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Lenovo ThinkPad X X1 Carbon Gen 12 21KC00B1US
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Main specs
| Processor | |
|---|---|
| Screen | 14" 1920x1200 IPS 60Hz 400 nits 100% sRGB |
| Hard drive | 512GB SSD M.2 |
| RAM | 32GB LPDDR5x-SDRAM |
| Operating system | Windows 11 Pro |
| Graphics card | |
| Other | Keyboard English. |
Other configurations of this model
| Score | Power | Price ▲ | Processor | RAM | Hard drive | Keyboard |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7.9 | 60 | $1720.78 | Intel Core Ultra 7 155U | 16GB | 512GB | English |
| 7.9 | 60 | $1769.21 | Intel Core Ultra 5 125U | 16GB | 512GB | US English |
| 8.1 | 62 | $2149 | Intel Core Ultra 5 135U | 32GB | 512GB | English |
| 8.1 | 62 | $2149.99 | Intel Core Ultra 7 155U | 32GB | 512GB | English |
| 7.8 | 60 | $2299 | Intel Core Ultra 5 135U | 16GB | 512GB | US English |
| 8.1 | 62 | Current | Intel Core Ultra 7 165U | 32GB | 512GB | English |
Full specifications of Lenovo ThinkPad X X1 Carbon Gen 12 21KC00B1US
| Reference / Part Number | 21KC00B1US |
|---|---|
| Release date | May 2024, 2 years ago |
Design
| Product type | Laptop |
|---|---|
| Product color | Black |
| Form factor | Clamshell |
| Color name | Black, Paint |
| Housing material | Aluminium,Carbon fibre |
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Screen
| Display diagonal | 14 " (35,6 cm) |
|---|---|
| Display resolution | 1920 x 1200 pixels |
| Touchscreen | Yes |
| HD type | WUXGA |
| Panel type | IPS |
| LED backlight | Yes |
| Native aspect ratio | 16:10 |
| Anti-glare screen | Yes |
| Display brightness | 400 cd/m² |
| RGB color space | sRGB |
| Color gamut | 100 % |
| Maximum refresh rate | 60 Hz |
| Contrast ratio (typical) | 1000:1 |
Processor
| Processor family | Intel Core Ultra 7 |
|---|---|
| Processor manufacturer | Intel |
| Processor model | 165U |
| Generación del procesador | Intel Core Ultra (Series 1) |
| Processor cores | 12 |
| Processor threads | 14 |
| Processor boost frequency | 4,9 GHz |
| Núcleos de rendimiento | 2 |
| Núcleos de eficiencia | 8 |
| Núcleos de eficiencia de baja potencia | 2 |
| Frecuencia turbo máxima del núcleo de rendimiento | 4.9 |
| Frecuencia turbo máxima del núcleo de eficiencia | 3.8 |
| Frecuencia turbo máxima del núcleo de eficiencia de baja potencia | 2.1 |
| Frecuencia base de núcleo de rendimiento | 1.7 |
| Frecuencia base de núcleo eficiente | 1.2 |
| Frecuencia base del núcleo de eficiencia de baja potencia | 700 |
| Processor cache | 12 MB |
| Processor cache type | Smart Cache |
| Potencia base del procesador | 15 |
| Potencia turbo máxima | 57 |
Unidad de procesamiento neuronal (NPU)
| Unidad de procesamiento neuronal (NPU) | Intel AI Boost |
|---|---|
| Máxima frecuencia del núcleo NPU | 1.4 |
| Soporte de dispersión | Yes |
| Soporte de efectos de Windows Studio | Yes |
| Soporte de tipos de datos de IA en el núcleo NPU | FP16,FP32,Int8 |
| Entornos de trabajo de software de IA compatibles con el núcleo NPU | DirectML,ONNX RT,OpenVINO,Windows ML |
Memory
| Internal memory | 32 GB |
|---|---|
| Maximum internal memory | 32 GB |
| Internal memory type | LPDDR5x-SDRAM |
| Memory clock speed | 6400 MHz |
| Memory form factor | On-board |
| Memory channels | Dual-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 Graphics |
| Fabricante de GPU (unidad de procesamiento gráfico) integrada | Intel |
| On-board graphics card family | Intel Graphics |
Audio
| Audio chip | Realtek ALC3306 |
|---|---|
| Audio system | Dolby Atmos |
| Number of built-in speakers | 2 |
| Speaker power | 2 W |
| Built-in microphone | Yes |
| Number of microphones | 2 |
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 | 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 |
| Near Field Communication (NFC) | No |
| 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 |
| Número de puertos Thunderbolt 4 | 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 | English |
Software
| Operating system installed | Windows 11 Pro |
|---|---|
| Operating system architecture | 64-bit |
| Operating system language | English |
| Bundled software | Intel Connectivity Performance Suite |
Battery
| Battery capacity | 57 Wh |
|---|---|
| Battery technology | Lithium Polymer (LiPo) |
| Fast charging | Yes |
Power
| AC adapter power | 65 W |
|---|---|
| AC adapter frequency | 50/60 Hz |
| AC adapter input voltage | 100 - 240 V |
| USB Power Delivery | 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 | BIOS,Power on,Supervisor,SSD |
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
| Certification | MIL-STD-810H military test passed ENERGY STAR 8.0 EPEAT Gold Registered ErP Lot 6/26 RoHS compliant TCO Certified 9.0 Intel Evo Platform Eyesafe Certified 2.0 |
|---|
Weight & dimensions
| Weight | 2.4 lbs (1,08 kg) |
|---|---|
| Width | 12.3 " (312,8 mm) |
| Depth | 8.5 " (214,8 mm) |
| Height | 0.6 " (15 mm) |
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Frequently asked questions
How good is the Lenovo ThinkPad X X1 Carbon Gen 12 21KC00B1US?
It is a General use laptop with decent power for what that use calls for today: 62 out of 100 against the most powerful in the catalog.
Is the Lenovo ThinkPad X X1 Carbon Gen 12 21KC00B1US worth its price?
Generally yes: today it starts at $2399 and its 8.1 in the Kelaptop Value-for-Money Score puts it above the average of its type at that price.
How much does the Lenovo ThinkPad X X1 Carbon Gen 12 21KC00B1US cost?
Today it starts at $2399 in 1 store. Prices are checked daily.
Is the Lenovo ThinkPad X X1 Carbon Gen 12 21KC00B1US good for gaming?
This laptop was not built for gaming: it relies on the integrated Intel 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 12 21KC00B1US like?
It carries a 14" 1920x1200 IPS 60Hz 400 nits 100% sRGB display.
Which processor and graphics card does the Lenovo ThinkPad X X1 Carbon Gen 12 21KC00B1US have?
It runs on the Intel Core Ultra 7 165U processor with the Intel Graphics graphics. Their pages carry their benchmarks, ranking position and alternatives.
Which operating system does the Lenovo ThinkPad X X1 Carbon Gen 12 21KC00B1US come with?
It comes with Windows 11 Pro preinstalled.
Which ports does the Lenovo ThinkPad X X1 Carbon Gen 12 21KC00B1US 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 12 21KC00B1US have a backlit keyboard?
Yes, according to its spec sheet the keyboard is backlit.
Does the Lenovo ThinkPad X X1 Carbon Gen 12 21KC00B1US have a touch screen?
Yes, according to its spec sheet the screen is a touch screen.
What material is the Lenovo ThinkPad X X1 Carbon Gen 12 21KC00B1US made of?
Its housing is made of Aluminium,Carbon fibre.
How much does the Lenovo ThinkPad X X1 Carbon Gen 12 21KC00B1US weigh?
It weighs 1,08 kg: one of the light ones, easy to carry every day.
When was the Lenovo ThinkPad X X1 Carbon Gen 12 21KC00B1US released?
Its release date is May 2024, 2 years ago.