Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon 5th Gen — Intel Core i5, 7th Gen
8 GB LPDDR3-1866 (soldered) RAM · 256 GB M.2 PCIe NVMe SSD (Opal2) · Intel HD Graphics 620 (integrated) · 7th Gen Intel Core i5-7200U · 2 cores / 4 threads
Enquire about a Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon 5th Gen premium ultrabook for your team in India. This page documents a factory reference configuration — Intel Core i5-7200U (2 cores), 8 GB of soldered LPDDR3 memory, a 256 GB M.2 NVMe SSD and a 14-inch FHD IPS display, in a 1.13 kg carbon-fibre chassis with Thunderbolt 3 and USB-C Rapid Charge. India availability and supplied-unit details are confirmed in your quotation.
- Processor
- 7th Gen Intel Core i5-7200U
- Display diagonal
- 14.0 inches
- Model weight
- Starting at 1.13 kg
Is this the right laptop for your work?
Executive travel machines
A 1.13 kg carbon-fibre chassis with Thunderbolt 3 docking, a 15.5-hour published battery and full ports suits executives and consultants who travel light.
Docking-heavy desk setups
Two Thunderbolt 3 ports drive high-resolution displays and docks over one cable. Validate the specific dock and monitor combination.
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.
Processor & graphics
The X1 Carbon 5th Gen is the 2017 refresh — 7th Gen processors, Thunderbolt 3 over USB-C and a bigger 57 Wh battery, still under 1.13 kg.
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| Processor | 7th Gen Intel Core i5-7200U Verified against the factory matrix TopSeller row family 20HR005Y (machine type 20HR, announced 04/17): i5-7200U / 8 GB soldered / 256 GB M.2 NVMe / 14" FHD IPS / 57 Wh / 65 W USB-C. Lenovo PSREF — ThinkPad X1 Carbon 5th Gen model matrix |
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| CPU | 2 cores / 4 threads PSREF processor entry: 2C/4T, 2.5 / 3.1 GHz, 3 MB. Lenovo PSREF — ThinkPad X1 Carbon 5th Gen Product SpecificationsLenovo PSREF — ThinkPad X1 Carbon 5th Gen model matrix |
| Documented CPU options | 7th Gen i5-7200U/7300U (2C/4T), i7-7500U/7600U Lenovo PSREF — ThinkPad X1 Carbon 5th Gen Product SpecificationsLenovo PSREF — ThinkPad X1 Carbon 5th Gen model matrix |
| Graphics | Intel HD Graphics 620 (integrated) Lenovo PSREF — ThinkPad X1 Carbon 5th Gen model matrixLenovo PSREF — ThinkPad X1 Carbon 5th Gen Product Specifications |
| External display support | External displays via the two Thunderbolt 3 USB-C ports (DisplayPort) and HDMI Thunderbolt 3 supports high-resolution displays and docks; validate the intended combination. Lenovo PSREF — ThinkPad X1 Carbon 5th 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. 16 GB factory builds are documented. Lenovo PSREF — ThinkPad X1 Carbon 5th Gen model matrix |
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| Documented memory rate | LPDDR3-1866 Lenovo PSREF — ThinkPad X1 Carbon 5th Gen Product Specifications |
| RAM slots & upgrades | Memory is soldered to the systemboard with no sockets; 8 GB or 16 GB factory options documented. The 8 GB reference build cannot be upgraded. Lenovo PSREF — ThinkPad X1 Carbon 5th Gen Product SpecificationsLenovo PSREF — ThinkPad X1 Carbon 5th Gen model matrix |
| Installed storage | 256 GB M.2 PCIe NVMe SSD (Opal2) Single M.2 slot; larger drives can be swapped in. Lenovo PSREF — ThinkPad X1 Carbon 5th Gen model matrix |
| SSD slots & upgrades | One M.2 slot accepting M.2 SSDs (PCIe NVMe 3.0x4 or SATA). The 256 GB reference drive can be swapped for a larger M.2 SSD. Lenovo PSREF — ThinkPad X1 Carbon 5th Gen Product Specifications |
Display & size
The reference SKU carries the FHD IPS panel in the 15.95 mm chassis; an FHD multi-touch option is documented.
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| Display diagonal | 14.0 inches Lenovo PSREF — ThinkPad X1 Carbon 5th Gen Product Specifications |
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| Resolution | 1920 × 1080 (FHD) IPS in the reference configuration; optional multi-touch variant documented Lenovo PSREF — ThinkPad X1 Carbon 5th Gen Product SpecificationsLenovo PSREF — ThinkPad X1 Carbon 5th Gen model matrix |
| Documented panel | FHD IPS 300 nits anti-glare (reference); optional multi-touch Confirm the supplied unit’s panel and touch option. Lenovo PSREF — ThinkPad X1 Carbon 5th Gen Product Specifications |
| Width × depth × height | 323.5 × 217.1 × 15.95 mm; CFRP/GFRP hybrid display cover, magnesium alloy hybrid bottom Lenovo PSREF — ThinkPad X1 Carbon 5th Gen Product Specifications |
| Model weight | Starting at 1.13 kg Published figure, not a measurement of a supplied unit. Lenovo PSREF — ThinkPad X1 Carbon 5th Gen Product Specifications |
Battery & charging
An integrated 57 Wh battery with USB-C Rapid Charge — published runtime of 15.5 hours, the longest of the X1 Carbon line to that point.
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| Battery capacity | Integrated 3-cell 57 Wh Li-Polymer Lenovo PSREF — ThinkPad X1 Carbon 5th Gen Product SpecificationsLenovo PSREF — ThinkPad X1 Carbon 5th Gen model matrix |
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| Published battery runtime | MobileMark 2014: 15.5 hr Era benchmark figure; a renewed unit needs its own battery-health check. Lenovo PSREF — ThinkPad X1 Carbon 5th Gen Product Specifications |
| Fast charging | RapidCharge over USB-C (65 W adapter; the 45 W USB-C adapter does not support RapidCharge) Lenovo PSREF — ThinkPad X1 Carbon 5th Gen Product Specifications |
| Documented power adapter | 45 W or 65 W USB-C AC adapter (reference: 65 W USB-C) Lenovo PSREF — ThinkPad X1 Carbon 5th Gen Product SpecificationsLenovo PSREF — ThinkPad X1 Carbon 5th Gen model matrix |
Ports & wireless
Two Thunderbolt 3 USB-C ports (both with Power Delivery and DisplayPort), two USB-A ports, HDMI and a microSD reader; wired Ethernet needs an optional adapter — there is no onboard RJ-45 port.
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| USB ports | 2 × USB 3.1 Gen 1 Type-A (one Always On); 2 × USB 3.1 Type-C Gen 2 / Thunderbolt 3 (Power Delivery and DisplayPort) Lenovo PSREF — ThinkPad X1 Carbon 5th Gen Product Specifications |
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| Other connections | 1 × HDMI; microSD card reader (UHS-II); combo audio/microphone jack Lenovo PSREF — ThinkPad X1 Carbon 5th 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 5th Gen Product Specifications |
| Wireless | Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 8265 2×2 + Bluetooth 4.1; optional WWAN; optional WiGig dock Confirm the installed module on the supplied unit. Lenovo PSREF — ThinkPad X1 Carbon 5th Gen Product SpecificationsLenovo PSREF — ThinkPad X1 Carbon 5th 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 5th Gen Product SpecificationsLenovo PSREF — ThinkPad X1 Carbon 5th Gen model matrix |
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| Speakers & microphone | Stereo speakers; dual array microphone; combo audio/microphone jack Lenovo PSREF — ThinkPad X1 Carbon 5th Gen Product Specifications |
| Keyboard | Backlit ThinkPad keyboard with TrackPoint Confirm layout on the supplied unit. Lenovo PSREF — ThinkPad X1 Carbon 5th Gen Product SpecificationsLenovo PSREF — ThinkPad X1 Carbon 5th Gen model matrix |
| Biometric sign-in | Fingerprint reader (fitted on the reference row); TPM Lenovo PSREF — ThinkPad X1 Carbon 5th Gen Product SpecificationsLenovo PSREF — ThinkPad X1 Carbon 5th Gen model matrix |
| Operating system | Windows 10 Pro 64 (reference row) Confirm the installed edition, version and licence on the supplied unit. Lenovo PSREF — ThinkPad X1 Carbon 5th Gen model matrixLenovo PSREF — ThinkPad X1 Carbon 5th Gen Product Specifications |
Confirm the laptop. Then confirm the terms.
- This is a factory reference configuration assembled from the PSREF matrix (row family 20HR005Y), 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).
- Confirm the supplied unit’s panel (touch option), 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.
- This is a 2017-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 5th Gen FAQs
Can the ThinkPad X1 Carbon 5th Gen RAM be upgraded?
No. Lenovo documents the memory as soldered to the systemboard with no sockets — 8 GB or 16 GB factory options exist, but nothing can be changed after purchase.
Lenovo PSREF — ThinkPad X1 Carbon 5th Gen Product SpecificationsHow many Thunderbolt 3 ports does it have?
Two — both USB 3.1 Type-C Gen 2 with Power Delivery charging and DisplayPort video, alongside two USB-A ports and HDMI.
Lenovo PSREF — ThinkPad X1 Carbon 5th 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 8265 2×2 with optional WWAN and WiGig.
Lenovo PSREF — ThinkPad X1 Carbon 5th Gen Product SpecificationsWhat is the battery life?
The integrated 57 Wh battery documents 15.5 hours of MobileMark 2014 runtime — the longest of the X1 Carbon line to that point — with USB-C RapidCharge on the 65 W adapter.
Lenovo PSREF — ThinkPad X1 Carbon 5th 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, touch option and OS licence — and quotes rental or purchase terms before an order.
Check the facts at the source.
- Lenovo PSREF — ThinkPad X1 Carbon 5th Gen
Models tab: per-SKU factory configurations (258 rows). Reference row family 20HR005Y (EAST TopSeller) verified: i5-7200U / 8 GB soldered / 256 GB M.2 NVMe / 14" FHD IPS / 57 Wh / 65 W USB-C. Checked .
- Lenovo PSREF — ThinkPad X1 Carbon 5th Gen Platform Specifications
Full specification PDF read in full: 7th Gen processors, HD 620 graphics, soldered LPDDR3 (8/16 GB, no sockets), single M.2 slot (PCIe 3.0x4 NVMe or SATA), FHD IPS panels with optional touch, 57 Wh RapidCharge battery (15.5 hr), two Thunderbolt 3 ports with two USB-A and HDMI, wireless/WiGig/WWAN and security. Checked .
- Lenovo Support — ThinkPad X1 Carbon 5th Gen (machine type 20HR)
Stable model-specific support link retained for readers. Product data renders client-side; no facts are cited from it. Checked .