2021
UAE Price
AED 3,899
India Price
₹92,990
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Laptop · Lenovo · 2021
The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon G9-20XXS00100 (ThinkPad X1 Carbon G9 Series) 2TB / 64GB is Lenovo's 2021 laptop featuring a height x width x depth (in mm): 14.9 x 314.5 x 221.5 ( = 0.59 x 12.38 x 8.72 in) display, the Intel Core i7-1165G7 4c/8t 4 x 2.8 - 4.7 GHz, 36 W PL2 / Short Burst, 28 W PL1 / Sustained, Tiger Lake-UP3 chipset. At AED 3,899 in the UAE and ₹92,990 in India, it sits firmly in the upper mid-range tier.
The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon G9-20XXS00100 excels with its Intel Core i7-1165G7, 32GB LPDDR4X-4266 RAM, and 2TB SSD, delivering rapid multitasking and snappy file access for developers and data analysts. Intel Iris Xe Graphics handles light creative work, while the 57Wh battery sustains 10–11 hours under typical office loads. Its 1.175kg weight and 2 USB4/Thunderbolt 4 ports enable seamless docking with dual 4K displays. The keyboard remains the gold standard for typing endurance. Weakness? Thermals throttle the CPU after 20 minutes of sustained 28W load, limiting prolonged heavy compilation or rendering. In UAE at AED 3899, it’s good value because enterprise-grade durability and port density justify the cost over consumer ultrabooks. In India at ₹92990, it’s overpriced—competitors like Dell XPS 13 or HP EliteBook offer similar specs with better cooling and warranty support at lower cost.
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| Battery | 57 Wh Lithium-Polymer |
| Camera | Webcam: 720p w/IR & ThinkShutterPrimary Camera: 0.9 MPix |
| Connections | 2 USB 3.0 / 3.1 Gen1, 2 USB4 40 Gbps, 2 Thunderbolt, USB-C Power Delivery (PD), 1 HDMI, 1 Kensington Lock, Audio Connections: 3.5mm Audio, 1 Fingerprint Reader |
| Networking | Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX201 (a/b/g/h/n = Wi-Fi 4/ac = Wi-Fi 5/ax = Wi-Fi 6/), Bluetooth 5.1 |
| Size | height x width x depth (in mm): 14.9 x 314.5 x 221.5 ( = 0.59 x 12.38 x 8.72 in) |
| Weight | 1.175 kg ( = 41.45 oz / 2.59 pounds), Power Supply: 321 g ( = 11.32 oz / 0.71 pounds) |
| Display | 14.00 inch 16:10, 1920 x 1200 pixel 162 PPI, B140UAN02.1, IPS, glossy: no, 60 Hz |
| Graphics adapter | Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 96EUs |
| Memory | 32 GB , LPDDR4X-4266, on-board, Dual-Channel |
| Storage | 2048 |
| Mainboard | Intel Tiger Lake-UP3 PCH-LP |
| Soundcard | Intel Tiger Lake-U/Y PCH-LP - cAVS (Audio, Voice, Speech) |
| Additional features | Speakers: 2x 2 W, 2x 0.8 W, Dolby Atmos, Keyboard: 6 row Chiclet w/1.5mm travel, Keyboard Light: yes, 65 W USB C Charger, 36 Months Warranty |
| Links | Lenovo homepageLenovo notebook section |
| Price | 1679 Euro |
| Processor | Intel Core i7-1165G7 4c/8t 4 x 2.8 - 4.7 GHz, 36 W PL2 / Short Burst, 28 W PL1 / Sustained, Tiger Lake-UP3 |
Specs sourced from official manufacturer website and GSMArena.
Common questions about the ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9.
It may still be worth buying in 2026 if you need a durable, business-grade laptop with ample storage and don't require the latest performance upgrades. Its build quality and keyboard make it a reliable choice for long-term professional use.
The price in UAE is AED 3899. It is available through authorized Lenovo retailers and major electronics stores across the country.
The price in India is ₹92990. It can be purchased from Lenovo's official website and select authorized dealers in major cities.
The camera delivers 720p HD video with decent low-light performance and includes a physical shutter for privacy. It is optimized for clear video calls in business environments.
The battery lasts up to 15.5 hours under typical usage conditions. It supports fast charging, providing up to 4 hours of use with just 30 minutes of charging.
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