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Lenovo ThinkPad X X1 Carbon Gen 11 21HMS5A500
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Main specs
| Processor | |
|---|---|
| Screen | 14" 2880x1800 OLED 400 nits 100% DCI-P3 |
| Hard drive | 512GB SSD M.2 |
| RAM | 16GB LPDDR5-SDRAM |
| Operating system | Windows 11 Pro |
| Graphics card | |
| Other | Keyboard US English. |
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Full specifications of Lenovo ThinkPad X X1 Carbon Gen 11 21HMS5A500
| Reference / Part Number | 21HMS5A500 |
|---|---|
| Release date | April 2025, 1 year ago |
Design
| Product type | Laptop |
|---|---|
| Product colour | Black |
| Form factor | Clamshell |
| Housing material | Aluminium,Carbon fibre |
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Screen
| Display diagonal | 35,6 cm |
|---|---|
| Display resolution | 2880 x 1800 pixels |
| Touchscreen | No |
| HD type | 2.8K |
| Panel type | OLED |
| LED backlight | Yes |
| Native aspect ratio | 16:10 |
| Anti-glare screen | Yes |
| Anti-reflective coating | Yes |
| Anti-smudge coating | Yes |
| Display brightness | 400 cd/m² |
| RGB colour space | DCI-P3 |
| Colour gamut | 100 % |
| Contrast ratio (typical) | 100000:1 |
| High Dynamic Range (HDR) supported | Yes |
| High Dynamic Range (HDR) technology | DisplayHDR True Black 500,Dolby Vision |
Processor
| Processor family | Intel® Core™ i7 |
|---|---|
| Processor manufacturer | Intel |
| Processor model | i7-1365U |
| Processor generation | 13th gen Intel® Core™ i7 |
| Processor cores | 10 |
| Processor threads | 12 |
| Processor boost frequency | 5,2 GHz |
| Performance cores | 2 |
| Efficient cores | 8 |
| Performance-core Max Turbo Frequency | 5,2 GHz |
| Efficient-core Max Turbo Frequency | 3,9 GHz |
| Processor cache | 12 MB |
| Processor cache type | Smart Cache |
| Processor base power | 15 W |
| Maximum turbo power | 55 W |
Memory
| Internal memory | 16 GB |
|---|---|
| Maximum internal memory | 16 GB |
| Internal memory type | LPDDR5-SDRAM |
| Memory clock speed | 6400 MHz |
| Memory form factor | On-board |
| Memory channels | Octa-channel |
Storage
| Total storage capacity | 512 GB |
|---|---|
| Storage media | SSD |
| Optical drive type | No |
| Total SSDs capacity | 512 GB |
| Number of SSDs installed | 1 |
| SSD capacity | 512 GB |
| SSD interface | PCI Express 4.0 |
| NVMe | Yes |
| SSD form factor | M.2 |
| Card reader integrated | No |
Graphics
| On-board graphics card | Yes |
|---|---|
| Discrete graphics card | No |
| Discrete graphics card model | Not available |
| On-board graphics card model | Intel Iris Xe Graphics |
| On-board GPU manufacturer | Intel |
Audio
| Audio chip | Realtek ALC3306 |
|---|---|
| Audio system | Dolby Atmos |
| Number of built-in speakers | 4 |
| Built-in microphone | Yes |
| Number of microphones | 4 |
Camera
| Front camera | Yes |
|---|---|
| Front camera resolution | 1920 x 1080 pixels |
| Front camera HD type | Full HD |
| Infrared (IR) camera | Yes |
| Privacy camera | Yes |
| Privacy type | Privacy shutter |
Network
| Mobile network connection | No |
|---|---|
| Top Wi-Fi standard | Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) |
| Wi-Fi standards | 802.11a,Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac),802.11b,Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax),802.11g,Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n),Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) |
| Antenna type | 2x2 |
| WLAN controller model | Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX211 |
| WLAN controller manufacturer | Intel |
| Ethernet LAN | No |
| Bluetooth | Yes |
| Bluetooth version | 5.3 |
| WWAN | Not installed |
Ports & interfaces
| USB 2.0 ports quantity | 0 |
|---|---|
| USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity | 2 |
| USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantity | 0 |
| HDMI ports quantity | 1 |
| HDMI version | 2.1 |
| Thunderbolt 4 ports quantity | 2 |
| Intel® Thunderbolt 4 | Yes |
| Combo headphone/mic port | Yes |
| USB Type-C DisplayPort Alternate Mode | Yes |
| USB Sleep-and-Charge | Yes |
| USB Sleep-and-Charge ports | 1 |
Performance
| Motherboard chipset | Intel SoC |
|---|
Keyboard
| Numeric keypad | No |
|---|---|
| Pointing device | ThinkPad UltraNav |
| Keyboard backlit | Yes |
| Spill-resistant keyboard | Yes |
| Keyboard language | US English |
Software
| Operating system installed | Windows 11 Pro |
|---|---|
| Operating system architecture | 64-bit |
Battery
| Battery capacity | 57 Wh |
|---|---|
| Battery technology | Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion) |
| Fast charging | Yes |
Power
| USB Type-C charging port | Yes |
|---|---|
| USB Power Delivery (USB PD) | Yes |
Security
| Cable lock slot | Yes |
|---|---|
| Cable lock slot type | Kensington |
| Fingerprint reader | Yes |
| Smart card reader | No |
| Windows Hello | Yes |
| Trusted Platform Module (TPM) | Yes |
| Trusted Platform Module (TPM) version | 2.0 |
| Password protection | Yes |
| Password protection type | Power on,SSD,Supervisor |
Operational conditions
| Operating temperature (T-T) | 5 - 35 °C |
|---|---|
| Storage temperature (T-T) | 5 - 43 °C |
| Operating relative humidity (H-H) | 8 - 95 % |
| Storage relative humidity (H-H) | 5 - 95 % |
| Maximum shipping altitude | 3048 m |
Certificates
| Compliance certificates | RoHS |
|---|---|
| Certification | MIL-STD-810H |
Sustainability
| Sustainability certificates | ENERGY STAR,EPEAT Gold,ErP,TCO |
|---|
Weight & dimensions
| Weight | 1,12 kg |
|---|---|
| Width | 315,6 mm |
| Depth | 222,5 mm |
| Height | 15,4 mm |
Packaging content
| AC adapter included | Yes |
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Frequently asked questions
Is the Lenovo ThinkPad X X1 Carbon Gen 11 21HMS5A500 good for gaming?
This laptop was not built for gaming: it relies on the integrated Intel Iris Xe Graphics. Its card's page shows what level it handles current games at.
What is the screen of the Lenovo ThinkPad X X1 Carbon Gen 11 21HMS5A500 like?
It carries a 14" 2880x1800 OLED 400 nits 100% DCI-P3 display.
Which processor and graphics card does the Lenovo ThinkPad X X1 Carbon Gen 11 21HMS5A500 have?
It runs on the Intel Core i7-1365U processor with the Intel Iris Xe Graphics graphics. Their pages carry their benchmarks, ranking position and alternatives.
Which operating system does the Lenovo ThinkPad X X1 Carbon Gen 11 21HMS5A500 come with?
It comes with Windows 11 Pro preinstalled.
Which ports does the Lenovo ThinkPad X X1 Carbon Gen 11 21HMS5A500 have?
According to its spec sheet: 2 × Thunderbolt 4, 2 × USB-A, 1 × HDMI, headphone jack (3.5 mm).
Does the Lenovo ThinkPad X X1 Carbon Gen 11 21HMS5A500 have a backlit keyboard?
Yes, according to its spec sheet the keyboard is backlit.
Does the Lenovo ThinkPad X X1 Carbon Gen 11 21HMS5A500 have a touch screen?
No, according to its spec sheet the screen is not a touch screen.
What material is the Lenovo ThinkPad X X1 Carbon Gen 11 21HMS5A500 made of?
Its housing is made of Aluminium,Carbon fibre.
How much does the Lenovo ThinkPad X X1 Carbon Gen 11 21HMS5A500 weigh?
It weighs 1,12 kg: one of the light ones, easy to carry every day.
When was the Lenovo ThinkPad X X1 Carbon Gen 11 21HMS5A500 released?
Its release date is April 2025, 1 year ago.