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Black 14.0 inch ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9 laptop with matte anti-glare display

Lenovo

Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9 20XW00EQUS laptop i5-1135G7 16GB 256GB

SKU CH-FHFM-CAKQT MPN 20XW00EQUS

14-inch Windows 11 Pro laptop with Intel Core i5-1135G7, 16GB LPDDR4X 4266 memory, 256GB PCIe SSD, IPS 400 nits anti-glare display and Thunderbolt 4 ports

  • Screen size14.0 in (35.6 cm)
  • ProcessorIntel Core i5 11th Gen
  • Graphics processorIntel Iris Xe Graphics
  • Memory size16 GB
  • SSD storage256 GB PCIe
  • Display resolution1920 × 1080
  • Quad-core i5-1135G7 handles multi-task workloads
  • 16 GB LPDDR4X 4266 memory keeps many apps responsive
  • 256 GB PCIe SSD boots Windows 11 Pro fast
  • 0" IPS 400 nits anti-glare screen stays clear outdoors
  • Two Thunderbolt 4 ports plus HDMI 2.0 connect docks and monitors

ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9 for mobile professionals

This 14.0-inch ultraportable runs Windows 11 Pro on a quad-core Intel Core i5-1135G7 with 16 GB of onboard LPDDR4X memory at 4266 MT/s. A 256 GB PCIe SSD provides the system drive. The non-touch IPS panel delivers 1920 x 1080 resolution at 400 nits with an anti-glare finish. Discrete TPM 2.0 and a match-on-chip fingerprint reader handle hardware-level security.

Thermals noise and power in daily use

Integrated Intel Iris Xe graphics share system memory, keeping the thermal load modest during office work, video playback and light creative tasks. The fanless idle behaviour and low base power of the Tiger Lake core mean the chassis stays quiet under typical productivity workloads. Thunderbolt 4 ports support Power Delivery 3.0 so the laptop can charge from compatible docks or monitors without a separate brick.

The spec that decides fit

Onboard 16 GB LPDDR4X cannot be upgraded, so buyers who need more memory must choose a different configuration. The single 256 GB PCIe SSD is the only internal storage; users requiring a second drive or larger capacity should look elsewhere. Two Thunderbolt 4 ports, one HDMI 2.0, one USB 3.2 Gen 1 and one always-on USB 3.2 Gen 1 cover most modern peripherals, while Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth 5.2 handle wireless connectivity.

How it compares

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

Price $1,612.99
Pricier than about 86% 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 lineThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9
Model name20XW00EQUS
Product colorBlack
Design styleThin and Light
Product typeWork / Business
Recommended useBusiness
Processor
ProcessorIntel Core i5 11th Gen
Processor modelIntel Core i5-1135G7
CPU coresQuad-core Processor
Processor codenameTiger Lake
L3 cache size8 MB
Memory
Memory size16 GB
RAM type and speedLPDDR4X 4266
Memory configuration16 GB onboard
Storage
SSD storage256 GB PCIe
Hard driveNo
Optical driveNo
Display
Screen size14.0 in (35.6 cm)
Display resolution1920 × 1080
Panel typeIPS
Touch inputNon-Touch Screen
Widescreen compatibleYes
Display formatFHD
Screen featuresIPS 400 nits Anti-glare
Graphics
Graphics processorIntel Iris Xe Graphics
Video RAMShared system memory
Graphics typeIntegrated Card
Audio & video
SoundHigh Definition (HD) Audio, Realtek ALC3306 codec
SpeakersStereo speakers, 2 W x2 and 0.8 W x2, Dolby Atmos
Web camera720p with Privacy Shutter
Connectivity
Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 6
Wi-Fi802.11ax Wireless LAN
Bluetooth support5.2
Ports & slots
USB ports1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
Thunderbolt ports2 x Thunderbolt 4 / USB4 40 Gbit/s (support data transfer, Power Delivery 3.0 and DisplayPort 1.4a)
HDMI ports1 x HDMI 2.0
Audio jacks1 x Headphone/Microphone Combo Jack
Power
Battery runtimeMobileMark 2014: 21.3 hr
MobileMark 2018: 16.7 hr
JEITA 2.0: 26.0 hr
Power adapter65 W USB-C (2-pin)
Battery packIntegrated 57 Wh
Size & build
Overall dimensions12.4 in × 8.72 in × 0.59 in
Product weight2.49 lb (1.13 kg)
Shipping weight2.27 kg
Package size483 × 356 × 102 mm
Software
Operating systemWindows 11 Pro 64-bit
More details
Other featuresSecurity Chip: Discrete TPM 2.0
Fingerprint Reader: Touch Style, Match-on-Chip
KeyboardBacklit, English
Keyboard backlightBacklit

Questions about this item

How do I add storage to the 256GB PCIe SSD and which screw size is often missed?

The 256GB PCIe SSD is soldered and cannot be upgraded; the only way to add capacity is an external drive via the Thunderbolt 4 or USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports.

Will the 16GB LPDDR4X 4266 memory need replacement and can I swap it myself?

The 16GB LPDDR4X 4266 memory is onboard and not user-replaceable; no maintenance is required unless a hardware fault occurs.

At what point does the Intel Iris Xe graphics throttle during long rendering sessions?

Sustained GPU load triggers thermal throttling once the cooling system reaches its limit, reducing clock speeds to protect the i5-1135G7 processor.

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