Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 11 (21HM) Review

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lightweight and portable

robust build quality

excellent keyboard comfort

impressive battery life

high-resolution display

higher price point

limited graphics performance

no HDMI port

fewer color options

Total Rating

81 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 11 (21HM)
Product Type Notebook - 180-degree hinge design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 31.56 cm x 22.25 cm x 1.536 cm
Weight 1.12 kg
Case Material Aluminium (bottom), carbon fibre (top)
Colour Deep black paint
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 11 (21HM)
Screen Size (Type) 14" - IPS
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA)
Widescreen Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:10
Image Brightness 400 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 100% sRGB
Features Anti-glare, Low Power, Eyesafe technology
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 11 (21HM)
CPU Intel Core i5 (13th Gen) 1335U / 1.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.6 GHz
Number of Cores 10-core
Cache 12 MB
Platform Technology Intel Evo
Features Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 11 (21HM)
RAM 16 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type LPDDR5 SDRAM
Speed 6400 MHz
Rated Speed 6400 MHz
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 11 (21HM)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption 2, NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 11 (21HM)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Max Monitors Supported 3 external monitor(s)
Video System Features Functions as Intel UHD graphics (for single-channel memory)
Camera Yes - 1080p
Camera Features Privacy shutter, Windows Hello, fixed focus, hybrid FHD/IR camera
Sound Stereo speakers, two tweeters, two woofers, quad array microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3306
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Atmos
Audio Features Input: Dolby Voice, 360° far-field
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 11 (21HM)
Wireless NFC, Bluetooth 5.1, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
Wireless Controller Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX 211
Features Dual stream (2x2)
WWAN
Generation 4G/5G upgradable
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 11 (21HM)
Technology Lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 57 Wh
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 11 (21HM)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 11 (21HM)
Type Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Keyboard Backlight Yes
Features Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, Fn keys with Unified Communications controls, glass touchpad, air intake key design
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 11 (21HM)
Interfaces USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
2 x USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort 1.4a Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
HDMI (4K support)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 11 (21HM)
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Pro - English
Software Included Glance by Mirametrix, Intel Connectivity Performance Suite
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 11 (21HM)
Included Accessories USB-C slim power adapter
Security Discrete Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader
Security Slot Type Kensington nano security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features Administrator password, system password, power-on password, RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810H tested, NVMe password, Firmware Resiliency 3.0, certificate based BIOS authentication, FIDO (Fast Identity Online) authentication
Compliant Standards RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 6, TCG Certified, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 26, TCO Certified 9.0
Max Operating Temperature 35 °C
Min Operating Temperature 5 °C
Humidity Range Operating 8 - 95%
Manufacturer Warranty Base warranty - 3 years - pick-up and return
Base warranty - battery - 1 year
Extended warranty - 3 years - on-site - response time: next business day

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