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Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9 Business Laptop - Intel Core i7-1185G7 11th Gen, Xe - Good Condition

Condition: Good
Good
Memory: 16GB
Storage: 512GB SSD
Features: 14” Full HD with privacy shutter · Fingerprint Reader · Backlit US keyboard
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  • 14-inch UHD+ (3840×2400) display — 500 nits, HDR and full DCI-P3 colour, in the taller 16:10 shape.
  • Powered by the quad-core Intel Core i7-1185G7.
  • 2x Thunderbolt 4 + 2x USB-A + HDMI in a carbon-fibre body from 1.13 kg.
  • Backlit keyboard, fingerprint reader, infrared face sign-in webcam — new 65W Anker charger included.

Lenovo's flagship ThinkPad. Carbon-fibre body, 4K-class 16:10 screen, Windows 11 Pro, fingerprint and face sign-in.


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Memory: 16GB
Storage: 512GB SSD
Features: 14” Full HD with privacy shutter · Fingerprint Reader · Backlit US keyboard

Will it do what I need?

The ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9 Is Great For

Everyday & webBrowsing, email, streaming and video calls on a quad-core 11th-gen Core i7 — no fuss.
Students & universityFrom 1.13 kg in a carbon-fibre body — one of the lightest 14-inch laptops, easy to carry all day.
Business & starting upWindows 11 Pro, Microsoft 365, Teams and Zoom — with fingerprint and face sign-in for quick, secure logins.
Windows-only softwareSage 50, Microsoft Access and the work tools that never came to the Mac all run natively.
Multi-monitor desksHDMI plus two Thunderbolt 4 ports — run a multi-screen desk straight from the laptop.
Programming & devWeb dev, Python and VS Code with WSL2 run well — 16GB handles Docker and a VM. Memory is built in, so it can't be added to later.
Photo & video editingThe 4K-class screen shows full DCI-P3 colour, so photo editing looks right; 4K video timelines and heavy effects still need a dedicated graphics card.
CAD & 3D design2D drafting in AutoCAD LT runs natively; Revit, SolidWorks and 3D rendering want a dedicated graphics card.
Serious gamingNot designed for gaming — this is a business laptop, built for office work, video calls and multitasking.

This Refurbished Laptop

About this listing

Condition Good
Model Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9
Memory 16GB
Storage 512GB SSD
Features 14” Full HD with privacy shutter · Fingerprint Reader · Backlit US keyboard
Keyboard Backlit
Operating system Windows 11 Pro

Delivery & Warranty

In the box Your laptop + a new 65W Anker USB-C charger
Delivery Free insured express next-day delivery (weekdays only) — allow up to 2 business days
Outside the UK Please don't order directly — reach out first on WhatsApp 07477 143031 and we'll sort a personal shipping quote. We ship worldwide via fully insured DHL Express, qualifying orders export at 0% VAT (you save the UK tax), and you pay your country's customs duty on arrival — no hidden surprises.
Warranty 365-Day RTB Hardware Warranty
Returns 14-day returns

The Details

Processor & Performance

Processor Intel Core i7-1185G7
Generation 11th-generation Intel Core (Tiger Lake) — 4 cores / 8 threads
Graphics Intel Iris Xe Graphics (integrated)
Cooling Active cooling — quiet for everyday work, fan audible under sustained load
Released 2021

Display

Screen 14-inch glossy panel, 16:10
Resolution UHD+ (3840 x 2400)
Brightness 500 nits
Colour 100% DCI-P3, HDR 400, low blue light
Touchscreen No

Memory & Storage

Memory 16GB
Storage 512GB SSD
Memory type LPDDR4x — built in, not upgradeable
Storage type M.2 solid-state drive — replaceable

Battery & Power

Battery 57 watt-hour
Charging USB-C, through either Thunderbolt 4 port
Charger New 65W Anker USB-C charger included

Camera & Audio

Camera HD webcam with infrared — Windows Hello face sign-in — and a physical privacy shutter
Microphones Four-microphone array
Speakers Four speakers with Dolby Atmos
Headphones 3.5mm headset jack

Connectivity & Ports

Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
Bluetooth Bluetooth 5
Ports 2x Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C, charging + DisplayPort) + 2x USB 3.2 Type-A + HDMI 2.0 + 3.5mm headset jack
Ethernet No built-in port — use a USB-C adapter or hub
External displays Up to three — HDMI 2.0 plus both Thunderbolt 4 ports

Keyboard & Security

Keyboard Backlit, spill-resistant keyboard with TrackPoint
Fingerprint reader Yes — built into the power button
Trackpad Glass multi-touch touchpad
Security TPM 2.0 — meets the Windows 11 requirements

Size & Weight

Height 1.49 cm
Width 31.50 cm
Depth 22.16 cm
Weight From 1.13 kg

Software

Operating system Windows 11 Pro
Windows 11 Officially supported — receives Microsoft feature and security updates

The short version: next-day delivery on most orders, 14 days to change your mind, a 12-month hardware warranty, and a real human on WhatsApp if you're ever unsure. Everything below applies to UK orders only — outside the UK, message us before ordering.

Delivery

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Returns — 14 days, always

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Returning an iMac

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Please keep the packaging

Hold on to the original box and packaging, at least until you're sure you're keeping your Mac. Getting it back to us securely packed is your responsibility — so you'll need a sturdy box.

Faulty item? We handle everything.

If your Mac develops a genuine fault, that's on us — we'll cover the return, the repair or replacement, all of it.

Our defect rate is very, very low: we refurbish with original Apple displays and original Apple parts (batteries are the one exception — those are model-specific). But if anything does go wrong — say the Mac won't turn on — and it's a hardware issue rather than accidental damage, we'll cover a repair or replacement under our 12-month return-to-base (RTB) hardware warranty.

Accidental damage — a dropped Mac, a cracked screen, a spilled drink — isn't covered by the warranty. But don't disappear on us: we're Mac refurbishment specialists, so we'll do our best to help and keep out-of-warranty repair prices low. Our customers are like our community — we do our best to look after each other.

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Every TA1 laptop is graded against the criteria below and fully tested. Read the full grading guide here.

Fully working & tested.

Excellent Condition

Like New - May have one or two very faint hairline scratches, only visible under direct light — nothing visible after 30cm. Screen is clean with no marks.

(Imagine someone bought this machine and used it carefully for less than a month.)

Fully working & tested.

Good Condition

Light signs of use — a couple of small scratches or scuffs on the casing visible after 30cm, but no dents.

Screen again perfect - may have a little tiny scratch but all screen marks are invisible when the display is on.

(Imagine someone bought this machine and used it for a couple of months.)

Fully working & tested.

Fair Condition

Noticeable scratches, scuffs, or light dents on the casing.

Screen is excellent also - may have the odd tiny scratch but all marks invisible when the display is on.

(Imagine a student bought this machine and used it daily for a year or so.)