Tremendous all-day battery life.
Versatile input methods perfect for travel.
Fantastic combination of Windows 11 and Lenovo apps.
Lenovo prioritizes function over aesthetics, but it’s not the ugliest laptop I’ve ever seen.
Standard IPS model struggles in brighter daylight.
60Hz panel is slightly blurry in motion.
Iconic TrackPoint nub feels pointless.
Ask almost anyone aboutLenovolaptops, and they’ll at least recognize the infamous TrackPoint wedged into their keyboards.
Disclaimer:This review was made possible by a review unit provided by Lenovo.
The company did not see the contents of the review before publishing.
Packaged only with an AC adapter per region, it’s available for purchase now.
Each X1 Yoga variation features anIntel 13th Gen U-series mobile CPU, prioritizing power efficiency for extending battery life.
You’ll always get a single M.2 2280 PCIe Gen4 solid-state drive, with sizes ranging from256GB to 2TB.
Lenovo prioritizes function over aesthetics, but it’s not the ugliest laptop I’ve ever seen.
Some of the other U-series also featureIntel vPro, which is important for enterprise deployment.
All models also meetIntel’s Evo criteriafor features and efficiency.
Choosing that more powerful Core i7-1370P also unlocks upgrading to a massive64GB RAM.
Its cooling vents are slim and discreet, the largest hidden in the hinge.
Fan placement options are undoubtedly restricted for a thin-and-light unit.
Plus, the dim 0% setting is appreciated for late-night work when I’m trapped in light-mode-only apps.
The hinge lifts with a single finger on its smooth hinge, and everything feels solid enough.
Still, spending the extra cash could be pretty tempting if it solves my slim complaints about this panel.
Still, it’s another plus for the efficiency of Intel 13th Gen -U chips.
I don’t need to emphasize that the ThinkPad isn’t designed for gaming.
Scrolling around the web feels excellent with touch controls.
This 8th Gen ThinkPad X1 Yoga is legitimately capable of all-day use and genuinely suited to long-haul flights.
The last F12 key shows a star icon and can be customized with the fantastic Commercial Vantage companion app.
The TrackPoint nub is relentlessly obtuse, controlling your cursor like a rogue shopping cart with busted wheels.
The Lenovo Integrated Pen offers a higher degree of accuracy for navigation, perfect for bumpy cab rides or cramped flights.
Plus, it offsets the printing on the B key, which mildly upsets my pattern-loving brain.
It’s not all terrible, however.
These inclusions make more sense for the ThinkPad, promoting data protection over anything geared toward content creators.
99% sRGB, 80% AdobeRGB, 90% P3 (SpyderX Pro colorimeter gamut test)(Image credit: Ben Wilson | Windows Central)
Consider browsingHP’s latest 2-in-1 EliteBook rangeas another alternative.
ThinkPad X1 Yoga: Should you buy it?
Not every feature is perfect, and I thought I would be tempted to spring for a higher-end display.
Tone response, measured display gamma: 2.2 (0.01)(Image credit: Ben Wilson | Windows Central)
I’d choose it a hundred times over the company-designated machines I’ve been stuck with in the past.
Gray ramp(Image credit: Ben Wilson | Windows Central)
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CrystalDiskMark
3DMark Time Spy
PCMark 10 battery test
It might be time to give up the TrackPoint, Lenovo.
Only the power button remains functional in tablet mode, albeit with a delayed press to prevent accidents.
Lenovo’s business-focused companion app variant offers enough tools to keep your ThinkPad healthy.
A manual privacy shutter suits Lenovo’s push toward data protection and privacy.
Dell’s Latitude 9440 is more of a looker, but the improved aesthetics will cost you.
This unassuming, no-frills business 2-in-1 wins plenty of praise from me.
