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

Screen Size
14" - IPS
Resolution
1920 x 1200 (WUXGA)
Touchscreen
Yes (10-point multi-touch)
CPU
Intel Core i7 (12th Gen) 1270P / 2.2 GHz
GPU
Intel Iris Xe Graphics
RAM
16 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Core Qty
12-core
Storage
512 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption - Samsung
Battery Capacity
57 Wh

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Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 10 (21CC) Review

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lightweight and portable

robust build quality

excellent keyboard feel

impressive battery life

high-resolution display

higher price point

limited graphics power

no HDMI port

fewer USB ports

Total Rating

85 % - Design
87 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 10 (21CC)
Product Type Notebook
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 paint
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 10 (21CC)
Screen Size (Type) 14" - IPS
Touchscreen Yes (10-point multi-touch)
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA)
Widescreen Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:10
Image Brightness 400 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 100% sRGB
Features Anti-glare, on-cell touch technology, 170° viewing angle, Low Power, Eyesafe technology
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 10 (21CC)
CPU Intel Core i7 (12th Gen) 1270P / 2.2 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.8 GHz
Number of Cores 12-core
Cache 18 MB
Features Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 10 (21CC)
RAM 16 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type LPDDR5 SDRAM
Speed 5200 MHz
Rated Speed 6400 MHz
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 10 (21CC)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption - Samsung
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 10 (21CC)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Max Monitors Supported 3 external monitor(s)
Camera Yes - 1080p
Camera Features Privacy shutter, IR camera, Windows Hello, fixed focus
Sound Two tweeters, two woofers, quad array microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3306
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Atmos, Dolby Voice
Audio Features 360° far-field microphones
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 10 (21CC)
Wireless Bluetooth 5.2, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
Wireless Controller Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX 211
WWAN
Generation 4G
Technology LTE
Controller FIBOCOM L860-GL - M.2 Card
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 10 (21CC)
Technology 4-cell lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 57 Wh
Battery Life Up to 24.9 hours
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 10 (21CC)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt, 5 / 9 / 15 / 20 V
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 10 (21CC)
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 (21CC)
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 (21CC)
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Pro
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 10 (21CC)
Included Accessories USB-C 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, certificate based BIOS authentication
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%

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