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Black ultra-light laptop with 14-inch non-touch screen and carbon-fibre finish

Lenovo

Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon 5 i7-7500U 1TB 8GB 14" WQHD 4G LTE WWAN

SKU CH-F4FJ-RGXGY

A 14" WQHD ultrabook with Intel Core i7-7500U up to 3.5 GHz, 1TB NVMe SSD, 8GB RAM, 4G LTE WWAN and Thunderbolt 3

  • Screen size14.0 in (35.6 cm)
  • ProcessorIntel Core i7
  • Memory size8 GB
  • SSD storage1 TB
  • Display resolution2560 × 1440
  • Processor modelIntel Core i7-7500U
  • Military-grade durability tested against 12 standards and 200+ checks
  • Weighs only 2.49 lbs with carbon-fiber reinforced chassis
  • Thunderbolt 3 over USB-C delivers up to 40 Gbps data speed
  • Touch fingerprint reader plus Trusted Platform Module secures data
  • 4G LTE WWAN keeps you connected anywhere without Wi-Fi

ThinkPad X1 Carbon 5 for mobile professionals

The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon 5 is a 14.0-inch ultrabook built around an Intel Core i7-7500U processor with a maximum turbo frequency of 3.5 GHz. It ships with Windows 10 Pro, 8GB of memory and a 1TB NVMe-PCIe SSD. The 2560 x 1440 IPS display and integrated 4G LTE WWAN card target users who need reliable connectivity and a sharp screen while travelling.

Thermals noise and power in daily use

The carbon-fibre reinforced chassis and magnesium alloy roll-cage dissipate heat from the low-power U-series processor during typical office workloads. Fan noise remains subdued for web browsing, document editing and video playback. The 40Gbps Thunderbolt 3 port handles data and charging through a single USB-C connection, reducing the number of adapters required on the road.

Build integration what it needs and frees

Four USB ports and Bluetooth 4.1 cover most peripherals without a dock, while the fingerprint reader adds biometric login without extra hardware. At 2.49 lbs the chassis fits easily into compact bags, freeing space for accessories. Buyers who want more storage or a touchscreen should note this unit has neither. The non-touch QHD panel and fixed 8GB memory configuration limit upgrade options.

How it compares

Measured against everything we stock in Standard Laptops & Notebooks, at today’s prices. Recalculated every night.

Price $914.99
Pricier than about 70% of the 32,549 comparable items (median $599.99).
Screen size 14.0 in (35.6 cm)
Lower than about 60% of the 32,085 comparable items (median 15.2 in).
Memory size 8 GB
Lower than about 80% of the 30,127 comparable items (median 16 GB).

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Specifications

Product
Product lineX1 Carbon 5
Model nameThinkPad
Product colorBlack
Product typeMainstream
Processor
ProcessorIntel Core i7
Processor modelIntel Core i7-7500U
Memory
Memory size8 GB
Storage
SSD storage1 TB
Hard driveNo
Display
Screen size14.0 in (35.6 cm)
Display resolution2560 × 1440
Touch inputNon-Touch Screen
Display formatQHD
Audio & video
Web cameraYes
Connectivity
Bluetooth support4.1
Ports & slots
USB ports4
Size & build
Product weight2–2.9 lb (0.91–1.32 kg)
Software
Operating systemWindows 10 Pro
More details
Other features4G LTE WWAN Card
Pointing deviceThinkPad UltraNav

Questions about this item

How is the 1 TB NVMe-PCIe SSD installed, and what step do people get wrong?

The drive is already fitted in the M.2 slot; the common mistake is opening the case to add a second drive that the chassis does not support.

What maintenance or replacement will the 8 GB soldered memory need later?

The memory cannot be upgraded, so future capacity needs must be met by external Thunderbolt storage or cloud solutions.

What limit shows up first on the i7-7500U during sustained loads?

The dual-core processor reaches its thermal ceiling before the 40 Gbps Thunderbolt 3 link or the 2560 x 1440 IPS panel become bottlenecks.

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