Can you charge a ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13 with a Samsung 25W Super Fast?
Worked out from the manufacturers’ specifications. Have a different charger? Pick it below the answer.
It charges, but at about 25 W — well below what the ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13 can take. Fine overnight or while idle; under heavy use the battery may still drain.
Estimated from the manufacturer’s stated fast-charge time, with the device idle.
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How long to 50% with each charger
Shorter bar is faster. The highlighted row is the charger on this page.
Want it faster?
Full speed needs 65 W or more. These chargers get there:
ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13 charging specs
- Fast charging needs
- 65 W
- Max input (approx.)
- 65 W
- In the box
- 65W USB-C (varies by configuration)
- Battery
- 57 Wh
- Samsung 25W Super Fast
- 25 W · USB-C · PPS
Sources: Lenovo PSREF: ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13 · Samsung: Wall Charger for Super Fast Charging (25W) EP-TA800 · Samsung: 25W Super Fast Charging wall charger EP-TA800 (specs). Checked 2026-10-17.
Quick answers
Is it safe to charge the ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13 with the Samsung 25W Super Fast?
Yes. USB Power Delivery negotiates power, so the ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13 only takes what it can handle and the charger only gives what it can supply. A weaker charger is slower, not dangerous.
How many watts does the ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13 need for fast charging?
65 W or more. Rapid Charge reaches 80% in about 1 hour with the 65W USB-C adapter (laptop off or asleep).
How long does the ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13 take to charge with the Samsung 25W Super Fast?
About 1 h 20 min to 50% and 3 h 30 min to full, estimated with the device idle.