•  Date Published: 03 Apr 2024
  • Intel Core i7-1160G7
  • Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 (96EU)
  • 13.0", WQHD (2160 x 1350), IPS
  • 1000GB SSD
  • 16GB LPDDR4x
  • 0.90 kg (2 lbs)
6.0
Good
quality
8.3 Portability Excellent
8.5 Display Excellent
5.3 For Work Average
3.4 For Gaming Mediocre

Specs

  • HDD/SSD
  • 1TB SSD
  • RAM
  • 16GB LPDDR4x
  • OS
  • Windows 11 Pro
  • Body Material
  • Carbon, Magnesium alloy
  • Dimensions
  • 292.8 x 207.7 x 13.8 ~ 17.2 mm (11.53" x 8.18" x 0.54")
  • Weight
  • 0.90 kg (2 lbs)
  • Ports and connectivity
  • 2x USB Type-C
  • 4.0, Thunderbolt 4, Power Delivery (PD), DisplayPort
  • Card Reader
  • Ethernet LAN
  • Wi-Fi
  • 802.11ax
  • Bluetooth
  • 5.2
  • Audio jack
  • 3.5mm Combo Jack
  • Features
  • Fingerprint reader
  • Web camera
  • HD
  • Backlit keyboard
  • Microphone
  • 4x 360-degree Array Microphones
  • Speakers
  • 2x 2W woofers + 2x 1W tweeter, Dolby Atmos
  • Optical drive
  • Security Lock slot
  • Kensington Lock Slot
  • Gifts
  • 32GB Hotface USB Card

Portability

Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 1
11.53" x 8.18" x 0.54" Dimensions
0.90 kg (2 lbs) Weight
Average 13.0-inch laptop
1.27 kg (2.8 lbs) +42% Weight

Review

Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 1 in-depth review

Usually, when we were talking about lightweight notebooks, we refer to the Acer Swift 5, or the LG Gram. However, there is a new contender on the horizon. And this time, it is from Lenovo. Say hello to one of the lightest laptops on the market - the ThinkPad X1 Nano.However, they are not boasting only the portability of the device. Actually, they made the bold claim that this laptop is a "lightweight powerhouse", and that it is a "heavyweight performer". We are surely going to check if that claim holds true, but before we do that, let's take a quick look at the specs.This device comes equipped with Tiger Lake processors, although their TDP is only 9W. And since this is the first time we are testing them, it will be interesting how they fare against their "beefier" brothers.As [...]

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Pros

  • Sub 1 kilogram body made out of carbon fiber and magnesium alloy
  • Surprisingly good performance
  • Covers 99.5% of the sRGB color gamut, has high maximum brightness, and the color representation is accurate with our Gaming and Web design profile (MND007ZA1-2)
  • Doesn't use PWM for brightness adjustment (MND007ZA1-2)
  • Good battery life
  • Very good input devices
  • Two Thunderbolt 4 connectors, Wi-Fi 6, and optional 5G support

Cons

  • Poor upgradeability
  • Limited I/O, making dongles and adapters mandatory
  • Tends to get pretty warm under extreme workloads

Disassembly, maintenance and upgrade options

This is one of the lightest laptops ever made. But how big was the tradeoff on the upgradability, though?Check out all Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano prices and configurations in our Specs System or read more in our In-Depth review.1. Remove the bottom plate Only 5 captive Phillips-head screws are keeping this notebook's bottom panel in place. After you undo them, pry the panel and lift it away.2. Battery The 48Wh battery pack here also seems to be in check with the power efficiency of the CPU.3. Memory and storage In terms of memory, you get two configurations - one with[...]

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