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LENOVO ThinkPad X1 Carbon G9 14" WUXGA TOUCH Intel i5-1135G7 8GB 256GB SSD WIN10 PRO FingerPrint Backlit 4G LTE 1.13kg 3YR ONSITE WTY W10P Notebook
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I have been a loyal user of Lenovo's X1 ThinkPads for over six years now. My first was a T470p that I inherited and used for a couple of years until I purchased my first X1 Carbon 6th Gen. I was blown away by this laptop's durability, battery life, power, and portability, without compromising on screen size. Recently, I upgraded to the 9th Gen during Lenovo's President's Day sale, and I am extremely satisfied with the new device.The 9th Gen X1 Carbon boasts a newer generation processor and the same great keyboard, with a slight update. It also comes with all the necessary ports, including HDMI, USB-A, and an analog headphone jack. As a management consultant who needs a powerful tool for financial modeling, creating presentations, and writing dozens of emails ... MoreI have been a loyal user of Lenovo's X1 ThinkPads for over six years now. My first was a T470p that I inherited and used for a couple of years until I purchased my first X1 Carbon 6th Gen. I was blown away by this laptop's durability, battery life, power, and portability, without compromising on screen size. Recently, I upgraded to the 9th Gen during Lenovo's President's Day sale, and I am extremely satisfied with the new device.The 9th Gen X1 Carbon boasts a newer generation processor and the same great keyboard, with a slight update. It also comes with all the necessary ports, including HDMI, USB-A, and an analog headphone jack. As a management consultant who needs a powerful tool for financial modeling, creating presentations, and writing dozens of emails daily, this laptop is an absolute powerhouse.I hope Lenovo continues the X1 Carbon line for as long as possible because it will be hard to switch to any other laptop after being spoiled by such an amazing device. Overall, I would highly recommend the Lenovo X1 Carbon 9th Gen to anyone in the market for a reliable, durable, and powerful laptop.
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Since my purchase, I have used the ThinkPad X1 for 6 weeks now and find it a great improvement over my older ThinkPad T430. Although the screen dimensions are the same, the X1 is about 90% of the T430 dimensions and considerably lighter and certainly a lot thinner. I like the firmness of the key pad and size of the keys; they are well spaced and easy to use for a 2-hand typist. The speakers and sound system are absolutely excellent for such a small laptop plus I like the feature of a switch to turn the camera on and off.I rated this at 4 stars as I find that I occasionally, unknowingly, hit the CapsLock key by mistake and end up typing a few letters with capitalized text that I then have to go back to correct. The CapsLock key on the X1 makes no sound when it is ... MoreSince my purchase, I have used the ThinkPad X1 for 6 weeks now and find it a great improvement over my older ThinkPad T430. Although the screen dimensions are the same, the X1 is about 90% of the T430 dimensions and considerably lighter and certainly a lot thinner. I like the firmness of the key pad and size of the keys; they are well spaced and easy to use for a 2-hand typist. The speakers and sound system are absolutely excellent for such a small laptop plus I like the feature of a switch to turn the camera on and off.I rated this at 4 stars as I find that I occasionally, unknowingly, hit the CapsLock key by mistake and end up typing a few letters with capitalized text that I then have to go back to correct. The CapsLock key on the X1 makes no sound when it is turned on or off. My previous ThinkPad T430 had an auditable sound when turned on and off and one knew right away if it was hit by mistake. I wish Lenovo would have kept this option for the X1. Also, the X1 came with a finger print reader and am a bit disappointed that one still has to push the power button to turn the unit on. However, once it is turned on, hovering the finger over the power button will bring up the home screen just fine. With the old T430, one swipe of the finger would turn the laptop on without pushing the power button. It was easy and I miss that in the X1. An extra USB port would also have helped. There are only two on the X1 compared to the 4 on the T430. Overall, I like and enjoy using my X1 and am now willing to overlook these minor annoyances.
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This is my 4th ThinkPad computer. In general, I like them better than any PC. (Only MacBook Pro computers are comparable in my opinion.) The first two ThinkPad computers I had no trouble and lasted many years without any hardware issues. I purchased a larger version (15.5 inch) of the ThinkPad X1 Carbon in May 2021 with a 2-year warranty. For one year and half, it worked well. Nice feel, fairly fast, design of trackpad better than any PC laptop that I know. Extra ports for HDMI, USB, USB-C, are all very nice. Then, the camera failed in November 2022. More hardware issues in December. I would submit the computer for repair with warranty claims on January 2. It would take until Feb. 17 to get back and fully functional. It took almost 7 weeks to get repaired. The ... MoreThis is my 4th ThinkPad computer. In general, I like them better than any PC. (Only MacBook Pro computers are comparable in my opinion.) The first two ThinkPad computers I had no trouble and lasted many years without any hardware issues. I purchased a larger version (15.5 inch) of the ThinkPad X1 Carbon in May 2021 with a 2-year warranty. For one year and half, it worked well. Nice feel, fairly fast, design of trackpad better than any PC laptop that I know. Extra ports for HDMI, USB, USB-C, are all very nice. Then, the camera failed in November 2022. More hardware issues in December. I would submit the computer for repair with warranty claims on January 2. It would take until Feb. 17 to get back and fully functional. It took almost 7 weeks to get repaired. The warranty was covered; but this is serious delay. I was warned that it might take 6 weeks and why I had to buy another computer. It is working well right now and a better battery life than the 2021 version. The camera and screen are nice. i did buy the extended 3-year accidental warranty; but wonder if something happens if it will also take 6-7 weeks to repair. No one was in a hurry to get my other ThinkPad X1 Carbon fixed. When they run right, they are very nice and top of PC line.
| Design | |
| Housing material | Carbon fibre, Magnesium |
| Form factor | Clamshell |
| Product type | Notebook |
| Colour of product | Black |
LENOVO ThinkPad X1 Carbon G9 14" WUXGA TOUCH Intel i5-1135G7 8GB 256GB SSD WIN10 PRO FingerPrint Backlit 4G LTE 1.13kg 3YR ONSITE WTY W10P Notebook
I have been a loyal user of Lenovo's X1 ThinkPads for over six years now. My first was a T470p that I inherited and used for a couple of years until I purchased my first X1 Carbon 6th Gen. I was blown away by this laptop's durability, battery life, power, and portability, without compromising on screen size. Recently, I upgraded to the 9th Gen during Lenovo's President's Day sale, and I am extremely satisfied with the new device.The 9th Gen X1 Carbon boasts a newer generation processor and the same great keyboard, with a slight update. It also comes with all the necessary ports, including HDMI, USB-A, and an analog headphone jack. As a management consultant who needs a powerful tool for financial modeling, creating presentations, and writing dozens of emails ... MoreI have been a loyal user of Lenovo's X1 ThinkPads for over six years now. My first was a T470p that I inherited and used for a couple of years until I purchased my first X1 Carbon 6th Gen. I was blown away by this laptop's durability, battery life, power, and portability, without compromising on screen size. Recently, I upgraded to the 9th Gen during Lenovo's President's Day sale, and I am extremely satisfied with the new device.The 9th Gen X1 Carbon boasts a newer generation processor and the same great keyboard, with a slight update. It also comes with all the necessary ports, including HDMI, USB-A, and an analog headphone jack. As a management consultant who needs a powerful tool for financial modeling, creating presentations, and writing dozens of emails daily, this laptop is an absolute powerhouse.I hope Lenovo continues the X1 Carbon line for as long as possible because it will be hard to switch to any other laptop after being spoiled by such an amazing device. Overall, I would highly recommend the Lenovo X1 Carbon 9th Gen to anyone in the market for a reliable, durable, and powerful laptop.
Since my purchase, I have used the ThinkPad X1 for 6 weeks now and find it a great improvement over my older ThinkPad T430. Although the screen dimensions are the same, the X1 is about 90% of the T430 dimensions and considerably lighter and certainly a lot thinner. I like the firmness of the key pad and size of the keys; they are well spaced and easy to use for a 2-hand typist. The speakers and sound system are absolutely excellent for such a small laptop plus I like the feature of a switch to turn the camera on and off.I rated this at 4 stars as I find that I occasionally, unknowingly, hit the CapsLock key by mistake and end up typing a few letters with capitalized text that I then have to go back to correct. The CapsLock key on the X1 makes no sound when it is ... MoreSince my purchase, I have used the ThinkPad X1 for 6 weeks now and find it a great improvement over my older ThinkPad T430. Although the screen dimensions are the same, the X1 is about 90% of the T430 dimensions and considerably lighter and certainly a lot thinner. I like the firmness of the key pad and size of the keys; they are well spaced and easy to use for a 2-hand typist. The speakers and sound system are absolutely excellent for such a small laptop plus I like the feature of a switch to turn the camera on and off.I rated this at 4 stars as I find that I occasionally, unknowingly, hit the CapsLock key by mistake and end up typing a few letters with capitalized text that I then have to go back to correct. The CapsLock key on the X1 makes no sound when it is turned on or off. My previous ThinkPad T430 had an auditable sound when turned on and off and one knew right away if it was hit by mistake. I wish Lenovo would have kept this option for the X1. Also, the X1 came with a finger print reader and am a bit disappointed that one still has to push the power button to turn the unit on. However, once it is turned on, hovering the finger over the power button will bring up the home screen just fine. With the old T430, one swipe of the finger would turn the laptop on without pushing the power button. It was easy and I miss that in the X1. An extra USB port would also have helped. There are only two on the X1 compared to the 4 on the T430. Overall, I like and enjoy using my X1 and am now willing to overlook these minor annoyances.
This is my 4th ThinkPad computer. In general, I like them better than any PC. (Only MacBook Pro computers are comparable in my opinion.) The first two ThinkPad computers I had no trouble and lasted many years without any hardware issues. I purchased a larger version (15.5 inch) of the ThinkPad X1 Carbon in May 2021 with a 2-year warranty. For one year and half, it worked well. Nice feel, fairly fast, design of trackpad better than any PC laptop that I know. Extra ports for HDMI, USB, USB-C, are all very nice. Then, the camera failed in November 2022. More hardware issues in December. I would submit the computer for repair with warranty claims on January 2. It would take until Feb. 17 to get back and fully functional. It took almost 7 weeks to get repaired. The ... MoreThis is my 4th ThinkPad computer. In general, I like them better than any PC. (Only MacBook Pro computers are comparable in my opinion.) The first two ThinkPad computers I had no trouble and lasted many years without any hardware issues. I purchased a larger version (15.5 inch) of the ThinkPad X1 Carbon in May 2021 with a 2-year warranty. For one year and half, it worked well. Nice feel, fairly fast, design of trackpad better than any PC laptop that I know. Extra ports for HDMI, USB, USB-C, are all very nice. Then, the camera failed in November 2022. More hardware issues in December. I would submit the computer for repair with warranty claims on January 2. It would take until Feb. 17 to get back and fully functional. It took almost 7 weeks to get repaired. The warranty was covered; but this is serious delay. I was warned that it might take 6 weeks and why I had to buy another computer. It is working well right now and a better battery life than the 2021 version. The camera and screen are nice. i did buy the extended 3-year accidental warranty; but wonder if something happens if it will also take 6-7 weeks to repair. No one was in a hurry to get my other ThinkPad X1 Carbon fixed. When they run right, they are very nice and top of PC line.
Some windows hello features do not work. For one, the camera is not compatible with windows hello. Second, the fingerprint scanner does not work. This appears to be a common issue when researching fingerprint failure on Thinkpad X1. Spent 90 mins on phone support to tech who ultimately felt that the BRAND NEW laptop required a NEW motherboard, fingerprint scanner and camera. I pushed back that it was more likely a software / driver issue, but this was their recommendation. Tech arrived and ripped apart the brand new laptop to replace these components, and sure enough they still do not work. Tech indicated it is likely a software issue that the components are not compatible with Win11 which is what the system was delivered with. So now i am left with NINE brand new ... MoreSome windows hello features do not work. For one, the camera is not compatible with windows hello. Second, the fingerprint scanner does not work. This appears to be a common issue when researching fingerprint failure on Thinkpad X1. Spent 90 mins on phone support to tech who ultimately felt that the BRAND NEW laptop required a NEW motherboard, fingerprint scanner and camera. I pushed back that it was more likely a software / driver issue, but this was their recommendation. Tech arrived and ripped apart the brand new laptop to replace these components, and sure enough they still do not work. Tech indicated it is likely a software issue that the components are not compatible with Win11 which is what the system was delivered with. So now i am left with NINE brand new laptops that dont have critical features that were part of the advertised capabilities and drove my purchase decision. Will very likely be sending all 9 laptops back and reverting to my former hardware supplier.
Starting a small business I wanted something capable enough to handle the demands of functionality, ease of use and exceptional performance. I used a Gen 9 at my previous role and knew I wanted one but on my terms. Rather than getting a Gen 10 I decided to get a top of the line Gen 9 and save a little money instead. I built my unit complete with an i7, 32g ram, Adobe Creative Cloud and touchscreen all of which are huge improvements over my old work unit. I love this thing. In the month that I have had it it has been incredible. I had the one Mira app that caused some issue but I disabled it. Also, it froze on me once but beyond that it has been impressive. I got what I wanted in a powerful unit. I use this daily and cannot express how happy I am. It has transitioned ... MoreStarting a small business I wanted something capable enough to handle the demands of functionality, ease of use and exceptional performance. I used a Gen 9 at my previous role and knew I wanted one but on my terms. Rather than getting a Gen 10 I decided to get a top of the line Gen 9 and save a little money instead. I built my unit complete with an i7, 32g ram, Adobe Creative Cloud and touchscreen all of which are huge improvements over my old work unit. I love this thing. In the month that I have had it it has been incredible. I had the one Mira app that caused some issue but I disabled it. Also, it froze on me once but beyond that it has been impressive. I got what I wanted in a powerful unit. I use this daily and cannot express how happy I am. It has transitioned flawlessly as a workstation for my small business and real estate career. I could have gotten a much cheaper unit but given how much I am investing in my small business and real estate I wanted something that would be a game changer.
Most of the time it's working as expected, but I have lots of issues with the laptop stuttering. You can press WINDOWS+E and nothing happens for 2-3 second, then it reacts and opens up explorer. The same can happen when you type, it just stops responding and then the 15 letters you have pushed suddenly appears.It does not charge or even function with 65W USB C power, you need 90W +It's a shame as this is something they could probably change in BIOS and you could at least browse the web with a less powerful charger.It has a limit for how many buttons you can push at one time, so it's not recommended if you want to play video games where you push multiple buttons at one time.The graphics are not as good as I expected. It was supposed to be, according to ... MoreMost of the time it's working as expected, but I have lots of issues with the laptop stuttering. You can press WINDOWS+E and nothing happens for 2-3 second, then it reacts and opens up explorer. The same can happen when you type, it just stops responding and then the 15 letters you have pushed suddenly appears.It does not charge or even function with 65W USB C power, you need 90W +It's a shame as this is something they could probably change in BIOS and you could at least browse the web with a less powerful charger.It has a limit for how many buttons you can push at one time, so it's not recommended if you want to play video games where you push multiple buttons at one time.The graphics are not as good as I expected. It was supposed to be, according to reliable testing sources, about 60-80% better than my old laptop. I can barely notice any difference.In general if you leave the computer on for 2-3 days it starts slowing down quite a lot. I never had this issue with my last laptop. I could leave in on for weeks witthout any issues.In my case, I have a docking stations that has 150W throughput, but I can't connect with one cable only. I need one for my docking station and a second for power. I thought this was supposed to work based on what I read before buying the laptop.I had it for close to one year. Based on the price and expected performance, I would not recommend this laptop or Lenovo. Based on other purchases (multiple Thinkpads for work) I would still concider Lenovo in the future.
My company is a big fan of Lenovo products. I, on the other hand, have been a Microsoft Surface fan since the release of the original Surface Pro series. However, since I was in the market for an ultraportable device to replace my Surface Book and Microsoft has made it to complicated to make a decision, I decided to try what the company uses Lenovo. Usually, they choose Flex line, I preferred the specs on the X1 Carbon Gen 9. The model has been around for some time, the weight was a big factor. Also, the clean install of Windows 11 22H2 since I have been using an upgrade version from Windows 10 and I'm advised that the newest release of 11 can't run on the Surface. Fast, I configured the i7-1185G7 w/ 16GB RAM would be good enough for the general working I do in ... MoreMy company is a big fan of Lenovo products. I, on the other hand, have been a Microsoft Surface fan since the release of the original Surface Pro series. However, since I was in the market for an ultraportable device to replace my Surface Book and Microsoft has made it to complicated to make a decision, I decided to try what the company uses Lenovo. Usually, they choose Flex line, I preferred the specs on the X1 Carbon Gen 9. The model has been around for some time, the weight was a big factor. Also, the clean install of Windows 11 22H2 since I have been using an upgrade version from Windows 10 and I'm advised that the newest release of 11 can't run on the Surface. Fast, I configured the i7-1185G7 w/ 16GB RAM would be good enough for the general working I do in Office products, Adobe InDesign, CorelDRAW and Affinity-Serif Publisher. Highly pleased with the results. The only con I have is that I also needed to purchase a new docking station with combination USB-A, USB-C, External Video HDMI and of course Network Connection.
Small, light and powerful. Everything I expected from my third X1 Carbon over the years. This latest version is lighter, faster and has improved audio and display over my previous X1s. The keyboard layout it taking a bit of time to get used to but that seems to be the case with any new laptop I've owned. I'm sure someone will find something they can find issue with but I honestly haven't. We've moved on from the standard number of USB port from my previous system but a USBC port has replaced the one that was removed which IMO is an improvement.This features I find the most improved and note worthy are the display clarity and improved audio. As I use my system for work I was a bit hesitant to go with a smaller display however I've found that even though this display ... MoreSmall, light and powerful. Everything I expected from my third X1 Carbon over the years. This latest version is lighter, faster and has improved audio and display over my previous X1s. The keyboard layout it taking a bit of time to get used to but that seems to be the case with any new laptop I've owned. I'm sure someone will find something they can find issue with but I honestly haven't. We've moved on from the standard number of USB port from my previous system but a USBC port has replaced the one that was removed which IMO is an improvement.This features I find the most improved and note worthy are the display clarity and improved audio. As I use my system for work I was a bit hesitant to go with a smaller display however I've found that even though this display is slightly smaller than my last system it's seems easier to see details and read smaller text. The audio on the system is a vast improvement over my previous laptop from a competitor. It is very noticeably louder, clearer and provides a much better experience for entertainment when needed for watching movies or videos.In short, I'm very happy with this purchase.
This is a great laptop. I love how light it is (definitely the lightest out of what was tested in stores, compared to MacPro Air) and how the keys on the key board are comfortable to the touch. I will definetly enjoy it as a university student. The mousepad has button controls which is very convenient and keyboard includes a controler in case the mousepad malfunctions in the extended future. Battery is suffiecent for the day if you take it however needs to be charged overnight. The reason I am not giving it a 5-star rating is because I feel like for it's price, it would be amazing to incorperated a touch-screen. I also prefer the control button on the very edge of the keypad rather than Fn like on most keyboards. Otherwise, very satisfied, great processing speed, ... MoreThis is a great laptop. I love how light it is (definitely the lightest out of what was tested in stores, compared to MacPro Air) and how the keys on the key board are comfortable to the touch. I will definetly enjoy it as a university student. The mousepad has button controls which is very convenient and keyboard includes a controler in case the mousepad malfunctions in the extended future. Battery is suffiecent for the day if you take it however needs to be charged overnight. The reason I am not giving it a 5-star rating is because I feel like for it's price, it would be amazing to incorperated a touch-screen. I also prefer the control button on the very edge of the keypad rather than Fn like on most keyboards. Otherwise, very satisfied, great processing speed, easy-to-follow structure of system functions and no problems a month after purchase. Would recomend Lenova laptops to friends.
The computer is generally fast, thin, lightweight, the display is bright, and the sound is pretty loud. All positives. I would have gotten a larger screen if I had my druthers. It is hard to see things because they are much smaller given the high resolution of the screen.I like to have 3 pages of Word docs visible at the same time, but the text is really small. The computer has issues with going to sleep and waking up from sleep. Also, I don't like that you have to open the lid to get to the power button, especially when the computer is sleeping. The keyboard layout was changed, specifically moving the pg up/pg down buttons, which I don't care for although I guess I'll get used to it. I would have liked some more ports on the computer itself. Getting the docking ... MoreThe computer is generally fast, thin, lightweight, the display is bright, and the sound is pretty loud. All positives. I would have gotten a larger screen if I had my druthers. It is hard to see things because they are much smaller given the high resolution of the screen.I like to have 3 pages of Word docs visible at the same time, but the text is really small. The computer has issues with going to sleep and waking up from sleep. Also, I don't like that you have to open the lid to get to the power button, especially when the computer is sleeping. The keyboard layout was changed, specifically moving the pg up/pg down buttons, which I don't care for although I guess I'll get used to it. I would have liked some more ports on the computer itself. Getting the docking station attached could also be made easier. I like dropping the computer on the dock as was done with my old T-410. I do like that the keys are lit up, but I miss the light that was on top that would let me see papers in the car when my spouse was driving. I am not sure about its upgradability down the road, but since it belongs to work not really an issue for me.
| Design | |
| Housing material | Carbon fibre, Magnesium |
| Form factor | Clamshell |
| Product type | Notebook |
| Colour of product | Black |
The ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9 laptop rolls out a host of added features that add convenience, improve technology and enrich your experience, all while retaining an ultrathin and ultralight chassis. You'll discover an impressive display, a wider touchpad, a larger battery for more time unplugged and rear ventilation to improve efficiency.
The ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9 laptop rolls out a host of added features that add convenience, improve technology and enrich your experience, all while retaining an ultrathin and ultralight chassis. You'll discover an impressive display, a wider touchpad, a larger battery for more time unplugged and rear ventilation to improve efficiency.
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The lowest price for Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9 8GB / 256GB right now is $2,028.00 at www.i-tech.com.au.
The all-time low was $1,399.00 on 17 Mar 2025 — today's price is 45% above the lowest ever. It has been notably cheaper before — worth setting a price alert.
Prices last updated 10 Nov 2026.
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9 8GB / 256GB
The ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9 laptop rolls out a host of added features that add convenience, improve technology and enrich your experience, all while retaining an ultrathin and ultralight chassis. You'll discover an impressive display, a wider touchpad, a larger battery for more time unplugged and rear ventilation to improve efficiency.
The ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9 laptop rolls out a host of added features that add convenience, improve technology and enrich your experience, all while retaining an ultrathin and ultralight chassis. You'll discover an impressive display, a wider touchpad, a larger battery for more time unplugged and rear ventilation to improve efficiency.
