Lenovo is currently running a sale on its latest Intel Evo-certified ThinkBook 13x laptop. Unlike the consumer-centric IdeaPad series or business-centric ThinkPad series, the ThinkBook series is a middle-ground option that students or smaller businesses might prefer.
Based on our time with a test unit, the two most compelling attributes of the ThinkBook 13x are its bright 16:10 display with full sRGB coverage and support for Thunderbolt 4 accessories. The target audience of office and business users will certainly appreciate the taller display and excellent docking capabilities of the system.
Drawbacks to the sale configuration include the Core i5-1130G7 CPU which can be up to 30 to 40 percent slower than the more common Core i5-1135G7 in multi-threaded loads. Secondly, port options are limited despite the Thunderbolt 4 support since the chassis integrates nothing but USB-C. Owners are therefore forced to rely on USB-C hubs or adapters for most accessories.
See our full review on the ThinkBook 13x for more information.
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After graduating with a B.S. in environmental hydrodynamics from the University of California, I studied reactor physics to become licensed by the U.S. NRC to operate nuclear reactors. There's a striking level of appreciation you gain for everyday consumer electronics after working with modern nuclear reactivity systems astonishingly powered by computers from the 80s. When I'm not managing day-to-day activities and US review articles on Notebookcheck, you can catch me following the eSports scene and the latest gaming news.
