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Lenovo has introduced its lightest ThinkPad model yet with the ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13 Aura Edition, pushing the boundaries in terms of design, sustainability, and performance. At just 980g and a thickness of 8.08mm at its slimmest point, it takes the title of Lenovo’s lightest ThinkPad X1 Carbon notebook to date. Despite its featherlight frame, it packs robust connectivity features, including two Thunderbolt 4 ports, two USB-A 3.2 Gen 1 ports, an HDMI 2.1 port, and an audio combo jack, ensuring that it doesn’t compromise on functionality.
A key highlight of the ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13 Aura Edition is its environmental focus, featuring 90% recycled magnesium in the C cover and 100% plastic-free packaging made from bamboo and sugarcane, showcasing Lenovo’s dedication to sustainability.
The notebook is powered by the Intel Core Ultra 9 processor, complemented by Intel Arc Xe2 graphics and a neural processing unit (NPU) capable of delivering up to 48 TOPS, making it adept at handling most multimedia and creative tasks. Although it’s not designed for intensive gaming or high-end 3D rendering, it’s more than sufficient for users with multimedia needs.
A critical highlight is its impressive battery life, with Lenovo promising more than 18 hours of usage from a 57Whr customer-replaceable battery, making it ideal for on-the-go professionals.
In terms of display, the 14-inch 2.8K OLED panel delivers a superior visual experience, supporting a 100% DCI-P3 color gamut, Dolby Vision, HDR True Black 500 technology, and a 120Hz refresh rate for smooth scrolling and animations. Coupled with Eyesafe technology, it’s engineered for long hours of comfortable viewing.
The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13 Aura Edition also boasts advanced security measures, including a dTPM 2.0 chip, fingerprint reader, and IR camera for facial recognition. These features make the device well-suited for professionals prioritizing data protection, while its Smart Modes and AI-powered Smart Share enhance user experience and productivity.
With up to 32GB of LPDDR5x RAM and 2TB of PCIe Gen 5 SSD storage, this new addition to Lenovo’s ThinkPad series is a powerful contender in the high-performance ultralight laptop market, ready to hit shelves in November 2024 at a starting price of $1,999.