Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 10 (21CB) Specifications, Tests and Review

Screen Size
14" OLED
Resolution
2880 x 1800 (2.8K)
CPU
Intel Core i5 (12th Gen) 1235U / 1.3 GHz
GPU
Intel Iris Xe Graphics
RAM
16 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Core Qty
10-core
Storage
512 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption 2, NVM Express (NVMe), Performance
Battery Capacity
57 Wh

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DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 10 (21CB)
Product Type Notebook - 180-degree hinge design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 31.56 cm x 22.25 cm x 1.536 cm
Weight 1.12 kg
Case Material Aluminium (bottom), carbon fibre (top)
Colour Deep black weave
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 10 (21CB)
Screen Size (Type) 14" OLED
Screen Resolution 2880 x 1800 (2.8K)
Widescreen Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:10
Image Brightness 400 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 100% DCI-P3
Features Anti-glare, anti-reflective, anti-smudge, 170° viewing angle, Eyesafe technology, HDR 500 True Black
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 10 (21CB)
CPU Intel Core i5 (12th Gen) 1235U / 1.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.4 GHz
Number of Cores 10-core
Cache 12 MB
Platform Technology Intel Evo
Features Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 10 (21CB)
RAM 16 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type LPDDR5 SDRAM
Speed 5200 MHz
Rated Speed 5200 MHz
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 10 (21CB)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption 2, NVM Express (NVMe), Performance
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 10 (21CB)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Max Monitors Supported 3 external monitor(s)
Camera Yes - 1080p
Camera Features Privacy shutter, IR camera, fixed focus, MIPI, Computer Vision
Sound Two tweeters, two woofers, quad array microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3306
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Atmos, Dolby Voice
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 10 (21CB)
Wireless NFC, Bluetooth 5.2, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
Wireless Controller Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX 211
Features Dual stream (2x2)
WWAN
Generation 4G upgradable
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 10 (21CB)
Technology Lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 57 Wh
Battery Life Up to 24.9 hours
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 10 (21CB)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 10 (21CB)
Type Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Keyboard Backlight Yes
Features Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, Fn keys with Unified Communications controls, glass touchpad, air intake key design
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 10 (21CB)
Slots 1 x Nano-SIM card (1 free)
Interfaces USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
2 x USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort 1.4a Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 10 (21CB)
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Pro - English
Software Included Glance by Mirametrix, Intel Connectivity Performance Suite
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 10 (21CB)
Included Accessories USB-C slim power adapter
Security Discrete Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader
Security Slot Type Kensington nano security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features Administrator password, power-on password, RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810H tested, NVMe password, USB FIDO (Fast Identity Online) device integration, Firmware Resiliency 3.0
Compliant Standards RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3, TCG Certified
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes
EPEAT Compliant EPEAT Gold
Max Operating Temperature 35 °C
Min Operating Temperature 5 °C
Humidity Range Operating 8 - 95%
Manufacturer Warranty Base warranty - 3 years - pick-up and return
Limited warranty - battery - 1 year
Extended warranty - 3 years - on-site

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