Lenovo
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon 5 laptop Intel Core i7-7600U 1TB NVMe 8GB RAM 14 FHD Windows 7 Pro Black
A 14-inch FHD laptop with Intel Core i7-7600U, 1TB NVMe storage, 8GB RAM, Windows 7 Pro and Thunderbolt 3 in a carbon-fibre chassis weighing 2.49 lbs
- ColorBlack
- Operating SystemWindows 7 Professional
- CPU TypeIntel Core i7
- Processor NameIntel Core i7-7600U
- Screen Size14.0"
- TouchscreenNon-Touch Screen
- 1TB NVMe SSD boots and loads files in seconds
- Intel Core i7-7600U reaches 3.9 GHz for demanding workloads
- 0" FHD IPS display shows crisp 1920 x 1080 visuals
- Carbon-fibre chassis passes 12 military-grade tests and 200 durability checks
- Thunderbolt 3 over USB-C delivers 40 Gbps data and charging
ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 5
The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 5 is a 14-inch ultraportable laptop built for professionals who need a durable, lightweight machine running Windows 7 Professional. It integrates an Intel Core i7-7600U processor, a 1TB NVMe PCIe SSD and 8GB of memory. The carbon-fibre reinforced chassis passes 12 military-grade requirements and more than 200 durability tests while weighing 2.49 lbs.
Thunderbolt 3 over USB-C limits
The single Thunderbolt 3 port delivers up to 40Gbps of bandwidth for data and video, yet it remains the only such interface on the system. Peripherals that require dual Thunderbolt chains or external GPU enclosures needing more than one lane cannot be supported. Four USB ports in total provide legacy connectivity, but only the Type-C port carries the Thunderbolt protocol.
Soldered 8GB memory constraint
The 8GB of system memory is soldered to the board and cannot be upgraded after purchase. Workloads that regularly exceed this capacity — such as large virtual machines, heavy compilation or extensive multitasking — will hit a hard ceiling. Buyers who anticipate needing more RAM should select a different platform.
Highlights
- 1TB NVMe SSD boots and loads files in seconds
- Intel Core i7-7600U reaches 3.9 GHz for demanding workloads
- 0" FHD IPS display shows crisp 1920 x 1080 visuals
- Carbon-fibre chassis passes 12 military-grade tests and 200 durability checks
- Thunderbolt 3 over USB-C delivers 40 Gbps data and charging
Specifications
| Series | X1 Carbon 5 |
|---|---|
| Model | ThinkPad |
| Color | Black |
| Operating System | Windows 7 Professional |
| CPU Type | Intel Core i7 |
| Processor Name | Intel Core i7-7600U |
| Screen Size | 14.0" |
| Touchscreen | Non-Touch Screen |
| Display Type | FHD |
| Resolution | 1920 x 1080 |
| SSD | 1TB |
| HDD | No |
| Memory | 8GB |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 4.1 |
| USB | 4 |
| Touchpad | ThinkPad UltraNav |
| Webcam | Yes |
| Type | Mainstream |
| Weight | 2 - 2.9 lbs. |
Questions about this item
Should I choose the 1TB NVMe model or a smaller capacity?
The 1TB NVMe drive gives you ample room for the OS, applications and large project files without needing external storage.
What does the 3.9 GHz turbo figure mean in daily use?
The Core i7-7600U can reach 3.9 GHz for short bursts, speeding up single-thread tasks like compiling or spreadsheet recalculation.
What does Thunderbolt 3 over USB-C actually cap at?
Thunderbolt 3 on this X1 Carbon runs at up to 40 Gbps, so external SSDs, docks or dual 4K displays share that bandwidth.
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