Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Tablet
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Average of 24 scores (from 34 reviews)
Reviews for the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Tablet
Source: PC Authority Archive.org version
The ThinkPad X1 Tablet is a peculiar mix of the wonderful and the awkward, then, but how does it stack up against its key rivals, the Microsoft Surface Pro 4 and HP Elite x2 in terms of the overall package? In some ways it surpasses both of them, especially given that neither has the facility to add components in the way the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 does, and it’s a match for both in terms of its ergonomics.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 11/17/2016
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: It Pro Archive.org version
The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Tablet looks great on paper, but the more time we spent with it the more puzzled and unconvinced we were by its flawed conception and design. The existing modules are finicky to dock, expensive and are of limited utility and thus questionable value.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 07/26/2016
Rating: Total score: 40%
Source: Techradar Archive.org version
For the ThinkPad diehards out there, you've just met the best business-bent tablet that money can buy. However, no product exists in a vacuum. For as impressive as the ThinkPad X1 Tablet is, both Apple and Microsoft still rule the roost when it comes to ergonomics and cost-effectiveness. Unless you're running several presentations a day on the go or have incredible love and loyalty for AccuType keyboards, there isn't a terribly compelling reason to buy this tablet over either Microsoft or Apple's.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 07/26/2016
Rating: Total score: 70%
Source: Expert Reviews Archive.org version
The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Tablet surpasses its rivals in more ways than one, but is held back by just a couple of flaws. Its sheer upgradability is the star here, with plenty of add-ons and extras you can get with it, something the likes of the Surface Pro 4 and HP Elite X2 don’t have. The X1 Tablet is near flawless in its design too, with fantastic ergonomics paired with its super slim and lightweight portability. There are some parts of the design that are a bit clunky, especially considering how awkward it is to attach any of the extras, but those are options some many never have to engage with.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 07/20/2016
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: PC Pro Archive.org version
The ThinkPad X1 Tablet is a peculiar mix of the wonderful and the awkward, then, but how does it stack up against its key rivals, the Microsoft Surface Pro 4 and HP Elite X2 in terms of the overall package? In some ways it surpasses both of them, especially given that neither has the facility to add components in the way the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 does, and it's a match for both in terms of its ergonomics.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 07/08/2016
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: Hot Hardware Archive.org version
Microsoft deserves credit for popularizing and, to a great extent, legitimizing the 2-in-1 category, which is beginning to take the place of dedicated tablets. Why buy a standalone slate when you can have a tablet that doubles as a laptop? However, it's hardware partners like Lenovo that are making the category more interesting, and that's certainly true of the ThinkPad X1 Tablet with its modular approach to computing.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 06/21/2016
Source: Digital Trends Archive.org version
The ThinkPad X1 Tablet is not a perfect 2-in-1, but it is a very good one. It competes with or exceeds the Surface Pro 4 on almost every benchmark, and offers a much nicer keyboard. In some ways, the ThinkPad X1 even manages to compete with the Surface Book, with similar processing power and graphics capability fit into a much smaller form factor.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 06/21/2016
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: Notebookreview.com Archive.org version
The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Tablet could also be called the Surface Pro 4 ThinkPad Edition. It takes everything we love about Microsoft’s Windows 10 two-in-one and adds a ThinkPad twist. There’s a lot to like here. The build quality is superb, and the full complement of ports, including USB Type-C, can’t be beat. The mobile keyboard is one of the better we’ve tested, and ThinkPad fans will love the inclusion of the trackpoint. The modular expansions also give the ThinkPad X1 Tablet unique features unrivaled by other devices.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 05/24/2016
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: Good Gear Guide Archive.org version
If you’re the type of person who focuses mainly on benchmarks, you might be better off buying a competing convertible tablet. I still rate the ThinkPad X1 Tablet highly, though, since its performance ranks in the “good enough” category for many applications. Conveniences like the kickstand and the pen loop give the ThinkPad X1 Tablet an edge and make it competitive among the ranks of the best convertible tablets.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 05/17/2016
Rating: Total score: 70%
Source: PC World Archive.org version
If you’re the type of person who focuses mainly on benchmarks, you might be better off buying a competing convertible tablet. I still rate the ThinkPad X1 Tablet highly, though, since its performance ranks in the “good enough” category for many applications. Conveniences like the kickstand and the pen loop give the ThinkPad X1 Tablet an edge and make it competitive among the ranks of the best convertible tablets.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 05/17/2016
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: Engadget Archive.org version
With the ThinkPad X1 Tablet, Lenovo made a solid attempt at building a Surface-like device for business users. It's not really stylish, but it's one of the few hybrid tablets/laptops that'll get work done. Unfortunately, poor battery life and a sloppy keyboard keep it from being a truly must-have device.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 05/13/2016
Rating: Total score: 81%
Source: Slashgear Archive.org version
The X1 Tablet is wonderfully designed and is one of the most pleasant two-in-one devices I've ever typed on. The keyboard is every bit as useable as what you get on the fourth-generation X1 Carbon -- in fact, when propped up on a table, you can't tell the difference between typing on a Lenovo laptop and typing on the convertible tablet system. The arrangement has the same limitations as any 2-in-1 tablet/keyboard setup -- you won't be able to type on it if you're not at a desk/table, namely. Those who are familiar with 2-in-1 tablets in general will find the X1 Tablet to be one of the best offerings currently on the market.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 05/13/2016
Source: Mobile Tech Review Archive.org version
The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Tablet is a thoroughly modern tablet with a slim and light design and a simple yet sturdy keyboard connection. Optional modules seem to be the in thing for 2016 with everything from smartphones to tablets offering some kind of add-on functionality for a price. The Productivity module is likely to be the most popular since it increases battery life and adds a few key ports.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 05/12/2016
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: Laptop Mag Archive.org version
Overall, the ThinkPad X1 is one of the best business 2-in-1s yet. Unlike the Surface Pro 4, the Lenovo comes with a keyboard. Plus, the Lenovo's display is one of the best on the market and its performance (at least with Core m7) stacks up well against the competition. The modules are a cool idea, and adding the $150 backup battery provides a huge advantage over the X1's competitors.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 04/29/2016
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: Trusted Reviews Archive.org version
My processor concerns aside, the Thinkpad X1 Tablet is a fairly compelling device. Thanks to its modular focus, the tablet has the potential to be one of the most flexible prosumer devices around. However, with pricing starting at $899 it’s entering a pretty competitive space of the market, which is currently dominated by powerhouse devices such as the iPad Pro and Surface Pro 4.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 01/05/2016
Foreign Reviews
Source: Computerbild - Heft 21/2016
Single Review, , Length Unknown, Date: 10/01/2016
Rating: Total score: 87%
Source: HardwareLuxx DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 08/19/2016
Source: Connect - Heft 9/2016
Single Review, , Length Unknown, Date: 08/01/2016
Rating: Total score: 79%
Source: PC Go - Heft 9/2016
Single Review, , Length Unknown, Date: 08/01/2016
Rating: Total score: 81%
Source: PC Welt DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 07/21/2016
Rating: Total score: 91% performance: 91% features: 89% display: 89% mobility: 76% ergonomy: 92% emissions: 90%
Source: Computerbild - Heft 13/2016
Single Review, , Length Unknown, Date: 07/01/2016
Rating: Total score: 87% features: 79%
Source: c't - Heft 14/2016
Single Review, , Length Unknown, Date: 07/01/2016
Source: PC Magazin - Heft 8/2016
Single Review, , Length Unknown, Date: 07/01/2016
Rating: Total score: 81%
Source: Chip.de DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 06/01/2016
Rating: Total score: 96% price: 75% performance: 91% features: 100% display: 96% mobility: 99%
Source: Tuexperto ES→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Good design; robust case; compact size and lightweight; decent hardware. Negative: Mediocre battery life.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 08/24/2016
Source: PC Guia PT→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 08/27/2016
Rating: Total score: 75%
Source: Toms Hardware Italia IT→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Very bright screen; good performance; excellent battery life. Negative: Mediocre autonomy without extended battery.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 08/30/2016
Source: Tablets Magazine NL→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 08/17/2016
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: Tabletowo PL→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 03/16/2017
Rating: Total score: 80% performance: 80% display: 80% mobility: 85% workmanship: 90%
Source: Benchmark.pl PL→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 10/17/2016
Rating: Total score: 90%
Source: Komputerswiat PL→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 08/12/2016
Source: PC Lab.pl PL→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Interchangeable modules; the ability to connect the dock; comfortable and backlit keyboard; TrackPoint; extending stand; good quality display. Negative: Hot under load; high price.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 05/02/2016
Source: Notebook-Center.ru RU→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Excellent IPS display; ergonomic keyboard; stylus supplied; good performance; decent amount of RAM and a fast SSD.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 06/15/2016
Source: Mobil.se SV→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 08/04/2016
Rating: Total score: 80% performance: 80% features: 90%
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Model: The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Tablet is a hybrid tablet which is transformable into a tablet, a laptop, a projector or a 3D camera thanks to its detachable keyboard, which includes a trackpad and a trackpoint at the center of the keyboard. Therefore, no mouse is required to use the device. Being lightweight is important for use on the go. The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Tablet weighs only 1.1 kg including the detachable keyboard, making it one of the lightest device on the go.
The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Tablet is equipped with up to an Intel Core m7 vPro Processor, 16 GB LPDDR3 RAM, a 512 GB SSD and an integrated Intel HD Graphics. Its 12-inch Full HD+ IPS display features a resolution of 2K (2160 x 1440 pixels ) and delivers sharp and clear images. For camera, it features a 8 MP camera with flash, which is capable of 1080p recording. With up to 10 hours battery life, the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Tablet is truly suitable for on the go usage for a long period of time. As for connectivity, it features WiFi, a USB 3.0 port, a USB Type-C port, a Mini DisplayPort, a microSD port and a Nano SIM port.
Intel HD Graphics 515: Integrated GPU (GT2) with 24 EUs found on Core-m-CPUs of the Skylake generation (4,5 W TDP).
Non demanding games should be playable with these graphics cards.
» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Graphics Cards and the corresponding Benchmark List.
6Y75: Skylake-based ULV dual-core processor for tablets and 2-in-1 notebooks. Offers an integrated HD Graphics 515 GPU and is manufactured in 14 nm.» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Processsors.
12.10":
This range of display format is largely the upper limit for tablets and the lower limit for subnotebooks.
The advantage of subnotebooks is that the entire laptop can be small in size and therefore easily portable. The tiny display has the added advantage of requiring little power, which further improves battery life and thus mobility. The disadvantage is that reading texts is exhausting for the eyes. High resolutions, which one is used to from a standard laptop, are almost not usable.
The same applies to tablets in this size range.
» To find out how fine a display is, see our DPI List.Lenovo: Lenovo ("Le" from English legend, novo (Latin) for new) was founded in 1984 as a Chinese computer trading company. As of 2004, the company was the largest laptop manufacturer in China and, after acquiring IBM's PC division in 2005, the fourth largest in the world. In addition to desktops and notebooks, the company manufactures monitors, projectors, servers, etc, and specializes in developing, manufacturing and marketing consumer electronics, personal computers, software, enterprise solutions and related services.
In 2016, the company ranked first in the world in computer sales. It still held it in 2023 with about 23% global market share. Important product lines are Thinkpad, Legion and Ideapad.
In 2011, it acquired a majority stake in Medion AG, a European computer hardware manufacturer. In 2014, Motorola Mobility was purchased, which gave Lenovo a boost in the smartphone market.
79.5%: This rating is not earth-shattering. This rating must actually be seen as average, since there are about as many devices with worse ratings as better ones. A purchase recommendation can only be seen with a lot of goodwill, unless it is about websites that generally rate strictly.
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