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Black 14 inch ThinkPad X1 Carbon laptop, matte carbon-fibre lid, red TrackPoint, silver hinge accents

Lenovo

Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon 6 i7-8550U 2TB 8GB 14 laptop

SKU CH-1CDX-0MMW3

A 14-inch Windows 11 Pro laptop with Intel Core i7-8550U, 2TB NVMe SSD, 8GB LPDDR3 memory and fingerprint reader

  • ColorBlack
  • Operating SystemWindows 11 Pro
  • CPU TypeIntel Core i7
  • Processor NameIntel Core i7-8550U
  • Screen Size14.0"
  • TouchscreenNon-Touch Screen

Options 8GB/2TB

  • Ultralight carbon-fiber chassis weighs under 2.9 lbs
  • 8th-gen Intel quad-core i7-8550U reaches 4.0 GHz boost
  • 14-inch 1920 x 1080 FHD IPS non-touch display
  • 2 TB NVMe SSD plus 8 GB LPDDR3 memory
  • Fingerprint reader, dTPM encryption and ThinkShutter camera cover

Business ultraportable with large NVMe storage

The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon 6 is a 14-inch Windows 11 Pro laptop built for professionals who need a lightweight chassis and a 2TB NVMe PCIe SSD. It runs on an Intel Core i7-8550U quad-core processor with 8GB of LPDDR3 memory. The 1920 x 1080 IPS display is non-touch and the system includes a fingerprint reader and webcam.

Silent operation and efficient power use

The carbon-fibre and magnesium construction meets 12 military-grade requirements and passes more than 200 quality checks for durability in extreme conditions. Passive thermal design keeps noise to a minimum during typical office workloads. The low-power U-series processor and LPDDR3 memory help extend battery runtime between charges. USB Type-C charging adds convenience with compatible adapters.

Soldered 8GB memory limits upgrade options

System memory is not expandable beyond the factory 8GB, so buyers who need more RAM for virtual machines or large datasets should consider a different model. The 2TB NVMe drive provides ample high-speed storage for local files and applications. Thunderbolt 3 over USB-C delivers up to 40 Gbps bandwidth for external GPUs, docks or high-resolution displays.

Highlights

  • Ultralight carbon-fiber chassis weighs under 2.9 lbs
  • 8th-gen Intel quad-core i7-8550U reaches 4.0 GHz boost
  • 14-inch 1920 x 1080 FHD IPS non-touch display
  • 2 TB NVMe SSD plus 8 GB LPDDR3 memory
  • Fingerprint reader, dTPM encryption and ThinkShutter camera cover

Specifications

SeriesX1 Carbon 6
ModelThinkPad
ColorBlack
Operating SystemWindows 11 Pro
CPU TypeIntel Core i7
Processor NameIntel Core i7-8550U
Screen Size14.0"
TouchscreenNon-Touch Screen
Resolution1920 x 1080
SSD2TB
HDDNo
Memory8GB
BluetoothBluetooth 4.1
USB4
TouchpadThinkPad UltraNav
WebcamYes
TypeMainstream
Weight2 - 2.9 lbs.

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Questions about this item

How is the 2TB NVMe PCIe SSD installed, and which step do people often miss?

The 2TB NVMe PCIe SSD is factory-installed and requires no user installation. If adding a second drive later, the missed step is enabling the NVMe slot in BIOS before the drive appears in Windows.

What maintenance or replacement will the 8GB LPDDR3 memory need later?

The 8GB LPDDR3 memory is soldered to the motherboard and cannot be upgraded or replaced. No user maintenance is required, but capacity is fixed for the life of the laptop.

At what point does the Intel Core i7-8550U hit its limit under sustained loads?

The Intel Core i7-8550U reaches its thermal limit first during sustained workloads, throttling from 4.0 GHz to lower speeds to manage heat within the ultralight chassis.

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