Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon G7 2020 Laptop Review: Same Look, New Processor, specifications

4K Comet Lake-U refresh. | Lenovo has swapped out the older Whiskey Lake-U CPU for a newer Comet Lake-U one on this latest X1 Carbon refresh. Performance differences, however, are minimal meaning you won't miss much if you already own a 2018 or 2019 model.

Now in its 7th generation, the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon series has been successful at attracting users who want a ThinkPad T series laptop without the girth, size, and weight normally associated with it. It's as close to a ThinkPad Ultrabook as you can get without sacrificing many of the features that have come to define a ThinkPad.

The unit we'll be looking at here comes equipped with the latest Intel Comet Lake-U Core i7-10510U CPU and a 4K UHD glossy display to replace last year's 2019 Whiskey Lake-U configurations. Its chassis is otherwise identical to the 2019 and 2018 models and so our comments on the ports, keyboard, speakers, and other physical features can be found on our existing reviews below.

Computer Upgrade King has this exact SKU for $2300 USD. Direct competitors to the ThinkPad X1 Carbon include other thin-and-light business laptops like the HP EliteBook 1040 series, Dell Latitude 7000/9000 series, Microsoft Surface Laptop series, and the Toshiba Portege series.

More Lenovo ThinkPad reviews:

• ThinkPad X1 Carbon 2019 (i5-8265U, FHD)
• ThinkPad X1 Carbon 2019 (i7-8565U, FHD)
• ThinkPad X1 Carbon 2019 (i7-8665U, WQHD)
• ThinkPad X1 Carbon 2018 (i7-8550U, WQHD)
• ThinkPad X1 Carbon 2018 (i5-8350U, FHD)
• ThinkPad X1 Carbon 2018 (i7-8550U, WQHD)

Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon G7 20R1-000YUS

Processor

Intel Core i7-10510U

Graphics adapter

Intel UHD Graphics 620, 28.20.100.7528

Memory

16384 MB  

, 1333.3 MHz, Dual-Channel, 16-20-20-45, soldered

Display

14 inch 16:9, 3840 x 2160 pixel 315 PPI, BOE NV140QUM-N53, IPS, LEN4160, glossy: yes, 60 Hz

Mainboard

Intel Comet Lake-U PCH-LP Premium

Storage

WDC PC SN730 SDBPNTY-512G, 512 GB  

Soundcard

Intel Comet Lake PCH-LP - cAVS

Connections

2 USB 3.0 / 3.1 Gen1, 2 USB 3.1 Gen2, 2 Thunderbolt, 1 HDMI, 2 DisplayPort, 1 Kensington Lock, Audio Connections: 3.5 mm combo, 1 Fingerprint Reader

Networking

Intel Ethernet Connection I219-V (10/100/1000/2500/5000MBit/s), Intel Wireless-AC 9560 (a/b/g/n = Wi-Fi 4/ac = Wi-Fi 5), Bluetooth 5

Size

height x width x depth (in mm): 15.4 x 323.5 x 217.1 ( = 0.61 x 12.74 x 8.55 in)

Battery

51 Wh Lithium-Polymer

Operating System

Microsoft Windows 10 Pro 64 Bit

Camera

Webcam: 720p

Additional features

Speakers: Stereo, Keyboard: Chiclet, Keyboard Light: yes, Lenovo Vantage, Lenovo Display Optimizer, 12 Months Warranty

Weight

1.226 kg ( = 43.25 oz / 2.7 pounds), Power Supply: 356 g ( = 12.56 oz / 0.78 pounds)

Price

2300 USD

Links

Lenovo homepage
Lenovo notebook section