

    None

  • SIM Card

    None

  • NFC

    None

  • Standard Ports

    1x USB 3.2 Gen 1
    1x USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
    2x Thunderbolt 4 / USB4 40Gbps (support data transfer, Power Delivery 3.0 and DisplayPort 1.4a)
    1x HDMI 2.0
    1x Headphone / microphone combo jack (3.5mm)

  • Optional Ports (configured)

    None

  • Docking

    Various docking solutions supported via Thunderbolt / USB-C

  • Monitor Cable

    None

Security & Privacy

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  • Smart Card Reader

    None

  • Security Chip

    Discrete TPM 2.0 Enabled

  • Fingerprint Reader

    Touch Style, Match-on-Chip, Integrated in Power Button

  • Physical Locks

    Kensington Nano Security Slot

  • Other Security

    Camera privacy shutter

Manageability

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  • System Management

    Intel vPro

Certifications

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  • Green Certifications

    ENERGY STAR 8.0
    EPEAT Gold Registered
    TCO Certified
    RoHS compliant

  • Other Certifications

    Intel Evo Platform
    TUV Rheinland Low Blue Light

  • Mil-Spec Test

    MIL-STD-810H military test passed

Battery

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  • Battery Info

    Required, included

  • Battery Material

    Lithium ion

  • Battery Type

    Non-universal

  • Battery Quantity

    1

Physical

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  • Color

    Case: Black, Paint

  • Case Material

    Carbon Fiber (Top), Magnesium Alloy (Bottom)

  • Dimensions (W x D x H)

    12.4 x 8.72 x 0.59" (315 x 221.6 x 14.9mm)

  • Weight

    Approx. 2.49 lbs (1.13kg)

  • UPC Code

    195713376228

About Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9

FEATURED REVIEWS

Excellent Laptop

By rg23

I bought this laptop two weeks ago, mainly use it for work. I installed Fedora on it, and the system runs almost flawlessly! The only issue for me is that the CPU makes coil whine which is noisy in a quiet environment. It is caused by the CPU power saving management which reduces the CPU frequency in idle time. I solved this problem by entering BIOS -> Config -> Power -> CPU Power Management and turned it off. Then in the same page I changed the Sleep State to Linux S3 to prevent CPU being ac...

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X1 Carbon Gen 9 Blue Yeti Bundle

By Rich522

This is a great machine. I had an earlier version of the X1 and it performed flawlessly. I really like the keyboard on the X1 and of course the weight and durability. Would recommend it as an all around great computer.

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 11th 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.

Security integrated seamlessly
With an updated suite of built-in ThinkShield security solutions, safeguards your ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9 and your data. Biometrics provide an extra-secure fingerprint reader that is standard and is 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 Privacy Guard display panel to ensure wandering eyes can't see what's on your screen.

Vibrant visuals easy on the eyes
The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9 features a refined 16:10 display with narrow bezels and a rich, high-resolution screen. Powerful Intel Iris Xe graphics render amazing picture clarity and color accuracy-whether you're video-conferencing, browsing, or watching media. Not only is this low-power panel energy efficient, but it's also TUV Rheinland-certified for reduced blue-light emissions to promote eye-care health.

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.

Future-proof
The ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9 laptop offers a true smartphone-like experience in an always-connected PC. Speedy Wi-Fi 6 lets you jump on crowded public platforms fast while avoiding lag-time and buffering.

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.

Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9 Features

  • Features Latest 11th Gen Intel Core i7-1185G7 3.0GHz processor delivers outstanding performance
  • Stunning 14" WUXGA 1920x1200p bright display providing crisp and sharp visuals
  • 16GB DDR4 RAM Memory Provides Enhanced multitasking and Improved performance
  • 512GB SSD gives significantly faster speed and improved overall system responsiveness
  • Efficiently manage multi-tasking with Windows 10 Pro, also provide performance & stability to your device
  • Powerful Intel Iris Xe graphics delivering stunning visuals and smooth performance
  • Wi-Fi 6 enables faster internet speeds and improved network performance
  • Advanced Backlit keyboard enabling efficient typing suitable for various workspaces
  • 2.49 lbs Laptop that save space and can move effortlessly

Warranty Information

This product has a limited warranty of 36 months.

Key Features

  • Features Latest 11th Gen Intel Core i7-1185G7 3.0GHz processor delivers outstanding performance
  • Stunning 14" WUXGA 1920x1200p bright display providing crisp and sharp visuals
  • 16GB DDR4 RAM Memory Provides Enhanced multitasking and Improved performance
  • 512GB SSD gives significantly faster speed and improved overall system responsiveness
  • Powerful Intel Iris Xe graphics delivering stunning visuals and smooth performance
  • Wi-Fi 6 enables faster internet speeds and improved network performance

What's in the box:

  • Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9 14" WUXGA Touchscreen Laptop (Black)
  • AC Power Adapter
  • User Manual
  • Lenovo 3 Year Limited Warranty