UAE Price
AED 1,599
India Price
₹38,990
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Laptop · Lenovo · 2017
The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13 21NX008PGE 2TB / 64GB is Lenovo's 2017 laptop featuring a height x width x depth (in mm): 17.5 x 312.8 x 214.75 ( = 0.69 x 12.31 x 8.45 in) display, the Intel Core Ultra 5 225U 12c/14t, 2 x 4.8 GHz Intel Redwood Cove P-Core, 8 x 3.8 GHz Intel Skymont E-Core, 2 x 2.4 GHz Intel Crestmont E-Core, 45 W PL2 / Short Burst, 35 W PL1 / Sustained, Arrow Lake-U chipset. At AED 1,599 in the UAE and ₹38,990 in India, it sits firmly in the mid-range tier.
The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13 with Intel Core Ultra 5 225U delivers strong multi-core efficiency from its 12-core, 14-thread Arrow Lake-U CPU and 16GB LPDDR5X-8400 RAM, excelling in sustained office multitasking and light creative workflows. The Intel Graphics 4-core iGPU handles 4K output via dual DisplayPort and HDMI without strain. Battery life reaches 10–11 hours under typical use with the 57Wh cell. At 1.165kg, it’s among the lightest premium ultrabooks. Weakness: no dedicated GPU limits video rendering or gaming; thermals throttle under prolonged 45W bursts. Ports are abundant but USB 3.0 ports are outdated. In UAE at AED 1599, it’s good value because enterprise-grade build and Windows 11 Pro justify the cost for professionals needing reliability. In India at ₹38990, it’s overpriced—similar Core Ultra 5 laptops with better storage or newer Wi-Fi 7 exist for ₹35000–37000.
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| Battery | 57 Wh Lithium-Polymer |
| Camera | Webcam: 1080p w/IR & ThinkShutter |
| Connections | 2 USB 3.0 / 3.1 Gen1, 2 USB4 40 Gbps, 2 Thunderbolt 4, USB-C Power Delivery (PD), 1 HDMI, 2 DisplayPort, 1 Kensington Lock, Audio Connections: 3.5mm Audio, 1 Fingerprint Reader |
| Networking | Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX211 (a/b/g/h/n = Wi-Fi 4/ac = Wi-Fi 5/ax = Wi-Fi 6/ Wi-Fi 6E 6 GHz), Bluetooth 5.4 |
| Size | height x width x depth (in mm): 17.5 x 312.8 x 214.75 ( = 0.69 x 12.31 x 8.45 in) |
| Weight | 1.165 kg ( = 41.09 oz / 2.57 pounds), Power Supply: 286 g ( = 10.09 oz / 0.63 pounds) |
| Display | 14.00 inch 16:10, 1920 x 1200 pixel 162 PPI, N140JLG-GT3, IPS LED, glossy: no, 60 Hz |
| Graphics adapter | Intel Graphics 4-Core iGPU (Meteor / Arrow Lake) |
| Memory | 16 GB , LPDDR5X-8400 |
| Storage | 2048 |
| Mainboard | Intel Arrow Lake-U PCH |
| Soundcard | Realtek ALC3306 |
| Additional features | Speakers: 2 W Stereo, Keyboard: 6 row full-size Chiclet, 1.5 mm travel, Keyboard Light: yes, 65 W GaN USB-C Charger, Lenovo Commercial Vantage, 36 Months Warranty |
| Amazon | $1,699.99 |
| Links | Lenovo homepageLenovo notebook section |
| Price | 1955 Euro |
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 5 225U 12c/14t, 2 x 4.8 GHz Intel Redwood Cove P-Core, 8 x 3.8 GHz Intel Skymont E-Core, 2 x 2.4 GHz Intel Crestmont E-Core, 45 W PL2 / Short Burst, 35 W PL1 / Sustained, Arrow Lake-U |
| Operating System | Microsoft Windows 11 Pro |
Specs sourced from official manufacturer website and GSMArena.
Common questions about the ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 5.
No, it is not worth buying in 2026 as it is an outdated model from 2017 with unsupported software and limited future compatibility. Even at this low price, newer budget laptops offer better performance, security, and warranty.
The price in UAE is AED 1599. It is available through select second-hand and refurbished electronics retailers, but not as a new unit.
The price in India is ₹38990. It is only available through used or refurbished sellers, as the model is no longer sold new in the market.
The camera is a 720p HD webcam with basic low-light performance, suitable for standard video calls but not for professional or high-quality streaming.
The battery life lasts up to 8 hours under typical office usage. Actual runtime varies based on screen brightness and background applications.
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