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Black 14-inch ultrabook with matte finish and thin bezels

Lenovo

Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 6 14" QHD i7-8650U 16GB 128GB SSD Windows 11 Pro Black

SKU CH-K9S9-6QBVD

A 14-inch QHD ultrabook with an 8th-generation quad-core i7, 16 GB DDR4 RAM and a 128 GB SSD running Windows 11 Pro

  • Screen size14.0 in (35.6 cm)
  • ProcessorIntel Core i7 8th Gen
  • Graphics processorIntel UHD Graphics 620
  • Memory size16 GB
  • SSD storage128 GB
  • Display resolution2560 × 1440

Model 128GB W11P Black

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  • Sharp visuals from 14" QHD 2560 x 1440 IPS display
  • Responsive multitasking with 16 GB DDR4 memory
  • Fast boot and load times via 128 GB SSD
  • Quad-core speed up to 4.20 GHz from i7-8650U processor
  • Modern connectivity with Wi-Fi 4, Bluetooth 4.1, USB 3.1 Gen1 and USB Type-C

ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 6 QHD ultrabook

This 14-inch laptop pairs an 8th Gen Intel Core i7-8650U quad-core processor with 16 GB DDR4 memory and a 128 GB SSD. It ships with Windows 11 Pro and targets professionals who need a lightweight machine for office productivity, web apps and video calls. The non-touch IPS panel runs at 2560 x 1440 resolution. Integrated Intel UHD Graphics 620 handles the display output.

128 GB SSD capacity and 16 GB RAM headroom

The 128 GB solid-state drive holds the operating system and a modest working set of documents, but fills quickly with large media libraries or virtual machines. Sixteen gigabytes of DDR4 memory keeps dozens of browser tabs and Office apps responsive, yet leaves no room for heavy creative suites or local AI workloads. Integrated graphics limit 3D and video encoding performance.

Upgrade from dual-core ultrabooks or HD displays

Moving from a dual-core ultrabook to this quad-core i7-8650U adds four threads for smoother multitasking and faster compile times. The jump from a 1920 x 1080 panel to 2560 x 1440 QHD sharpens text and fits more code or spreadsheet columns on screen. Buyers who need more storage or discrete graphics should look elsewhere.

How it compares

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

Price $649.99
Typical for this category: the median of 32,549 items is $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 storage128 GB
Hard driveNo
Storage configuration128 GB SSD
Optical driveNo
Display
Screen size14.0 in (35.6 cm)
Display resolution2560 × 1440
Panel typeIPS
Touch inputNon-Touch Screen
Display formatQHD
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 11 Pro
More details
Pointing deviceYes
KeyboardStandard

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Questions about this item

Can I use my existing USB 3.0 peripherals with the two USB 3.1 Gen1 ports on this ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 6?

Yes, the two USB 3.1 Gen1 ports are backward compatible with USB 3.0 and USB 2.0 devices so your current peripherals will work without adapters.

How do I verify the 14-inch QHD 2560 x 1440 IPS panel and Intel UHD Graphics 620 are functioning correctly after setup?

Open Windows Display settings to confirm the native 2560 x 1440 resolution is active, then run the built-in DirectX Diagnostic Tool to verify the Intel UHD Graphics 620 driver is loaded and reporting no errors.

The box lists a 128 GB SSD and 16 GB DDR4 RAM — do I need to buy any storage or memory upgrades separately to run Windows 11 Pro?

No, the 128 GB SSD and 16 GB DDR4 RAM are already installed and meet the requirements for Windows 11 Pro, so no additional storage or memory purchases are necessary.

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