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Lenovo ThinkBook 13x Series

Lenovo ThinkBook 13x IMH G4Processor: Intel Alder Lake-M i7-1255U, Intel Intel Meteor Lake-H Ultra 5 125H, Intel Tiger Lake i5-1130G7, Intel Tiger Lake i7-1160G7
Graphics Adapter: Intel Arc 7-Cores, Intel Iris Xe G7 96EUs
Display: 13.30 inch, 13.50 inch
Weight: 1.116kg, 1.13kg, 1.16kg, 1.21kg
Price: 900, 1300, 1460, 1500 euro
Average Score: 78.19% - good
Average of 7 scores (from 12 reviews)
price: 85%, performance: 85%, features: 50%, display: 90%, mobility: 78%, workmanship: 93%, ergonomy: 84%, emissions: 93%

 

Lenovo ThinkBook 13x G1-20WJ001KGE

It is a well-known fact that the ThinkBook brand has been killing it by delivering great notebooks, with adequate performance and beautiful designs. Similarly, the ThinkBook 13x is the latest of the bunch coming packed with vPro certified Tiger Lake CPUs and a plethora of features. In a nutshell, the ThinkBook brand takes the features, build quality, and stability of the ThinkPad brand, and gives it premium materials and a more appealing exterior, in order to capture the minds of the consumers.
Truly sticking to the theme of premium materials, the ThinkBook 13x is entirely made of metal, with aluminium for the lid and a magnesium/aluminium alloy for the base and bottom panel, which is high on the materials pyramid. In addition, the lid and base also have a sandblasted anodized finish, which gives them a matte appearance while limiting the number of smudges and fingerprints. Apart from that, the lid is split horizontally and has a two-tone finish. In terms of its colour variations, there are two colours which include Cloud grey or Storm grey. In terms of its weight and height, the laptop comes in at 1.13 kg and 12.9 mm, respectively, which is incredibly lightweight. As far as the display is concerned, the laptop comes with two display choices. While both of them are identical, the only difference being that one of them has touchscreen support and the other does not. Otherwise, the display has QHD+ resolution, meaning a 16:10 aspect ratio and uses an IPS panel. The display also has a max brightness of 400 nits, a contrast ratio of 1200:1, and covers 100% of the sRGB colour gamut. Regardless of the display selected, it still comes with a Gorilla Glass cover and Dolby Vision support, along with an anti-fingerprint coating.
In terms of its performance, the laptop offers only two CPU options with their own respective iGPU offerings. Both of which are part of the Tiger Lake U-series and have a TDP of only 15W. In addition, they are also vPro certified, meaning that in theory, they should have higher stability and performance. The entry configuration has the Core i5-1130G7 and the Core i7-1160G7 with up to 16GB RAM and up to 1000GB storage. As for the features, the I/O is pretty lacking, consisting of only two Thunderbolt 4 ports and one 3.5 mm audio jack. In addition, there is also Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth 5.2 support. Apart from that, in traditional ThinkPad fashion, there is a spill-resistant backlit keyboard, along with a Mylar-surfaced touchpad, with Precision Touchpad (PTP) support. On the other hand, the audio is on a very high level with a Four Array Microphone setup and 360° Near Field coverage, along with a Stereo speaker setup with Dolby Atmos support, which are actually provided by Harman, a well-known name in the audio space. In a nutshell, it is a great device to be explored, depending on the need and preference of the user. 

Specifications

Lenovo ThinkBook 13x G1-20WJ001KGENotebook: Lenovo ThinkBook 13x G1-20WJ001KGE
Processor: Intel Tiger Lake i7-1160G7
Graphics Adapter: Intel Iris Xe G7 96EUs
Display: 13.30 inch, 16:10, 2560 x 1600 pixels
Weight: 1.116kg
Price: 1460 euro
Links: Lenovo homepage

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Reviews

87.3% Lenovo ThinkBook 13x G1 in review: Slim notebook with good battery life | Notebookcheck
The Lenovo ThinkBook 13x G1 is supposed to deliver enough performance for a busy office routine and is also a good choice for mobile users. We will find out how well these features have been implemented in our review.

 

Lenovo ThinkBook 13x ITG-20WJ001HGE

It is a well-known fact that the ThinkBook brand has been killing it by delivering great notebooks, with adequate performance and beautiful designs. Similarly, the ThinkBook 13x is the latest of the bunch coming packed with vPro certified Tiger Lake CPUs and a plethora of features. In a nutshell, the ThinkBook brand takes the features, build quality, and stability of the ThinkPad brand, and gives it premium materials and a more appealing exterior, in order to capture the minds of the consumers.
Truly sticking to the theme of premium materials, the ThinkBook 13x is entirely made of metal, with aluminium for the lid and a magnesium/aluminium alloy for the base and bottom panel, which is high on the materials pyramid. In addition, the lid and base also have a sandblasted anodized finish, which gives them a matte appearance while limiting the number of smudges and fingerprints. Apart from that, the lid is split horizontally and has a two-tone finish. In terms of its colour variations, there are two colours which include Cloud grey or Storm grey. In terms of its weight and height, the laptop comes in at 1.13 kg and 12.9 mm, respectively, which is incredibly lightweight. As far as the display is concerned, the laptop comes with two display choices. While both of them are identical, the only difference being that one of them has touchscreen support and the other does not. Otherwise, the display has QHD+ resolution, meaning a 16:10 aspect ratio and uses an IPS panel. The display also has a max brightness of 400 nits, a contrast ratio of 1200:1, and covers 100% of the sRGB colour gamut. Regardless of the display selected, it still comes with a Gorilla Glass cover and Dolby Vision support, along with an anti-fingerprint coating.
In terms of its performance, the laptop offers only two CPU options with their own respective iGPU offerings. Both of which are part of the Tiger Lake U-series and have a TDP of only 15W. In addition, they are also vPro certified, meaning that in theory, they should have higher stability and performance. The entry configuration has the Core i5-1130G7 and the Core i7-1160G7 with up to 16GB RAM and up to 1000GB storage. As for the features, the I/O is pretty lacking, consisting of only two Thunderbolt 4 ports and one 3.5 mm audio jack. In addition, there is also Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth 5.2 support. Apart from that, in traditional ThinkPad fashion, there is a spill-resistant backlit keyboard, along with a Mylar-surfaced touchpad, with Precision Touchpad (PTP) support. On the other hand, the audio is on a very high level with a Four Array Microphone setup and 360° Near Field coverage, along with a Stereo speaker setup with Dolby Atmos support, which are actually provided by Harman, a well-known name in the audio space. In a nutshell, it is a great device to be explored, depending on the need and preference of the user. 

Specifications

Lenovo ThinkBook 13x ITG-20WJ001HGENotebook: Lenovo ThinkBook 13x ITG-20WJ001HGE
Processor: Intel Tiger Lake i5-1130G7
Graphics Adapter: Intel Iris Xe G7 96EUs
Display: 13.30 inch, 16:10, 2560 x 1600 pixels
Weight: 1.13kg
Price: 1300 euro
Links: Lenovo homepage

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Average Score: 76.67% - good

Average of 6 scores (from 7 reviews)

 

Reviews

Lenovo ThinkBook 13x review: A thin and light laptop that costs way less than it should
Source: XDA Developers English
Given that this thing barely costs over a thousand dollars in this configuration, it’s a solid buy. The Lenovo ThinkBook 13x is just so good. It’s thin, light, and compact, making it easy to go wherever with you. And it’s stylish in it’s two-tone silver color. The biggest drawbacks are the 720p webcam and that battery life doesn’t really stand out. As long as you can live with those things, I don’t know what else you’re looking for. The thing is that this is just great all-around. It doesn’t have some flashy new features or anything like that. It just gets the job done, and the things that are critical to the core experience are great. To me, this feels like it’s key to the ThinkBook brand. If you’re a small business that can’t go in on buying 500 ThinkPads for a big building full of employees, you’re probably looking at something like this. If you are, it checks just the right boxes.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 01/14/2022
80% Lenovo ThinkBook 13x review: Is this business laptop worth $1,200?
Source: Laptop Mag English
The ThinkBook 13x is a young whippersnapper that thought it could steal its predecessor’s shine, but the ThinkBook 13s Gen 2 is superior in many ways. It has a better variety of ports, zippier performance and quicker video transcoding. On top of that, its battery runtime is slightly longer. Of course, the ThinkBook 13s Gen 2 had its moments. It crushed its rivals in the file transfer, brightness and graphics tests. That being said, the ThinkBook 13s Gen 2 might be a better choice if that extra battery runtime boost matters to you. It’s also a decent option if you do some video transcoding here and there and you want a machine that saves you time. And if you dislike dongles, you’ll appreciate the ThinkBook 13s Gen 2’s wider variety of I/O options. Plus, it’s much cheaper than the ThinkBook 13x and serves up better processing performance (a ThinkBook 13s Gen 2 with an 11th Gen Core i5 CPU only costs $769 at Walmart). Still, the ThinkBook 13x has its niche audience.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 12/28/2021
Rating: Total score: 80%
90% Lenovo ThinkBook 13x laptop review: It’s just business
Source: Techaeris English
Honestly, I love the ThinkBook series from Lenovo, but it didn’t do it for me this year. And that’s only because of the battery life being so underwhelming. Even the previous ThinkBook we reviewed had better battery life. Other than that, I enjoyed reviewing the ThinkBook 13x.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 12/11/2021
Rating: Total score: 90% price: 85% performance: 95% display: 90% mobility: 75% workmanship: 100%
80% Lenovo ThinkBook 13x review: Is this business laptop worth $1,200?
Source: Laptop Mag English
The ThinkBook 13x is a young whippersnapper that thought it could steal its predecessor’s shine, but the ThinkBook 13s Gen 2 is superior in many ways. It has a better variety of ports, zippier performance and quicker video transcoding. On top of that, its battery runtime is slightly longer. Of course, the ThinkBook 13s Gen 2 had its moments. It crushed its rivals in the file transfer, brightness and graphics tests. That being said, the ThinkBook 13s Gen 2 might be a better choice if that extra battery runtime boost matters to you. It’s also a decent option if you do some video transcoding here and there and you want a machine that saves you time. And if you dislike dongles, you’ll appreciate the ThinkBook 13s Gen 2’s wider variety of I/O options. Plus, it’s much cheaper than the ThinkBook 13x and serves up better processing performance (a ThinkBook 13s Gen 2 with an 11th Gen Core i5 CPU only costs $769 at Walmart). Still, the ThinkBook 13x has its niche audience.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 12/06/2021
Rating: Total score: 80%
70% Lenovo ThinkBook 13x
Source: PC Mag English
The Lenovo ThinkBook 13x is a capable ultraportable thanks to its lightweight design, productive 16:10 screen, and quality keyboard, touchpad, and speakers. It's reasonably priced and even comes with a Bluetooth mouse. But Lenovo might have shaved off a tenth of an inch too much from the similar ThinkBook 13s Gen 2, which has a better port selection and higher performance. Nonetheless, both ThinkBooks are worthy and economical alternatives to the premium-priced Dell XPS 13 and Razer Book 13.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 11/23/2021
Rating: Total score: 70%
60% Lenovo ThinkBook 13x review: Thinner, lighter, and way too expensive
Source: Digital Trends English
No. The ThinkBook 13x is a nice laptop, but it’s currently incredibly overpriced and, even at a more reasonable cost, simply doesn’t warrant buying it over its (very slightly) larger sibling, the ThinkBook 13s.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 11/16/2021
Rating: Total score: 60%
80% Lenovo ThinkBook 13x review (Intel Core – Evo, 16:10 touchscreen)
Source: Ultrabook Review English
Whether it’s for business or pleasure, this ThinkBook 13x checks most of the boxes that a typical user would want in a modern ultrabook. The premium craftsmanship, the good typing experience, and the punchy and practical 16:10 touchscreen are among the main selling points of this series, alongside the snappy everyday use experience and long battery life. On the other hand, the minimalistic IO and the finicky clickpad and wifi connection might steer some of you away, especially at the high prices that Lenovo demand for this series at this point.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 11/09/2021
Rating: Total score: 80%

 

Lenovo ThinkBook 13x Gen 2, i7-1255U

Specifications

Lenovo ThinkBook 13x Gen 2, i7-1255UNotebook: Lenovo ThinkBook 13x Gen 2, i7-1255U
Processor: Intel Alder Lake-M i7-1255U
Graphics Adapter: Intel Iris Xe G7 96EUs
Display: 13.30 inch, 16:10, 2560 x 1600 pixels
Weight: 1.21kg
Price: 900 euro
Links: Lenovo homepage

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Reviews

[REVIEW] Lenovo ThinkBook 13x Gen 2 - It's purpose is clear
Source: Laptop Media English
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 05/13/2023
How to open Lenovo ThinkBook 13x Gen 2 - disassembly and upgrade options
Source: Laptop Media English
Support, online available, Short, Date: 03/09/2023
Lenovo ThinkBook 13x Gen 2 review – portability is king
Source: Laptop Media English
Speaking of performance, the hardware works really well with the two-fan cooling solution. It never heats up, and it maintains its clock speeds for long periods of time. What we noticed, however, is that the CPU frequency does not boost very high at the beginning. Yet again, the core count of the processors, offered with this product pretty much makes for it. Now, let’s talk about features. Your privacy will be intact, thanks to the fingerprint reader, the IR face recognition scanner and the privacy shutter on the camera. Furthermore, you can take advantage of the “Zero touch login”, which automatically wakes your computer and logs you in as soon as fall within reach of the sensor. See, this is a special product. It is not for everyone. Some people like future expandability, others need more ports natively. However, if you’re into portability, it can hardly get any better than that.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 03/09/2023

 

Lenovo ThinkBook 13x IMH G4

Specifications

Lenovo ThinkBook 13x IMH G4Notebook: Lenovo ThinkBook 13x IMH G4
Processor: Intel Intel Meteor Lake-H Ultra 5 125H
Graphics Adapter: Intel Arc 7-Cores
Display: 13.50 inch, 3:2, 2880 x 1920 pixels
Weight: 1.16kg
Price: 1500 euro
Links: Lenovo homepage

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Reviews

Lenovo ThinkBook 13x Gen 4 HANDS-ON: The Transformer of Laptops
Source: Tom's Guide English
The Lenovo ThinkBook 13x Gen 4 is a sleek and powerful 2.2-pound laptop that packs Intel Core Ultra 9 power and a vibrant 13.5-inch display with a 97% screen-to-body ratio. But what makes this system stand out at CES 2024 is its support for Magic Bay accessories that attach magnetically via pogo pins. This includes a Magic Bay Studio 4K camera with dual speakers. And Lenovo lets us go hands on with a bunch of other prototypes, including a Magic Bay SSD, a mini fan, LED light bar, and even a second 10.1-inch display.
Hands-On, online available, Very Short, Date: 01/09/2024

 

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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.


Modern games should be playable with these graphics cards at low settings and resolutions. Casual gamers may be happy with these cards.

Intel Iris Xe G7 96EUs: Integrated graphics card in Intel Tiger Lake G4 SoCs based on the new Gen. 12 architecture with 96 EUs (Execution Units / Shader Cluster). The clock rate depends on the processor model. The Tiger Lake chips are produced in the modern 10nm+ process at Intel.

With these GPUs you are able to play modern and demanding games fluently at medium detail settings and HD resolution.

Intel Arc 7-Cores: Integrated graphics card based on the Xe LPG architecture (similar to the dedicated Arc GPUs, but with a focus on efficiency). Provides 7 of the 8 Xe cores (112 Xe Vector Engines) and 7 ray tracing units.

» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Graphics Cards and the corresponding Benchmark List.


Intel Tiger Lake:

i7-1160G7: Tiger Lake based low power quad-core processor for thin and light laptops. The four cores clock between 0.9 - 4.4 GHz. The integrated GPU offers 96 EUs and clocks between 400 - 1100 MHz. Produced in 10nm+ at Intel.

i5-1130G7: Tiger Lake based low power quad-core processor for thin and light laptops. The four cores clock around 0.8 - 4 GHz. Produced on 10nm+ at Intel.

Intel Alder Lake-M:

i7-1255U: Alder Lake based mobile CPU with 2 performance cores and 8 efficient cores. The performance cores offer hyper threading, leading to 12 threads that can be processed. The CPU clocks from 1.2 to 4.7 GHz. The TDP is specified at 15 Watt.

Intel Intel Meteor Lake-H:

Ultra 5 125H: A mid-range Meteor Lake family chip that debuted in December 2023. This 1st Gen Core Ultra laptop processor has come to replace 13th generation Core chips; it has 14 cores (4 + 8 + 2) and 18 threads at its disposal. Its Performance cores, of which there are 4, run at up to 4.5 GHz while its Efficient cores, of which there are 10 (8 main cores plus 2 extra ones found in the Low Power Island) run at up to 3.6 GHz. The 7-core Arc GPU, just out of the oven, serves as the integrated graphics adapter (this runs at up to 2.20 GHz) and there is a bevy of other brand-new technologies on offer as well such as the integrated AI Boost NPU with two Gen 3 engines for hardware AI workload acceleration. The chip's Intel-recommended Base power consumption is 28 W while its maximum Turbo power consumption is supposed to be within 115 W.

» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Processsors.


» To find out how fine a display is, see our DPI List.


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78.19%: 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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Stefan Hinum, 2022-01- 8 (Update: 2022-01- 8)