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Black 14 inch ThinkPad X1 Carbon laptop with matte finish and fingerprint reader

Lenovo

Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon laptop i7-7500U 1TB 8GB 14" FHD 4G LTE WWAN

SKU CH-0SHN-XE8WX

A 14" FHD business laptop with Intel Core i7-7500U, 1TB NVMe SSD, 8GB RAM, 4G LTE WWAN and Windows 10 Pro

  • Screen size14.0 in (35.6 cm)
  • ProcessorIntel Core i7
  • Memory size8 GB
  • SSD storage1 TB
  • Display resolution1920 × 1080
  • Processor modelIntel Core i7-7500U
  • Ultralight carbon-fiber chassis weighs only 2.49 lbs
  • 12 military-grade requirements passed with 200 durability tests
  • Intel Core i7-7500U reaches up to 3.5 GHz for demanding tasks
  • Thunderbolt 3 over USB-C delivers 40 Gbps data speed
  • 4G LTE WWAN provides mobile broadband connectivity anywhere

X1 Carbon 5 for mobile professionals

The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon 5 is a 14-inch ultrabook built around an Intel Core i7-7500U processor, 8GB of memory and a 1TB NVMe PCIe SSD. It runs Windows 10 Pro and includes a 4G LTE WWAN card for mobile broadband connectivity. The non-touch FHD IPS display resolves at 1920 x 1080.

Passive cooling and 40Gbps Thunderbolt 3

The carbon-fibre reinforced chassis dissipates heat without a spinning fan in light workloads, keeping the i7-7500U at its 3.5 GHz boost ceiling for short bursts. Thunderbolt 3 over USB-C delivers 40Gbps bandwidth for data and charging, while Bluetooth 4.1 handles peripherals. The 2.49 lb frame stays quiet in typical office use.

Replaces bulky 14-inch workstations

This unit supersedes heavier 14-inch laptops that lack integrated WWAN or Thunderbolt 3, cutting carry weight by roughly half. The jump is worth it when daily travel demands all-day battery, silent operation and instant cellular access. Buyers who need user-replaceable memory or a second internal drive should look elsewhere.

How it compares

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

Price $901.99
Pricier than about 70% 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 storage1 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 10 Pro
More details
Other features4G LTE WWAN Card
Pointing deviceThinkPad UltraNav

Questions about this item

How do I charge the ThinkPad X1 Carbon via USB Type-C and what is the common mistake?

Connect the supplied USB-C power adapter to the Thunderbolt 3 port; the error is using a standard USB-C charger that cannot deliver the required power profile, so the battery will not charge.

Which hardware components will likely need replacement during the laptop's lifespan?

The 8 GB of soldered memory cannot be upgraded, so only the 1 TB NVMe SSD and the internal battery are user-replaceable when they wear out.

What performance limit appears first when the Core i7-7500U runs at its 3.5 GHz boost for extended periods?

Thermal throttling engages once the cooling system saturates, reducing clock speeds to maintain safe temperatures during sustained workloads.

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