Lenovo
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon laptop i7-7500U 1TB 8GB 14" FHD 4G LTE WWAN
A 14" FHD business laptop with Intel Core i7-7500U, 1TB NVMe SSD, 8GB RAM, 4G LTE WWAN and Windows 10 Pro
- ColorBlack
- Other Features4G LTE WWAN Card
- Operating SystemWindows 10 Pro
- CPU TypeIntel Core i7
- Processor NameIntel Core i7-7500U
- Screen Size14.0"
- Ultralight carbon-fiber chassis weighs only 2.49 lbs
- 12 military-grade requirements passed with 200 durability tests
- Intel Core i7-7500U reaches up to 3.5 GHz for demanding tasks
- Thunderbolt 3 over USB-C delivers 40 Gbps data speed
- 4G LTE WWAN provides mobile broadband connectivity anywhere
X1 Carbon 5 for mobile professionals
The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon 5 is a 14-inch ultrabook built around an Intel Core i7-7500U processor, 8GB of memory and a 1TB NVMe PCIe SSD. It runs Windows 10 Pro and includes a 4G LTE WWAN card for mobile broadband connectivity. The non-touch FHD IPS display resolves at 1920 x 1080.
Passive cooling and 40Gbps Thunderbolt 3
The carbon-fibre reinforced chassis dissipates heat without a spinning fan in light workloads, keeping the i7-7500U at its 3.5 GHz boost ceiling for short bursts. Thunderbolt 3 over USB-C delivers 40Gbps bandwidth for data and charging, while Bluetooth 4.1 handles peripherals. The 2.49 lb frame stays quiet in typical office use.
Replaces bulky 14-inch workstations
This unit supersedes heavier 14-inch laptops that lack integrated WWAN or Thunderbolt 3, cutting carry weight by roughly half. The jump is worth it when daily travel demands all-day battery, silent operation and instant cellular access. Buyers who need user-replaceable memory or a second internal drive should look elsewhere.
Highlights
- Ultralight carbon-fiber chassis weighs only 2.49 lbs
- 12 military-grade requirements passed with 200 durability tests
- Intel Core i7-7500U reaches up to 3.5 GHz for demanding tasks
- Thunderbolt 3 over USB-C delivers 40 Gbps data speed
- 4G LTE WWAN provides mobile broadband connectivity anywhere
Specifications
| Series | X1 Carbon 5 |
|---|---|
| Model | ThinkPad |
| Color | Black |
| Other Features | 4G LTE WWAN Card |
| Operating System | Windows 10 Pro |
| CPU Type | Intel Core i7 |
| Processor Name | Intel Core i7-7500U |
| 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
How do I charge the ThinkPad X1 Carbon via USB Type-C and what is the common mistake?
Connect the supplied USB-C power adapter to the Thunderbolt 3 port; the error is using a standard USB-C charger that cannot deliver the required power profile, so the battery will not charge.
Which hardware components will likely need replacement during the laptop's lifespan?
The 8 GB of soldered memory cannot be upgraded, so only the 1 TB NVMe SSD and the internal battery are user-replaceable when they wear out.
What performance limit appears first when the Core i7-7500U runs at its 3.5 GHz boost for extended periods?
Thermal throttling engages once the cooling system saturates, reducing clock speeds to maintain safe temperatures during sustained workloads.
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