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Lenovo

Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 6 i7-8650U 16GB 128GB QHD Silver laptop

SKU CH-CA72-7287B

14-inch QHD ultrabook with 8th Gen Intel Core i7 quad-core processor, 16 GB DDR4 RAM and 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
  • QHD 2560 x 1440 IPS panel gives crisp visuals
  • 8th Gen Intel Core i7-8650U quad-core reaches 4.20 GHz
  • 16 GB DDR4 memory handles heavy workloads
  • 128 GB SSD provides fast boot and load times
  • Wi-Fi 4 and Bluetooth 4.1 keep you connected

Business ultraportable with QHD display

The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 6 is a 14.0-inch ultrabook built around an 8th Gen Intel Core i7-8650U quad-core processor running at 1.9 GHz with a turbo up to 4.2 GHz. It ships with 16 GB DDR4 memory and a 128 GB SSD, driven by Intel UHD Graphics 620 on a 2560 x 1440 IPS panel. Windows 11 Pro is pre-installed for professional deployment.

16 GB DDR4 and 128 GB SSD headroom

Sixteen gigabytes of DDR4 handles typical office multitasking, browser-heavy workloads and light creative suites without paging. The 128 GB solid-state drive boots the OS and core applications quickly but fills fast once local media, large project files or virtual machines are added; external storage or a larger internal drive becomes necessary at that point.

Replaces earlier ultrabooks

Buyers moving from dual-core machines or 8 GB configurations gain four cores, eight threads and double the memory bandwidth for compile and spreadsheet tasks. The QHD panel adds visible workspace over 1920 x 1080 alternatives. The jump is less compelling for users who need discrete graphics, touchscreen input or more than two USB-C ports for simultaneous charging and dual-monitor docks.

How it compares

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Price $619.99
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 colorSilver
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

Will the i7-8650U and 16 GB DDR4 handle my existing USB 3.1 dock and external 1080p monitor without bottlenecks?

The 1.9 GHz quad-core processor with 8 MB cache and integrated UHD 620 graphics drives a 2560 x 1440 panel and supports DisplayPort over the two USB-C ports, so a 1080p external display and USB 3.1 Gen 1 peripherals run at full speed.

How can I verify the QHD IPS screen and Windows 11 Pro are performing correctly after first boot?

Open Settings > System > Display and confirm 2560 x 1440 resolution on the 14.0" panel, then check Settings > System > About for Windows 11 Pro edition and 16 GB installed RAM.

Which cables or adapters come in the box, and what must I source separately for full connectivity?

The unit ships with the laptop and AC adapter only; you will need to provide any HDMI cable, USB-C to DisplayPort adapter, or Ethernet dongle required for your monitors and wired network.

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