With the Intel^® Evo™ platform, the ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9 laptop delivers a powerhouse combination of performance, responsiveness, battery life, and stunning visuals. With up to 11^th Gen Intel^® Core™ i7 vPro^® processors, you can count on an exceptional experience, anywhere.

The new one-bar hinge, dual fan, and rear venting for an improved Intelligent Thermal Solution mean you can put in long hours on the job, and the ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9 laptop will stay as cool as you are.

With an updated suite of built-in ThinkShield security solutions, the ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9 laptop safeguards your device and your data. Biometrics provide an extra-secure fingerprint reader that’s integrated with the power button—so you can log in and boot up instantaneously. Human-presence detection automatically locks your device when you move away, and in combination with the optional IR camera, it enables zero-touch login even from sleep. Plus, choose the PrivacyGuard display panel to ensure wandering eyes can’t see what’s on your screen.

The ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9 laptop features a refined 16:10 display with narrow bezels and a rich, high-resolution screen. Choose the UHD+ panel with Dolby Vision™ to improve your viewing experience. Powerful Intel^® Iris™ X^e graphics render amazing picture clarity and color accuracy—whether you’re video-conferencing, browsing, or watching media. Plus, not only is this low-power panel energy efficient, but it’s also TÜV Rheinland-certified for reduced blue-light emissions to promote eye-care health.

The Dolby Atmos^® Speaker System on the ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9 laptop includes two upward-firing speakers and two downward-firing woofers—this creates an immersive sound experience you’ll enjoy for work and for play. Dolby Voice^® and four 360-degree far-field mics combined with a high-definition camera for visual clarity improve remote collaboration and ensure you’re heard loud and clear during calls.

The ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9 laptop offers a true smartphone-like experience in an always-connected PC. Speedy WiFi 6 lets you jump on crowded public platforms fast while avoiding lag-time and buffering. And with the optional 4G / 5G WWAN*, you can enjoy faster, more secure access to your network and uninterrupted video streaming. Stay connected to what matters most, no matter where you are.

* Optional WWAN availability varies by region and must be configured at time of purchase; it requires a network service provider.

ThinkPad laptops are tested against 12 military-grade requirements and more than 200 quality checks to ensure they run in extreme conditions. From the Arctic wilderness to desert dust storms, from zero-gravity to spills and drops, you can trust these laptops to handle whatever life throws your way.