The X1 Carbon Gen 9 exhibits no build quality issues and the black coating feels very nice to the touch - though it still is susceptible to fat stains. Overall, the base is pretty stiff, while the thin LCD cover is naturally more flexible. The LCD panel is shielded from pressure well by the carbon fiber cover, and the keyboard cover can barely be depressed in the middle by exerting a lot of pressure. In terms of stability, the material-mix is excellent. The materials are hidden from the user though, as the entirety of the X1 Carbon is covered under a rubberized layer of black paint. New is the X1 logo on the palmrest - a bit too on the nose for us, though it is certainly a matter of taste.ĭespite the print on the bottom that says "Carbon + Magnesium Chassis", the bottom plate is made out of aluminum, with a carbon screen cover and a magnesium palmrest. Also, the new hinge design is reminiscent of the ThinkPad X1 Extreme.
Apart from this subtle difference, most changes happen in the palmrest area: The two upward-firing speakers are moved to the side of the keyboard, while the power button is now placed above the keyboard. There is not enough room for the LCD controller beneath the screen, so it is placed behind the panel. This is due to the change to 16:10 screens. With the lid closed, a difference to the ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 8 is apparent: The lid has a barely visible hump.
Some basic ThinkPad design attributes of the X1 Carbon remain untouched - the black chassis color, the wedge-shaped base and of course, the red ThinkPad TrackPoint.
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