Intel Core Ultra 5 225U, 12C (2P + 8E + 2LPE)/14T, Max Turbo up to 4.8GHz, 12MB, 16GB LPDDR5x-8400, 512GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0x4 NVMe Opal 2.0, 14" WUXGA (1920x1200) IPS 500nits 100% sRGB 60Hz Low Power, Intel Graphics, Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX211 802.11ax 2x2 + BT5.3, FHD 1080p + IR Discrete with Privacy Shutter, Windows 11 Pro
Key Features
- Intel Core Ultra 5 225U, 12C (2P + 8E + 2LPE)/14T, Max Turbo up to 4.8GHz, 12MB
- 14" WUXGA (1920x1200) IPS 500nits 100% sRGB 60Hz Low Power
- 16GB LPDDR5x-8400
- 512GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0x4 NVMe Opal 2.0
- Intel Graphics
- Windows 11 Pro
Description
AUTOMATE SIMPLE TASKS
Elevate Your Workday With an AI PCThis premium ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13 Aura Edition laptop is an AI PC, enabling a range of productivity-rich tasks. Enjoy enhanced video conferencing and collaboration tools, robust security, document automation including scanning and summarizing, and email management and scheduling. Plus, with speedy response times, it’s ideal for multitasking.
NO SCRIMPING ON PORTS
Tips the Scales on Features — Not WeightThe ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13 Aura Edition weighs just barely over a kilogram, so you can manage it with one hand — and open it easily with one finger. But the best part? This super-thin laptop includes lots of connectivity options to hook up a monitor, quickly charge other devices, transfer files, and even plug in a headset if you’re old school.
MULTIDEVICE SYNC
Just Tap to ConnectSmart Share connects your smartphone to your laptop instantly via an AI virtual sensor. Just tap your Android™ or iOS device to your laptop — then drag and drop. Edit photos and share easily. Plus access and send text messages from your PC.
TECH SUPPORT 24/7
No IT? No Problem!With Smart Care, you’ll enjoy convenient access to Lenovo’s online support tools and chatbot for real-time problem solving. Or upgrade to one of our enhanced Premier Support services to unlock access to dedicated support connecting you via remote camera sharing, with one-click access to voice or chat with live elite Lenovo engineers 24/7* through your PC or smartphone.
*Limited global availability & optional upgrade applies for Premier Support and Premier Support Plus.
KISS YOUR MOUSE GOODBYE
Haptic TouchPad or Glass TrackPadOur ThinkPad keyboard improves accessibility with tactile markings. The glass TrackPad or haptic TouchPad, along with our iconic red TrackPoint provide navigation — and with a double tap on the latter, a quick menu opens to optimize audio-video settings and even take notes with the Dictation Toolbar for handy speech-to-text transcription.
PRIVACY & PROTECTION
Security Like Your Business Depends On ItThe ThinkPad X1 Carbon, Lenovo Aura Edition boasts multilevel security. ThinkShield, our comprehensive suite of security solutions, boasts discrete Trusted Platform Module to safeguard critical data with encryption. Biometrics provide extra protection too. With Intel® Core™ Ultra, you get AI-enhanced threat detection and defense — even below the OS.
THINKPAD TOUGH
When Reliability Isn’t OptionalWe use the US Department of Defense MIL-STD-810H for a balance of reliability and durability in ThinkPad laptops. Meeting or exceeding 12 standards, 26 procedures, and 200+ quality checks ensure these devices run in extreme conditions, including harsh variables like Arctic wilderness, desert dust storms, extreme temps, pressure, vibration, and more.
CREDIBILITY & COLLABORATION
SustainabilityOur goal is to provide smarter technology that builds a brighter, more sustainable future for our customers, communities, and the planet. That's why we pursue industry leading labels and certifications that demonstrate our commitment to sustainability in product design. Together, we can build a smarter future for all.
Specifications
| Design |
|---|
| Colour name |
Black, Paint |
| Product type |
Laptop |
| Product colour |
Black |
| Form factor |
Clamshell |
| Housing material |
Aluminium, Carbon fibre |
| Display |
|---|
| HD type |
WUXGA |
| Display diagonal |
35.6 cm (14") |
| Display resolution |
1920 x 1200 pixels |
| Touchscreen |
No |
| LED backlight |
Yes |
| Display brightness |
500 cd/m² |
| Panel type |
IPS |
| Contrast ratio (typical) |
1000:1 |
| Anti-glare screen |
Yes |
| Maximum refresh rate |
60 Hz |
| RGB colour space |
sRGB |
| Colour gamut |
100% |
| Native aspect ratio |
16:10 |
| Processor |
|---|
| Processor generation |
Intel Core Ultra (Series 2) |
| Processor family |
Intel Core Ultra 5 |
| Processor model |
225U |
| Processor boost frequency |
4.8 GHz |
| Processor cores |
12 |
| Processor threads |
14 |
| Processor cache |
12 MB |
| Motherboard chipset |
Intel SoC |
| Processor manufacturer |
Intel |
| Processor base power |
15 W |
| Maximum turbo power |
57 W |
| Efficient-core base frequency |
1.3 GHz |
| Performance-core base frequency |
1.5 GHz |
| Efficient-core Max Turbo Frequency |
3.8 GHz |
| Performance-core Max Turbo Frequency |
4.8 GHz |
| Performance cores |
2 |
| Efficient cores |
8 |
| Low Power Efficient-core Base Frequency |
700 MHz |
| Low Power Efficient-core Max Turbo Frequency |
2.4 GHz |
| Low Power Efficient-cores |
2 |
| Neural processor unit (NPU) |
|---|
| Neural processor unit (NPU) |
Intel AI Boost |
| Sparsity support |
Yes |
| Windows Studio effects support |
Yes |
| AI software frameworks supported by NPU |
DirectML, OpenVINO, Windows ML, ONNX RT, WebNN |
| Memory |
|---|
| Internal memory |
16 GB |
| Internal memory type |
LPDDR5x-SDRAM |
| Memory clock speed |
8400 MHz |
| Maximum internal memory |
16 GB |
| Memory form factor |
On-board |
| Memory channels |
Dual-channel |
| Storage |
|---|
| SSD form factor |
M.2 |
| Optical drive type |
No |
| Total storage capacity |
512 GB |
| Storage media |
SSD |
| Number of SSDs installed |
1 |
| SSD capacity |
512 GB |
| SSD interface |
PCI Express 4.0 |
| Card reader integrated |
No |
| Total SSDs capacity |
512 GB |
| NVMe |
Yes |
| M.2 SSD size |
2280 (22 x 80 mm) |
| Graphics |
|---|
| Discrete graphics card |
No |
| On-board graphics card family |
Intel® Graphics |
| On-board graphics card model |
Intel® Graphics |
| Discrete graphics card model |
Not available |
| On-board graphics card |
Yes |
| On-board GPU manufacturer |
Intel |
| Audio |
|---|
| Audio chip |
Realtek ALC3306 |
| Number of microphones |
2 |
| Audio system |
Dolby Atmos |
| Number of built-in speakers |
2 |
| Speaker power |
2 W |
| Built-in microphone |
Yes |
| Camera |
|---|
| Front camera |
Yes |
| Front camera resolution |
1920 x 1080 pixels |
| Privacy camera |
Yes |
| Privacy type |
Privacy shutter |
| Front camera HD type |
Full HD |
| Infrared (IR) camera |
Yes |
| Windows Hello |
Yes |
| Optical drive |
|---|
| Optical drive type |
No |
| Network |
|---|
| Mobile network connection |
No |
| Top Wi-Fi standard |
Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) |
| WLAN controller model |
Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX211 |
| Bluetooth |
Yes |
| Wi-Fi standards |
Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) |
| Ethernet LAN |
No |
| Bluetooth version |
5.3 |
| WWAN |
Not installed |
| Near Field Communication (NFC) |
No |
| Antenna type |
2x2 |
| WLAN controller manufacturer |
Intel |
| Ports & interfaces |
|---|
| USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity |
2 |
| USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantity |
0 |
| USB Type-C DisplayPort Alternate Mode |
Yes |
| USB 2.0 ports quantity |
0 |
| HDMI ports quantity |
1 |
| HDMI version |
2.1 |
| Combo headphone/mic port |
Yes |
| USB Sleep-and-Charge ports |
1 |
| USB Sleep-and-Charge |
Yes |
| USB Power Delivery (USB PD) |
Yes |
| Thunderbolt 4 ports quantity |
2 |
| Intel® Thunderbolt 4 |
Yes |
| Performance |
|---|
| Motherboard chipset |
Intel SoC |
| Keyboard |
|---|
| Pointing device |
ThinkPad UltraNav |
| Numeric keypad |
No |
| Spill-resistant keyboard |
Yes |
| Keyboard backlit |
Yes |
| Keyboard language |
English |
| Copilot key |
Yes |
| Software |
|---|
| Operating system installed |
Windows 11 Pro |
| Operating system language |
English |
| Bundled software |
Intel Connectivity Performance Suite |
| Battery |
|---|
| Battery technology |
Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion) |
| Battery capacity |
57 Wh |
| Fast charging |
Yes |
| Power |
|---|
| AC adapter power |
65 W |
| AC adapter frequency |
50/60 Hz |
| AC adapter input voltage |
100 - 240 V |
| USB Power Delivery (USB PD) |
Yes |
| USB Type-C charging port |
Yes |
| Security |
|---|
| Cable lock slot |
Yes |
| Cable lock slot type |
Kensington |
| Fingerprint reader |
Yes |
| Trusted Platform Module (TPM) |
Yes |
| Password protection |
Yes |
| Password protection type |
BIOS, Power on, SSD, Supervisor |
| Windows Hello |
Yes |
| Smart card reader |
No |
| Trusted Platform Module (TPM) version |
2.0 |
| Operational conditions |
|---|
| Operating temperature (T-T) |
5 - 35 °C |
| Storage temperature (T-T) |
5 - 43 °C |
| Operating relative humidity (H-H) |
8 - 95% |
| Storage relative humidity (H-H) |
5 - 95% |
| Maximum shipping altitude |
3048 m |
| Certificates |
|---|
| Certification |
ENERGY STAR 8.0
EPEAT Gold Registered
ErP Lot 6/26
RoHS compliant
TCO Certified 10.0 |
| Weight & dimensions |
|---|
| Weight |
1.01 kg |
| Width |
312.8 mm |
| Depth |
214.8 mm |
| Height (front) |
8.38 mm |
| Height (rear) |
1.48 cm |
| Packaging data |
|---|
| AC adapter included |
Yes |
| Packaging content |
|---|
| AC adapter included |
Yes |
| Other features |
|---|
| WLAN controller model |
Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX211 |
| Audio system |
Dolby Atmos |
| On-board graphics card |
Yes |
| Maximum shipping altitude |
3048 m |
| AC adapter included |
Yes |
| Anti-glare screen |
Yes |
