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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.

Prestige 14 Flip AI+1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/specSheet/us/bnp/Prestige%2014%20Flip%20AI%2B%20D3MTG-001US.pdfRead 7 October 2026

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.

D3MTG-001US, 9S7-14T233-001, PRE14FLIPD30011Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/specSheet/us/bnp/Prestige%2014%20Flip%20AI%2B%20D3MTG-001US.pdfRead 7 October 20266Retailer pagemicrocenter.com/product/706469/msi-prestige-14-flip-ai-d3mtg-001us-oled-14-laptop-computer-platinum-grayRead 7 October 2026Exact -001US Product Information lists Mfr Part PRE14FLIPD3001 and Model Number 9S7-14T233-001. These are additional US order/model identifiers, not separate configurations.

GTIN / EAN

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

8241424508406Retailer pagemicrocenter.com/product/706469/msi-prestige-14-flip-ai-d3mtg-001us-oled-14-laptop-computer-platinum-grayRead 7 October 2026Exact -001US product Product Information lists UPC 824142450840. No barcodes from other regional SKUs.

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

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5 January 20267Press releasemsi.com/news/detail/At-CES-2026--MSI-unveiled-its-all-new-Prestige-series-for-business-and-productivity--along-with-the-latest-gaming-laptops-from-the-Raider--Stealth--and-Crosshair-series--all-featuring-brand-new-designs-147562Read 7 October 2026Maker release header published January 6, 2026, but body explicitly dates the unveiling January 5, 2026 in Taipei. Stored event date uses body date, corroborated by January 5 launch coverage. Preorders January 6 and official sales January 27 are separate.

Status

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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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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.

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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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$1,2998Press articlenotebookcheck.net/New-MSI-Prestige-14-Flip-and-Prestige-16-laptops-now-available.1204143.0.htmlRead 7 October 2026January 14, 2026 launch report specifically says US Core Ultra X7 358H Prestige 14 Flip SKU at B&H/MSI is $1,299 with Nano Pen, lowered from the $1,399 CES indication before retail launch. Store link identifies D3MTG-001US. Maker January 27 announcement confirms US family starting $1,299. Uses actual initial US offer, not later Micro Center $1,699.99 or April MSRP wording $1,299.99.

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.

US1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/specSheet/us/bnp/Prestige%2014%20Flip%20AI%2B%20D3MTG-001US.pdfRead 7 October 20264Press releaseus.msi.com/news/detail/MSI-s-All-New-Prestige-Series-with-the-Latest-Intel-Core-Ultra-Series-3-Processors-Is-Now-Available-148051Read 7 October 2026

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.

Platinum Gray1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/specSheet/us/bnp/Prestige%2014%20Flip%20AI%2B%20D3MTG-001US.pdfRead 7 October 2026

Segment

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

Business3Maker product pageus.msi.com/Business-Productivity/Prestige-14-Flip-AI-Plus-D3MX/OverviewRead 7 October 2026

Form factor

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

360° convertible3Maker product pageus.msi.com/Business-Productivity/Prestige-14-Flip-AI-Plus-D3MX/OverviewRead 7 October 2026Versatile 360-degree flip design explicitly stated.

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.

Width315.72Depth222Thickness (min)11.94Thickness (max)13.97mm(12.4 × 8.7 × 0.5 to 0.6 in)1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/specSheet/us/bnp/Prestige%2014%20Flip%20AI%2B%20D3MTG-001US.pdfRead 7 October 2026Exact -001US sheet Dimension (W x D x H): 12.43 x 8.74 x 0.47-0.55 inches. Converted at 25.4 mm per inch, rounded to 0.01 mm. Closed body. Range describes thinnest and thickest parts, not two different products. General platform manual and metric family marketing differ slightly because of rounding.

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.

1.37kg(3 lb)1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/specSheet/us/bnp/Prestige%2014%20Flip%20AI%2B%20D3MTG-001US.pdfRead 7 October 2026Exact -001US sheet Weight (W/ Battery): 3.02 lbs, converted to 1.37 kg. Laptop with battery, without charger. Family launch 2.87 lbs is a different broad marketing figure and is not used. Retailer 1.36 kg does not override exact maker.

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).

Aluminium3Maker product pageus.msi.com/Business-Productivity/Prestige-14-Flip-AI-Plus-D3MX/OverviewRead 7 October 2026Complete aluminum alloy body is stated.

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).

Aluminium3Maker product pageus.msi.com/Business-Productivity/Prestige-14-Flip-AI-Plus-D3MX/OverviewRead 7 October 2026Same full aluminum alloy body claim.

Max hinge angle

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360°3Maker product pageus.msi.com/Business-Productivity/Prestige-14-Flip-AI-Plus-D3MX/OverviewRead 7 October 2026

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)storage-asset.msi.com/specSheet/us/bnp/Prestige%2014%20Flip%20AI%2B%20D3MTG-001US.pdfRead 7 October 2026Maker claims MIL-STD-810H/G testing. Exact procedures are unstated. This does not claim every standard test.

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)storage-asset.msi.com/specSheet/us/bnp/Prestige%2014%20Flip%20AI%2B%20D3MTG-001US.pdfRead 7 October 2026

Native resolution

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

1920 × 1200px1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/specSheet/us/bnp/Prestige%2014%20Flip%20AI%2B%20D3MTG-001US.pdfRead 7 October 2026

Pixel density

242.6ppi=CalculatedFrom Screen size and Native resolution

161.7ppi=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)storage-asset.msi.com/specSheet/us/bnp/Prestige%2014%20Flip%20AI%2B%20D3MTG-001US.pdfRead 7 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)storage-asset.msi.com/specSheet/us/bnp/Prestige%2014%20Flip%20AI%2B%20D3MTG-001US.pdfRead 7 October 2026Exact display row specifies OLED. Its self-emissive display has no separate LCD backlight. No mini-LED zone count inferred.

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.

Samsung ATNA40KW05-0 (SDC4238)15Reviewpokde.net/review/msi-prestige-14-flip-ai-d3m-reviewRead 7 October 2026Exact Intel-supplied North American D3MTG-001US review unit explicitly identified in Unboxing. Specifications table identifies Samsung ATNA40KW05-0 (SDC4238), 14-inch 1920x1200 OLED touch at 60 Hz. This is the actual matching US review-unit panel, not a guaranteed supplier for every manufactured unit.

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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Glossy15Reviewpokde.net/review/msi-prestige-14-flip-ai-d3m-reviewRead 7 October 2026Exact -001US sample Specifications Display row explicitly says glossy touch panel. No matte or anti-reflective finish inferred from glass alone.

Touchscreen

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

Yes1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/specSheet/us/bnp/Prestige%2014%20Flip%20AI%2B%20D3MTG-001US.pdfRead 7 October 2026

Stylus

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

Included1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/specSheet/us/bnp/Prestige%2014%20Flip%20AI%2B%20D3MTG-001US.pdfRead 7 October 20269Retailer pagebhphotovideo.com/c/product/1939343-REG/msi_prestige_14_flip_ai_d3mtg_001us_prestige_14_flip_ai.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact -001US overview explicitly says included MSI Nano pen. The -001US unboxing review also lists the MSI Nano Pen in the box. The pen is included, not only 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.

BMSI Prestige 14 Flip AI+ D3MTG-001US

Width (px)	Height (px)	Maximum operating refresh (Hz)
1920	1200	60

Source9Retailer pagebhphotovideo.com/c/product/1939343-REG/msi_prestige_14_flip_ai_d3mtg_001us_prestige_14_flip_ai.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact -001US Display specifications: native 1920 x 1200 OLED, Refresh Rate 60 Hz. No VRR state assumed. The 16-inch 120 Hz/VRR option is not borrowed.

Max refresh rate

120Hz=CalculatedFrom Refresh rate modes

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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.

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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)storage-asset.msi.com/specSheet/us/bnp/Prestige%2014%20Flip%20AI%2B%20D3MTG-001US.pdfRead 7 October 2026Maker states 100% DCI-P3 (Typical), without a measurement method.

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.

None19Reviewtomsguide.com/computing/laptops/msi-prestige-14-flip-ai-reviewRead 7 October 2026Actual US X7 358H, 32GB, 1TB, FHD+ OLED sample review explicitly says laptop does not support HDR. Does not borrow True Black 1000 certification from 16-inch family marketing.

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 X7 358H1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/specSheet/us/bnp/Prestige%2014%20Flip%20AI%2B%20D3MTG-001US.pdfRead 7 October 2026

Processor brand

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

Intel1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/specSheet/us/bnp/Prestige%2014%20Flip%20AI%2B%20D3MTG-001US.pdfRead 7 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.

BMSI Prestige 14 Flip AI+ D3MTG-001US

Core type	Count	Base clock (GHz)	Max clock (GHz)
Performance	4	1.9	4.8
Efficiency	8	1.5	3.5
Low-power efficiency	4	1.5	3.3

Source1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/specSheet/us/bnp/Prestige%2014%20Flip%20AI%2B%20D3MTG-001US.pdfRead 7 October 20265Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/245527/intel-core-ultra-x7-processor-358h-18m-cache-up-to-4-80-ghz/specifications.htmlRead 5 October 2026Chip-maker 358H specification separately maps P, E and LP E core counts and base/turbo frequencies. Generic chip power and maximum memory are not laptop configuration limits.

CPU cores

16=CalculatedFrom Core configuration

16=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

12=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

161Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/specSheet/us/bnp/Prestige%2014%20Flip%20AI%2B%20D3MTG-001US.pdfRead 7 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.

18MB1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/specSheet/us/bnp/Prestige%2014%20Flip%20AI%2B%20D3MTG-001US.pdfRead 7 October 202618 MB Intel Smart Cache. Combined L2 plus L3 is not used.5Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/245527/intel-core-ultra-x7-processor-358h-18m-cache-up-to-4-80-ghz/specifications.htmlRead 5 October 202618 MB Intel Smart Cache.

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.

45W15Reviewpokde.net/review/msi-prestige-14-flip-ai-d3m-reviewRead 7 October 2026Exact -001US CPU section explicitly calls Performance PL1 sustained power limit 45 W, compared with Balanced 30 W. Windows 11 Home 25H2. Firmware/BIOS unreported. Configured PL1 setpoint, not a claim that observed CPU package power remains 45 W under thermal or adapter limits.

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.

64W15Reviewpokde.net/review/msi-prestige-14-flip-ai-d3m-reviewRead 7 October 2026Exact -001US CPU section says Performance and Balanced share PL2 peak power-draw limit 64 W. This is the reported laptop setting, not Intel generic 80 W turbo maximum or measured AC input. BIOS version unreported.

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.

50TOPS1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/specSheet/us/bnp/Prestige%2014%20Flip%20AI%2B%20D3MTG-001US.pdfRead 7 October 2026NPU-only up to 50 TOPS, not combined platform AI throughput. Precision unstated.5Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/245527/intel-core-ultra-x7-processor-358h-18m-cache-up-to-4-80-ghz/specifications.htmlRead 5 October 2026NPU-only peak INT8 50 TOPS.

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)storage-asset.msi.com/specSheet/us/bnp/Prestige%2014%20Flip%20AI%2B%20D3MTG-001US.pdfRead 7 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 B3901Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/specSheet/us/bnp/Prestige%2014%20Flip%20AI%2B%20D3MTG-001US.pdfRead 7 October 20265Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/245527/intel-core-ultra-x7-processor-358h-18m-cache-up-to-4-80-ghz/specifications.htmlRead 5 October 2026Intel Arc B390 of X7 358H, corroborated by exact laptop sheet.

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)storage-asset.msi.com/specSheet/us/bnp/Prestige%2014%20Flip%20AI%2B%20D3MTG-001US.pdfRead 7 October 2026

RAM type

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

LPDDR5X1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/specSheet/us/bnp/Prestige%2014%20Flip%20AI%2B%20D3MTG-001US.pdfRead 7 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/s6Retailer pagemicrocenter.com/product/706469/msi-prestige-14-flip-ai-d3mtg-001us-oled-14-laptop-computer-platinum-grayRead 7 October 2026Exact -001US Memory Speed LPDDR5x-8533. B&H independently specifies 8533 MT/s and US PCMag tested configuration identifies the same rate. Not the Intel controller maximum of 9600 or the maker B390 minimum of 7467.

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)storage-asset.msi.com/specSheet/us/bnp/Prestige%2014%20Flip%20AI%2B%20D3MTG-001US.pdfRead 7 October 2026Arc B390 explicitly requires dual-channel memory. Original manual separately states onboard dual channel.2Owner's manualdownload-2.msi.com/archive/mnu_exe/nb/MS-14T2_MS-2622_v1.0_English.pdfRead 5 October 2026Page 2-19 states dual-channel onboard memory. Generic up-to-64 GB platform maximum not applied to this soldered 32 GB SKU.

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)storage-asset.msi.com/specSheet/us/bnp/Prestige%2014%20Flip%20AI%2B%20D3MTG-001US.pdfRead 7 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.

32GB4Press releaseus.msi.com/news/detail/MSI-s-All-New-Prestige-Series-with-the-Latest-Intel-Core-Ultra-Series-3-Processors-Is-Now-Available-148051Read 7 October 2026January 27, 2026 original US Prestige 14 Flip X7 358H launch specification: LPDDR5x onboard, up to 32GB, dual channel. Exact -001US retailer Maximum Memory Supported is also 32GB. Later CPU configurations and general platform maxima are not inherited.6Retailer pagemicrocenter.com/product/706469/msi-prestige-14-flip-ai-d3mtg-001us-oled-14-laptop-computer-platinum-grayRead 7 October 2026Exact -001US Maximum Memory Supported 32GB, Memory Configuration 32GB onboard. Matching original US maker launch also states up to 32GB. Fixed soldered capacity, not a post-purchase upgrade. General 14/16-inch platform manual up to 64GB is not applied to this SKU.

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.

1TB1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/specSheet/us/bnp/Prestige%2014%20Flip%20AI%2B%20D3MTG-001US.pdfRead 7 October 2026

Storage type

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

NVMe SSD1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/specSheet/us/bnp/Prestige%2014%20Flip%20AI%2B%20D3MTG-001US.pdfRead 7 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

41Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/specSheet/us/bnp/Prestige%2014%20Flip%20AI%2B%20D3MTG-001US.pdfRead 7 October 2026

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.

BMSI Prestige 14 Flip AI+ D3MTG-001US

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

Source1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/specSheet/us/bnp/Prestige%2014%20Flip%20AI%2B%20D3MTG-001US.pdfRead 7 October 2026Exact sheet states one NVMe PCIe Gen4 slot. Manual supplies M.2 2280 size. Installed 1 TB SSD occupies the single slot.2Owner's manualdownload-2.msi.com/archive/mnu_exe/nb/MS-14T2_MS-2622_v1.0_English.pdfRead 5 October 2026Page 2-20 specifies one M.2 2280 NVMe PCIe connector. Exact sheet establishes Gen4 capability.

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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.

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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.

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Type	Version	Count	Side	Maximum data rate (Gbps)	Thunderbolt or USB4	DP Alt Mode	Maximum charging input (W)	Maximum peripheral power (W)
USB-A	3.2 Gen 2	2	Right	10	Not available	Not available	Not available	Not available
USB-C	Not available	2	Left	40	Thunderbolt 4	Yes	100	15
HDMI	HDMI 2.1	1	Left	Not available	Not available	Not available	Not available	Not available
3.5 mm audio	Not available	1	Right	Not available	Not available	Not available	Not available	Not available

Source1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/specSheet/us/bnp/Prestige%2014%20Flip%20AI%2B%20D3MTG-001US.pdfRead 7 October 20262Owner's manualdownload-2.msi.com/archive/mnu_exe/nb/MS-14T2_MS-2622_v1.0_English.pdfRead 5 October 2026Printed pages 2-7 and 2-8: right two USB-A and audio, left HDMI and two TB4 USB-C. Exact SKU sheet establishes Gen2 rather than optional Gen1. Both C ports accept up to 100 W and supply maximum 5 V/3 A. Minimum input depends on power state, 27 W running or sleep and 15 W hibernate/off.3Maker product pageus.msi.com/Business-Productivity/Prestige-14-Flip-AI-Plus-D3MX/OverviewRead 7 October 2026PD footnote explicitly 100 W maximum input in running, sleep, hibernate and off states. Performance can be limited to match charging current.

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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)storage-asset.msi.com/specSheet/us/bnp/Prestige%2014%20Flip%20AI%2B%20D3MTG-001US.pdfRead 7 October 2026

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.

2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, 6 GHz9Retailer pagebhphotovideo.com/c/product/1939343-REG/msi_prestige_14_flip_ai_d3mtg_001us_prestige_14_flip_ai.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact -001US Communications: Wi-Fi 7, Tri-Band (2.4, 5, 6 GHz). Local regulatory restrictions still apply.

Wi-Fi module

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

Intel Killer Wi-Fi 7 BE17751Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/specSheet/us/bnp/Prestige%2014%20Flip%20AI%2B%20D3MTG-001US.pdfRead 7 October 2026

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

6.01Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/specSheet/us/bnp/Prestige%2014%20Flip%20AI%2B%20D3MTG-001US.pdfRead 7 October 2026

Cellular

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

No9Retailer pagebhphotovideo.com/c/product/1939343-REG/msi_prestige_14_flip_ai_d3mtg_001us_prestige_14_flip_ai.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact -001US Communications: Cellular Support No.

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.

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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 colour1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/specSheet/us/bnp/Prestige%2014%20Flip%20AI%2B%20D3MTG-001US.pdfRead 7 October 2026

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

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No10Reviewtechradar.com/computing/windows-laptops/msi-prestige-14-flip-ai-plus-reviewRead 7 October 2026Design section explicitly says no number pad or navigation cluster. Shared 14-inch chassis fact only. UK CPU results are not applied to US X7. Exact US maker keyboard is 80 keys.

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.

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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

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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.

Width131Height82mm(5.2 × 3.2 in)12Maker product pagede.msi.com/Business-Productivity/Prestige-14-Flip-AI-Plus-D3MX/SpecificationRead 7 October 2026Matching 14-inch D3MTG-030 maker specification: Action Touchpad (131 x 82 mm). Shared 14-inch physical Action Touchpad in the same D3MTG/MS-14T2 chassis as -001US. German keyboard, warranty, box and certifications are not inherited.

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.

Mechanical11Reviewengadget.com/computing/laptops/msi-prestige-14-flip-ai-review-an-ultraportable-for-arc-raiders-thanks-to-intels-panther-lake-160000606.htmlRead 7 October 2026Actual X7 358H Prestige 14 Flip review calls its trackpad mechanical, as distinct from haptic competitors. Static mechanism is shared across the 14-inch D3M chassis. No measured performance is borrowed.

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.

1080p FHD at 30 fps1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/specSheet/us/bnp/Prestige%2014%20Flip%20AI%2B%20D3MTG-001US.pdfRead 7 October 2026

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)storage-asset.msi.com/specSheet/us/bnp/Prestige%2014%20Flip%20AI%2B%20D3MTG-001US.pdfRead 7 October 2026

Webcam privacy

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

Physical shutter1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/specSheet/us/bnp/Prestige%2014%20Flip%20AI%2B%20D3MTG-001US.pdfRead 7 October 2026

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

41Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/specSheet/us/bnp/Prestige%2014%20Flip%20AI%2B%20D3MTG-001US.pdfRead 7 October 2026Two ordinary drivers plus two woofers, four physical drivers.

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.

8W1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/specSheet/us/bnp/Prestige%2014%20Flip%20AI%2B%20D3MTG-001US.pdfRead 7 October 2026Each of four drivers rated 2 W, total 8 W. RMS or peak scope unspecified.

Audio features

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

DTS Audio Processing, Hi-Res Audio Ready1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/specSheet/us/bnp/Prestige%2014%20Flip%20AI%2B%20D3MTG-001US.pdfRead 7 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.

31Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/specSheet/us/bnp/Prestige%2014%20Flip%20AI%2B%20D3MTG-001US.pdfRead 7 October 2026

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.

81Wh1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/specSheet/us/bnp/Prestige%2014%20Flip%20AI%2B%20D3MTG-001US.pdfRead 7 October 2026

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.

BMSI Prestige 14 Flip AI+ D3MTG-001US

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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)storage-asset.msi.com/specSheet/us/bnp/Prestige%2014%20Flip%20AI%2B%20D3MTG-001US.pdfRead 7 October 2026Maker documents/recommends 65 W PD adapter. Exact -001US Pokde unboxing independently confirms a supplied 65 W USB-C charger. Accepted laptop input maximum remains separate at 100 W.

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-C2Owner's manualdownload-2.msi.com/archive/mnu_exe/nb/MS-14T2_MS-2622_v1.0_English.pdfRead 5 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.

27Press releasemsi.com/news/detail/At-CES-2026--MSI-unveiled-its-all-new-Prestige-series-for-business-and-productivity--along-with-the-latest-gaming-laptops-from-the-Raider--Stealth--and-Crosshair-series--all-featuring-brand-new-designs-147562Read 7 October 2026Maker CES release describes an advanced vapor chamber, dual-fan and Intra Flow thermal design. It states Prestige 14 and 16 Flip bring the same cooling/design as their clamshell counterparts. Exact matching 14-inch German maker -030 specification independently states Vapor Chamber Dual-Fan cooling. Not a count from a 16-inch image.15Reviewpokde.net/review/msi-prestige-14-flip-ai-d3m-reviewRead 7 October 2026Exact -001US The Good section: cooled by a pair of fans. Corroborates the maker dual-fan family statement using the actual US unit.

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

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Yes3Maker product pageus.msi.com/Business-Productivity/Prestige-14-Flip-AI-Plus-D3MX/OverviewRead 7 October 2026Exact Prestige 14 Flip D3M overview explicitly describes Vapor Chamber Cooler with Intra Flow. The 14-inch German matching maker -030 table and a matching 14-inch review independently confirm it. Not ordinary heatpipes or only the illustrated 16-inch cooling picture.

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.

ALenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 12 21KC008PVN

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BMSI Prestige 14 Flip AI+ D3MTG-001US

Name	CPU power (W)
Performance	45
Balanced	30
ECO-Silent	15
MSI AI Engine	Not available

Source15Reviewpokde.net/review/msi-prestige-14-flip-ai-d3m-reviewRead 7 October 2026Exact -001US gaming figure legend lists ECO-Silent 15 W, Balanced 30 W, Performance 45 W and MSI AI Engine. CPU prose identifies 30/45 W as PL1 limits. The AI Engine row remains without a fixed wattage. These are named configured profiles, not measured average package power.20Reviewcdn.pokde.net/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/28211904/xc-MSIPS14FAIPimage026.pngRead 7 October 2026Published figure explicitly identifies D3MTG-001US and labels ECO-Silent 15 W, Balanced 30 W, Performance 45 W and MSI AI Engine. These are configured profile labels. No framerate statistic is imported from this unlabeled game-results chart.

Security

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Fingerprint

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

Power button2Owner's manualdownload-2.msi.com/archive/mnu_exe/nb/MS-14T2_MS-2622_v1.0_English.pdfRead 5 October 2026Page 2-4 Power Key/Battery Reset/Fingerprint Sensor. Optional presence is confirmed by the exact SKU sheet.

TPM

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

2.01Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/specSheet/us/bnp/Prestige%2014%20Flip%20AI%2B%20D3MTG-001US.pdfRead 7 October 2026

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

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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 Home1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/specSheet/us/bnp/Prestige%2014%20Flip%20AI%2B%20D3MTG-001US.pdfRead 7 October 2026

OS family

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

Windows1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/specSheet/us/bnp/Prestige%2014%20Flip%20AI%2B%20D3MTG-001US.pdfRead 7 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.

98%14Measurementtech.yahoo.com/computing/articles/msi-prestige-14-flip-ai-180828235.htmlRead 7 October 2026Published measured sRGB coverage 98 percent. PCMag actual US Micro Center sample: X7 358H, Arc B390, 32GB, 1TB PCIe4 SSD, 1920x1200/60Hz OLED. Datacolor SpyderX Elite calibration sensor and software measure percentage of the named reference gamut reproduced. Test profile, coordinate system, calibration state, OS build and firmware are not stated. These are measured coverage, separate from maker typical 100 percent DCI-P3 and another regional review run.

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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73%14Measurementtech.yahoo.com/computing/articles/msi-prestige-14-flip-ai-180828235.htmlRead 7 October 2026Published measured DCI-P3 coverage 73 percent. PCMag actual US Micro Center sample: X7 358H, Arc B390, 32GB, 1TB PCIe4 SSD, 1920x1200/60Hz OLED. Datacolor SpyderX Elite calibration sensor and software measure percentage of the named reference gamut reproduced. Test profile, coordinate system, calibration state, OS build and firmware are not stated. These are measured coverage, separate from maker typical 100 percent DCI-P3 and another regional review run.

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.

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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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120points16Measurementcdn.pokde.net/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/28211420/xc-MSIPS14FAIPimage001.pngRead 7 October 2026Published Cinebench 2024 CPU figure Performance row: Single-core 120 points. Exact Intel-supplied North American D3MTG-001US, X7 358H/Arc B390, 32GB LPDDR5x-8533, Micron 2500 1TB, Samsung FHD+ OLED, Windows 11 Home 25H2. Published row explicitly named Performance, the highest manual profile at 45 W PL1 versus Balanced 30 W and ECO-Silent 15 W. AI Engine is automatic. ComputerBase separately confirms this model family Performance profile unlocks highest performance. No Default label assumed. BIOS, minor benchmark version and driver build unreported.18Reviewcomputerbase.de/artikel/prozessoren/intel-core-ultra-x7-358h-test.96004/seite-2Read 7 October 2026Performance, Balanced und Eco section explicitly says MSI Performance profile unlocks highest performance. Profile hierarchy corroboration only, no numeric score inherited. Exact -001US scores come from the linked Pokde published figures.

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.

914points16Measurementcdn.pokde.net/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/28211420/xc-MSIPS14FAIPimage001.pngRead 7 October 2026Published Cinebench 2024 CPU figure Performance row: Multi-core 914 points. Exact Intel-supplied North American D3MTG-001US, X7 358H/Arc B390, 32GB LPDDR5x-8533, Micron 2500 1TB, Samsung FHD+ OLED, Windows 11 Home 25H2. Published row explicitly named Performance, the highest manual profile at 45 W PL1 versus Balanced 30 W and ECO-Silent 15 W. AI Engine is automatic. ComputerBase separately confirms this model family Performance profile unlocks highest performance. No Default label assumed. BIOS, minor benchmark version and driver build unreported.18Reviewcomputerbase.de/artikel/prozessoren/intel-core-ultra-x7-358h-test.96004/seite-2Read 7 October 2026Same highest-performance profile hierarchy statement. No German score is applied to the US SKU.

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.

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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.

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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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1,457points17Measurementcdn.pokde.net/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/28211524/xc-MSIPS14FAIPimage011.pngRead 7 October 2026Published 3DMark Steel Nomad figure Performance row: 1457 points. Standard test, not Steel Nomad Light 6133 points. Exact Intel-supplied North American D3MTG-001US, X7 358H/Arc B390, 32GB LPDDR5x-8533, Micron 2500 1TB, Samsung FHD+ OLED, Windows 11 Home 25H2. Published row explicitly named Performance, the highest manual profile at 45 W PL1 versus Balanced 30 W and ECO-Silent 15 W. AI Engine is automatic. ComputerBase separately confirms this model family Performance profile unlocks highest performance. No Default label assumed. BIOS, minor benchmark version and driver build unreported.18Reviewcomputerbase.de/artikel/prozessoren/intel-core-ultra-x7-358h-test.96004/seite-2Read 7 October 2026Same profile hierarchy. Its gaming text calls the highest profile Performance-Boost. Actual -001US figure explicitly names its tested Performance row. BIOS-specific limits are from that actual US review, not transferred from ComputerBase.

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.

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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.

BMSI Prestige 14 Flip AI+ D3MTG-001US

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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.

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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.

BMSI Prestige 14 Flip AI+ D3MTG-001US

Test	Brightness (nits)	Hours (h)
Wi-Fi browsing	150	20.43
Video playback	63	42.1

Source13Measurementtomsguide.com/computing/laptops/msi-prestige-14-flip-ai-reviewRead 7 October 2026Own tested table and performance section explicitly attribute X7 358H, Arc B390, 32GB, 1TB, 1920x1200 OLED to this unit. Continuous web surfing over Wi-Fi at 150 nits: 20h26m, converted to decimal hours. Browser, firmware, OS build and power mode unreported. Second local-video row comes only from PCMag, not this source.14Measurementtech.yahoo.com/computing/articles/msi-prestige-14-flip-ai-180828235.htmlRead 7 October 2026Public authorized PCMag republication April 28, 2026. Its actual US Micro Center sample is X7 358H/Arc B390, 32GB 8533, 1TB PCIe4 SSD, 1200p/60Hz OLED. Local 720p Tears of Steel loop, display slider 50% independently measured as 63 nits, volume 100%, full battery, Wi-Fi and keyboard light off. Runtime 42h06m converts to 42.1h. Exact power profile, OS build and firmware unreported. First Wi-Fi row is Tom's Guide only.

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

7.77h=CalculatedFrom Battery runtime per test

20.43h=CalculatedFrom Battery runtime per test

Video runtimeiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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42.1h=CalculatedFrom Battery runtime per test

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

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

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Yes3Maker product pageus.msi.com/Business-Productivity/Prestige-14-Flip-AI-Plus-D3MX/OverviewRead 7 October 2026Exact model identified as Copilot+ PC. Copilot keyboard key is not used as proof.

Colour certifications

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ENERGY STAR

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

Yes6Retailer pagemicrocenter.com/product/706469/msi-prestige-14-flip-ai-d3mtg-001us-oled-14-laptop-computer-platinum-grayRead 7 October 2026Exact -001US Environmental Specifications: Energy Star Compliant Yes. Maker platform manual states it applies only to MS-14T2/MS-2622 bearing the ENERGY STAR certified logo. Exact retailer establishes this SKU, rather than relying only on conditional manual text.

EPEAT

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

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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.

SGS Low Blue Light, SGS Flicker-free1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/specSheet/us/bnp/Prestige%2014%20Flip%20AI%2B%20D3MTG-001US.pdfRead 7 October 2026

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.

MSI Prestige 14 Flip AI+ main unit, 65W USB-C charger, AC adapter (Type B), Regulatory notice, Quick guide, Customer service leaflet, MSI Nano Pen (stylus, spare pen tip, user manual)6Retailer pagemicrocenter.com/product/706469/msi-prestige-14-flip-ai-d3mtg-001us-oled-14-laptop-computer-platinum-grayRead 7 October 2026Exact -001US box subset names laptop and Power Cord. Full US package is independently documented by the actual -001US unboxing review. The Type B wall-side connection is not a second 65 W brick.9Retailer pagebhphotovideo.com/c/product/1939343-REG/msi_prestige_14_flip_ai_d3mtg_001us_prestige_14_flip_ai.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact -001US overview explicitly says included MSI Nano pen. Full US unboxing and supplied adapter are independently established by the exact -001US Pokde review, whose field source is also listed.15Reviewpokde.net/review/msi-prestige-14-flip-ai-d3m-reviewRead 7 October 2026Exact -001US unboxing lists main unit, 65W USB-C charger, AC adapter (Type B), regulatory notice, quick guide, customer service leaflet, and MSI Nano Pen with spare tip/user manual. Source AC adapter (Type B) wording is preserved for the wall-side connection, without asserting two 65 W charging bricks. No optional carry bag added.

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

Yes15Reviewpokde.net/review/msi-prestige-14-flip-ai-d3m-reviewRead 7 October 2026Unboxing explicitly names its Intel-supplied North American D3MTG-001US unit and lists 65W USB-C charger. This establishes actual US inclusion, unlike the recommended-adapter maker specification. It warns that local D3MTG-062MY contents differ and those are not inherited.

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)storage-asset.msi.com/specSheet/us/bnp/Prestige%2014%20Flip%20AI%2B%20D3MTG-001US.pdfRead 7 October 2026Exact US SKU one-year limited manufacturer warranty. No accidental protection or paid upgrade added.

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.

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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

us.msi.com/Business-Productivity/Prestige-14-Flip-AI-Plus-D3MX3Maker product pageus.msi.com/Business-Productivity/Prestige-14-Flip-AI-Plus-D3MX/OverviewRead 7 October 2026

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

storage-asset.msi.com/specSheet/us/bnp/Prestige%2014%20Flip%20AI%2B%20D3MTG-001US.pdf1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/specSheet/us/bnp/Prestige%2014%20Flip%20AI%2B%20D3MTG-001US.pdfRead 7 October 2026Exact US D3MTG-001US sheet. X7 358H, 32 GB onboard LPDDR5x, 1 TB and FHD+ OLED. Other CPUs, displays and regional configurations are excluded.

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-2.msi.com/archive/mnu_exe/nb/MS-14T2_MS-2622_v1.0_English.pdf2Owner's manualdownload-2.msi.com/archive/mnu_exe/nb/MS-14T2_MS-2622_v1.0_English.pdfRead 5 October 2026Original MSI MS-14T2/MS-2622 v1.0 English platform manual, October 2025. MS-14T2 covers 14-inch Flip. Optional 16-inch and alternative configuration cells are not inherited.

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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