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Manufacturer code21NYSE9L00
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About the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13 Aura Edition
Lenovo 21NYSE9L00 is listed in the laptops category. The recorded specifications include display diagonal: 35.6 cm (14"); processor family: Intel Core Ultra 7; internal memory: 32 GB; total storage capacity: 1 TB. This entry covers manufacturer code 21NYSE9L00. Specifications relate to this exact source record; other editions or packages may differ.
The 35.6 cm (14") display is specified at 2880 x 1800 pixels. Consider these together: a larger screen provides more physical space, while resolution determines the number of pixels available. Neither specification establishes brightness, colour accuracy or motion quality.
The listed maximum refresh rate is 120 Hz. To use it, the source device, cable, resolution and input must all support the intended mode. Refresh rate is separate from response time and input lag.
This configuration lists 32 GB of memory and 1 TB of storage. Memory supports active applications; storage holds software and files. Check upgradeability separately, because a capacity figure does not establish whether either component can be replaced.
- Screen size
- 35.6 cm (14")
- Screen resolution
- 2880 x 1800 pixels
- Processor family
- Intel Core Ultra 7
- Processor model
- 265U
- Memory (RAM)
- 32 GB
- Total storage capacity
- 1 TB
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Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13 Aura Edition specifications
Manufacturer code: 21NYSE9L00 · Icecat product 151958003 · Checked 26 Sep 2026. Specifications belong to this exact model.
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| Screen size | 35.6 cm (14") |
|---|---|
| Screen resolution | 2880 x 1800 pixels |
| Processor family | Intel Core Ultra 7 |
| Processor model | 265U |
| Memory (RAM) | 32 GB |
| Total storage capacity | 1 TB |
| Storage media | SSD |
| Operating system installed | Windows 11 Pro |
| Discrete graphics card model | Not available |
| Weight | 1.01 kg |
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Audio & listening13 details
| Performance-core Max Turbo Frequency | 5.3 GHz |
|---|---|
| Efficient-core Max Turbo Frequency | 4.2 GHz |
| Low Power Efficient-core Max Turbo Frequency | 2.4 GHz |
| Performance-core base frequency | 2.1 GHz |
| Efficient-core base frequency | 1.7 GHz |
| Low Power Efficient-core Base Frequency | 700 MHz |
| Audio chip | Realtek ALC3306 |
| Audio system | Dolby Atmos |
| Number of built-in speakers | 2 |
| Speaker power | 2 W |
| Built-in microphone | Yes |
| Number of microphones | 2 |
| Height (rear) | 1.44 cm |
Display9 details
| Touchscreen | Yes |
|---|---|
| Panel type | OLED |
| Anti-glare screen | Yes |
| Display brightness | 500 cd/m² |
| Colour gamut | 100% |
| Maximum refresh rate | 120 Hz |
| Contrast ratio (typical) | 100000:1 |
| High Dynamic Range (HDR) supported | Yes |
| High Dynamic Range (HDR) technology | DisplayHDR True Black 500, Dolby Vision |
Processor, memory & storage28 details
| Processor manufacturer | Intel |
|---|---|
| Processor generation | Intel Core Ultra (Series 2) |
| Processor cores | 12 |
| Processor threads | 14 |
| Processor boost frequency | 5.3 GHz |
| Processor cache | 12 MB |
| Processor cache type | Smart Cache |
| Processor socket | BGA 2049 |
| Processor base power | 15 W |
| Neural processor unit (NPU) | Intel AI Boost |
| AI software frameworks supported by NPU | DirectML, ONNX RT, OpenVINO, Windows ML |
| Total processor performance up to | 24 TOPs |
| Internal memory type | LPDDR5x-SDRAM |
| Memory clock speed | 8400 MHz |
| Maximum internal memory | 32 GB |
| SSD capacity | 1 TB |
| SSD memory type | TLC |
| SSD form factor | M.2 |
| M.2 SSD size | 2280 (22 x 80 mm) |
| Card reader integrated | No |
| On-board graphics card | Yes |
| Discrete graphics card | No |
| On-board graphics card family | Intel® Graphics |
| On-board graphics card model | Intel® Graphics |
| Motherboard chipset | Intel SoC |
| Smart card reader | No |
| Storage temperature (T-T) | 5 - 43 °C |
| Storage relative humidity (H-H) | 5 - 95% |
Camera, image & video4 details
| Front camera | Yes |
|---|---|
| Front camera resolution (numeric) | 8 MP |
| Infrared (IR) camera | Yes |
| Privacy camera | Yes |
Printing, scanning & paper1 detail
| Fingerprint reader | Yes |
|---|
Connections & wireless15 details
| SSD interface | PCI Express 4.0 |
|---|---|
| Top Wi-Fi standard | Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) |
| Wi-Fi standards | Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) |
| Mobile network connection | No |
| Ethernet LAN | No |
| Bluetooth | Yes |
| Bluetooth version | 5.3 |
| USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity | 2 |
| HDMI ports | 1 |
| HDMI version | 2.1 |
| Thunderbolt 4 ports quantity | 2 |
| Combo headphone/mic port | Yes |
| USB Type-C DisplayPort Alternate Mode | Yes |
| USB Sleep-and-Charge | Yes |
| USB Sleep-and-Charge ports | 1 |
Power & battery11 details
| Battery technology | Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion) |
|---|---|
| Battery capacity | 57 Wh |
| Fast charging | Yes |
| AC adapter power | 65 W |
| AC adapter frequency | 50/60 Hz |
| AC adapter input voltage | 100 - 240 V |
| USB Type-C charging port | Yes |
| USB Type-C required charging power (min) | 15 W |
| USB Type-C required charging power (max) | 65 W |
| USB Power Delivery (USB PD) | Yes |
| AC adapter included | Yes |
Controls & features3 details
| WLAN controller model | Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX211 |
|---|---|
| WLAN controller manufacturer | Intel |
| Operating temperature (T-T) | 5 - 35 °C |
Design & dimensions10 details
| Product type | Laptop |
|---|---|
| Product colour | Black |
| Form factor | Clamshell |
| RGB colour space | DCI-P3 |
| Memory form factor | On-board |
| Password protection | Yes |
| Password protection type | BIOS, Power on, Supervisor |
| Width | 312.8 mm |
| Depth | 214.8 mm |
| Height (front) | 8.08 mm |
Software & compatibility3 details
| Operating system architecture | 64-bit |
|---|---|
| Operating system language | US English, ENG-UK |
| Certification | Eyesafe MIL-STD-810H TCO 9 Zoom Certified – Premium Laptop |
Further product details37 details
| HD type | 2.8K |
|---|---|
| LED backlight | Yes |
| Native aspect ratio | 16:10 |
| Anti-reflective coating | Yes |
| Anti-smudge coating | Yes |
| Performance cores | 2 |
| Efficient cores | 8 |
| Low Power Efficient-cores | 2 |
| Maximum turbo power | 57 W |
| Sparsity support | Yes |
| Windows Studio effects support | Yes |
| NPU performance up to | 12 TOPs |
| GPU performance up to | 8 TOPs |
| Memory channels | Dual-channel |
| Total SSDs capacity | 1 TB |
| Number of SSDs installed | 1 |
| NVMe | Yes |
| Optical drive type | No |
| On-board GPU manufacturer | Intel |
| Privacy type | Privacy shutter |
| Antenna type | 2x2 |
| WWAN | Not installed |
| Intel® Thunderbolt 4 | Yes |
| Pointing device | ThinkPad UltraNav |
| Numeric keypad | No |
| Keyboard backlit | Yes |
| Spill-resistant keyboard | Yes |
| Keyboard language | UK English |
| Copilot key | Yes |
| Cable lock slot | Yes |
| Cable lock slot type | Kensington |
| Windows Hello | Yes |
| Trusted Platform Module (TPM) | Yes |
| Trusted Platform Module (TPM) version | 2.0 |
| Operating relative humidity (H-H) | 8 - 95% |
| Maximum shipping altitude | 3048 m |
| Sustainability certificates | ENERGY STAR, EPEAT Gold, Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) |
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What is the listed display diagonal for Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13 Aura Edition?
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