SeekerLenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9
Lenovo has made a few important tweaks to its ThinkPad X1 Carbon. We tested a midrange model featuring an Intel Core i7-1165G7, Iris Xe integrated graphics, 16GB of RAM, and a 512GB SSD. It’s got a taller screen, better speakers, and a sleeker look.
-- As reviewed by The Verge
Product details
- First available mid 2021, the flagship ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9 is a powerhouse of performance boosting features in an ultrathin and ultralight form factor. Stay productive wherever work takes you with an impressive 16:10 display, a wider TouchPad, and a larger battery than previous generations. With a host of docking options, including Thunderbolt 4, USB C and USB 3.0 docks, you can connect to multiple peripherals, experience faster downloads, and enjoy quick file transfers.
- RESPONSIVENESS REIMAGINED: Built on the Intel Evo platform, the ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9 laptop delivers a powerhouse combination of performance, responsiveness, battery life, and stunning visuals. Minimal preloaded applications mean maximum battery life and responsiveness for users, and faster deployment for IT admins. Speedy WiFi 6 lets you jump on crowded public platforms fast while avoiding lag-time and buffering.
- PORTS: 1x USB 3.2 Gen 1 // 1x USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On) // 2x Thunderbolt 4 / USB4 40Gbps (support data transfer, Power Delivery 3.0 and DisplayPort 1.4a) // 1x HDMI 2.0b // 1x Headphone microphone combo jack (3.5mm) // Does NOT include the optional LTE sim card slot found on 4G WWAN Mobile Broadband configurations.
- SECURITY and PRIVACY: Fingerprint Reader, Camera with Windows Hello, Enabled Discrete TPM 2.0, BIOS Absolute Enabled, TCG certified, Kensington Nano Security Slot, match-on-chip touch style fingerprint reader on the power button, Camera privacy shutter. With a suite of built in ThinkShield security solutions, the ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9 safeguards your data. Biometrics provide an extra secure fingerprint reader integrated with the power button to log in and boot up instantaneously.
- PROCESSOR: 11th Generation Intel Core i7-1165G7 Processor (2.80 GHz, up to 4.70 GHz with Turbo Boost, 4 Cores, 8 Threads, 12 MB Cache) // STORAGE: 512 GB PCIe OPAL SSD, // MEMORY: 16 GB LPDDR4X 4266MHz (Soldered) // CERTIFICATIONS: EPEAT Gold, Energy Star 8.0, TCO Certified 9.0, RoHS compliant
- DISPLAY: 14.0" FHD+ (1920 x 1200) IPS, anti-glare, low power, 400 nits // CONNECTIVITY: Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX201, 802.11ax 2x2 Wi-Fi and Bluetooth 5.1 // Fingerprint Reader // Integrated Intel Iris Xe Graphics // Windows 10 Pro 64 preinstalled (No charge Windows 11 Pro Available) // 720p HD Camera
- AUDIO: Dolby Atmos Speaker System with two upward-firing speakers and two downward-firing woofers, Four 360-degree far-field microphones, Dolby Voice // BATTERY: Up to 16.7 hours based on testing with the MobileMark 2018 standard. Battery life varies significantly with settings, usage, and other factors. // KEYBOARD: US English standard QWERTY, 6-row, spill-resistant, multimedia Fn keys with Unified Communications controls
PROS
+ 16:10 display
+ World-class build quality
+ Solid audio
+ Super thin, super light
CONS
- Quite pricey
- Squeaky keyboard
- Dim screen
- Touchpad’s a bit cramped
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Expert reviews and ratings
By The Verge on September 27, 2021
Lenovo has made a few important tweaks to its ThinkPad X1 Carbon. We tested a midrange model featuring an Intel Core i7-1165G7, Iris Xe integrated graphics, 16GB of RAM, and a 512GB SSD. It’s got a taller screen, better speakers, and a sleeker look.
80
By Tom's Guide on May 10, 2022
The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 is a solid mid-range business laptop, but its price is a bit too high for what you get.
70
By PCWorld on December 21, 2021
The 9th generation of Lenovo’s flagship ThinkPad gets a 16:10 display for getting work done but otherwise doesn’t stray too far from the successful X1 Carbon script. It’s fantastic.
90
By TechRadar on August 10, 2021
The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon delivers outstanding performance in an incredibly thin, lightweight, and stylish package, showing once again why the X1 Carbon is one of the best Ultrabooks ever made – if you're willing to pay for the best.
100