Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (3rd Gen) Platform Specifications

Processors

Graphics

Intel HD Graphics 5500 integrated into the processor. Supports external digital monitors via Mini DisplayPort or HDMI™. Supports up to three independent displays. Maximum resolution: 3840x2160 (Mini DisplayPort) @60Hz; 4096x2304 (HDMI) @24Hz.

Chipset

Intel SoC (System on Chip) platform.

Memory

4GB, 8GB, or 16GB PC3-12800 1600MHz DDR3L memory, soldered to the systemboard. No sockets available.

Display

• 14.0" (355mm) FHD (1920x1080), anti-glare, LED backlight, 300 nits, 16:9 aspect ratio, 400:1 contrast ratio.
• 14.0" (355mm) WQHD (2560x1440), anti-glare, LED backlight, 300 nits, 16:9 aspect ratio, 700:1 contrast ratio, IPS, 170° viewing angle.

Multi-touch (Optional)

Capacitive-type multi-touch, supports 10-finger gesture, 270 nits.

Storage

M.2 SSD / PCIe 2.0 x4 or SATA interface.

Optical Drive

None.

Ethernet

Gigabit Ethernet via Ethernet extension cable.

Bluetooth™

Bluetooth 4.0 wireless, integrated in Wi-Fi + Bluetooth combo adapter.

WLAN

• Intel Wireless-N 7265, 2x2, Wi-Fi + Bluetooth combo adapter, M.2 card (11b/g/n).
• Intel Dual Band Wireless-N 7265, 2x2, Wi-Fi + BT adapter, M.2 card (11a/b/g/n).
• Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 7265, 2x2, Wi-Fi + BT adapter, M.2 card (11ac).

WWAN (Optional)

• Wireless WAN upgradable.
• Ericsson® N5321, HSPA+ 21Mbps/GSM/GPRS/EDGE, GPS, M.2 card.
• Sierra Wireless EM7345, Intel 4G LTE/HSPA/GSM/GPRS/EDGE, GPS, M.2 card.

SIM Card (Optional)

AT&T® or Verizon® LTE (4G), contract required with service provider.

Media Reader

None.

Ports

• Two USB 3.0 (one Always On).
• Mini DisplayPort.
• HDMI.
• Ethernet extension connector.
• Lenovo OneLink connector.
• Optional: Mini DisplayPort to VGA Monitor Cable.

Dimensions and Weight

• WQHD Models:
• Dimensions (WxDxH): 13.03" x 8.92" x 0.70"; 331.0 mm x 226.5 mm x 17.72 mm
• Weight: 2.877 lb / 1.305 kg
• FHD Models:
• Dimensions (WxDxH): 13.03" x 8.93" x 0.71"; 331.0 mm x 226.8 mm x 18.16 mm
• Weight: 2.996 lb / 1.359 kg
• WQHD Touch Models:
• Dimensions (WxDxH): 13.03" x 8.94" x 0.73"; 331.0 mm x 227.1 mm x 18.46 mm
• Weight: 3.175 lb / 1.44 kg

Case Material

Display cover: Carbon-Fiber Reinforced Plastic + Glass-Fiber Reinforced Plastic; Bottom: Magnesium/Aluminum.

Camera

HD720p resolution, low light sensitive, fixed focus, gesture input.

Audio Support

HD Audio, Realtek® ALC3232 codec; stereo speakers (1 watt x 2); dual array microphone; combo audio/microphone jack.

Keyboard

6-row, LED backlit, spill-resistant, multimedia Fn keys.

Pointing Device

TrackPoint® pointing device and buttonless glass surface touchpad, multi-touch.

Security

• Power-on password, hard disk password, supervisor password.
• Security keyhole.
• Reset switch.
• Trusted Platform Module, TCG 1.2-compliant.
• Fingerprint reader on the keyboard bezel, swipe sensor.
• Intel vPro Technology (optional).

Battery

• Integrated Lithium Polymer 8-cell (50Wh) RapidCharge battery.
• Battery Life: Up to 10.9 hours (FHD), up to 9.9 hours (WQHD/WQHD Touch).

AC Adapter and Charging

• 45W AC adapter, 65W Slim AC adapter, or 65W AC adapter.
• RapidCharge: Charge to 80% in approximately 1.1 hours (45W) or 55 minutes (65W Slim). Charge to 100% in approximately 2.5 hours (45W) or 2.3 hours (65W Slim).

Preload Options

• Windows® 7 Professional 64 (via downgrade rights from Windows 8.1 Pro 64 or Windows 10 Pro 64).
• Windows 8.1 64-bit.
• Windows 8.1 Pro 64-bit.
• Windows 10 Pro 64.
• Lenovo Solution Center, Lenovo SHAREit, ThinkVantage Product Recovery, Rescue and Recovery™, ThinkVantage System Update, PC Device Stage, Adobe® Reader®, Microsoft® Office (product key required for activation), Norton™ Internet Security (30 days), McAfee® LiveSafe™ (30-day trial).

Limited Warranty

• 1-year depot repair service.
• 3-year/1-yr battery depot repair service.
• 3-year/1-yr battery limited onsite service.
• 3-year/1-yr battery limited onsite service, OID (Onsite International Delivery).

Military Specification Test

MIL-STD-810G military certification.

Environmental Certifications

• EPEAT™ Gold.
• ENERGY STAR® 6.1.
• RoHS-compliant.

Model Configurations (Examples)

Notes

US model(s) withdrawn effective April 2015.

[^0]: See footnotes for more detailed information.