The Thinkpad X1 Carbon 5th Generation is based on the Intel Kaby Lake microarchitecture and released in early 2017.

Previous generations: 2012, 2014, 2015, 2016

Details

• Machine type: 20HQ*, 20HR*
• Processor: One of the following ULV seventh generation Intel Core processors (code name: "Kaby Lake", 14nm)
  • Intel® Core™ i5-7200U (2.5-3.1GHz, 3MB L3 cache)
  • Intel® Core™ i7-7500U (2.7-3.5GHz, 4MB L3 cache)
  • Intel® Core™ vPro™ i7-7600U (2.8-3.9GHz, 4MB L3 cache)
• Graphics: Intel® HD Graphics 620
• Display: Matte IPS screen with
  • 14.0" FHD (1920x1080), 300nit
  • (TBC) 14.0" WQHD (2560x1440), 300nit
• Memory: Soldered directly on the mainboard, with the following choices
  • 8GB LPDDR3 PC3-14900
  • 16GB LPDDR3 SDRAM PC3-14900
• Storage:
  • 256GB NVMe SSD
  • 512GB Samsung PM961 NVMe SSD
• WLAN: Intel® Dual Band Wireless-AC 8265
• WWAN: WWAN is available but must be configured at purchase, otherwise there is no WWAN antenna provided
• Bluetooth: Bluetooth 4.2 integrated within WLAN module
• Keyboard: 5-row with Trackpoint and touchpad, illuminated keyboard keys
• I/O Ports:
  • 2 x USB Type-C with Thunderbolt 3 and USB 3.1 support
  • 2 x USB Type-A with USB 3.1 support
  • HDMI 1.4
  • Mini Ethernet jack
  • 3.5mm Audio/Mic combo jack
  • microSD card slot
  • Micro SIM slot
• Battery: Theoretical maximum 21 hours
• Webcam:
• Audio:
• Fingerprint Reader: Yes
• Size: 13.03in x 8.94in x 0.73in (331mm x 227mm x 18.5mm)
• Weight: 2.52 lb (1.14 kg) / 3.3lb (1.50 kg) with power supply