Lenovo's flagship business ultrabook includes two Thunderbolt 4 ports, full-size HDMI 2.1, and two USB-A ports for smooth legacy device compatibility. The HDMI 2.1 output drives 4K@60Hz natively without adapters, and both TB4 ports support independent 40Gbps displays via daisy-chaining. Power Delivery reaches 100W through either Thunderbolt port while driving external monitors. Here's every port and the cables you'll need.
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 11 business ultrabook featuring two Thunderbolt 4 ports, two USB-A ports for legacy compatibility, HDMI port (TMDS signaling), and 3.5mm audio jack.
Device Information
- Manufacturer
- Lenovo
- Release Year
- 2023
- Model Number
- ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 11 (21HM/21HN)
- Category
- Laptop
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Available Ports
| Connector | Quantity | Power (PD) | Capabilities | Label | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C) | 2 | 100 W | DP Alt Mode Thunderbolt | Left side | 40Gbps, DisplayPort 1.4a Alt Mode, Power Delivery 3.0 |
| USB Type-A (USB 3.2 Gen 1) | 2 | — | — | Left side (1), Right side (1) | 5Gbps, one port supports Always On USB charging |
| HDMI 2.1 (Type A – Standard) | 1 | — | — | Left side | HDMI 2.1 TMDS (NOT FRL) – max 4K@60Hz only. Does NOT support 4K@120Hz |
| 3.5mm TRRS (Headset with Mic) | 1 | — | — | Right side | Headphone/microphone combo jack |
Notes & Compatibility
CRITICAL: HDMI port uses TMDS signaling (18Gbps), NOT FRL. Maximum output is 4K@60Hz despite ‘2.1’ marketing. Cannot drive 4K@120Hz displays. Use Thunderbolt/USB-C for high-refresh displays. Optional 4G/5G WWAN available.
Common questions
How many ports does the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 11 (2023) have?
The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 11 (2023) has 6 ports in total: 2 × Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C), 2 × USB Type-A (USB 3.2 Gen 1), 1 × HDMI 2.1 (Type A – Standard) and 1 × 3.5mm TRRS (Headset with Mic).
What kinds of ports does the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 11 (2023) have?
By connector family, the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 11 (2023) has 2 Thunderbolt, 2 USB, 1 HDMI and 1 Audio.
How many USB ports does the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 11 (2023) have?
The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 11 (2023) has 2 USB ports: 2 × USB Type-A (USB 3.2 Gen 1). It also has 2 Thunderbolt ports (2 × Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C)), which use the USB-C connector shape.
What video connections does the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 11 (2023) have?
The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 11 (2023) has 3 ports that can carry video: 2 × Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C) and 1 × HDMI 2.1 (Type A – Standard). Its Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C) ports support DisplayPort Alt Mode, so video travels over the USB-C connector itself with a suitable cable or adapter.
How is the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 11 (2023) powered?
The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 11 (2023) takes power over 2 × Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C), rated for up to 100 W.
