As with some other current ThinkPads, this version of the low-power 1080p display is also able to convince. Although there's the risk of getting one of the two panels with lower response times, it's a big step forward in comparison to last year's standard display.

extremely compact and light; good matte display with no PWM; good system performance; quiet fan; long battery life; very good speakers; WWAN-ready; extensive warranty; still a very good keyboard..

...but worse than with the predecessor; smaller battery and omission of the microSD reader; no Wi-Fi 6; strongly restricted maintenance; LAN only via (included) adapter

Lenovo is back with the 7th-generation version of its hit business laptop, the ThinkPad X1 Carbon. Consumers have come to love this model for many reasons, not the least of which is its slim, durable design, quality keyboard, and vast features.

Very slim and lightweight; Excellent display and keyboard; Long battery life + rapid charging; UHD with HDR display option; New carbon fiber weave design option

Bottom gets warm and fan kicks on when charging; Lid is very prone to smudges and fingerprints

The release of a new Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon is a much-anticipated event in the laptop year. Now on its 7th generation , this machine is, for many, the standard-setter for high-end ultraportable computing.

Lightweight and well built (MIL-STD 810G; Eye Care mode; Good security features (including for screen; Excellent speakers

4K screen drains the battery; Proprietary Ethernet port requires adapter; Can get very expensive

(Editors' Note: This review was updated on Sept. 4 to clarify some details surrounding the screen and WWAN options.)

Thin, light, and very sturdy; ThinkPad-typical comfortable keyboard; Long battery life, as configured with 1080p screen; Many screen options; Optional Intel vPro; Full-size HDMI output

Small touchpad; Requires (not-included) Ethernet adapter

I really like Lenovo's new Thinkpad Carbon X1 and I think it has it where it counts: the construction, the inputs and the multitude of screens and hardware configurations, among others.

thin and light and well made; excellent typing experience and dual biometrics; beautiful full gamut 4k screen; with other screen options as well; multiple configuration options; runs well; cooly and quietly with daily use; pretty good audio this time around; still decent battery life; especially...

the brightness settings are not spread out evenly; overheats and limits the performance in demaning loads; gets hot with demaning loads; smaller battery than on previous models

In its 7th generation, the ThinkPad X1 Carbon is classier than ever

Solid and attractive ThinkPad build; Gorgeous 4K display with HDR; Excellent keyboard and touchpad; Solid connectivity; Impressive sound quality

No touch support; Display kills battery life

Lenovo's 7th Gen X1 Carbon is the productivity laptop to beat, if you can afford its high price.

Excellent keyboard and pointing stick; Gorgeous 4K screen option; Super light; Good battery life (with 1080p screen

Awkward power button; Mediocre webcam with IR camera

Light, powerful, and beautiful

I had an older version of a ThinkPad for work and didn't like it but this Carbon X1 7th gen is amazing! Biggest factors: super LIGHT,does not heat up too easily, the matte is a game changer (I can't read with highly reflective screens on those other laptops), the screen can tilt back 180 degrees...

The Lenovo ThinkPad succeeds in conventional areas: it's powerful, versatile, has superb ergonomics and great build quality.