•  Date Published: 09 Feb 2024
    • Intel Core i7-1270P
    • Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 (96EU)
    • 14.0”, WUXGA (1920 x 1200), IPS
    • 4000GB SSD
    • 32GB LPDDR5
    • 1.12 kg (2.5 lbs)
    6.4
    TOTAL SCORE
    8.6 Portability Excellent
    8.0 Display Excellent
    6.6 For Work Good
    3.9 For Gaming Mediocre
    Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 10

    Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 10

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    Review

    Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 10 in-depth review

    Make way for the 10th generation Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon. It is one of the most established devices in the ThinkPad X1 portfolio. Undoubtedly, it is the one the majority of people associate this brand with. What originally made the brand special was the carbon fiber material, pristine build quality, and its super thin and light form factor.In 2022, however, neither of these qualities is a rarity. This means that Lenovo needs to rely on two things to remain competitive. First - the die-hard ThinkPad fans, which know what to expect, and are ready to pay any price for their notebook. And second, it needs to beat the competition. So, who are its competitors?In our view, the major one is the ASUS ExpertBook B9 (B9400), or its latest upgrade - the B9450. It has only recently establish[...]

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    Pros

    • Great input devices
    • Full DCI-P3 coverage and accurate color representation with our profile (Samsung ATNA40YK01-1)
    • High maximum brightness and 16:10 aspect ratio (Samsung ATNA40YK01-1)
    • Supports PCIe x4 Gen 4 drives
    • Two Thunderbolt 4 connectors (both can be used for charging)
    • Wi-Fi 6 support plus optional IR face recognition, fingerprint reader, and 5G support
    • Quad-channel memory

    Cons

    • Lacks an SD card reader
    • Memory is soldered to the motherboard
    • Not great power management

    Disassembly, maintenance and upgrade options

    It has been a long time since we've seen a ThinkPad X1 Carbon with upgradeable memory. Unfortunately, even more will pass, because the 10th Generation is no better in this aspect. However, it supports Gen 4 PCIe x4 SSDs.Check out all Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon 10th Gen prices and configurations in our Specs System, or read more in our In-Depth review.1. Remove the bottom plate You need to undo a total of 5 captive Phillips-head screws to take this laptop's bottom panel out of your way.2. Battery Inside, you will see a 57Wh battery pack. It lasts for nearly 8 hours of Web b[...]

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