Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (2nd Gen) Review

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robust carbon-fiber construction

excellent keyboard feel

lightweight and portable

high-resolution display

good battery life

higher price point

no touch screen option

limited storage capacity

average graphics performance

Total Rating

82 % - Design
75 % - Display
72 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (2nd Gen)
Product Type Ultrabook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 33.1 cm x 22.65 cm x 1.772 cm
Weight 1.34 kg
Case Material Glass-fibre reinforced plastic, carbon fibre reinforced plastic, magnesium-aluminum alloy
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (2nd Gen)
Screen Size (Type) 14"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1600 x 900 (HD+)
Widescreen Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9
Features Anti-glare
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (2nd Gen)
CPU Intel Core i7 (4th Gen) 4600U / 2.1 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.3 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core
Cache 4 MB
64-bit Computing Yes
Features Hyper-Threading Technology, integrated memory controller, Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (2nd Gen)
RAM 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type DDR3L SDRAM
Speed 1600 MHz / PC3L-12800
Rated Speed 1600 MHz
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (2nd Gen)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 120 GB SSD
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (2nd Gen)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel HD Graphics 4400
Camera Yes - 720p
Camera Features Face tracking, gesture input support
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3232
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Home Theater v4
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (2nd Gen)
Wireless Bluetooth, Wi-Fi
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet
WWAN
Generation WWAN upgradable
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (2nd Gen)
Technology Lithium Ion
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (2nd Gen)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (2nd Gen)
Type Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Keyboard Backlight Yes
Features Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, adaptive keyboard
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (2nd Gen)
Interfaces USB 3.0
Mini DisplayPort
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Lenovo Ethernet extension connector
OneLink connector
USB 3.0 (Always On)
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (2nd Gen)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home (Microsoft Authorized Refurbisher (MAR))
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (2nd Gen)
Dockable Yes
Included Accessories Power adapter
Integrated Options Ambient light sensor
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 1.2) Security Chip
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, RapidCharge, reset switch, 1 USB 3.0 (Always On), voice input support, MIL-STD-810G tested
Compliant Standards ISO 9001, ISO 14001, RoHS, ISO 27001
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 2 years - pick-up and return

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