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Black 14-inch ThinkPad X1 Carbon laptop, carbon-fibre chassis, matte finish, non-touch WQHD screen, fingerprint reader

Lenovo

Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon laptop i7-7600U 1TB SSD 8GB 14" WQHD Windows 7 Pro Black

SKU CH-4CDY-727M7

A 14-inch WQHD ultraportable with a Core i7-7600U, 1 TB SSD, 8 GB RAM and Windows 7 Pro, weighing 2.49 lbs and tested against 12 military-grade requirements

  • Screen size14.0 in (35.6 cm)
  • ProcessorIntel Core i7
  • Memory size8 GB
  • SSD storage1 TB
  • Display resolution2560 × 1440
  • Processor modelIntel Core i7-7600U
  • Lightweight durability with carbon-fibre chassis at 2.49 lbs
  • Sharp 14" WQHD IPS display at 2560 x 1440 resolution
  • Fast Intel Core i7-7600U processor up to 3.9 GHz
  • 1TB SSD and 8GB RAM for responsive performance
  • Thunderbolt 3 via USB-C for 40Gbps data and charging

Ultralight 14-inch business laptop

The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon 5 is a 14.0-inch Windows 7 Professional laptop weighing 2.49 lbs. It targets mobile professionals who need a durable chassis tested against 12 military-grade requirements and more than 200 durability checks. An Intel Core i7-7600U processor reaching 3.9 GHz, 8 GB of memory and a 1 TB SSD provide responsive performance for office workloads. A fingerprint reader adds biometric security for corporate environments.

Upgrade from heavier or lower-resolution

This model replaces bulkier 14-inch notebooks or earlier ultraportables limited to 1080p panels. The jump is worth it when a 2560 x 1440 IPS display, Thunderbolt 3 connectivity and a sub-2.9 lb weight are required together. Buyers who need more than 8 GB of soldered memory or a touchscreen should consider other form factors. The carbon-fibre reinforced chassis and magnesium alloy roll-cage deliver the structural rigidity missing from many thin-and-light alternatives.

Thunderbolt 3 and Bluetooth 4.1 connectivity limits

Thunderbolt 3 over USB-C delivers up to 40 Gbps of data bandwidth and supports charging, but it requires Thunderbolt 3-capable peripherals to reach full speed. Standard USB-C devices will operate at their native rates instead. Bluetooth 4.1 provides low-energy peripheral pairing yet lacks the throughput and range improvements of later Bluetooth versions. The 1 TB SSD and 8 GB RAM are not user-upgradeable, fixing storage and memory capacity at purchase.

How it compares

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

Price $911.99
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 i7-7600U
Memory
Memory size8 GB
Storage
SSD storage1 TB
Hard driveNo
Display
Screen size14.0 in (35.6 cm)
Display resolution2560 × 1440
Touch inputNon-Touch Screen
Display formatQHD
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

Does the 14.0" WQHD panel add any thickness that would prevent the laptop from fitting in a 14-inch sleeve?

The chassis weighs 2.49 lbs and meets 12 military-grade requirements with a carbon-fiber reinforced frame, so it matches standard 14-inch dimensions for sleeves and bags.

What is the correct way to charge this unit over USB Type-C, and what mistake should I avoid?

Use a Thunderbolt 3 charger delivering up to 40Gbps bandwidth; plugging into a standard USB-C port without Thunderbolt 3 will not provide full charging speed.

The 8GB of memory is soldered, so what component can I actually upgrade later?

The 1TB SSD is the only user-replaceable storage component; memory cannot be increased after purchase.

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