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Lenovo’s ThinkPad X1<\/span> Carbon is a laptop line<\/a> that needs no introduction\u2014it dates back to 2012\u2014but even those loyal to the most ultra of ultrabooks may do a double-take when presented with this, the 13th-edition of the laptop and an \u201cAura Edition<\/a>\u201d designate.<\/p>\nJust unboxing the new laptop had me double-checking that I\u2019d received the right computer. You can primarily thank the new Carbon\u2019s insanely low heft for that: At just 2.2 pounds, it\u2019s the lightest ThinkPad X1 Carbon ever\u2014by a considerable margin. (The Gen 12, launched in early 2024<\/a>, weighed 2.4 pounds.) It\u2019s the lightest 14-inch laptop I\u2019ve ever tested. Variably constructed from recycled aluminum, magnesium, carbon fiber, and plastic, the machine feels almost like a toy, though at 20 millimeters thick, it does have at least a little something to hold on to when you pick it up.<\/p>\nThe effects of its semaglutide diet<\/a> aren\u2019t the only part of this story. The latest X1 Carbon has also been upgraded to an Intel Core Ultra 7 258V (Series 2) CPU, which now qualifies the laptop as a Copilot+ PC<\/a>. It\u2019s also, and more prominently, branded as an Aura Edition PC, distinguished by the addition of \u201cSmart Modes\u201d that let the user launch preconfigured settings that optimize eye health, enhance privacy, limit distractions, and more. These are accessible by tapping the F8 key, which does double-duty as a Mode button.<\/p>\n<\/p>\nBut the big question is, how did Lenovo trim nearly 10 percent off the weight of this laptop? Although there\u2019s a chintzy 512-GB SSD<\/a> on the device, the rest of the specs are solid, including 32 GB of RAM (not upgradeable) and plenty of ports\u2014two USB-C Thunderbolt 4 ports<\/a>, two USB-A 3.2 ports, and a full-size HDMI port. There’s a nano-SIM slot too. No obvious signs of corners being cut so far.<\/p>\n\n<\/noscript><\/picture><\/span><\/div>\nPhotograph: Christopher Null<\/span><\/p>\n<\/figure>\nThe design is top-shelf, for the most part. The renowned ThinkPad keyboard quality remains in effect; I don\u2019t think you\u2019ll find a better typing experience on a laptop today, particularly one this small. Lenovo continues to provide a compact trackpad with three separate buttons along with the pointing stick nubbin as an option. The separate buttons do make things easier; I never realize how much I like having them until I use a laptop that includes them. 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Just unboxing the new laptop had me double-checking that I\u2019d received the right computer. You can primarily thank the new Carbon\u2019s insanely low heft for that: At just 2.2 pounds, it\u2019s the lightest ThinkPad X1 Carbon ever\u2014by a considerable margin. (The Gen 12, launched in early 2024<\/a>, weighed 2.4 pounds.) It\u2019s the lightest 14-inch laptop I\u2019ve ever tested. Variably constructed from recycled aluminum, magnesium, carbon fiber, and plastic, the machine feels almost like a toy, though at 20 millimeters thick, it does have at least a little something to hold on to when you pick it up.<\/p>\nThe effects of its semaglutide diet<\/a> aren\u2019t the only part of this story. The latest X1 Carbon has also been upgraded to an Intel Core Ultra 7 258V (Series 2) CPU, which now qualifies the laptop as a Copilot+ PC<\/a>. It\u2019s also, and more prominently, branded as an Aura Edition PC, distinguished by the addition of \u201cSmart Modes\u201d that let the user launch preconfigured settings that optimize eye health, enhance privacy, limit distractions, and more. These are accessible by tapping the F8 key, which does double-duty as a Mode button.<\/p>\n<\/p>\nBut the big question is, how did Lenovo trim nearly 10 percent off the weight of this laptop? Although there\u2019s a chintzy 512-GB SSD<\/a> on the device, the rest of the specs are solid, including 32 GB of RAM (not upgradeable) and plenty of ports\u2014two USB-C Thunderbolt 4 ports<\/a>, two USB-A 3.2 ports, and a full-size HDMI port. There’s a nano-SIM slot too. No obvious signs of corners being cut so far.<\/p>\n\n<\/noscript><\/picture><\/span><\/div>\nPhotograph: Christopher Null<\/span><\/p>\n<\/figure>\nThe design is top-shelf, for the most part. The renowned ThinkPad keyboard quality remains in effect; I don\u2019t think you\u2019ll find a better typing experience on a laptop today, particularly one this small. Lenovo continues to provide a compact trackpad with three separate buttons along with the pointing stick nubbin as an option. The separate buttons do make things easier; I never realize how much I like having them until I use a laptop that includes them. And while the arrow keys are weirdly small and unevenly sized, they are easier to use than some keyboards that use half-height versions of these buttons.<\/p>\nThe Carbon doesn\u2019t have a touchscreen, but the 2,880 x 1,800-pixel display is sharp and plenty bright, and the webcam (a crummy 1,080p model) is set into a small notch above. It includes a physical on\/off switch right beside it\u2014the switch is handy but a little difficult to manipulate. That small notch provides one of the few bits of flair to the chassis\u2014a raised strip on the lid that gives you something to hold on to when opening the laptop singlehandedly. And, as usual, the dot on the \u201ci\u201d in ThinkPad on the lid also lights up in red.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Lenovo’s ThinkPad X1 Carbon is a laptop line that needs no introduction\u2014it dates back to 2012\u2014but even those loyal to the most ultra of ultrabooks may do a double-take when presented with this, the 13th-edition of the laptop and an \u201cAura Edition\u201d designate. 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The effects of its semaglutide diet<\/a> aren\u2019t the only part of this story. The latest X1 Carbon has also been upgraded to an Intel Core Ultra 7 258V (Series 2) CPU, which now qualifies the laptop as a Copilot+ PC<\/a>. It\u2019s also, and more prominently, branded as an Aura Edition PC, distinguished by the addition of \u201cSmart Modes\u201d that let the user launch preconfigured settings that optimize eye health, enhance privacy, limit distractions, and more. These are accessible by tapping the F8 key, which does double-duty as a Mode button.<\/p>\n<\/p>\nBut the big question is, how did Lenovo trim nearly 10 percent off the weight of this laptop? Although there\u2019s a chintzy 512-GB SSD<\/a> on the device, the rest of the specs are solid, including 32 GB of RAM (not upgradeable) and plenty of ports\u2014two USB-C Thunderbolt 4 ports<\/a>, two USB-A 3.2 ports, and a full-size HDMI port. There’s a nano-SIM slot too. 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<\/p>\nBut the big question is, how did Lenovo trim nearly 10 percent off the weight of this laptop? Although there\u2019s a chintzy 512-GB SSD<\/a> on the device, the rest of the specs are solid, including 32 GB of RAM (not upgradeable) and plenty of ports\u2014two USB-C Thunderbolt 4 ports<\/a>, two USB-A 3.2 ports, and a full-size HDMI port. There’s a nano-SIM slot too. No obvious signs of corners being cut so far.<\/p>\n\n<\/noscript><\/picture><\/span><\/div>\nPhotograph: Christopher Null<\/span><\/p>\n<\/figure>\nThe design is top-shelf, for the most part. The renowned ThinkPad keyboard quality remains in effect; I don\u2019t think you\u2019ll find a better typing experience on a laptop today, particularly one this small. Lenovo continues to provide a compact trackpad with three separate buttons along with the pointing stick nubbin as an option. The separate buttons do make things easier; I never realize how much I like having them until I use a laptop that includes them. 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But the big question is, how did Lenovo trim nearly 10 percent off the weight of this laptop? Although there\u2019s a chintzy 512-GB SSD<\/a> on the device, the rest of the specs are solid, including 32 GB of RAM (not upgradeable) and plenty of ports\u2014two USB-C Thunderbolt 4 ports<\/a>, two USB-A 3.2 ports, and a full-size HDMI port. There’s a nano-SIM slot too. No obvious signs of corners being cut so far.<\/p>\n\n<\/noscript><\/picture><\/span><\/div>\nPhotograph: Christopher Null<\/span><\/p>\n<\/figure>\nThe design is top-shelf, for the most part. The renowned ThinkPad keyboard quality remains in effect; I don\u2019t think you\u2019ll find a better typing experience on a laptop today, particularly one this small. Lenovo continues to provide a compact trackpad with three separate buttons along with the pointing stick nubbin as an option. The separate buttons do make things easier; I never realize how much I like having them until I use a laptop that includes them. 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