Enlarge / Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 7 2-in-1. (credit: Scharon Harding)
| Specs at a glance: Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 7 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Worst | Best | As reviewed | |
| Screen | 14-inch 1920×1200 IPS touchscreen @ 60 Hz | 14-inch 3840×2400 IPS OLED touchscreen @ 60 HZ | 14-inch 1920×1200 IPS touchscreen @ 60 Hz |
| OS | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Pro | Windows 11 Pro |
| CPU | Intel Core i5-1240P | Intel Core i7-1280P | Intel Core i7-1260P |
| RAM | 8GB LPDDR5-5200 | 32GB LPDDR5-5200 | 16GB LPDDR5-5200 |
| Storage | 256GB SSD | 1TB SSD | 512GB SSD |
| GPU | Intel Iris Xe | ||
| Networking | Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.2 | ||
| Ports | 2x USB-C (Thunderbolt 4), 2x USB-A (3.2 Gen 1), 1x HDMI 2.0b, 1x 3.5 mm jack | ||
| Size | 12.38×8.75×0.61 inches (314.4×222.3×15.53 mm) | ||
| Weight | Starts at 3 lbs (1.38 kg) | ||
| Battery | 57 WHr | ||
| Warranty | 1 year | ||
| Price (MSRP) | $1,589.40 | $2,279.50 | $1870.03 |
| Other | Stylus, optional 4G LTE | Stylus, optional 4G LTE | Stylus |
The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga, now in its 7th iteration ($1,870.03 MSRP as tested, as of writing), continues its modern take on the business-focused ThinkPad. It has the durability expected of a business machine, as well as smooth navigation underscored by a thoughtfully programmed keyboard fit for frequent typists, and, of course, that famous red nub.
However, the laptop doesn't necessarily outperform high-end consumer laptops, even some with slightly cheaper price tags. And similar to other ThinkPads we've tested, heat in its Best performance mode is so much of an issue that even light workloads will run the machine so warm that you won't want to touch it in certain areas.
Table of Contents
- ThinkPad styling
- Keyboard, touchpad, and stylus
- Performance
- Benchmarks
- Cooling
- Battery life
- Display
- Webcam, mics, and speakers
- Elevated design, higher temps
- The good
- The bad
- The ugly
ThinkPad styling
Naming tells you this machine is part Lenovo ThinkPad, part Lenovo Yoga, but the styling and tough build lean more toward the former. Yes, there's the same 360-degree hinge found on Lenovo Yoga 2-in-1s, as well as a modern, thin-and-light build in a dark gray that's more fun than the more traditional ThinkPad black. But the density and tough feel of the aluminum chassis combined with the deep keyboard, advanced trackpad, and famous red rubber nub all scream ThinkPad.
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Enlarge / Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 7 2-in-1. (credit: Scharon Harding)
| Specs at a glance: Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 7 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Worst | Best | As reviewed | |
| Screen | 14-inch 1920×1200 IPS touchscreen @ 60 Hz | 14-inch 3840×2400 IPS OLED touchscreen @ 60 HZ | 14-inch 1920×1200 IPS touchscreen @ 60 Hz |
| OS | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Pro | Windows 11 Pro |
| CPU | Intel Core i5-1240P | Intel Core i7-1280P | Intel Core i7-1260P |
| RAM | 8GB LPDDR5-5200 | 32GB LPDDR5-5200 | 16GB LPDDR5-5200 |
| Storage | 256GB SSD | 1TB SSD | 512GB SSD |
| GPU | Intel Iris Xe | ||
| Networking | Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.2 | ||
| Ports | 2x USB-C (Thunderbolt 4), 2x USB-A (3.2 Gen 1), 1x HDMI 2.0b, 1x 3.5 mm jack | ||
| Size | 12.38×8.75×0.61 inches (314.4×222.3×15.53 mm) | ||
| Weight | Starts at 3 lbs (1.38 kg) | ||
| Battery | 57 WHr | ||
| Warranty | 1 year | ||
| Price (MSRP) | $1,589.40 | $2,279.50 | $1870.03 |
| Other | Stylus, optional 4G LTE | Stylus, optional 4G LTE | Stylus |
The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga, now in its 7th iteration ($1,870.03 MSRP as tested, as of writing), continues its modern take on the business-focused ThinkPad. It has the durability expected of a business machine, as well as smooth navigation underscored by a thoughtfully programmed keyboard fit for frequent typists, and, of course, that famous red nub.
However, the laptop doesn't necessarily outperform high-end consumer laptops, even some with slightly cheaper price tags. And similar to other ThinkPads we've tested, heat in its Best performance mode is so much of an issue that even light workloads will run the machine so warm that you won't want to touch it in certain areas.
Table of Contents
- ThinkPad styling
- Keyboard, touchpad, and stylus
- Performance
- Benchmarks
- Cooling
- Battery life
- Display
- Webcam, mics, and speakers
- Elevated design, higher temps
- The good
- The bad
- The ugly
ThinkPad styling
Naming tells you this machine is part Lenovo ThinkPad, part Lenovo Yoga, but the styling and tough build lean more toward the former. Yes, there's the same 360-degree hinge found on Lenovo Yoga 2-in-1s, as well as a modern, thin-and-light build in a dark gray that's more fun than the more traditional ThinkPad black. But the density and tough feel of the aluminum chassis combined with the deep keyboard, advanced trackpad, and famous red rubber nub all scream ThinkPad.
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July 09, 2022 at 12:31AM