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Black ultrabook with 14 inch matte display and thin bezels

Lenovo

Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 6 14" FHD i7-8650U 16GB 1TB SSD

SKU CH-5X3P-MWCY5

14-inch FHD IPS ultrabook with quad-core i7-8650U, 16 GB DDR4 and 1 TB SSD

  • Screen size14.0 in (35.6 cm)
  • ProcessorIntel Core i7 8th Gen
  • Graphics processorIntel UHD Graphics 620
  • Memory size16 GB
  • SSD storage1 TB
  • Display resolution1920 × 1080

Model 1TB W10P Black

  • Quad-core i7-8650U up to 4.20 GHz for responsive multitasking
  • 16 GB DDR4 memory keeps heavy workloads flowing
  • 1 TB SSD gives fast, capacious storage
  • 14" FHD IPS 1920 x 1080 non-touch screen shows crisp detail
  • Wi-Fi 4 and Bluetooth 4.1 plus HDMI and USB-C for versatile connectivity

ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 6

This 14-inch ultrabook runs Windows 10 Pro on an 8th Gen Intel Core i7-8650U quad-core processor with 16 GB DDR4 memory and a 1 TB SSD. The 1920 x 1080 IPS panel is non-touch and framed by thin borders. Integrated Intel UHD Graphics 620 handles the display output.

Sustained workload behaviour

The i7-8650U operates at a 1.9 GHz base frequency and can reach 4.2 GHz under thermal headroom. Under prolonged load the ultrabook chassis limits how long peak turbo can be held, so clock speeds settle lower once the cooling saturates. Fan noise becomes audible during extended compile or render sessions.

Interface practical limits

Two USB-C ports support Power Delivery, DisplayPort and USB 3.1 Gen 1 data, while two USB-A 3.1 Gen 1 ports add legacy connectivity. HDMI provides a second external display option. Wireless uses Wi-Fi 4 and Bluetooth 4.1, so throughput and range fall short of newer standards.

How it compares

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

Price $695.99
Pricier than about 58% 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 16 GB
Typical for this category: the median of 30,127 items is 16 GB.

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameLenovo
Product lineCarbon
Model nameThinkpad
Part numberX1 Gen 6
Product colorBlack
Design styleUltrabook
Product typeMainstream
Recommended useConsumer
Processor
ProcessorIntel Core i7 8th Gen
Processor modelIntel Core i7-8650U
CPU coresQuad-core Processor
Processor L2 cache8 MB
Memory
Memory size16 GB
RAM type and speedDDR4
Memory configuration8 GB x 2
Total memory slots2
Free memory slots0
Maximum supported memory16 GB
Storage
SSD storage1 TB
Hard driveNo
Storage configuration1 TB SSD
Optical driveNo
Display
Screen size14.0 in (35.6 cm)
Display resolution1920 × 1080
Panel typeIPS
Touch inputNon-Touch Screen
Display formatFHD
Graphics
Graphics processorIntel UHD Graphics 620
Graphics typeIntegrated Card
Audio & video
SoundIntegrated Sound card
Web cameraYes
Connectivity
Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 4 and earlier generation
LAN connection10/100/1000 Mbit/s
Bluetooth supportYes
Wired network1 x RJ-45 (1 Gbit/s)
Ports & slots
USB ports1x USB 3.1 Gen1 (one Always On) ,1 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 Type-C, and 1 x USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-C (Power Delivery, DisplayPort, Data transfer)
Thunderbolt ports1 x Thunderbolt
Video outputs1 x HDMI 1.4 - DisplayPort over USB Type-C(optional Thunderbolt 3(1)
HDMI ports1 x HDMI
Audio jacks1 x Microphone Jack, 1 x Headphone Jack
Power
Power adapter65-watt AC Adapter
Size & build
Product weight3–3.9 lb (1.36–1.77 kg)
Software
Operating systemWindows 10 Pro
More details
Pointing deviceYes
KeyboardStandard

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Questions about this item

How loud does the fan get when the Intel Core i7-8650U runs at 4.20 GHz all day?

Under sustained load the fan becomes audible but the carbon-fibre chassis spreads heat so surface temperatures stay comfortable for lap use.

Which cables or docks must I already own to drive an external monitor from the two USB Type-C ports?

The ports support DisplayPort alt mode and Power Delivery, so a USB-C to DisplayPort or HDMI cable, or a USB-C dock with video pass-through, is all that is required.

Will my older USB 3.0 Type-A flash drives and USB 2.0 peripherals work at full speed on the two USB 3.1 Gen1 ports?

Yes, both USB 3.1 Gen1 ports are backward compatible and will run USB 3.0 and USB 2.0 devices at their rated speeds.

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