Lenovo has unveiled its latest iteration of the ThinkPad X1 Carbon, the G12, marking the first major update in three years. The new model comes with significant improvements, including the introduction of Intel’s new Meteor Lake-H platform and a high-refresh-rate OLED panel.

One of the most notable changes is the inclusion of the latest Core Ultra processors, with the test unit featuring the Core Ultra 7 155H CPU, integrated Arc 8 GPU, 32 GB of LPDDR5x 6400 MHz RAM, and a non-touch 1800p OLED display, priced at approximately $2700 USD. The new ThinkPad X1 Carbon G12 offers a range of SKUs with varying RAM capacities and display options, all powered by the same processor.

For users considering alternatives, the ThinkPad X1 Carbon G12 competes with other business-oriented 14-inch subnotebooks such as the Dell Latitude 7440, HP EliteBook 1040 series, Asus ExpertBook series, and the Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2.

Key specifications of the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon G12 include the Intel Core Ultra 7 155H processor, Intel Arc 8-Cores iGPU, a 14-inch 2880 x 1800 pixel OLED display with HDR and 120 Hz refresh rate, and a Kioxia XG8 KXG8AZNV1T02 1024 GB storage. The laptop weighs 1.097 kg and is priced at $2700 USD.