Both the ThinkPad X1 Carbon 2017 and 2018 used the same chassis (except for some visual changes), so Lenovo created a completely overhauled design for the 7th generation of its business laptop. The result is a very portable 14-inch notebook with a weight of just ~1.1 kg, which does not make any compromises in terms of functionality, at least according to the manufacturer.

Our review unit today carries the designation ThinkPad X1 Carbon 2019 20QE000VGE and it features a Core i7 processor, 16 GB RAM, and a 512 GB NVMe-SSD. We have the matte WQHD panel with 2560 x 1440 pixels, which is already familiar from the previous model. The new carbon fiber design on the lid is only available on models with the optional 4K UHD screen; all the other models feature the familiar black design.

We compare the new ThinkPad X1 Carbon 2019 with its predecessor as well as the current ThinkPad T490s/T495s. We are still waiting for the updated competitors, so we will use the HP EliteBook x360 1040 G5 and the Dell Latitude 7490 for now.

We want to present our initial test results/impressions of the new ThinkPad X1 Carbon 2019 and we will update the article over the next couple of days with all our usual tests. We also plan to test the Linux compatibility, but please leave a comment if you have further suggestions or questions.

We will receive the entry-level SKU of the X1 Carbon with the LowPower 1080p screen (400 nits) next week, but the 4K model is a bit delayed. Lenovo currently has no RRP for our configuration, but a corresponding unit in the online shop of the manufacturer retails for about 2450 Euros.

