Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon 4th Gen — Intel Core i5, 6th Gen
8 GB LPDDR3-1866 (soldered) RAM · 128 GB M.2 SSD · Intel HD Graphics 520 (integrated) · 6th Gen Intel Core i5-6300U · 2 cores / 4 threads
Enquire about a Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon 4th Gen premium ultrabook for your team in India. This page documents a USA reference configuration — Intel Core i5-6300U (2 cores), 8 GB of soldered LPDDR3 memory, a 128 GB M.2 SSD and a 14-inch WQHD IPS display, in a 1.17 kg carbon-fibre chassis with Rapid Charge. India availability and supplied-unit details are confirmed in your quotation.
- Processor
- 6th Gen Intel Core i5-6300U
- Storage
- 128 GB M.2 SSD
- Display diagonal
- 14.0 inches
- Model weight
- Starting at 1.17 kg
Is this the right laptop for your work?
Executive travel machines
A 1.17 kg carbon-fibre chassis with WQHD IPS display and full ports suits executives and consultants who prioritise weight and screen 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-to-moderate office workloads
The 8 GB soldered reference build covers office and browser workloads; the 128 GB drive is tight for media-heavy users — confirm storage needs or plan an M.2 swap.
Processor & graphics
The X1 Carbon 4th Gen is Lenovo’s 2016 premium business ultrabook — a 6th Gen Core i5 in a carbon-fibre chassis with soldered LPDDR3 memory.
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| Processor | 6th Gen Intel Core i5-6300U Verified against USA TopSeller SKU 20FB005HUS (machine type 20FB, announced 02/16). Lenovo PSREF — ThinkPad X1 Carbon 4th Gen model matrix |
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| CPU | 2 cores / 4 threads PSREF processor entry: 2C/4T, 2.4 / 3.0 GHz, 3 MB. Lenovo PSREF — ThinkPad X1 Carbon 4th Gen Product SpecificationsLenovo PSREF — ThinkPad X1 Carbon 4th Gen model matrix |
| Documented CPU options | 6th Gen i5-6200U/6300U (2C/4T), i7-6500U/6600U Lenovo PSREF — ThinkPad X1 Carbon 4th Gen Product SpecificationsLenovo PSREF — ThinkPad X1 Carbon 4th Gen model matrix |
| Graphics | Intel HD Graphics 520 (integrated) Lenovo PSREF — ThinkPad X1 Carbon 4th Gen model matrixLenovo PSREF — ThinkPad X1 Carbon 4th Gen Product Specifications |
| External display support | External displays via Mini DisplayPort and HDMI Lenovo PSREF — ThinkPad X1 Carbon 4th Gen Product Specifications |
Memory & upgrades
Memory is soldered with no sockets — the 8 GB reference build cannot be expanded. Storage is a single M.2 SSD.
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| Installed memory | 8 GB LPDDR3-1866 (soldered) Soldered with no sockets — not upgradable. Lenovo PSREF — ThinkPad X1 Carbon 4th Gen model matrix |
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| Documented memory rate | LPDDR3-1866 Lenovo PSREF — ThinkPad X1 Carbon 4th 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 8 GB reference build cannot be upgraded. Lenovo PSREF — ThinkPad X1 Carbon 4th Gen Product SpecificationsLenovo PSREF — ThinkPad X1 Carbon 4th Gen model matrix |
| Installed storage | 128 GB M.2 SSD Single M.2 slot; larger drives can be swapped in. Lenovo PSREF — ThinkPad X1 Carbon 4th Gen model matrix |
| SSD slots & upgrades | One M.2 slot accepting M.2 SSDs (PCIe NVMe 3.0x4 or SATA). The 128 GB reference drive can be swapped for a larger M.2 SSD. Lenovo PSREF — ThinkPad X1 Carbon 4th Gen Product Specifications |
Display & size
The reference SKU carries the WQHD IPS panel; an FHD IPS option is documented in the 14.95–16.45 mm carbon-fibre chassis.
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| Display diagonal | 14.0 inches Lenovo PSREF — ThinkPad X1 Carbon 4th Gen Product Specifications |
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| Resolution | 2560 × 1440 (WQHD) IPS in the reference configuration; 1920 × 1080 (FHD) IPS documented option Lenovo PSREF — ThinkPad X1 Carbon 4th Gen Product SpecificationsLenovo PSREF — ThinkPad X1 Carbon 4th Gen model matrix |
| Documented panel options | WQHD IPS (reference); FHD IPS 300 nits documented Confirm the supplied unit’s panel. Lenovo PSREF — ThinkPad X1 Carbon 4th Gen Product Specifications |
| Width × depth × height | 333 × 229 × 14.95–16.45 mm; carbon-fibre reinforced display cover, super magnesium bottom Lenovo PSREF — ThinkPad X1 Carbon 4th Gen Product Specifications |
| Model weight | Starting at 1.17 kg Published figure, not a measurement of a supplied unit. Lenovo PSREF — ThinkPad X1 Carbon 4th Gen Product Specifications |
Battery & charging
An integrated 52 Wh battery with Rapid Charge — published 80% charge in 1 hour with a 65 W adapter.
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| Battery capacity | Integrated 4-cell 52 Wh Li-Polymer Lenovo PSREF — ThinkPad X1 Carbon 4th Gen Product SpecificationsLenovo PSREF — ThinkPad X1 Carbon 4th Gen model matrix |
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| Published battery runtime | MobileMark 2014: 11 hr Era benchmark figure; a renewed unit needs its own battery-health check. Lenovo PSREF — ThinkPad X1 Carbon 4th Gen Product Specifications |
| Fast charging | RapidCharge: to 80% in 1.0 hr with a 65 W adapter (the 45 W adapter does not support RapidCharge) Lenovo PSREF — ThinkPad X1 Carbon 4th Gen Product Specifications |
| Documented power adapter | 45 W, 65 W slim or 65 W AC adapter Lenovo PSREF — ThinkPad X1 Carbon 4th Gen Product SpecificationsLenovo PSREF — ThinkPad X1 Carbon 4th Gen model matrix |
Ports & wireless
Three USB 3.0 ports (one Always On), Mini DisplayPort and HDMI, and a OneLink+ connector; wired Ethernet needs an optional adapter — there is no onboard RJ-45 port.
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| USB ports | 3 × USB 3.0 (one Always On) Lenovo PSREF — ThinkPad X1 Carbon 4th Gen Product Specifications |
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| Other connections | 1 × Mini DisplayPort; 1 × HDMI; 1 × Lenovo OneLink+ connector; microSD card reader (UHS-II) Lenovo PSREF — ThinkPad X1 Carbon 4th Gen Product Specifications |
| Ethernet | Gigabit Ethernet via the optional RJ-45 adapter (native Intel I219-V/LM chipset) No onboard RJ-45 — confirm the adapter for wired deployments. Lenovo PSREF — ThinkPad X1 Carbon 4th Gen Product Specifications |
| Wireless | Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 8260 2×2 + Bluetooth 4.1; optional WWAN; optional WiGig dock Confirm the installed module on the supplied unit. Lenovo PSREF — ThinkPad X1 Carbon 4th Gen Product SpecificationsLenovo PSREF — ThinkPad X1 Carbon 4th Gen model matrix |
Camera & everyday use
A 720p camera, fingerprint reader and backlit ThinkPad keyboard cover the premium ultrabook basics.
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| Camera | 720p webcam, fixed focus Lenovo PSREF — ThinkPad X1 Carbon 4th Gen Product SpecificationsLenovo PSREF — ThinkPad X1 Carbon 4th Gen model matrix |
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| Speakers & microphone | Stereo speakers; dual array microphone; combo audio/microphone jack Lenovo PSREF — ThinkPad X1 Carbon 4th Gen Product Specifications |
| Keyboard | Backlit ThinkPad keyboard with TrackPoint Confirm layout on the supplied unit. Lenovo PSREF — ThinkPad X1 Carbon 4th Gen Product SpecificationsLenovo PSREF — ThinkPad X1 Carbon 4th Gen model matrix |
| Biometric sign-in | Fingerprint reader (fitted on the reference SKU); TPM Lenovo PSREF — ThinkPad X1 Carbon 4th Gen Product SpecificationsLenovo PSREF — ThinkPad X1 Carbon 4th Gen model matrix |
| Operating system | Windows 10 Pro 64 (reference SKU) Confirm the installed edition, version and licence on the supplied unit. Lenovo PSREF — ThinkPad X1 Carbon 4th Gen model matrixLenovo PSREF — ThinkPad X1 Carbon 4th Gen Product Specifications |
Confirm the laptop. Then confirm the terms.
- This is a USA reference configuration (SKU 20FB005HUS), 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 — confirm 8 GB is enough for the intended workload (16 GB factory builds are documented).
- The 128 GB reference drive is small by modern standards — confirm storage needs or plan an M.2 SSD swap in the quotation.
- Confirm the supplied unit’s panel (WQHD vs FHD), camera, fingerprint reader, keyboard layout and OS licence.
- There is no onboard RJ-45 port — confirm the Ethernet adapter is included if wired networking is needed.
- 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 4th Gen FAQs
Can the ThinkPad X1 Carbon 4th 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 4th Gen Product SpecificationsCan the SSD be upgraded?
Yes — the chassis has one M.2 slot accepting M.2 SSDs (PCIe NVMe 3.0x4 or SATA). The 128 GB reference drive can be swapped for a larger M.2 SSD.
Lenovo PSREF — ThinkPad X1 Carbon 4th Gen Product SpecificationsDoes it have a LAN port?
No onboard RJ-45 — wired Ethernet uses the optional RJ-45 adapter. Wireless is Intel Wireless-AC 8260 2×2 with optional WWAN and WiGig.
Lenovo PSREF — ThinkPad X1 Carbon 4th Gen Product SpecificationsHow fast does it charge?
The integrated 52 Wh battery supports Lenovo RapidCharge — to 80% in 1.0 hour with a 65 W adapter. The 45 W adapter does not support RapidCharge.
Lenovo PSREF — ThinkPad X1 Carbon 4th 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 4th Gen
Models tab: per-SKU factory configurations (292 rows). Reference SKU 20FB005HUS (US TopSeller) verified: i5-6300U / HD 520 / 8 GB soldered / 128 GB M.2 SSD / 14" WQHD IPS / 52 Wh. Checked .
- Lenovo PSREF — ThinkPad X1 Carbon 4th Gen Platform Specifications
Full specification PDF read in full: 6th Gen processors, HD 520 graphics, soldered LPDDR3 (4/8/16 GB, no sockets), single M.2 slot (PCIe 3.0x4 NVMe or SATA), WQHD/FHD IPS panels, 52 Wh RapidCharge battery (80% in 1.0 hr), three USB 3.0 ports with MiniDP/HDMI/OneLink+, wireless/WiGig/WWAN and security. Checked .
- Lenovo Support — ThinkPad X1 Carbon 4th Gen (machine type 20FB)
Stable model-specific support link retained for readers. Product data renders client-side; no facts are cited from it. Checked .