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The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 12 (14ʺ Intel) laptop still uses carbon fiber for the chassis — but better yet some of that carbon fiber is recycled from post-industrial remnants and is used along with 90% recycled magnesium. Plus, the chassis, the battery pack, the speaker enclosure, and the power adapter all include recycled post-consumer content. And we don’t stop there. The packaging is 100% plastic-free and comprised in part with rapid-renewable materials made from bamboo-sugar-cane fiber.
Elevated Performance & Lasting Battery
The ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 12 boasts the world’s first laptop powered by Intel® Core™ Ultra processors, making it ideal for creating and on-the-go productivity. Enjoy optimized performance with workloads pushed to dedicated AI engines, including the low-power neural processing unit (NPU) for sustained tasks and resiliant battery life. Go ahead, turn on auto-framing or low-light enhancement for your online meetings, even when unplugged! Choose the Intel vPro® Evo™ Edition, for multilayer security, professional-grade performance, reliable stability, and complete management for IT.
Raise the Bar on Collaboration
A Communications Bar, positioned at the top of the display for easy laptop opening, houses two cameras (FHD / infrared (IR)) — or upgrade to the premium 8MP & IR Mobile Industry Processor Interface (MIPI) with Computer Vision — both options include a webcam privacy shutter. Additionally, two 360-degree mics with AI-based noise cancellation, combined with Dolby Voice® and Dolby Atmos® deliver a superb audio experience. Plus, the ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 12 is Zoom-certified. Make calls, listen to music, or watch a video and enjoy the sublime sounds.
You Spoke. We Listened: We’ve Redesigned Our Legendary Keyboard
Our redesigned ThinkPad keyboard now includes tactile markings to help people with visual impairments more easily find the correct keys. We’ve moved the fingerprint reader to the keyboard, resulting in a larger sensor for a better experience. Plus, our TrackPad is even larger now, at 120mm / 4.72ʺ. Our beloved red TrackPoint still lets you navigate — but with a double tap, it opens the ThinkPad TrackPoint Quick Menu to optimize audio-visuals, set alerts against muting, and even take notes with the Dictation Toolbar for handy speech-to-text transcription.
A Feast for the Eyes
Razor-thin bezels frame an optional stunning 14ʺ 2.8K OLED display with 120Hz refresh rate. Sharp, clear details make content pop and colors more vibrant than ever on the ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 12 laptop, especially when driven by optional high-performance Intel® Arc™ graphics. But perhaps the best part yet? It’s easy on the eyes with Eyesafe® certification, so you can put in the long hours to meet your deadlines and not worry about eye-strain and fatigue.
Engineered for a No-Compromise Experience
The Intel® Evo™ Edition, ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 12 laptop is engineered to do it all. Experience all-day battery life, instant wake, and best-in-class connectivity. No matter what tasks you tackle, this device is highly responsive. Plus, with Intel® Unison™, you can sync your laptop with any iOS or Android smartphone and then call or text, and even transfer files, photos, and videos all from the convenience of your PC.
Unleash Software Superpowers
Get the most out of your device with preinstalled Lenovo apps. Lenovo View is an AI-based camera app that enhances video quality and provides intelligent collaboration, privacy, and digital wellness features. Lenovo Vantage centralizes settings to safeguard data, automate updates, and improve performance — or Lenovo Commercial Vantage for IT manageability. We make it easier and safer to do your job well.
Stand Tough With Battle-Tested ThinkPad
We use the US Department of Defense's MIL-STD 810H to create a balance of reliability and durability for ThinkPad laptops. Meeting or exceeding 12 standards, 26 procedures, and 200+ quality checks ensure that these devices run in extreme conditions, including harsh variables like Arctic wilderness, desert dust storms, extreme temps, pressure, humidity, vibration, and more.
Your Face. Your Fingerprint. Your Fortress.
Biometrics provide extra protection on the ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 12 laptop, from the fingerprint reader to facial recognition software. ThinkShield, our comprehensive suite of security solutions, boasts discrete Trusted Platform Module (dTPM) to safeguard critical data with encryption. Plus, AI-powered Intel® Threat Detection Technology helps prevent ransomware, cryptojacking, and more. When it comes to security and protecting your assets, we’ve got you covered!
Specifications may vary depending upon region / model.
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 12 Intel Core Ultra 7 165U Laptop 14" Touchscreen WUXGA 32 GB LPDDR5x-SDRAM 512 GB SSD Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) Windows 11 Pro English Black
Part number
21KC00B1US
$2,822.99 CAD
Intel Core Ultra 7 165U (12MB Cache), 32GB LPDDR5x-SDRAM, 512GB SSD, 35.6 cm (14") WUXGA 1920 x 1200 IPS, Intel Graphics, WLAN, Webcam, Windows 11 Pro 64-bit
Key Features
- Windows 11 Pro 64-bit
- Intel Core Ultra 7 165U (12MB Cache)
- 35.6 cm (14") WUXGA 1920 x 1200 IPS
- 32GB (6400MHz) LPDDR5x-SDRAM & 512GB SSD
Description
How Do You Show Respect for the Planet?The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 12 (14ʺ Intel) laptop still uses carbon fiber for the chassis — but better yet some of that carbon fiber is recycled from post-industrial remnants and is used along with 90% recycled magnesium. Plus, the chassis, the battery pack, the speaker enclosure, and the power adapter all include recycled post-consumer content. And we don’t stop there. The packaging is 100% plastic-free and comprised in part with rapid-renewable materials made from bamboo-sugar-cane fiber.
Elevated Performance & Lasting Battery
The ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 12 boasts the world’s first laptop powered by Intel® Core™ Ultra processors, making it ideal for creating and on-the-go productivity. Enjoy optimized performance with workloads pushed to dedicated AI engines, including the low-power neural processing unit (NPU) for sustained tasks and resiliant battery life. Go ahead, turn on auto-framing or low-light enhancement for your online meetings, even when unplugged! Choose the Intel vPro® Evo™ Edition, for multilayer security, professional-grade performance, reliable stability, and complete management for IT.
Raise the Bar on Collaboration
A Communications Bar, positioned at the top of the display for easy laptop opening, houses two cameras (FHD / infrared (IR)) — or upgrade to the premium 8MP & IR Mobile Industry Processor Interface (MIPI) with Computer Vision — both options include a webcam privacy shutter. Additionally, two 360-degree mics with AI-based noise cancellation, combined with Dolby Voice® and Dolby Atmos® deliver a superb audio experience. Plus, the ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 12 is Zoom-certified. Make calls, listen to music, or watch a video and enjoy the sublime sounds.
You Spoke. We Listened: We’ve Redesigned Our Legendary Keyboard
Our redesigned ThinkPad keyboard now includes tactile markings to help people with visual impairments more easily find the correct keys. We’ve moved the fingerprint reader to the keyboard, resulting in a larger sensor for a better experience. Plus, our TrackPad is even larger now, at 120mm / 4.72ʺ. Our beloved red TrackPoint still lets you navigate — but with a double tap, it opens the ThinkPad TrackPoint Quick Menu to optimize audio-visuals, set alerts against muting, and even take notes with the Dictation Toolbar for handy speech-to-text transcription.
A Feast for the Eyes
Razor-thin bezels frame an optional stunning 14ʺ 2.8K OLED display with 120Hz refresh rate. Sharp, clear details make content pop and colors more vibrant than ever on the ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 12 laptop, especially when driven by optional high-performance Intel® Arc™ graphics. But perhaps the best part yet? It’s easy on the eyes with Eyesafe® certification, so you can put in the long hours to meet your deadlines and not worry about eye-strain and fatigue.
Engineered for a No-Compromise Experience
The Intel® Evo™ Edition, ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 12 laptop is engineered to do it all. Experience all-day battery life, instant wake, and best-in-class connectivity. No matter what tasks you tackle, this device is highly responsive. Plus, with Intel® Unison™, you can sync your laptop with any iOS or Android smartphone and then call or text, and even transfer files, photos, and videos all from the convenience of your PC.
Unleash Software Superpowers
Get the most out of your device with preinstalled Lenovo apps. Lenovo View is an AI-based camera app that enhances video quality and provides intelligent collaboration, privacy, and digital wellness features. Lenovo Vantage centralizes settings to safeguard data, automate updates, and improve performance — or Lenovo Commercial Vantage for IT manageability. We make it easier and safer to do your job well.
Stand Tough With Battle-Tested ThinkPad
We use the US Department of Defense's MIL-STD 810H to create a balance of reliability and durability for ThinkPad laptops. Meeting or exceeding 12 standards, 26 procedures, and 200+ quality checks ensure that these devices run in extreme conditions, including harsh variables like Arctic wilderness, desert dust storms, extreme temps, pressure, humidity, vibration, and more.
Your Face. Your Fingerprint. Your Fortress.
Biometrics provide extra protection on the ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 12 laptop, from the fingerprint reader to facial recognition software. ThinkShield, our comprehensive suite of security solutions, boasts discrete Trusted Platform Module (dTPM) to safeguard critical data with encryption. Plus, AI-powered Intel® Threat Detection Technology helps prevent ransomware, cryptojacking, and more. When it comes to security and protecting your assets, we’ve got you covered!
Specifications may vary depending upon region / model.
Specifications
| Design | |
|---|---|
| Colour name | Black, Paint |
| Product type | Laptop |
| Product colour | Black |
| Form factor | Clamshell |
| Housing material | Aluminum, Carbon fiber |
| Display | |
| Display diagonal | 14" |
| Display resolution | 1920 x 1200 pixels |
| Touchscreen | Yes |
| HD type | WUXGA |
| LED backlight | Yes |
| Display brightness | 400 cd/m² |
| Panel type | IPS |
| Contrast ratio (typical) | 1000:1 |
| Anti-glare screen | Yes |
| Maximum refresh rate | 60 Hz |
| RGB colour space | sRGB |
| Colour gamut | 100% |
| Native aspect ratio | 16:10 |
| Processor | |
| Processor generation | Intel® Core™ Ultra (Series 1) |
| Processor family | Intel Core Ultra 7 |
| Processor cache type | Smart Cache |
| Processor model | 165U |
| Processor boost frequency | 4.9 GHz |
| Processor cores | 12 |
| Processor threads | 14 |
| Processor cache | 12 MB |
| Motherboard chipset | Intel SoC |
| Processor manufacturer | Intel |
| Processor base power | 15 W |
| Maximum turbo power | 57 W |
| Efficient-core base frequency | 1.2 GHz |
| Performance-core base frequency | 1.7 GHz |
| Efficient-core Max Turbo Frequency | 3.8 GHz |
| Performance-core Max Turbo Frequency | 4.9 GHz |
| Performance cores | 2 |
| Efficient cores | 8 |
| Low Power Efficient-core Base Frequency | 700 MHz |
| Low Power Efficient-core Max Turbo Frequency | 2.1 GHz |
| Low Power Efficient-cores | 2 |
| Neural processor unit (NPU) | |
| Neural processor unit (NPU) | Intel AI Boost |
| Maximum frequency NPU | 1.4 GHz |
| Sparsity support | Yes |
| Windows Studio effects support | Yes |
| AI datatype support on NPU | FP16, FP32, Int8 |
| AI software frameworks supported by NPU | DirectML, ONNX RT, OpenVINO, Windows ML |
| Memory | |
| Internal memory | 32 GB |
| Internal memory type | LPDDR5x-SDRAM |
| Memory clock speed | 6400 MHz |
| Maximum internal memory | 32 GB |
| Memory form factor | On-board |
| Memory channels | Dual-channel |
| Storage | |
| Optical drive type | No |
| Total storage capacity | 512 GB |
| Storage media | SSD |
| SSD form factor | M.2 |
| Number of SSDs installed | 1 |
| SSD capacity | 512 GB |
| SSD interface | PCI Express 4.0 |
| Card reader integrated | No |
| Total SSDs capacity | 512 GB |
| NVMe | Yes |
| Graphics | |
| Discrete graphics card | No |
| On-board graphics card family | Intel Graphics |
| On-board graphics card model | Intel Graphics |
| Discrete graphics card model | Not available |
| On-board graphics card | Yes |
| On-board GPU manufacturer | Intel |
| Audio | |
| Audio chip | Realtek ALC3306 |
| Number of microphones | 2 |
| Audio system | Dolby Atmos |
| Number of built-in speakers | 2 |
| Speaker power | 2 W |
| Built-in microphone | Yes |
| Camera | |
| Front camera | Yes |
| Front camera resolution | 1920 x 1080 pixels |
| Privacy camera | Yes |
| Privacy type | Privacy shutter |
| Front camera HD type | Full HD |
| Infrared (IR) camera | Yes |
| Windows Hello | Yes |
| Optical drive | |
| Optical drive type | No |
| Network | |
| Mobile network connection | No |
| Top Wi-Fi standard | Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) |
| Bluetooth | Yes |
| WLAN controller model | Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX211 |
| Wi-Fi standards | Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) |
| Ethernet LAN | No |
| Bluetooth version | 5.3 |
| WWAN | Not installed |
| Near Field Communication (NFC) | No |
| Antenna type | 2x2 |
| WLAN controller manufacturer | Intel |
| Ports & interfaces | |
| USB 2.0 ports quantity | 0 |
| USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity | 2 |
| USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantity | 0 |
| HDMI ports quantity | 1 |
| HDMI version | 2.1 |
| USB Type-C DisplayPort Alternate Mode | Yes |
| Combo headphone/mic port | Yes |
| USB Sleep-and-Charge ports | 1 |
| USB Sleep-and-Charge | Yes |
| USB Power Delivery (USB PD) | Yes |
| Thunderbolt 4 ports quantity | 2 |
| Intel® Thunderbolt 4 | Yes |
| Performance | |
| Motherboard chipset | Intel SoC |
| Keyboard | |
| Pointing device | ThinkPad UltraNav |
| Numeric keypad | No |
| Spill-resistant keyboard | Yes |
| Keyboard backlit | Yes |
| Keyboard language | English |
| Software | |
| Operating system installed | Windows 11 Pro |
| Operating system architecture | 64-bit |
| Operating system language | English |
| Bundled software | Intel Connectivity Performance Suite |
| Battery | |
| Battery technology | Lithium Polymer (LiPo) |
| Battery capacity | 57 Wh |
| Fast charging | Yes |
| Power | |
| AC adapter power | 65 W |
| AC adapter frequency | 50/60 Hz |
| AC adapter input voltage | 100 - 240 V |
| USB Power Delivery (USB PD) | Yes |
| Security | |
| Cable lock slot | Yes |
| Cable lock slot type | Kensington |
| Fingerprint reader | Yes |
| Trusted Platform Module (TPM) | Yes |
| Password protection | Yes |
| Password protection type | BIOS, Power on, Supervisor, SSD |
| Windows Hello | Yes |
| Smart card reader | No |
| Trusted Platform Module (TPM) version | 2.0 |
| Operational conditions | |
| Operating temperature (T-T) | 5 - 35 °C |
| Storage temperature (T-T) | 5 - 43 °C |
| Operating relative humidity (H-H) | 8 - 95% |
| Storage relative humidity (H-H) | 5 - 95% |
| Maximum shipping altitude | 120000" (3048 m) |
| Certificates | |
| Certification | MIL-STD-810H military test passed ENERGY STAR 8.0 EPEAT Gold Registered ErP Lot 6/26 RoHS compliant TCO Certified 9.0 Intel Evo Platform Eyesafe Certified 2.0 |
| Weight & dimensions | |
| Weight | 2.38 lbs (1.08 kg) |
| Width | 12.3" (312.8 mm) |
| Depth | 8.45" (214.8 mm) |
| Height | 0.589" (15 mm) |
| Other features | |
| WLAN controller model | Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX211 |
| Audio system | Dolby Atmos |
| On-board graphics card | Yes |
| Maximum shipping altitude | 120000" (3048 m) |
| Anti-glare screen | Yes |