Lenovo has introduced its lightest ThinkPad model to date, seeking to prioritize design, weight and environmental considerations.
Weighing just 980g and measuring just 8.08mm at its thinnest point, the ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13 Aura Edition is the lightest ThinkPad X1 Carbon laptop ever. Despite its size, Lenovo has included 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 100% plastic-free packaging made from bamboo and sugarcane.
The lightest ThinkPad X1 Carbon laptop yet
The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13 Aura Edition is equipped with an Intel Core Ultra 9 processor with Intel Arc Xe2 graphics and an integrated NPU that delivers up to 48 TOPS, meaning that while it's not designed for heavy gaming or high-end 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 support for Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, and a sub-6GHz 5G option. For power, this device has a 57 Whr customer-replaceable battery (CRU) that Lenovo claims delivers more than 18 hours of battery life.
To complement the processor, this device supports up to 32GB of LPDDR5x RAM that runs 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-generation storage solution provides incredibly fast read and write speeds, drastically 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 that provides smooth animations and scrolling. Built-in Eyesafe technology reduces blue light exposure, ensuring users can work comfortably for extended periods without 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 transfer 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 infrared camera for facial recognition. It also includes a Kensington Nano 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 in November 2024, starting at $1,999.
