Lenovo has unveiled the lightest ThinkPad ever, in a move that prioritizes design, weight and environmental considerations.
Weighing in at just 980 grams and measuring just 8.08mm thin at its thinnest point, the ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13 Aura Edition is the lightest ThinkPad X1 Carbon notebook ever. Despite its size, Lenovo has packed in two Thunderbolt 4 ports, two USB-A 3.2 Gen 1 ports, an HDMI 2.1 port, and an audio combo jack.
Materials used in the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13 Aura Edition include 90% recycled magnesium for the C-cover and the 100% plastic-free packaging is made from bamboo and sugarcane.
Lightest ThinkPad X1 Carbon notebook ever
The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13 Aura Edition features an Intel Core Ultra 9 processor with Intel Arc Xe2 graphics and an integrated NPU that offers up to 48 TOPS. This means that while the device isn’t designed for intensive gaming or cutting-edge 3D rendering, it should be sufficient for most multimedia and creative applications.
The laptop’s premium Haptic TouchPad option integrates the classic three-button TrackPoint and also includes Wi-Fi 7 support, Bluetooth 5.4, and optional 5G sub-6GHz. For power, this device is powered by a 57Whr customer-replaceable (CRU) battery that Lenovo claims delivers over 18 hours of battery life.
To complement the processor, this device supports up to 32GB of LPDDR5x RAM running at 8533 MT/s. In terms of storage, the X1 Carbon Gen 13 offers up to 2TB of PCIe Gen 5 SSD storage. This next-gen storage solution offers incredibly fast read and write speeds, dramatically reducing boot times and enabling quick file access.
The 14-inch 2.8K OLED display offers a 16:10 aspect ratio, 100% DCI-P3 color gamut, and Dolby Vision support. It also supports 400 nits brightness, HDR True Black 500 technology, and a 120Hz refresh rate, ensuring smooth animations and scrolling. Built-in Eyesafe technology reduces blue light exposure, allowing users to work comfortably for extended periods without experiencing eye strain.
The device also offers intuitive Smart Modes for personalized performance, security, collaboration, and wellbeing, along with AI-powered Smart Share for seamless photo transfers and Smart Care for enhanced support.
The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13 Aura Edition puts an emphasis on security, with features like the dTPM 2.0 chip for data encryption, a fingerprint reader, and an IR camera for facial recognition. It also includes a Nano Kensington lock slot for physical security, making it ideal for business professionals focused on data protection.
The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13 Aura Edition will be available from November 2024, starting at $1,999.