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Black carbon-fibre 14 inch ultrabook with matte FHD display and fingerprint reader

Lenovo

Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon i7-7500U 2TB 8GB 14" FHD

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A 14-inch FHD laptop with a 2TB NVMe SSD, 8GB RAM, Intel Core i7-7500U up to 3.5 GHz, Thunderbolt 3 and fingerprint reader, weighing 2.49 lbs

  • Screen size14.0 in (35.6 cm)
  • ProcessorIntel Core i7
  • Memory size8 GB
  • SSD storage2 TB
  • Display resolution1920 × 1080
  • Processor modelIntel Core i7-7500U
  • Ultralight carbon-fibre chassis weighs 2.49 lbs
  • 12 military-grade tests and 200 durability checks passed
  • Intel Core i7-7500U reaches 3.5 GHz for fast performance
  • 2 TB NVMe SSD plus 8 GB RAM stores large workloads
  • Thunderbolt 3 over USB-C delivers 40 Gbps data and charging

Business Ultrabook for Mobile Professionals

The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon 5 is a 14-inch laptop built for executives and frequent travellers who need a durable, lightweight Windows 7 Professional machine. It combines a carbon-fibre reinforced chassis with a magnesium alloy roll-cage that passes 12 military-grade requirements and more than 200 durability tests. At 2.49 lbs it remains easy to carry between meetings.

Sustained Performance with Thunderbolt 3

Under continuous workloads the Intel Core i7-7500U dual-core processor operates up to 3.5 GHz while the 2TB NVMe PCIe SSD maintains fast data access without thermal throttling typical of smaller drives. Thunderbolt 3 over USB-C delivers up to 40 Gbps bandwidth for external storage or docks, so sustained file transfers and multi-monitor setups keep pace with office demands.

8GB Soldered Memory Limits Heavy Multitasking

The system ships with 8GB of non-upgradable RAM, which handles typical productivity suites and browser tabs but becomes a bottleneck for virtual machines, large datasets or memory-intensive creative applications. Buyers who need more memory headroom should consider a different platform because this configuration cannot be expanded beyond the factory amount.

How it compares

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

Price $976.99
Pricier than about 72% 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 storage2 TB
Hard driveNo
Display
Screen size14.0 in (35.6 cm)
Display resolution1920 × 1080
Touch inputNon-Touch Screen
Display formatFHD
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 7 Professional
More details
Pointing deviceThinkPad UltraNav

Questions about this item

How much heat and fan noise should I expect from the Core i7-7500U when the laptop runs all day?

The i7-7500U tops out at 3.5 GHz and the chassis weighs only 2.49 lbs, so sustained loads will warm the keyboard deck and spin the fan, but the carbon-fibre frame helps spread heat without a bulky cooler.

Which peripherals or cables must I already own to use the Thunderbolt 3 port for charging and video?

You need a Thunderbolt 3 cable or dock that supports USB-C Power Delivery and DisplayPort alt-mode; the port delivers up to 40 Gbps and handles both power and external monitors through a single connection.

Will my older USB-A accessories work with the four USB ports on this X1 Carbon?

Yes, the four USB ports are standard USB-A sockets, so existing mice, keyboards, drives and dongles plug in directly without adapters.

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