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General

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Series

ThinkPad X1 Carbon1Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/ThinkPad_X1_Carbon_Gen_12Read 10 October 2026ThinkPad X1 Carbon.

ThinkPad X1 Carbon1Maker spec sheet (PDF)regard.ru/api/site/files/goodspdf/download/17735Read 13 October 2026Sheet title: ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13 Aura Edition 21NS0014US.

Model numbersiMaker identifiers for this exact model and its listed variants. Excludes sibling models and other generations.

21KC008PVN1Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/ThinkPad_X1_Carbon_Gen_12Read 10 October 2026PSREF model 21KC008PVN, machine type 21KC. Region ASEAN, country Vietnam.

21NS0014US1Maker spec sheet (PDF)regard.ru/api/site/files/goodspdf/download/17735Read 13 October 2026PSREF single-model sheet for ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13 Aura Edition 21NS0014US. The file is a PSREF PDF export hosted by a retailer. Machine types 21NS and 21NT are named in the user guide.

GTIN / EAN

1975306250081Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/ThinkPad_X1_Carbon_Gen_12Read 10 October 2026EAN / UPC / JAN field of the PSREF model table.

1981552146081Maker spec sheet (PDF)regard.ru/api/site/files/goodspdf/download/17735Read 13 October 2026EAN / UPC / JAN field of the sheet: 198155214608. The UPC-A check digit is valid.

AnnouncediThe maker's first announcement of this model. This is separate from first retail availability.

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5 September 20244Press articlelaptopmag.com/laptops/windows-laptops/back-in-business-lenovo-s-thinkpad-x1-carbon-slimmed-down-and-powered-upRead 13 October 2026Article of 12 September 2024: the Gen 13 Aura Edition debuted at the Lenovo Innovation World event on September 5, 2024, alongside IFA in Berlin.

Status

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Available2Maker spec sheet (PDF)psref.lenovo.com/syspool/Sys/PDF/ThinkPad/ThinkPad_X1_Carbon_Gen_13_Aura_Edition/ThinkPad_X1_Carbon_Gen_13_Aura_Edition_Spec.pdfRead 13 October 2026The family sheet dated August 28 2026 still lists the Core Ultra 7 258V Lunar Lake configuration, so the Gen 13 stays in the lineup beside the Gen 14.

PredecessoriThe model this one directly replaced, in the same line, tier and size, as the maker or a trusted review names it.

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Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 12 21KC008PVN7Reviewultrabookreview.com/72439-lenovo-thinkpad-x1carbon-reviewRead 13 October 2026Review: this Gen 13 uses the same chassis as the Gen 12 X1 Carbon and compares it with the previous X1 Carbon Gen 12.9Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Lenovo-ThinkPad-X1-Carbon-Gen-13-Aura-Edition-laptop-review-The-X1-Carbon-is-finally-back.924998.0.htmlRead 23 October 2026Notebookcheck calls the Gen 13 Aura Edition the new version of last year's X1 Carbon Gen 12 and refers to the Gen 12 as its predecessor.

SuccessoriThe model that directly replaced this one, in the same line, tier and size. A revision such as a Slim or OLED model does not count when a next generation exists.

Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13 Aura Edition 21NS0014US5Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Lenovo-ThinkPad-X1-Carbon-Gen-13-Aura-Edition-laptop-review-The-X1-Carbon-is-finally-back.924998.0.htmlRead 23 October 2026Notebookcheck calls the Gen 13 Aura Edition the new version of last year's X1 Carbon Gen 12 and refers to the Gen 12 as its predecessor.6Reviewultrabookreview.com/72439-lenovo-thinkpad-x1carbon-reviewRead 23 October 2026Ultrabookreview says the X1 Carbon Gen 13 uses the Gen 12 chassis and calls the Gen 12 the previous X1 Carbon.

Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 14 Aura Edition10Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Now-available-to-order-in-many-countries-Panther-Lake-powered-Lenovo-ThinkPad-X1-Carbon-Gen-14-releases.1245998.0.htmlRead 23 October 2026Notebookcheck calls the X1 Carbon Gen 13 the older model and the predecessor of the new X1 Carbon Gen 14.

Launch price (US)iThe maker's US launch MSRP for the stated configuration, excluding tax. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

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$1,9994Press articlelaptopmag.com/laptops/windows-laptops/back-in-business-lenovo-s-thinkpad-x1-carbon-slimmed-down-and-powered-upRead 13 October 2026Launch article: it will ship in November with a starting price of $1,999. Laptop Mag's January 2025 review lists $1,999 for the exact tested configuration (Core Ultra 7 258V, 32 GB, 512 GB, 2.8K OLED 120 Hz) and $2,519 for 1 TB. US price, excluding sales tax.

Launch price (EU)iThe maker's euro launch price for the stated configuration, including VAT as published. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

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MarketsiISO country or region codes where this exact model or variant is sold. A source page's language does not establish availability.

VN1Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/ThinkPad_X1_Carbon_Gen_12Read 10 October 2026PSREF lists this exact model for Vietnam.

US4Press articlelaptopmag.com/laptops/windows-laptops/back-in-business-lenovo-s-thinkpad-x1-carbon-slimmed-down-and-powered-upRead 13 October 2026US dollar launch coverage. The stored model number ends in US.

ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

Black, Paint1Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/ThinkPad_X1_Carbon_Gen_12Read 10 October 2026PSREF Case Color: Black, Paint.

Black, Paint1Maker spec sheet (PDF)regard.ru/api/site/files/goodspdf/download/17735Read 13 October 2026Case Color: Black, Paint.

Segment

Business1Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/ThinkPad_X1_Carbon_Gen_12Read 10 October 2026ThinkPad X1 is Lenovo's business line.

Business2Maker spec sheet (PDF)psref.lenovo.com/syspool/Sys/PDF/ThinkPad/ThinkPad_X1_Carbon_Gen_13_Aura_Edition/ThinkPad_X1_Carbon_Gen_13_Aura_Edition_Spec.pdfRead 13 October 2026ThinkPad X1 is Lenovo's business line. The sheet lists ThinkShield, vPro Enterprise management and BIOS security features for business use.

Form factor

Clamshell1Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/ThinkPad_X1_Carbon_Gen_12Read 10 October 2026Hinged clamshell chassis.

Clamshell7Reviewultrabookreview.com/72439-lenovo-thinkpad-x1carbon-reviewRead 13 October 2026Review: clamshell format with a 180-degree hinge. No detachable or 360-degree hinge.

Chassis

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DimensionsiClosed laptop body size. Minimum and maximum thickness describe the front and rear or other points stated by the maker.

Width312.8Depth214.75Thickness (max)14.96mm(12.3 × 8.5 × 0.6 in)1Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/ThinkPad_X1_Carbon_Gen_12Read 10 October 2026312.80 x 214.75 x 14.96 mm. May vary by configuration.

Width312.8Depth214.75Thickness (min)8.08Thickness (max)16.95mm(12.3 × 8.5 × 0.3 to 0.7 in)1Maker spec sheet (PDF)regard.ru/api/site/files/goodspdf/download/17735Read 13 October 2026312.80 x 214.75 x 8.08/14.37 (front/rear), 16.95 (maximum) mm. Stored minimum is the front figure. Stored maximum is the published maximum. May vary by configuration.

Weight (published)iPublished laptop weight without the charger. A starting weight is identified in the source note and may vary with configuration.

1.09kg(2.4 lb)1Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/ThinkPad_X1_Carbon_Gen_12Read 10 October 2026Published as starting at 1.09 kg for models with the haptic touchpad. Varies by configuration.

0.986kg(2.2 lb)1Maker spec sheet (PDF)regard.ru/api/site/files/goodspdf/download/17735Read 13 October 2026Starting at 986 g (2.17 lbs). Approximate maker laboratory weight, not a measured retail unit.

Lid material

Carbon fibre1Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/ThinkPad_X1_Carbon_Gen_12Read 10 October 20262Maker spec sheet (PDF)psref.lenovo.com/syspool/Sys/PDF/ThinkPad/ThinkPad_X1_Carbon_Gen_12/ThinkPad_X1_Carbon_Gen_12_Spec.pdfRead 10 October 2026Case material: carbon fiber (top), aluminium (bottom).

Carbon fibre1Maker spec sheet (PDF)regard.ru/api/site/files/goodspdf/download/17735Read 13 October 2026Case Material: Carbon Fiber (Top), Magnesium (Bottom).

Bottom material

Aluminium1Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/ThinkPad_X1_Carbon_Gen_12Read 10 October 20262Maker spec sheet (PDF)psref.lenovo.com/syspool/Sys/PDF/ThinkPad/ThinkPad_X1_Carbon_Gen_12/ThinkPad_X1_Carbon_Gen_12_Spec.pdfRead 10 October 2026Case material: carbon fiber (top), aluminium (bottom).

Magnesium alloy1Maker spec sheet (PDF)regard.ru/api/site/files/goodspdf/download/17735Read 13 October 2026Case Material: Carbon Fiber (Top), Magnesium (Bottom). The family sheet also allows aluminium on other models.

Max hinge angle

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180°7Reviewultrabookreview.com/72439-lenovo-thinkpad-x1carbon-reviewRead 13 October 2026Review: clamshell format with a 180-degree hinge that allows a 180-degree flat opening. Test unit had an IPS display and a Core Ultra 7 258V, same chassis.

MIL-STD-810 testing (claimed)iManufacturer claim of MIL-STD-810 testing. The revision and tested procedures belong in the source note. This is not proof of every standard test.

Yes1Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/ThinkPad_X1_Carbon_Gen_12Read 10 October 20262Maker spec sheet (PDF)psref.lenovo.com/syspool/Sys/PDF/ThinkPad/ThinkPad_X1_Carbon_Gen_12/ThinkPad_X1_Carbon_Gen_12_Spec.pdfRead 10 October 2026MIL-STD-810H military test passed. Test list not published.

Yes1Maker spec sheet (PDF)regard.ru/api/site/files/goodspdf/download/17735Read 13 October 2026MIL-STD-810H military test passed. Test list is not published here.

Display

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Screen sizeiDiagonal of the main built-in display. Rounded-corner displays may be measured as a full rectangle.

14in(35.6 cm)1Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/ThinkPad_X1_Carbon_Gen_12Read 10 October 2026

14in(35.6 cm)1Maker spec sheet (PDF)regard.ru/api/site/files/goodspdf/download/17735Read 13 October 2026

Native resolution

2880 × 1800px1Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/ThinkPad_X1_Carbon_Gen_12Read 10 October 2026

2880 × 1800px1Maker spec sheet (PDF)regard.ru/api/site/files/goodspdf/download/17735Read 13 October 2026

Pixel density

242.6ppi=CalculatedFrom Screen size and Native resolution

242.6ppi=CalculatedFrom Screen size and Native resolution

Panel typeiDell's WVA means wide viewing angle and names no panel technology, so it is stored as IPS only when Dell or a review names IPS.

OLED1Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/ThinkPad_X1_Carbon_Gen_12Read 10 October 2026

OLED1Maker spec sheet (PDF)regard.ru/api/site/files/goodspdf/download/17735Read 13 October 2026

Backlight

None (self-emissive)1Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/ThinkPad_X1_Carbon_Gen_12Read 10 October 2026

None (self-emissive)1Maker spec sheet (PDF)regard.ru/api/site/files/goodspdf/download/17735Read 13 October 2026

Dimming zonesiIndependently controlled backlight zones, not the number of LEDs or screen pixels.

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Panel part numberiPanel part number identified in a matching review unit. Suppliers may vary within the same laptop configuration.

Samsung ATNA40YK20-04Measurementnotebookcheck.com/Lenovo-ThinkPad-X1-Carbon-G12-Laptop-Test-Erstes-grosses-Update-in-drei-Jahren.807241.0.htmlRead 10 October 2026Spec table: Samsung ATNA40YK20-0, OLED, 2880 x 1800.

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Screen surfaceiSurface of the stored display configuration. Anti-reflective coatings do not by themselves make a glossy display matte. A matte finish of the chassis is not the screen surface.

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Touchscreen

No1Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/ThinkPad_X1_Carbon_Gen_12Read 10 October 2026

No8Retailer pagekelaptop.com/en/lenovo-thinkpad-x-x1-carbon-gen-13-aura-edition-copilot-21ns0014usRead 13 October 2026Retailer spec database for part number 21NS0014US: touchscreen No. The family sheet lists a non-touch 400-nit OLED option.

Stylus

None1Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/ThinkPad_X1_Carbon_Gen_12Read 10 October 2026

None1Maker spec sheet (PDF)regard.ru/api/site/files/goodspdf/download/17735Read 13 October 2026Pen Not Supported.

Refresh rate modesiHighest confirmed operating refresh rate of the built-in display at each resolution. Add a second row only for a documented dual-mode panel, not an ordinary supported timing.

ALenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 12 21KC008PVN

Width (px)	Height (px)	Maximum operating refresh (Hz)	VRR
2880	1800	120	No

Source1Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/ThinkPad_X1_Carbon_Gen_12Read 10 October 2026120 Hz OLED. The review found no adaptive sync or Windows VRR support, and the panel ships set to 60 Hz.

BLenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13 Aura Edition 21NS0014US

Width (px)	Height (px)	Maximum operating refresh (Hz)
2880	1800	120

Source1Maker spec sheet (PDF)regard.ru/api/site/files/goodspdf/download/17735Read 13 October 2026120Hz OLED. This 400-nit panel row has no VRR entry in PSREF, so the vrr column is left out. The 500-nit OLED rows list 120Hz VRR.

Max refresh rate

120Hz=CalculatedFrom Refresh rate modes

120Hz=CalculatedFrom Refresh rate modes

Adaptive synciNamed variable refresh technologies for the built-in display. Manual switching between 60Hz and 120Hz is not VRR.

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Gray-to-gray response time (claimed)iManufacturer claim for a gray-to-gray pixel transition. Do not use generic response times, black-to-white values, or motion-picture response times.

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Native panel colour depthiPhysical panel colour depth per channel. Do not infer native bit depth or FRC from the number of supported colours.

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Brightness (SDR, claimed)iManufacturer typical SDR luminance. Outdoor maxima and an unspecified peak are not typical SDR brightness.

400nits1Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/ThinkPad_X1_Carbon_Gen_12Read 10 October 2026400 nits.

400nits1Maker spec sheet (PDF)regard.ru/api/site/files/goodspdf/download/17735Read 13 October 202614" 2.8K OLED 400nits.

Peak brightness (SDR outdoors, claimed)iManufacturer maximum SDR luminance explicitly claimed for outdoor use. Ambient light, automatic brightness and other stated conditions belong in the source note. Not typical SDR or HDR brightness.

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Sustained brightness (HDR, claimed)iManufacturer explicitly sustained HDR luminance. Screen area, duration, temperature and other stated conditions belong in the source note. Not a brief peak or SDR luminance.

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Peak brightness (HDR, claimed)iManufacturer peak luminance explicitly measured or claimed in HDR. Window size and duration belong in the source note.

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sRGB coverage (claimed)iManufacturer stated sRGB gamut percentage. The source note identifies coverage, volume, or an unspecified maker gamut claim.

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DCI-P3 coverage (claimed)iManufacturer stated DCI-P3 gamut percentage. The source note identifies coverage, volume, or an unspecified maker gamut claim.

100%1Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/ThinkPad_X1_Carbon_Gen_12Read 10 October 2026PSREF lists 100% DCI-P3.

100%1Maker spec sheet (PDF)regard.ru/api/site/files/goodspdf/download/17735Read 13 October 2026100% DCI-P3.

Adobe RGB coverage (claimed)iManufacturer stated Adobe RGB gamut percentage. The source note identifies coverage, volume, or an unspecified maker gamut claim.

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HDR certification

DisplayHDR True Black 5001Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/ThinkPad_X1_Carbon_Gen_12Read 10 October 2026DisplayHDR True Black 500, Dolby Vision.

DisplayHDR True Black 5001Maker spec sheet (PDF)regard.ru/api/site/files/goodspdf/download/17735Read 13 October 2026DisplayHDR True Black 500 and Dolby Vision.

Factory calibratediThe maker explicitly states factory colour calibration. Certification alone does not establish calibration.

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Second display

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Processor

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Processor

Intel Core Ultra 7 155H1Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/ThinkPad_X1_Carbon_Gen_12Read 10 October 2026Intel Core Ultra 7 155H, 16 cores (6P + 8E + 2LPE), 22 threads, max turbo up to 4.8 GHz, 24 MB Intel Smart Cache.

Intel Core Ultra 7 258V1Maker spec sheet (PDF)regard.ru/api/site/files/goodspdf/download/17735Read 13 October 2026Intel Core Ultra 7 258V, 8C (4P + 4LPE) / 8T, max turbo up to 4.8 GHz, 12 MB.

Processor brand

Intel1Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/ThinkPad_X1_Carbon_Gen_12Read 10 October 2026

Intel1Maker spec sheet (PDF)regard.ru/api/site/files/goodspdf/download/17735Read 13 October 2026

Core configurationiProcessor core groups using the chip maker's names. MediaTek Big, Apple Super and AMD Zen architecture labels remain distinct from Intel P and E labels.

ALenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 12 21KC008PVN

Core type	Count	Core	Base clock (GHz)	Max clock (GHz)
Performance	6	Redwood Cove	1.4	4.8
Efficiency	8	Crestmont	0.9	3.8
Low-power efficiency	2	Crestmont	0.7	2.5

Source2Maker spec sheet (PDF)psref.lenovo.com/syspool/Sys/PDF/ThinkPad/ThinkPad_X1_Carbon_Gen_12/ThinkPad_X1_Carbon_Gen_12_Spec.pdfRead 10 October 2026Core Ultra 7 155H row: P-core 1.4 GHz base and 4.8 GHz max, E-core 900 MHz and 3.8 GHz, LP E-core 700 MHz and 2.5 GHz. Core names come from the Notebookcheck review.4Measurementnotebookcheck.com/Lenovo-ThinkPad-X1-Carbon-G12-Laptop-Test-Erstes-grosses-Update-in-drei-Jahren.807241.0.htmlRead 10 October 2026Spec table: Redwood Cove P-cores, Crestmont E-cores and Crestmont low-power E-cores.

BLenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13 Aura Edition 21NS0014US

Core type	Count	Base clock (GHz)	Max clock (GHz)
Performance	4	2.2	4.8
Low-power efficiency	4	2.2	3.7

Source2Maker spec sheet (PDF)psref.lenovo.com/syspool/Sys/PDF/ThinkPad/ThinkPad_X1_Carbon_Gen_13_Aura_Edition/ThinkPad_X1_Carbon_Gen_13_Aura_Edition_Spec.pdfRead 13 October 2026Family sheet dated August 28 2026, Core Ultra 7 258V row: 4 P-cores base 2.2 GHz and max 4.8 GHz, 4 LP E-cores base 2.2 GHz and max 3.7 GHz. Core names are not stated.

CPU cores

16=CalculatedFrom Core configuration

8=CalculatedFrom Core configuration

Cores labelled performanceiCounts only rows classified as performance. Other labels, including Big, Super and AMD Zen architecture rows, are not included.

6=CalculatedFrom Core configuration

4=CalculatedFrom Core configuration

Cores labelled efficiencyiCounts only efficiency and low-power-efficiency rows. AMD Zen 5c and Apple super cores are not included.

10=CalculatedFrom Core configuration

4=CalculatedFrom Core configuration

ThreadsiMaximum hardware threads of the processor, including simultaneous multithreading where supported.

221Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/ThinkPad_X1_Carbon_Gen_12Read 10 October 2026

81Maker spec sheet (PDF)regard.ru/api/site/files/goodspdf/download/17735Read 13 October 2026

Max boost clock

4.8GHz=CalculatedFrom Core configuration

4.8GHz=CalculatedFrom Core configuration

L3 cacheiL3 cache only. Do not copy a combined L2 plus L3 cache total. Qualcomm's total cache, such as 30 MB on Snapdragon X, is not L3, even when a laptop maker labels it L3.

24MB1Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/ThinkPad_X1_Carbon_Gen_12Read 10 October 2026PSREF names 24 MB Intel Smart Cache, which is the shared L3.

12MB1Maker spec sheet (PDF)regard.ru/api/site/files/goodspdf/download/17735Read 13 October 2026PSREF lists 12 MB, named Intel Smart Cache in the family sheet. This is the shared L3.

ProcessiProcess size class of the processor compute die in nm, as on CPUs: TSMC N3B is 3, Intel 7 is 10, Intel 4 is 7 and Intel 18A is 1.8. Marketing process names and other chiplet processes belong in the source note.

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Sustained CPU power (configured)iThis laptop's sustained configured CPU power limit, such as PL1. A chip manufacturer's generic base power is not the laptop setting.

25W4Measurementnotebookcheck.com/Lenovo-ThinkPad-X1-Carbon-G12-Laptop-Test-Erstes-grosses-Update-in-drei-Jahren.807241.0.htmlRead 10 October 2026Spec table: 25 W PL1 sustained. Reported for the review unit.

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Peak CPU power (configured)iThis laptop's configured short-duration CPU limit, such as PL2. Do not substitute generic processor maximum turbo power.

56W4Measurementnotebookcheck.com/Lenovo-ThinkPad-X1-Carbon-G12-Laptop-Test-Erstes-grosses-Update-in-drei-Jahren.807241.0.htmlRead 10 October 2026Spec table: 56 W PL2 short burst. Reported for the review unit.

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Combined CPU and GPU poweriMaker stated simultaneous CPU plus discrete-GPU budget for the exact configuration and power mode.

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NPU performanceiNPU-only claimed operations per second. Excludes combined CPU, GPU and platform AI throughput. Precision belongs in the source note.

11TOPS1Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/ThinkPad_X1_Carbon_Gen_12Read 10 October 2026Integrated Intel AI Boost, up to 11 TOPS.

47TOPS1Maker spec sheet (PDF)regard.ru/api/site/files/goodspdf/download/17735Read 13 October 2026Integrated Intel AI Boost, up to 47 TOPS for this model. The family sheet lists 47 TOPS for the 258V.

Graphics

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Discrete GPUiA separate dedicated graphics processor is installed. Integrated or unified-memory graphics do not qualify.

No1Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/ThinkPad_X1_Carbon_Gen_12Read 10 October 2026

No1Maker spec sheet (PDF)regard.ru/api/site/files/goodspdf/download/17735Read 13 October 2026

GPU

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GPU brand

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VRAMiDedicated video memory of the installed discrete GPU. Shared system memory is excluded.

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Max GPU power (TGP)iMaximum configured discrete-GPU power including Dynamic Boost. Mode and any maker qualification belong in the source note.

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Dynamic BoostiMaximum additional GPU power shifted from the CPU through NVIDIA Dynamic Boost. This is part of maximum TGP, not extra to it. A figure written as "up to 115W Dynamic Boost" is the total, so it goes in gpu_tgp_max_w.

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GPU boost clockiHighest maker configured GPU boost clock, including factory overclock where explicitly stated. Mode belongs in the source note.

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GPU switchingiExplicit GPU display-routing or power-sharing features. Advanced Optimus includes hardware display multiplexing.

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Integrated GPU

Intel Arc Graphics1Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/ThinkPad_X1_Carbon_Gen_12Read 10 October 2026Integrated Intel Arc Graphics.

Intel Arc Graphics 140V1Maker spec sheet (PDF)regard.ru/api/site/files/goodspdf/download/17735Read 13 October 2026Integrated Intel Arc Graphics 140V.

Memory

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Installed RAMiTotal installed RAM in this product configuration, not the maximum purchase option.

32GB1Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/ThinkPad_X1_Carbon_Gen_12Read 10 October 202632 GB soldered LPDDR5X-6400.

32GB1Maker spec sheet (PDF)regard.ru/api/site/files/goodspdf/download/17735Read 13 October 202632GB soldered LPDDR5x-8533, MoP (memory on package).

RAM type

LPDDR5X1Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/ThinkPad_X1_Carbon_Gen_12Read 10 October 2026

LPDDR5X1Maker spec sheet (PDF)regard.ru/api/site/files/goodspdf/download/17735Read 13 October 2026

RAM speediConfigured memory data rate in transfers per second. Do not treat the DRAM clock in MHz as the data rate.

6,400MT/s1Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/ThinkPad_X1_Carbon_Gen_12Read 10 October 2026Runs at LPDDR5X-6400. PSREF notes the installed memory is rated LPDDR5X-7500 but runs at 6400 due to a platform limit.

8,533MT/s1Maker spec sheet (PDF)regard.ru/api/site/files/goodspdf/download/17735Read 13 October 2026LPDDR5x-8533 as published for this Lunar Lake model. The Arrow Lake models run LPDDR5X-8400 and are not this model.

Memory channelsiActive memory channels of the installed configuration, not the number of RAM modules or slots. One installed module is one channel. This holds for DDR5 too, whose two 32-bit subchannels on one module do not count as two channels. Soldered LPDDR memory counts in 64-bit units, so a 128-bit bus is 2 channels, even when a maker calls it quad-channel.

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21Maker spec sheet (PDF)regard.ru/api/site/files/goodspdf/download/17735Read 13 October 2026Memory soldered to systemboard, no slots, dual-channel.

RAM upgradeiWhether the installed RAM is soldered, socketed in slots, or a mixture. Purchase-time configurations are not upgrades.

Soldered1Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/ThinkPad_X1_Carbon_Gen_12Read 10 October 2026

Soldered1Maker spec sheet (PDF)regard.ru/api/site/files/goodspdf/download/17735Read 13 October 2026

Memory slotsiPhysical replaceable RAM module sockets grouped by type and occupancy. Clocked SO-DIMM uses CSODIMM. Soldered memory is excluded.

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RAM slots

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Free RAM slots

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Maximum supported RAMiManufacturer supported maximum RAM, including purchase-time soldered options. Does not imply post-purchase upgradeability.

64GB2Maker spec sheet (PDF)psref.lenovo.com/syspool/Sys/PDF/ThinkPad/ThinkPad_X1_Carbon_Gen_12/ThinkPad_X1_Carbon_Gen_12_Spec.pdfRead 10 October 2026Max Memory lists 16, 32 and 64 GB soldered options, not upgradable. The maximum is a purchase-time option. The stored model has 32 GB.

32GB1Maker spec sheet (PDF)regard.ru/api/site/files/goodspdf/download/17735Read 13 October 2026Max Memory: 32GB soldered memory, not upgradable.

Storage

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Installed storageiTotal advertised installed storage in decimal GB. Convert 1TB to 1000GB, without changing an explicitly published 512GB value.

1TB1Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/ThinkPad_X1_Carbon_Gen_12Read 10 October 20261 TB. Decimal capacity, 1 TB = 1000 GB.

512GB1Maker spec sheet (PDF)regard.ru/api/site/files/goodspdf/download/17735Read 13 October 2026512GB SSD. Decimal capacity.

Storage type

NVMe SSD1Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/ThinkPad_X1_Carbon_Gen_12Read 10 October 2026

NVMe SSD1Maker spec sheet (PDF)regard.ru/api/site/files/goodspdf/download/17735Read 13 October 2026

Installed drive PCIe generationiPCIe generation of the installed drive. This may be lower than the slot capability.

41Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/ThinkPad_X1_Carbon_Gen_12Read 10 October 2026

51Maker spec sheet (PDF)regard.ru/api/site/files/goodspdf/download/17735Read 13 October 2026512GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 5.0x4 Performance NVMe Opal 2.0.

Storage slotsiPhysical storage connectors grouped by capability and occupancy. A slot accepting several drive lengths is one slot, not one per length.

ALenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 12 21KC008PVN

Form factor	Interface	PCIe generation	PCIe lanes	Count	Occupied
M.2 2280	PCIe NVMe	4	4	1	Yes

Source1Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/ThinkPad_X1_Carbon_Gen_12Read 10 October 2026One M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 x4 slot. The 1 TB drive occupies it.

BLenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13 Aura Edition 21NS0014US

Form factor	Interface	PCIe generation	PCIe lanes	Count	Occupied
M.2 2280	PCIe NVMe	5	4	1	Yes

Source1Maker spec sheet (PDF)regard.ru/api/site/files/goodspdf/download/17735Read 13 October 2026Models with V or H series processor: one M.2 2280 PCIe 5.0 x4 slot. The 512 GB drive occupies it. Max storage support is one drive up to 2 TB.

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Ports

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PortsiPhysical laptop connectors grouped by type, protocol capability and side. One connector with several protocols is counted once.

ALenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 12 21KC008PVN

Type	Version	Count	Side	Maximum data rate (Gbps)	Thunderbolt or USB4	DP Alt Mode
USB-C	Thunderbolt 4 / USB4 40Gbps	2	Left	40	Thunderbolt 4	Yes
USB-A	USB 5Gbps / USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)	1	Left	5	Not available	Not available
USB-A	USB 5Gbps / USB 3.2 Gen 1	1	Right	5	Not available	Not available
HDMI	HDMI 2.1	1	Right	Not available	Not available	Not available
3.5 mm audio	Not available	1	Right	Not available	Not available	Not available

Source1Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/ThinkPad_X1_Carbon_Gen_12Read 10 October 2026Standard ports: 1x USB-A (USB 5Gbps, Always On), 1x USB-A (USB 5Gbps), 2x USB-C (Thunderbolt 4 / USB4 40Gbps) with USB PD 3.0 and DisplayPort 2.1, 1x HDMI 2.1 up to 4K/60Hz, 1x 3.5 mm combo jack. Connector sides come from the Notebookcheck review.4Measurementnotebookcheck.com/Lenovo-ThinkPad-X1-Carbon-G12-Laptop-Test-Erstes-grosses-Update-in-drei-Jahren.807241.0.htmlRead 10 October 2026Left: USB-A, 2x USB-C Thunderbolt 4, Nano-SIM slot on WWAN models. Right: power button, 3.5 mm audio, USB-A, HDMI 2.1, Kensington lock slot.

BLenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13 Aura Edition 21NS0014US

Type	Version	Count	Side	Maximum data rate (Gbps)	Thunderbolt or USB4	DP Alt Mode	Maximum charging input (W)
USB-C	Thunderbolt 4 / USB4 40Gbps	2	Left	40	Thunderbolt 4	Yes	65
USB-A	USB 5Gbps / USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)	1	Left	5	Not available	Not available	Not available
USB-A	USB 5Gbps / USB 3.2 Gen 1	1	Right	5	Not available	Not available	Not available
HDMI	HDMI 2.1	1	Right	Not available	Not available	Not available	Not available
3.5 mm audio	Not available	1	Right	Not available	Not available	Not available	Not available

Source1Maker spec sheet (PDF)regard.ru/api/site/files/goodspdf/download/17735Read 13 October 2026Standard ports: 2x USB-C (Thunderbolt 4 / USB4 40Gbps) with USB PD 3.0 and DisplayPort 2.1, 1x USB-A (USB 5Gbps), 1x USB-A (USB 5Gbps, Always On), 1x HDMI 2.1 up to 4K/60Hz, 1x 3.5 mm combo jack. Connector sides come from the Tom's Guide review. The 65 W USB-C charging figure is the PD range in the August 2026 family sheet (USB PD 15-65W) and the 65 W adapter.6Reviewtomsguide.com/computing/laptops/lenovo-thinkpad-x1-carbon-gen-13-aura-edition-full-reviewRead 13 October 2026Review text: the two USB-C ports on the left are joined by a USB-A port. The HDMI and USB-A ports on the right are joined by the 3.5 mm audio jack.

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Card reader

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Ethernet speed

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Maximum USB-C charging inputiHighest confirmed charging power accepted by a USB-C port. This is separate from adapter rating and power delivered to peripherals.

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Wireless

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Wi-Fi

Wi-Fi 6E1Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/ThinkPad_X1_Carbon_Gen_12Read 10 October 2026

Wi-Fi 71Maker spec sheet (PDF)regard.ru/api/site/files/goodspdf/download/17735Read 13 October 2026Intel Wi-Fi 7 BE201, 802.11be 2x2 + Bluetooth 5.4.

Wi-Fi bandsiSupported radio frequency bands. Availability may be restricted by country or regulatory configuration.

2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, 6 GHz4Measurementnotebookcheck.com/Lenovo-ThinkPad-X1-Carbon-G12-Laptop-Test-Erstes-grosses-Update-in-drei-Jahren.807241.0.htmlRead 10 October 2026Intel AX211 spec line: Wi-Fi 6E with the 6 GHz band, plus Wi-Fi 4, 5 and 6 on 2.4 and 5 GHz.

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Wi-Fi module

Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX2111Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/ThinkPad_X1_Carbon_Gen_12Read 10 October 2026

Intel Wi-Fi 7 BE2011Maker spec sheet (PDF)regard.ru/api/site/files/goodspdf/download/17735Read 13 October 2026Intel Wi-Fi 7 BE201.

BluetoothiThe version as a number with one decimal, such as 5.4 or 6.0. A qualifier such as or above goes in the source note.

5.31Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/ThinkPad_X1_Carbon_Gen_12Read 10 October 2026

5.41Maker spec sheet (PDF)regard.ru/api/site/files/goodspdf/download/17735Read 13 October 2026

Cellular

No1Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/ThinkPad_X1_Carbon_Gen_12Read 10 October 2026PSREF: WWAN Not Supported for this model.

No1Maker spec sheet (PDF)regard.ru/api/site/files/goodspdf/download/17735Read 13 October 2026WWAN: Non-WWAN for this model.

Keyboard and touchpad

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Keyboard layoutsiDocumented layouts of the retained regional SKUs. Do not infer a layout solely from the sales country.

English1Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/ThinkPad_X1_Carbon_Gen_12Read 10 October 2026PSREF: Backlit, English.

English1Maker spec sheet (PDF)regard.ru/api/site/files/goodspdf/download/17735Read 13 October 2026Keyboard: Backlit, English.

Key switches

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Keyboard backlightiA maker-confirmed backlight with no published type uses backlit_unspecified. Do not infer white lighting, a single colour or RGB from backlit alone. A single-zone RGB backlight is RGB zones.

Backlit, type not stated1Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/ThinkPad_X1_Carbon_Gen_12Read 10 October 2026PSREF lists Backlit. The type and colour are not stated.

Single colour7Reviewultrabookreview.com/72439-lenovo-thinkpad-x1carbon-reviewRead 13 October 2026Review: white backlit keys on two brightness levels, no RGB. Maker lists Backlit only.

NumpadiDedicated physical numeric keypad. A virtual touchpad number pad is not counted.

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No8Retailer pagekelaptop.com/en/lenovo-thinkpad-x-x1-carbon-gen-13-aura-edition-copilot-21ns0014usRead 13 October 2026Retailer spec database for part number 21NS0014US: numeric keypad No.

Key traveliPhysical key travel distance, not actuation distance.

1.5mm2Maker spec sheet (PDF)psref.lenovo.com/syspool/Sys/PDF/ThinkPad/ThinkPad_X1_Carbon_Gen_12/ThinkPad_X1_Carbon_Gen_12_Spec.pdfRead 10 October 2026Key travel 1.5 mm, 1.35 mm on the Fn row and the G, H and B keys.

1.5mm2Maker spec sheet (PDF)psref.lenovo.com/syspool/Sys/PDF/ThinkPad/ThinkPad_X1_Carbon_Gen_13_Aura_Edition/ThinkPad_X1_Carbon_Gen_13_Aura_Edition_Spec.pdfRead 13 October 2026Keyboard: key travel 1.5mm, 1.35mm on the Fn row and the G, H and B keys.

Pointing stickiDedicated stick pointing device such as TrackPoint. A touchpad does not qualify.

Yes1Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/ThinkPad_X1_Carbon_Gen_12Read 10 October 2026

Yes2Maker spec sheet (PDF)psref.lenovo.com/syspool/Sys/PDF/ThinkPad/ThinkPad_X1_Carbon_Gen_13_Aura_Edition/ThinkPad_X1_Carbon_Gen_13_Aura_Edition_Spec.pdfRead 13 October 2026UltraNav: TrackPoint pointing device.

Touchpad size

Width120Height70.5mm(4.7 × 2.8 in)2Maker spec sheet (PDF)psref.lenovo.com/syspool/Sys/PDF/ThinkPad/ThinkPad_X1_Carbon_Gen_12/ThinkPad_X1_Carbon_Gen_12_Spec.pdfRead 10 October 2026Haptic Touchpad 70.5 x 120 mm. The 3-button trackpad option is 56.2 x 120 mm.

Width120Height56.2mm(4.7 × 2.2 in)2Maker spec sheet (PDF)psref.lenovo.com/syspool/Sys/PDF/ThinkPad/ThinkPad_X1_Carbon_Gen_13_Aura_Edition/ThinkPad_X1_Carbon_Gen_13_Aura_Edition_Spec.pdfRead 13 October 20263-button Trackpad, 56.2 x 120 mm. The haptic touchpad option is 70.5 x 120 mm and is not this model.

Touchpad mechanismiA clickpad or glass touchpad that clicks when pressed down is mechanical. Haptic needs a source that says haptic or force feedback.

Haptic1Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/ThinkPad_X1_Carbon_Gen_12Read 10 October 2026PSREF: Haptic Touchpad for this model.

Mechanical1Maker spec sheet (PDF)regard.ru/api/site/files/goodspdf/download/17735Read 13 October 2026Touchpad: Trackpad. The family sheet names the 3-button trackpad (non-haptic) for the TrackPoint models. The haptic touchpad is a different option.

Camera and audio

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Webcam

FHD 1080p1Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/ThinkPad_X1_Carbon_Gen_12Read 10 October 2026FHD 1080p + IR discrete with privacy shutter.

FHD 1080p1Maker spec sheet (PDF)regard.ru/api/site/files/goodspdf/download/17735Read 13 October 2026FHD 1080p + IR discrete with privacy shutter.

IR face loginiAn infrared camera suitable for Windows Hello face authentication. An ordinary webcam or fingerprint sensor does not qualify.

Yes1Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/ThinkPad_X1_Carbon_Gen_12Read 10 October 2026

Yes1Maker spec sheet (PDF)regard.ru/api/site/files/goodspdf/download/17735Read 13 October 2026IR camera for Windows Hello (facial recognition).

Webcam privacy

Physical shutter1Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/ThinkPad_X1_Carbon_Gen_12Read 10 October 2026

Physical shutter1Maker spec sheet (PDF)regard.ru/api/site/files/goodspdf/download/17735Read 13 October 2026Camera privacy shutter.

Built-in speaker driversiIndividual built-in acoustic drivers, including separate tweeters and woofers. Do not count audio channels or infer driver count from speaker assemblies.

21Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/ThinkPad_X1_Carbon_Gen_12Read 10 October 2026

21Maker spec sheet (PDF)regard.ru/api/site/files/goodspdf/download/17735Read 13 October 2026Stereo speakers, 2W x2, Dolby Atmos.

Total speaker poweriCombined published power of the built-in speaker drivers. RMS or peak classification belongs in the source note.

4W1Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/ThinkPad_X1_Carbon_Gen_12Read 10 October 2026Stereo speakers, 2 W x 2.

4W1Maker spec sheet (PDF)regard.ru/api/site/files/goodspdf/download/17735Read 13 October 20262 W x 2 stereo speakers.

Audio features

Dolby Atmos1Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/ThinkPad_X1_Carbon_Gen_12Read 10 October 2026

Dolby Atmos1Maker spec sheet (PDF)regard.ru/api/site/files/goodspdf/download/17735Read 13 October 2026

MicrophonesiPhysical built-in microphones, not beamforming channels or microphone modes.

21Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/ThinkPad_X1_Carbon_Gen_12Read 10 October 20262x array microphones.

21Maker spec sheet (PDF)regard.ru/api/site/files/goodspdf/download/17735Read 13 October 2026Microphone: 2x, 360 degrees.

Battery and power

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Battery energyiPublished nominal energy capacity of the installed internal battery in watt-hours. Separate from measured runtime and charger output.

57Wh1Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/ThinkPad_X1_Carbon_Gen_12Read 10 October 202657 Wh.

57Wh1Maker spec sheet (PDF)regard.ru/api/site/files/goodspdf/download/17735Read 13 October 202657Wh.

Claimed battery lifeiManufacturer maximum runtime for each explicitly named test. Display brightness, configuration and other conditions belong in the source note. Wireless streaming preserves an unnamed content type and does not imply video or audio. Video conferencing requires an explicit calling test, with application and participant setup in the source note. MobileMark versions use different workloads, so compare only rows of the same version.

ALenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 12 21KC008PVN

Use case	Hours (h)
MobileMark 25	11.6
Video playback	15.9
Idle	15.5

Source2Maker spec sheet (PDF)psref.lenovo.com/syspool/Sys/PDF/ThinkPad/ThinkPad_X1_Carbon_Gen_12/ThinkPad_X1_Carbon_Gen_12_Spec.pdfRead 10 October 2026Alternate configuration 3 in the spec sheet: 2.8K OLED non-touch, Core Ultra 7 155H, 16 GB LPDDR5X, 57 Wh, best power efficiency mode. MobileMark 25 up to 11.6 h at 250 nits. Local video playback up to 15.9 h at 150 nits. JEITA 3.0 idle up to 15.5 h at 200 nits. The stored model has 32 GB RAM, not the tested 16 GB. Claims, not measurements.

BLenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13 Aura Edition 21NS0014US

Use case	Hours (h)
MobileMark 25	17.11
Video playback	30.6
Idle	35.6

Source2Maker spec sheet (PDF)psref.lenovo.com/syspool/Sys/PDF/ThinkPad/ThinkPad_X1_Carbon_Gen_13_Aura_Edition/ThinkPad_X1_Carbon_Gen_13_Aura_Edition_Spec.pdfRead 13 October 2026Configuration 1: WUXGA non-touch, Core Ultra 5 225U, 16GB LPDDR5X-8400, 57Wh, best power efficiency mode. MobileMark 25 up to 17.11 h at 250 nits. Local video playback up to 30.6 h at 150 nits. JEITA 3.0 idle up to 35.6 h at 200 nits. The stored model is Core Ultra 7 258V with a 2.8K OLED and 32 GB RAM, so the claims come from a different configuration. Claims, not measurements. Lenovo's launch claim of more than 18 hours video playback for the Lunar Lake model is not stored.

Adapter rated outputiNominal rated output of the documented supplied or recommended adapter. A temporary dynamic maximum belongs in the source note. Not the laptop charging-input limit.

65W1Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/ThinkPad_X1_Carbon_Gen_12Read 10 October 202665W USB-C Slim (3-pin) adapter.

65W1Maker spec sheet (PDF)regard.ru/api/site/files/goodspdf/download/17735Read 13 October 202665W USB-C Slim GaN (2-pin).

Laptop charging connectoriConnector at the laptop end of the documented main charging cable, not the wall plug or adapter-end connector. HP's AC smart pin is a round DC plug, so it is barrel.

USB-C1Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/ThinkPad_X1_Carbon_Gen_12Read 10 October 2026Charges over USB-C.

USB-C1Maker spec sheet (PDF)regard.ru/api/site/files/goodspdf/download/17735Read 13 October 2026

Charge 0 to 50 % (claimed)iManufacturer time to charge an empty battery to 50%. Adapter and powered-off conditions belong in the source note.

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Cooling

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FansiPhysical cooling fans inside the laptop. Excludes fans in external coolers and the power adapter.

24Measurementnotebookcheck.com/Lenovo-ThinkPad-X1-Carbon-G12-Laptop-Test-Erstes-grosses-Update-in-drei-Jahren.807241.0.htmlRead 10 October 2026Cooling uses two 30 mm fans and one heatpipe.

27Reviewultrabookreview.com/72439-lenovo-thinkpad-x1carbon-reviewRead 13 October 2026Review: two tiny fans, two radiators and a single heatpipe.

Vapor chamberiA vapor-chamber heat spreader is installed. Ordinary heatpipes alone do not qualify.

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Liquid metaliComponents where the maker confirms liquid-metal thermal material. Ordinary thermal paste is excluded.

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Power modesiPublished laptop operating modes and configured power limits. Do not place observed runtime power measurements in this table.

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Security

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Fingerprint

Keyboard key1Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/ThinkPad_X1_Carbon_Gen_12Read 10 October 2026

Keyboard key1Maker spec sheet (PDF)regard.ru/api/site/files/goodspdf/download/17735Read 13 October 2026Touch style, match-on-chip, in keyboard key.

TPM

2.01Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/ThinkPad_X1_Carbon_Gen_12Read 10 October 2026Discrete TPM 2.0.

2.01Maker spec sheet (PDF)regard.ru/api/site/files/goodspdf/download/17735Read 13 October 2026Discrete TPM 2.0 enabled.

Remote management

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Security lock slotiA dedicated built-in physical security-cable slot. Security locks that occupy a USB-C port do not qualify.

Yes1Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/ThinkPad_X1_Carbon_Gen_12Read 10 October 2026

Yes1Maker spec sheet (PDF)regard.ru/api/site/files/goodspdf/download/17735Read 13 October 2026Kensington Nano Security Slot, 2.5 x 6 mm.

Software

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Operating system

Windows 11 Pro1Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/ThinkPad_X1_Carbon_Gen_12Read 10 October 2026Windows 11 Pro, English.

Windows 11 Pro1Maker spec sheet (PDF)regard.ru/api/site/files/goodspdf/download/17735Read 13 October 2026Windows 11 Pro, English (US) / English (UK).

OS family

Windows1Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/ThinkPad_X1_Carbon_Gen_12Read 10 October 2026

Windows1Maker spec sheet (PDF)regard.ru/api/site/files/goodspdf/download/17735Read 13 October 2026

Security updates untiliPublished end date of OS/security updates promised for the exact device model. Preserve the source precision. Do not calculate it from years or substitute a generic OS-version lifecycle. Unknown when no device-specific promise is published.

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Measured display

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Brightness (measured, centre)iReviewer center-point SDR luminance for the matching display configuration. Do not substitute a review average or unspecified measurement.

417nits4Measurementnotebookcheck.com/Lenovo-ThinkPad-X1-Carbon-G12-Laptop-Test-Erstes-grosses-Update-in-drei-Jahren.807241.0.htmlRead 10 October 2026Review unit: Core Ultra 7 155H, 32 GB LPDDR5X-6400, Kioxia XG8 1 TB, 2.8K OLED non-touch, Samsung ATNA40YK20-0, same hardware as this SKU. The unit had a trackpad with TrackPoint buttons while this SKU has a haptic touchpad. Centre brightness 417 cd/m2, X-Rite i1Pro 2.

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Brightness (measured, average)iReviewer mean luminance across a documented display grid, normally nine points.

417.4nits4Measurementnotebookcheck.com/Lenovo-ThinkPad-X1-Carbon-G12-Laptop-Test-Erstes-grosses-Update-in-drei-Jahren.807241.0.htmlRead 10 October 2026Average of the brightness grid, 417.4 cd/m2.

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Contrast ratio (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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HDR peak brightness (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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sRGB coverage (measured)iReviewer measured sRGB coverage, not gamut volume. Instrument and method belong in the source note.

100%4Measurementnotebookcheck.com/Lenovo-ThinkPad-X1-Carbon-G12-Laptop-Test-Erstes-grosses-Update-in-drei-Jahren.807241.0.htmlRead 10 October 2026Argyll 3D, sRGB 100%. Display P3 99.7% is a different target and is not stored.

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DCI-P3 coverage (measured)iReviewer measured DCI-P3 coverage, not gamut volume. Display P3 measurements are identified in the source note.

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Colour accuracy (measured Delta E)iReviewer colour error before calibration. Delta-E formula, colour space and picture mode belong in the source note.

1.264Measurementnotebookcheck.com/Lenovo-ThinkPad-X1-Carbon-G12-Laptop-Test-Erstes-grosses-Update-in-drei-Jahren.807241.0.htmlRead 10 October 2026Calman ColorChecker dE 2000 mean 1.26 before calibration, 0.68 after.

0.215Reviewlaptopmag.com/laptops/business-laptops/lenovo-thinkpad-x1-carbon-gen-13-aura-edition-reviewRead 13 October 2026Laptop Mag lab table, colour accuracy 0.21 (lower is better). Test unit: Core Ultra 7 258V, 32 GB, 512 GB, 2.8K OLED, $1,999. The Delta-E formula, colour space and picture mode are not stated.

PWM flicker foundiWhether a reviewer detected pulse-width-modulation flicker under the documented test conditions. False does not prove all frequency ranges were tested.

Yes4Measurementnotebookcheck.com/Lenovo-ThinkPad-X1-Carbon-G12-Laptop-Test-Erstes-grosses-Update-in-drei-Jahren.807241.0.htmlRead 10 October 2026PWM flicker found.

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PWM frequency (measured)iDetected PWM frequency at the brightness setting stated by the reviewer.

240Hz4Measurementnotebookcheck.com/Lenovo-ThinkPad-X1-Carbon-G12-Laptop-Test-Erstes-grosses-Update-in-drei-Jahren.807241.0.htmlRead 10 October 2026Constant 240.3 Hz.

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PWM at or below brightnessiHighest display brightness setting at or below which the documented PWM is detected.

100%4Measurementnotebookcheck.com/Lenovo-ThinkPad-X1-Carbon-G12-Laptop-Test-Erstes-grosses-Update-in-drei-Jahren.807241.0.htmlRead 10 October 2026The review measured the same 240 Hz from 0 to 100 percent brightness, so flicker is present at every setting.

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Response black to white (measured)iReviewer combined rise and fall response for black-to-white-to-black, with test conditions in the source note.

0.76ms4Measurementnotebookcheck.com/Lenovo-ThinkPad-X1-Carbon-G12-Laptop-Test-Erstes-grosses-Update-in-drei-Jahren.807241.0.htmlRead 10 October 2026Black to white 0.76 ms (rise 0.41, fall 0.35).

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Response grey to grey (measured)iReviewer combined rise and fall response between specified grey levels. State the levels in the source note.

0.91ms4Measurementnotebookcheck.com/Lenovo-ThinkPad-X1-Carbon-G12-Laptop-Test-Erstes-grosses-Update-in-drei-Jahren.807241.0.htmlRead 10 October 202650% grey to 80% grey 0.91 ms (rise 0.54, fall 0.37).

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Measured performance

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Cinebench 2024 single-coreiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Cinebench 2024 multi-coreiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

698points4Measurementnotebookcheck.com/Lenovo-ThinkPad-X1-Carbon-G12-Laptop-Test-Erstes-grosses-Update-in-drei-Jahren.807241.0.htmlRead 10 October 2026Cinebench 2024 CPU multi core, 698 points. Windows power mode set to Best performance before the benchmarks.

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Geekbench 6 single-coreiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker. Geekbench 6 only. Geekbench 5 and 7 use other scales, so their scores are not stored.

2,420points4Measurementnotebookcheck.com/Lenovo-ThinkPad-X1-Carbon-G12-Laptop-Test-Erstes-grosses-Update-in-drei-Jahren.807241.0.htmlRead 10 October 2026Geekbench 6.7 single-core, Windows Best performance mode.

2,762points6Reviewtomsguide.com/computing/laptops/lenovo-thinkpad-x1-carbon-gen-13-aura-edition-full-reviewRead 13 October 2026Geekbench 6.3 single-core 2,762. Test unit: Core Ultra 7 258V, 32 GB, 512 GB NVMe SSD, Windows 11 Pro, $1,999.

Geekbench 6 multi-coreiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker. Geekbench 6 only. Geekbench 5 and 7 use other scales, so their scores are not stored.

12,171points4Measurementnotebookcheck.com/Lenovo-ThinkPad-X1-Carbon-G12-Laptop-Test-Erstes-grosses-Update-in-drei-Jahren.807241.0.htmlRead 10 October 2026Geekbench 6.7 multi-core, Windows Best performance mode.

11,131points6Reviewtomsguide.com/computing/laptops/lenovo-thinkpad-x1-carbon-gen-13-aura-edition-full-reviewRead 13 October 2026Geekbench 6.3 multi-core 11,131. Same test unit. Laptop Mag lists the same 11,131 for Geekbench 6.

3DMark Time Spy graphicsiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker. Graphics score, not the overall score. A score the review does not label as graphics is left out.

3,001points4Measurementnotebookcheck.com/Lenovo-ThinkPad-X1-Carbon-G12-Laptop-Test-Erstes-grosses-Update-in-drei-Jahren.807241.0.htmlRead 10 October 20263DMark Time Spy graphics score 3001 at 2560 x 1440, Windows Best performance mode.

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3DMark Steel NomadiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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SSD sequential read (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

6,593MB/s4Measurementnotebookcheck.com/Lenovo-ThinkPad-X1-Carbon-G12-Laptop-Test-Erstes-grosses-Update-in-drei-Jahren.807241.0.htmlRead 10 October 2026CrystalDiskMark 5/6 sequential read Q32T1, 6593 MB/s. Kioxia XG8 KXG8AZNV1T02.

6,141MB/s5Reviewlaptopmag.com/laptops/business-laptops/lenovo-thinkpad-x1-carbon-gen-13-aura-edition-reviewRead 13 October 2026Laptop Mag lab table, Blackmagic read 6141.2 MB/s, rounded to 6141. Same test unit.

Game frame ratesiMatching review-unit game results. Resolution, preset, upscaling, frame generation and ray tracing are stated only when documented.

ALenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 12 21KC008PVN

Game	Width (px)	Height (px)	Preset	Upscaling	Average FPS
Baldur's Gate 3	1920	1080	Ultra	Not available	24.4
The Witcher 3	1920	1080	Ultra (HBAO+)	Not available	25.5
Far Cry 5	1920	1080	Ultra	Not available	36
Cyberpunk 2077	1920	1080	High	Off	22.5

Source4Measurementnotebookcheck.com/Lenovo-ThinkPad-X1-Carbon-G12-Laptop-Test-Erstes-grosses-Update-in-drei-Jahren.807241.0.htmlRead 10 October 20261920 x 1080 average fps at the preset named by the review. Cyberpunk 2077 with FSR off. Windows Best performance mode.

BLenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13 Aura Edition 21NS0014US

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Measured noise and temperature

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Fan noise per modeiReviewer sound-pressure readings for the matching configuration and mode. Measurement distance and workload belong in the source note.

ALenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 12 21KC008PVN

Power mode	Load	Noise (dB(A))
Windows Best performance	Idle	24
Windows Best performance	Medium load	31.5
Windows Best performance	Gaming	37.8
Windows Best performance	Max load	37.8

Source4Measurementnotebookcheck.com/Lenovo-ThinkPad-X1-Carbon-G12-Laptop-Test-Erstes-grosses-Update-in-drei-Jahren.807241.0.htmlRead 10 October 2026Measured at 15 cm with an Earthworks M23R and Arta. Ambient 23.8 dB(A). Idle 24 dB(A), 3DMark 06 load average 31.5 dB(A), maximum 37.8 dB(A) in Witcher 3 and other demanding tasks. Windows Best performance mode.

BLenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13 Aura Edition 21NS0014US

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Max fan noiseiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

37.8dB(A)=CalculatedFrom Fan noise per mode

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Fan noise while gamingiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

37.8dB(A)=CalculatedFrom Fan noise per mode

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Top surface under loadiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

44.2°C4Measurementnotebookcheck.com/Lenovo-ThinkPad-X1-Carbon-G12-Laptop-Test-Erstes-grosses-Update-in-drei-Jahren.807241.0.htmlRead 10 October 2026Hottest point on the top after the Prime95 and FurMark stress test, room 20 C.

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Bottom surface under loadiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

41.2°C4Measurementnotebookcheck.com/Lenovo-ThinkPad-X1-Carbon-G12-Laptop-Test-Erstes-grosses-Update-in-drei-Jahren.807241.0.htmlRead 10 October 2026Hottest point on the bottom after the stress test, room 20 C.

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Palm rest under loadiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

25.6°C4Measurementnotebookcheck.com/Lenovo-ThinkPad-X1-Carbon-G12-Laptop-Test-Erstes-grosses-Update-in-drei-Jahren.807241.0.htmlRead 10 October 2026Palm rest and touchpad area under the stress test, 25.6 C.

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CPU temperature in stress testiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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CPU clock in stress testiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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GPU temperature while gamingiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Measured battery and power

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Battery runtime per testiReviewer runtime for the exact test and configuration. Mixed browsing, video and graphics workloads are classified as mixed use.

ALenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 12 21KC008PVN

Test	Power mode	Hours (h)
Idle	Not stated	17.82
Wi-Fi browsing	Not available	7.77
Max load	Not available	1.17

Source4Measurementnotebookcheck.com/Lenovo-ThinkPad-X1-Carbon-G12-Laptop-Test-Erstes-grosses-Update-in-drei-Jahren.807241.0.htmlRead 10 October 2026Idle with minimum brightness and no Wi-Fi 17 h 49 min. Wi-Fi web browsing 7 h 46 min. Full-brightness load 1 h 10 min. The review does not state the power mode or the Wi-Fi test brightness.

BLenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13 Aura Edition 21NS0014US

Test	Brightness (nits)	Hours (h)
Wi-Fi browsing	150	11.47

Source5Reviewlaptopmag.com/laptops/business-laptops/lenovo-thinkpad-x1-carbon-gen-13-aura-edition-reviewRead 13 October 2026Laptop Mag battery test: display brightness set to 150 nits, cycling through several web pages until the battery dies, 11 h 28 min (11.4667 h). Power mode is not stated. Tom's Guide reports the same 11:28 with its web surfing test at 150 nits. Same test unit.

Wi-Fi browsing runtimeiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

7.77h=CalculatedFrom Battery runtime per test

11.47h=CalculatedFrom Battery runtime per test

Video runtimeiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Full charge time (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

120min4Measurementnotebookcheck.com/Lenovo-ThinkPad-X1-Carbon-G12-Laptop-Test-Erstes-grosses-Update-in-drei-Jahren.807241.0.htmlRead 10 October 2026The review states a full charge takes about two hours with the 65 W USB-C adapter. Approximate.

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Power draw idleiHighest reviewer idle AC power reading for the matching configuration and test conditions.

16W4Measurementnotebookcheck.com/Lenovo-ThinkPad-X1-Carbon-G12-Laptop-Test-Erstes-grosses-Update-in-drei-Jahren.807241.0.htmlRead 10 October 2026Highest idle reading 16 W, at maximum display brightness. Idle minimum 3.9 W, average 5.8 W.

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Power draw gamingiReviewer AC power draw during the named game and settings. Not GPU-only power.

50.4W4Measurementnotebookcheck.com/Lenovo-ThinkPad-X1-Carbon-G12-Laptop-Test-Erstes-grosses-Update-in-drei-Jahren.807241.0.htmlRead 10 October 2026Witcher 3 ultra, 1080p, average 50.4 W.

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Power draw maxiMaximum reviewer AC input power during the documented load or stress test. Not the adapter rating.

67.4W4Measurementnotebookcheck.com/Lenovo-ThinkPad-X1-Carbon-G12-Laptop-Test-Erstes-grosses-Update-in-drei-Jahren.807241.0.htmlRead 10 October 2026Load maximum 67.4 W in the stress test, with the 65 W adapter.

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Sustained CPU power (measured)iObserved sustained CPU package power during the documented test. Not the configured PL1 limit.

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GPU power while gaming (measured)iObserved GPU-only power while running the documented game and settings.

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Weight (measured)iReviewer measured laptop mass without its power adapter unless the source note explicitly states otherwise.

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Certifications

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Intel EvoiManufacturer certification of the exact configuration as Intel Evo. Processor support alone does not establish certification.

Yes1Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/ThinkPad_X1_Carbon_Gen_12Read 10 October 2026

Yes1Maker spec sheet (PDF)regard.ru/api/site/files/goodspdf/download/17735Read 13 October 2026Other Certifications lists Intel Evo Platform.

Copilot+ PCiManufacturer identifies the configuration as Copilot+ PC. A Copilot keyboard key alone is insufficient.

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Yes1Maker spec sheet (PDF)regard.ru/api/site/files/goodspdf/download/17735Read 13 October 2026AI PC Category: Copilot+ PC.

Colour certifications

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ENERGY STAR

Yes1Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/ThinkPad_X1_Carbon_Gen_12Read 10 October 2026

Yes1Maker spec sheet (PDF)regard.ru/api/site/files/goodspdf/download/17735Read 13 October 2026ENERGY STAR 9.0.

EPEAT

Gold1Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/ThinkPad_X1_Carbon_Gen_12Read 10 October 2026

Gold1Maker spec sheet (PDF)regard.ru/api/site/files/goodspdf/download/17735Read 13 October 2026EPEAT Gold Registered. EPEAT is registered where applicable.

Other certifications

Eyesafe Certified 2.0, TCO Certified, generation 10, ErP Lot 6/26, RoHS compliant1Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/ThinkPad_X1_Carbon_Gen_12Read 10 October 2026Green certifications and other certifications lists. EPEAT Gold is registered where applicable.

Eyesafe Certified 2.0, SGS High Performance AI PC Certification, TCO Certified 10.0, ErP Lot 6/26, RoHS compliant1Maker spec sheet (PDF)regard.ru/api/site/files/goodspdf/download/17735Read 13 October 2026Eyesafe Certified 2.0, SGS High Performance AI PC Certification, TCO Certified 10.0, ErP Lot 6/26, RoHS compliant.

In the box

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In the boxiAccessories confirmed for this exact SKU. Do not combine mutually exclusive regional bundles into one box.

65W USB-C Slim (3-pin) AC adapter1Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/ThinkPad_X1_Carbon_Gen_12Read 10 October 2026Power adapter from the PSREF Power Adapter row. Bundled accessories: none.

65W USB-C Slim GaN (2-pin) AC adapter1Maker spec sheet (PDF)regard.ru/api/site/files/goodspdf/download/17735Read 13 October 2026Power adapter from the sheet. No bundled accessories are listed.

Power adapter includediWhether a power adapter is included with this exact regional SKU. A supported or recommended adapter does not prove inclusion.

Yes1Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/ThinkPad_X1_Carbon_Gen_12Read 10 October 2026

Yes1Maker spec sheet (PDF)regard.ru/api/site/files/goodspdf/download/17735Read 13 October 2026

Warranty

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Manufacturer warranty (source market)iThe maker's warranty period for the exact SKU or configuration and market named in the source note. It applies only to that stated market, not every regional variant. Statutory consumer rights are excluded. The base term is stored. An extension that needs registration goes in the source note.

1year1Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/ThinkPad_X1_Carbon_Gen_12Read 10 October 2026PSREF Base Warranty: 1-year courier or carry-in. PSREF also lists an included 3Y Premier Support upgrade for this model, which is not stored.

1year1Maker spec sheet (PDF)regard.ru/api/site/files/goodspdf/download/17735Read 13 October 2026Base Warranty: 1-year, Courier or Carry-in. Optional 3-year upgrades are not stored.

Warranty serviceiDocumented manufacturer warranty service for the named market. Included paid service upgrades belong in the source note.

Carry-in, Collect and return1Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/ThinkPad_X1_Carbon_Gen_12Read 10 October 2026Base warranty is courier or carry-in. The included 3Y Premier Support upgrade is not stored.

Carry-in, Collect and return1Maker spec sheet (PDF)regard.ru/api/site/files/goodspdf/download/17735Read 13 October 2026Courier or Carry-in.

Links

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Product page

psref.lenovo.com/Detail/ThinkPad_X1_Carbon_Gen_121Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/ThinkPad_X1_Carbon_Gen_12Read 10 October 2026

psref.lenovo.com/Detail/ThinkPad_X1_Carbon_Gen_13_Aura_Edition1Maker spec sheet (PDF)regard.ru/api/site/files/goodspdf/download/17735Read 13 October 2026PSREF model page for this model number. The page is rendered by script, so the identical single-model PDF export was read instead.

Spec sheet

psref.lenovo.com/syspool/Sys/PDF/ThinkPad/ThinkPad_X1_Carbon_Gen_12/ThinkPad_X1_Carbon_Gen_12_Spec.pdf2Maker spec sheet (PDF)psref.lenovo.com/syspool/Sys/PDF/ThinkPad/ThinkPad_X1_Carbon_Gen_12/ThinkPad_X1_Carbon_Gen_12_Spec.pdfRead 10 October 2026

psref.lenovo.com/syspool/Sys/PDF/ThinkPad/ThinkPad_X1_Carbon_Gen_13_Aura_Edition/ThinkPad_X1_Carbon_Gen_13_Aura_Edition_Spec.pdf2Maker spec sheet (PDF)psref.lenovo.com/syspool/Sys/PDF/ThinkPad/ThinkPad_X1_Carbon_Gen_13_Aura_Edition/ThinkPad_X1_Carbon_Gen_13_Aura_Edition_Spec.pdfRead 13 October 2026

Manual

download.lenovo.com/pccbbs/mobiles_pdf/x1_carbon_gen12_ug_en.pdf3Owner's manualdownload.lenovo.com/pccbbs/mobiles_pdf/x1_carbon_gen12_ug_en.pdfRead 10 October 2026User Guide, first edition December 2023.

download.lenovo.com/pccbbs/mobiles_pdf/x1_carbon_gen13_ug_en.pdf3Owner's manualdownload.lenovo.com/pccbbs/mobiles_pdf/x1_carbon_gen13_ug_en.pdfRead 13 October 2026ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13 User Guide, first edition November 2024. Covers machine types 21NS and 21NT.

EPREL registration numberiId in the EU energy label database. Each size or model of a series has its own id, so it is per variant.

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