ThinkPad X1 Carbon (6th Gen) Platform Specifications
Product Specifications Reference (PSREF)
# of
# of
4 8
Core i5 Processor
# of
Threads
Threads
Base
Frequency
# of
Base
Frequency
1.6 GHz 3.4 GHz 6MB
Wi-Fi
Max Turbo
Frequency
Max Turbo
Frequency
Wi-Fi
Cache Memory Types
Cache Memory Types
LPDDR3-2133
2x2 802.11ac +
Bluetooth
2x2 802.11ac + Bluetooth 5.0
Processor
Graphics
Intel HD Graphics
Processor
Graphics
Intel UHD Graphics
4.1
, M.2
card
620
620
, M.2
Dimensions
Weight
Case color
Case material
WxDxH: 12.74" x 8.55" x 0.63"; 323.5mm x 217.1mm x 15.95mm
Starting at 2.49 lb / 1.13 kg
Black or Silver (silver case is NOT available in EMEA)
Display cover: CFRP/GFRP hybrid;
Bottom: magnesium alloy / PPS hybrid
Smart card reader
Media reader
Ports
None
MicroSD card reader, supports UHS-II
Two USB 3.1 Gen 1 (one Always On), two USB 3.1 Type-C Gen 2 / Thunderbolt 3
(with the function of Power Delivery and DisplayPort), HDMI 1.4b,
Ethernet extension connector, nano-SIM card slot (WWAN models),
headphone / microphone combo jack, microSD card reader,
side docking connector, security keyhole
* Depending on many factors, actual data transfer speed may be lower than theoretical speed
Monitor cable
(optional)
Bundled Accy
Camera (optional)
HDMI to VGA: Lenovo HDMI to VGA Monitor Adapter
USB-C to VGA: Lenovo USB-C to VGA Adapter
USB-C to DP: Lenovo USB-C to DisplayPort Adapter
Optional: ThinkPad Ethernet Extension Adapter Gen 2
One of the following, configurable by model:
• HD720p camera with ThinkShutter camera privacy, fixed focus
Audio support
• IR camera and HD720p camera, fixed focus
HD Audio, Realtek ALC3286 codec /
stereo speakers, 1W x 2, Dolby Audio Premium / dual array microphone,
headphone / microphone combo jack, Dolby Atmos via headphones
Keyboard
UltraNav
Security
Security chip
vPro (optional)
Fingerprint reader
6-row, spill-resistant, multimedia Fn keys, LED backlight
TrackPoint
Power-on password, hard disk password, supervisor password, security keyhole
Discrete TPM 2.0, TCG Certified (may be disabled in some region)
Intel vPro Technology
Touch style match on chip fingerprint reader on the palm rest,
anti-spoofing technology
NFC (optional)
Battery
Near Field Communication
Integrated Li-ion 57Wh battery, supports Rapid Charge (charge up to 80% in 1hr)
with 65W AC adapter
Max battery life
AC adapter
card
MobileMark
* Battery life varies significantly with hardware configurations, settings, usage, & other factors
• 45W USB-C AC adapter
• 45W Low Halogen USB-C AC adapter
• 65W USB-C AC adapter
• 65W Low Halogen USB-C AC adapter
Operating system Optional: Windows
Limited warranty
One of the following, configurable by model:
• 1-year depot repair service
• 1-year depot with 2-year system
• 1-year/3-yr
• 1-year + 2-year depot repair service
• 1-year + 2-year
pointing device and buttonless glass surface multi-touch touchpad
2014: 19.3 hr
10 Home 64 or Windows 10 Pro 64
board repair service
battery
depot repair service
limited onsite
service
Processor 7th Generation Intel
Processor
Number
i5-7300U 2 4 2.6 GHz 3.5 GHz 3MB LPDDR3-1866
Cores
or 8th Generation Intel Core i5 / i7 Processor
Processor
Number
i5-8250U
i5-8350U 1.7 GHz 3.6 GHz 6MB
i7-8550U 1.8 GHz 4.0 GHz 8MB
i7-8650U 1.9 GHz 4.2 GHz 8MB
Cores
Graphics Intel HD Graphics 620 or Intel UHD Graphics 620 in processor;
supports external digital monitor via HDMI or USB Type-C;
supports three independent displays;
Max resolution: 5120x2880@60Hz (USB Type-C); 4096x2160@30Hz (HDMI)
Chipset
Memory
Display
Intel SoC (System on Chip) platform
8GB or 16GB / 2133MHz LPDDR3 / soldered to systemboard, no sockets
* System clocks down for processors with lower memory controller
One of the following, configurable by model:
• 14.0" (355mm) FHD (1920x1080), anti-glare, LED backlight, WVA,
300 nits, 16:9 aspect ratio, 700:1 contrast ratio, 72% gamut, 170° viewing angle
• 14.0" (355mm) WQHD (2560x1440), anti-glare, LED backlight, WVA,
300 nits, 16:9 aspect ratio, 700:1 contrast ratio, 72% gamut, 170° viewing angle
• 14.0" (355mm) HDR WQHD (2560x1440) with Dolby Vision, glossy, WVA,
LED backlight, 500 nits,16:9 aspect ratio, 1500:1 contrast ratio, 100% gamut,
Multi-touch (opt)
Storage
170° viewing angle
On-cell touch, supports 10-finger gesture (FHD only)
One of the following, configurable by model:
• M.2 SSD / SATA 6.0Gb/s (e.g. xxxGB SSD M.2)
Optical
• M.2 SSD / PCIe NVMe, PCIe 3.0 x 4, 32Gb/s (e.g. xxxGB SSD M.2 PCIe NVMe)
None
Ethernet Native Intel Ethernet Connection I219-V (Non-vPro) or I219-LM (vPro)
via optional ThinkPad Ethernet Extension Adapter Gen 2
WLAN +
Bluetooth
One of the following, configurable by model:
• Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 8265,
• Intel Wireless-AC 9260,
(special bid only)
* Intel 8265ac card supports BT4.2 but is limited to BT4.1 by Windows OS
WWAN (optional)
SIM card
(opt)
Integrated Mobile Broadband 4G LTE-A,
Intel XMM 7360 (Fibocom L850-GL), M.2 card
* For non-WWAN model, it means the model is NOT WWAN upgradable
Nano-SIM card slot, optional Verizon LTE (US) SIM card
• 3-year/1-yr battery depot repair service
• 3-year/3-yr battery depot repair service
• 3-year/1-yr battery limited onsite service
• 3-year/3-yr battery limited onsite service
Mil-Spec test MIL-STD-810G military testing
Environment EPEAT Gold (US only); ENERGY STAR
Note: The specifications above may not be available in all regions and might change by regions. Lenovo
6.1; RoHS-compliant
July 2020