•  Date Published: 30 Mar 2022
    • Intel Core i7-1280P
    • Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 (96EU)
    • 14.0”, WUXGA (1920 x 1200), IPS
    • 1000GB SSD
    • 32GB LPDDR5
    • 1.38 kg (3 lbs)
    6.4
    TOTAL SCORE
    7.7 Portability Very Good
    8.0 Display Excellent
    7.0 For Work Very Good
    4.0 For Gaming Average

    Review

    Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 7 in-depth review

      The ThinkPad X1 series is one of the most well-established business laptop lineups on the market. It features only premium machines and is home to unique devices like the ThinkPad X1 Nano, and the ThinkPad X1 Fold - the world's first foldable business laptop.However, the device of our interest today is a bit more laid back. It is the ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 7, and it has more to it than what meets the eye. Let's start with the obvious - it is a convertible that comes with a touchscreen display. It supports styluses, and even comes with one, which lives inside the base - we'll show you more later.Speaking of the display, its options vary a lot - from a Full HD+ IPS unit to a 4K OLED one. Plus, there is a little twist - the screen has a 16:10 aspect ratio. It is interesting how Lenovo[...]

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    Pros

    • Great input devices
    • 100% sRGB and 100% DCI-P3 coverage (Samsung ATNA40YN01-0)
    • Included stylus
    • 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
    • Great build quality

    Cons

    • Lacks an SD card reader
    • Memory is soldered to the motherboard
    • Average battery life with the OLED panel

    Disassembly, maintenance and upgrade options

    Despite the limited upgrade options, you have a choice of up to 32GB of RAM, which is pretty fast too.Check out all Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 7 prices and configurations in our Specs System, or read more in our In-Depth review.1. Remove the bottom plate The first thing you need to do to get inside this laptop is to remove the stylus. Then, undo all 5 captive Phillips-head screws, and pry the bottom panel with a plastic tool.2. Battery Inside, we find a 57Wh battery pack. It lasts for 7 hours and 30 minutes of Web browsing, or less than 5 hours of video playback with the[...]

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