Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon 3rd Gen — Intel Core i5, 5th Gen
4 GB DDR3L-1600 (soldered) RAM · 180 GB M.2 SSD (Opal2) · Intel HD Graphics 5500 (integrated) · 5th Gen Intel Core i5-5300U · 2 cores / 4 threads
Enquire about a Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon 3rd Gen ultrabook for your team in India. This page documents a USA reference configuration — Intel Core i5-5300U (2 cores), 4 GB of soldered DDR3L memory, a 180 GB M.2 SSD and a 14-inch FHD anti-glare display, in a 1.36 kg carbon-fibre chassis with Rapid Charge. India availability and supplied-unit details are confirmed in your quotation.
- Processor
- 5th Gen Intel Core i5-5300U
- Storage
- 180 GB M.2 SSD (Opal2)
- Display diagonal
- 14.0 inches
Is this the right laptop for your work?
Executive travel machines
A 1.36 kg carbon-fibre chassis with full ports and Rapid Charge suits executives and consultants who prioritise weight and build quality.
Premium front-of-house fleets
The X1 line’s presentation-grade design works for reception, sales and conference roles where the machine is part of the impression.
Light office workloads
The 4 GB soldered reference build suits browser-and-office workloads only — for heavier multitasking, ask sales about 8/16 GB units or a different model.
Processor & graphics
The X1 Carbon 3rd Gen is Lenovo’s premium business ultrabook of 2015 — a 5th Gen Core i5 in a carbon-fibre chassis with soldered memory and M.2 storage.
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| Processor | 5th Gen Intel Core i5-5300U Verified against USA TopSeller SKU 20BS003CUS (machine type 20BS, announced 01/15). Lenovo PSREF — ThinkPad X1 Carbon 3rd Gen model matrix |
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| CPU | 2 cores / 4 threads PSREF processor entry: 2C/4T, 2.3 / 2.9 GHz, 3 MB. Lenovo PSREF — ThinkPad X1 Carbon 3rd Gen Product SpecificationsLenovo PSREF — ThinkPad X1 Carbon 3rd Gen model matrix |
| Documented CPU options | 5th Gen i5-5200U/5300U (2C/4T), i7-5500U/5600U Lenovo PSREF — ThinkPad X1 Carbon 3rd Gen Product SpecificationsLenovo PSREF — ThinkPad X1 Carbon 3rd Gen model matrix |
| Graphics | Intel HD Graphics 5500 (integrated) Lenovo PSREF — ThinkPad X1 Carbon 3rd Gen model matrixLenovo PSREF — ThinkPad X1 Carbon 3rd Gen Product Specifications |
| External display support | External displays via Mini DisplayPort and HDMI Lenovo PSREF — ThinkPad X1 Carbon 3rd Gen Product Specifications |
Memory & upgrades
Memory is soldered to the systemboard with no sockets — the 4 GB reference build cannot be expanded. Storage is a single M.2 SSD.
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| Installed memory | 4 GB DDR3L-1600 (soldered) Soldered with no sockets — not upgradable. 8 GB and 16 GB factory builds are documented. Lenovo PSREF — ThinkPad X1 Carbon 3rd Gen model matrix |
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| Documented memory rate | DDR3L-1600 (PC3-12800) Lenovo PSREF — ThinkPad X1 Carbon 3rd Gen Product Specifications |
| RAM slots & upgrades | Memory is soldered to the systemboard with no sockets; 4 GB, 8 GB or 16 GB factory options documented. The 4 GB reference build cannot be upgraded — choose memory size before ordering. Lenovo PSREF — ThinkPad X1 Carbon 3rd Gen Product SpecificationsLenovo PSREF — ThinkPad X1 Carbon 3rd Gen model matrix |
| Installed storage | 180 GB M.2 SSD (Opal2) Single M.2 slot; larger M.2 SSDs can be swapped in. Lenovo PSREF — ThinkPad X1 Carbon 3rd Gen model matrix |
| SSD slots & upgrades | One M.2 slot accepting M.2 SSDs (PCIe 2.0x4 or SATA). The 180 GB reference drive can be swapped for a larger M.2 SSD. Lenovo PSREF — ThinkPad X1 Carbon 3rd Gen Product Specifications |
Display & size
The reference SKU carries the FHD anti-glare panel; a WQHD IPS option and multi-touch variants are documented in the 18.16 mm carbon-fibre chassis.
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| Display diagonal | 14.0 inches Lenovo PSREF — ThinkPad X1 Carbon 3rd Gen Product Specifications |
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| Resolution | 1920 × 1080 (FHD) in the reference configuration; 2560 × 1440 (WQHD) IPS documented option Lenovo PSREF — ThinkPad X1 Carbon 3rd Gen Product SpecificationsLenovo PSREF — ThinkPad X1 Carbon 3rd Gen model matrix |
| Documented panel options | FHD anti-glare LED 300 nits (reference); WQHD IPS 300 nits documented; optional multi-touch Confirm the supplied unit’s panel. Lenovo PSREF — ThinkPad X1 Carbon 3rd Gen Product Specifications |
| Width × depth × height | 331 × 226.8 × 18.16 mm (FHD models); 17.72 mm (WQHD); 18.46 mm (WQHD touch) Lenovo PSREF — ThinkPad X1 Carbon 3rd Gen Product Specifications |
| Model weight | 1.36 kg (FHD); 1.31 kg (WQHD); 1.44 kg (WQHD touch) Published figures per panel. Lenovo PSREF — ThinkPad X1 Carbon 3rd Gen Product Specifications |
Battery & charging
An integrated 50 Wh battery with Lenovo’s Rapid Charge headline — published charge times of 80% in 55–66 minutes depending on the adapter.
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| Battery capacity | Integrated 8-cell 50 Wh Li-Polymer Lenovo PSREF — ThinkPad X1 Carbon 3rd Gen Product SpecificationsLenovo PSREF — ThinkPad X1 Carbon 3rd Gen model matrix |
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| Published battery runtime | Battery life: 10.9 hr (FHD) / 9.9 hr (WQHD, with or without touch) Era benchmark figures; a renewed unit needs its own battery-health check. Lenovo PSREF — ThinkPad X1 Carbon 3rd Gen Product Specifications |
| Fast charging | RapidCharge: to 80% in 66 min with the 45 W adapter or 55 min with 65 W adapters (65 W slim / 65 W) Lenovo PSREF — ThinkPad X1 Carbon 3rd Gen Product Specifications |
| Documented power adapter | 45 W, 65 W slim or 65 W AC adapter Lenovo PSREF — ThinkPad X1 Carbon 3rd Gen Product Specifications |
Ports & wireless
Two USB 3.0 ports (one Always On), Mini DisplayPort and HDMI, and a OneLink connector; wired Ethernet uses the Ethernet extension connector — there is no onboard RJ-45 port.
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| USB ports | 2 × USB 3.0 (one Always On) Lenovo PSREF — ThinkPad X1 Carbon 3rd Gen Product Specifications |
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| Other connections | 1 × Mini DisplayPort; 1 × HDMI; 1 × Ethernet extension connector; 1 × Lenovo OneLink connector Lenovo PSREF — ThinkPad X1 Carbon 3rd Gen Product Specifications |
| Ethernet | Gigabit Ethernet via the Ethernet extension cable (no onboard RJ-45 port) Confirm the extension adapter is included for wired deployments. Lenovo PSREF — ThinkPad X1 Carbon 3rd Gen Product Specifications |
| Wireless | Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 7265 2×2 or 7260 2×2 + Bluetooth 4.0; optional WWAN Confirm the installed module on the supplied unit. Lenovo PSREF — ThinkPad X1 Carbon 3rd Gen Product SpecificationsLenovo PSREF — ThinkPad X1 Carbon 3rd Gen model matrix |
Camera & everyday use
A 720p camera with gesture support, fingerprint reader and backlit ThinkPad keyboard cover the premium ultrabook basics.
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| Camera | 720p webcam, fixed focus, with gesture input Lenovo PSREF — ThinkPad X1 Carbon 3rd Gen Product Specifications |
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| Speakers & microphone | Stereo speakers; dual array microphone; combo audio/microphone jack Lenovo PSREF — ThinkPad X1 Carbon 3rd Gen Product Specifications |
| Keyboard | Backlit ThinkPad keyboard with TrackPoint Confirm layout on the supplied unit. Lenovo PSREF — ThinkPad X1 Carbon 3rd Gen Product SpecificationsLenovo PSREF — ThinkPad X1 Carbon 3rd Gen model matrix |
| Biometric sign-in | Fingerprint reader (fitted on the reference SKU); TPM Lenovo PSREF — ThinkPad X1 Carbon 3rd Gen Product SpecificationsLenovo PSREF — ThinkPad X1 Carbon 3rd Gen model matrix |
| Operating system | Windows 8.1 Pro with Windows 7 downgrade-era preloads; Windows 10 documented Confirm the installed edition, version and licence on the supplied unit. Lenovo PSREF — ThinkPad X1 Carbon 3rd Gen model matrixLenovo PSREF — ThinkPad X1 Carbon 3rd Gen Product Specifications |
Confirm the laptop. Then confirm the terms.
- This is a USA reference configuration (SKU 20BS003CUS), not an Indian retail record or a SPURGE stock claim. Availability, condition, price, GST, delivery and warranty are confirmed in the SPURGE quotation.
- Memory is soldered and cannot be upgraded — the 4 GB reference build is only suitable for light workloads; confirm the memory size of supplied units before ordering.
- Confirm the supplied unit’s panel (FHD vs WQHD, touch), camera, fingerprint reader, keyboard layout and OS licence.
- There is no onboard RJ-45 port — confirm the Ethernet extension adapter is included if wired networking is needed.
- This is a 2015-era platform — plan deployment length accordingly and request per-unit battery health.
- Share quantity, workload, city and required date so SPURGE can confirm supply and quote rental or purchase terms.
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Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon 3rd Gen FAQs
Can the ThinkPad X1 Carbon 3rd Gen RAM be upgraded?
No. Lenovo documents the memory as soldered to the systemboard with no sockets — 4 GB, 8 GB or 16 GB factory options exist, but nothing can be changed after purchase.
Lenovo PSREF — ThinkPad X1 Carbon 3rd Gen Product SpecificationsCan the SSD be upgraded?
Yes — the chassis has one M.2 slot accepting M.2 SSDs (PCIe 2.0x4 or SATA). The 180 GB reference drive can be swapped for a larger M.2 SSD.
Lenovo PSREF — ThinkPad X1 Carbon 3rd Gen Product SpecificationsDoes it have a LAN port?
No onboard RJ-45 — wired Ethernet uses the Ethernet extension connector/cable. Wireless is Intel Wireless-AC 7265 2×2 with optional WWAN.
Lenovo PSREF — ThinkPad X1 Carbon 3rd Gen Product SpecificationsHow fast does it charge?
Lenovo’s RapidCharge documents charging to 80% in 66 minutes with the 45 W adapter or 55 minutes with a 65 W adapter, on the integrated 50 Wh battery.
Lenovo PSREF — ThinkPad X1 Carbon 3rd Gen Product SpecificationsHow do I request this laptop from SPURGE?
Send the specification, quantity, city and required date. SPURGE confirms the exact unit configuration — including the memory size, panel and OS licence — and quotes rental or purchase terms before an order.
Check the facts at the source.
- Lenovo PSREF — ThinkPad X1 Carbon 3rd Gen
Models tab: per-SKU factory configurations (153 rows). Reference SKU 20BS003CUS (US TopSeller) verified: i5-5300U / HD 5500 / 4 GB soldered / 180 GB M.2 SSD / 14" FHD / 50 Wh / fingerprint. Checked .
- Lenovo PSREF — ThinkPad X1 Carbon 3rd Gen Platform Specifications
Full specification PDF read in full: 5th Gen processors, HD 5500 graphics, soldered memory (4/8/16 GB, no sockets), single M.2 slot (PCIe 2.0x4 or SATA), FHD/WQHD panels, 50 Wh RapidCharge battery (80% in 55–66 min), two USB 3.0 ports with MiniDP/HDMI/OneLink/Ethernet extension, wireless/WWAN and security. Checked .
- Lenovo Support — ThinkPad X1 Carbon 3rd Gen (machine type 20BS)
Stable model-specific support link retained for readers. Product data renders client-side; no facts are cited from it. Checked .