Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon G11 Series

Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon G11-21HNS00000

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Average Score: 88.33% - very good

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95% Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 11 Review: Classic of Genre
Source: Root Nation
At first, I wanted to compare the Lenovo device with something else, but then I realized that, for the most part, these would be the same ThinkPad series ultrabooks, just with different orientations or from different generations. One could mention the HP EliteBook 1000 series, HP Spectre, or Dell XPS, but they have slightly different focuses. Therefore, we won’t delve into discussing competitors. The new Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 11 once again reaffirms its belonging to the rather exclusive group of premium-class devices. It has almost everything that a device from this segment needs. There’s an elegant chassis representing a sturdy and lightweight construction made of high-quality materials, a recognizable design, and a top-notch display with a powerful 13th-generation processor in the top configuration. Add to this a wide range of security and connectivity options and a long-lasting battery. The ultrabook has finally received a worthy audio system, which has been notably absent from devices in this segment.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 01/17/2024
Rating: Total score: 95% price: 80% performance: 100% display: 90% mobility: 100% workmanship: 100% ergonomy: 100%

95% Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 11 Review: Classic of Genre
Source: Root Nation
At first, I wanted to compare the Lenovo device with something else, but then I realized that, for the most part, these would be the same ThinkPad series ultrabooks, just with different orientations or from different generations. One could mention the HP EliteBook 1000 series, HP Spectre, or Dell XPS, but they have slightly different focuses. Therefore, we won’t delve into discussing competitors. The new Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 11 once again reaffirms its belonging to the rather exclusive group of premium-class devices. It has almost everything that a device from this segment needs. There’s an elegant chassis representing a sturdy and lightweight construction made of high-quality materials, a recognizable design, and a top-notch display with a powerful 13th-generation processor in the top configuration. Add to this a wide range of security and connectivity options and a long-lasting battery. The ultrabook has finally received a worthy audio system, which has been notably absent from devices in this segment.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 01/17/2024
Rating: Total score: 95% price: 80% performance: 100% display: 90% mobility: 100% workmanship: 100% ergonomy: 100%

How to open Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 11 - disassembly and upgrade options
Source: Laptop Media - jTzglieZ3oI
Support, online available, Short, Date: 11/15/2023

How to open Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 11 - disassembly and upgrade options
Source: Laptop Media - jTzglieZ3oI
Support, online available, Short, Date: 11/15/2023

80% ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 11 Laptop Review
Source: Mezha EN
The ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 11 is a stylish, high-quality 14-inch laptop that's comfortable to use and easy to take to meetings. It fully meets the expectations of a modern compact ThinkPad, including durable materials and a good performance margin. Despite these positive impressions, the price of the model is traditionally very high, and even higher for versions with an OLED display and higher resolution.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 08/18/2023
Rating: Total score: 80%

80% ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 11 Laptop Review
Source: Mezha EN
The ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 11 is a stylish, high-quality 14-inch laptop that's comfortable to use and easy to take to meetings. It fully meets the expectations of a modern compact ThinkPad, including durable materials and a good performance margin. Despite these positive impressions, the price of the model is traditionally very high, and even higher for versions with an OLED display and higher resolution.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 08/18/2023
Rating: Total score: 80%

2023 Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 11 Review
Source: Mobile Tech Review
The under 2.5 lbs. business premium laptop is refreshed with Intel 13th gen processors and it has the usual magnesium and carbon fiber casing and chassis. There are quite a few display options including matte IPS touch screens and a 2.8K OLED screen, a full HD webcam with Windows Hello, Thunderbolt 4, and useful legacy ports like USB-A and HDMI.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 06/10/2023

2023 Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 11 Review
Source: Mobile Tech Review
The under 2.5 lbs. business premium laptop is refreshed with Intel 13th gen processors and it has the usual magnesium and carbon fiber casing and chassis. There are quite a few display options including matte IPS touch screens and a 2.8K OLED screen, a full HD webcam with Windows Hello, Thunderbolt 4, and useful legacy ports like USB-A and HDMI.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 06/10/2023

Foreign Reviews

90% Recenzja Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon G11: Klasyka gatunku
Source: Root Nation PL PL→EN
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 01/31/2024
Rating: Total score: 90% price: 70% performance: 100% display: 80% mobility: 100% workmanship: 100% ergonomy: 90%

90% Recenzja Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon G11: Klasyka gatunku
Source: Root Nation PL PL→EN
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 01/31/2024
Rating: Total score: 90% price: 70% performance: 100% display: 80% mobility: 100% workmanship: 100% ergonomy: 90%

Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon G11, i7-1355U

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Average Score: 86.25% - good

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Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon - The Best Business Laptop of 2023?
Source: Matthew Moniz
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 12/02/2023

How to open Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 11 - disassembly and upgrade options
Source: Laptop Media
Support, online available, Short, Date: 11/15/2023

Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 11 review – it’s ultra-light and the battery life is outstanding
Source: Laptop Media
The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 11 is a fantastic business device. The design is clean and the build quality features premium materials. The input devices are comfortable for work – the keyboard isn’t scoring hot when the CPU is under stress because of the inlet keycaps. They offer long key travel and good feedback. The touchpad is smooth and accurate. The performance seems good for a laptop with a 15W U-series CPU. Our device is configured with the Core i7-1355U. The CPU can maintain high clocks and power limits during short and medium-long tasks. In this scenario, the 97°C temperature isn’t that pleasant. The frequencies and the thermals in long loads are normal. We are quite positively surprised by the base 1200p 16:10 IPS display (CSOT MNE007JA1-1 (LEN403A)). It has wide viewing angles, a very good contrast ratio of 1640:1, and a 98% sRGB color coverage.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 11/15/2023

80% Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 11 review
Source: Tom's Guide
Lenovo's ThinkPads are a bit boring, and I've always loved them for that. The ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 11 does exactly what a work-centric laptop is supposed to do: the battery lasts forever (figuratively), the keyboard is comfortable, the display is easy on the eyes and the hardware's performance holds its own when real-world work is concerned. It's light enough to disappear in my bag, while sturdy enough to survive the occasional mishap. It's pleasant to look at, too, provided you keep a microfiber cloth handy. You can find machines that can do more, occasionally for less. They'll have bigger, brighter screens, nicer speakers, or let you play something with more than a handful of polygons. Thinkpads offer a purpose-built tool for those of us with specific, Office and productivity software centered workflows who want to get things done and then shut the lid and move on.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 08/03/2023
Rating: Total score: 80%

80% Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (Gen 11) review: How does it compare to the MacBook Pro?
Source: Laptop Mag
This is my first time experimenting with the ThinkPad X1 Carbon series, and I had my hopes up for this laptop, but unfortunately, they’re a bit dashed right now. The keyboard is mid — it’s not worth the hype, but it’s not awful either. The performance is OK, but there are competitors on the market that deliver longer runtimes and more CPU “oomph” for your money. For example, the Dragonfly Pro is only $1,399 at HP with the same specs as my $1,733 Lenovo review unit (i.e., 16GB of RAM, 512GB of SSD storage, a 14-inch, 1200p display), and yet, it has a better processor and GPU for a similar 13-hour runtime.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 06/30/2023
Rating: Total score: 80%

100% Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 11 (2023) Review
Source: PC Mag
In the Carbon, we continue to be dazzled by how much notebook Lenovo can fit into a 2.48-pound package. While Dell and Apple provide smaller screens (though the latter's is sharper than the ThinkPad's base panel) and only a couple of Thunderbolt ports apiece—with the XPS 13 even lacking an audio jack—the X1 Carbon adds two USB-A ports and an HDMI monitor port, as well as one of the best keyboards on a laptop of any size. As we said, the ThinkPad is priced more for enterprise IT buyers than cash-strapped freelancers or small offices. (Lenovo steers the latter toward the ThinkBook line.) It may be worth looking for a deal on a Gen 10 model since the newer processor improves real-world performance only modestly, and it's definitely worth keeping an eye on Lenovo.com's frequent sales and specials. But, if you can get your hands on an X1 Carbon at any price, you're fortunate. It remains the finest all-around laptop available and an Editors' Choice award winner yet again.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 06/21/2023
Rating: Total score: 100%

Foreign Reviews

85% ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 11 Recensione: è sempre un piacere!
Source: Smart World IT→EN
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 08/04/2023
Rating: Total score: 85% price: 60% display: 90% mobility: 70% workmanship: 90% ergonomy: 90%

La recensione di Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 11 (2023), la scelta giusta per chi lavora – e non solo
Source: Techprincess IT IT→EN
Positive: Large battery capacity; powerful processor; lots of RAM; high performance.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 09/28/2023

Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon G11 21HNS54T00

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How to open Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 11 - disassembly and upgrade options
Source: Laptop Media
Support, online available, Short, Date: 11/15/2023

How to open Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 11 - disassembly and upgrade options
Source: Laptop Media
Support, online available, Short, Date: 11/15/2023

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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.

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

Intel Raptor Lake-U:

i7-1365U: 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 1.3 to 5.2 GHz. The TDP is specified at 15 Watt.

i7-1355U: 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 5 GHz. The TDP is specified at 15 Watt.

Intel Raptor Lake-P:

i7-1370P: The high-end Alder Lake-P CPU featuring 6 performance cores and 8 efficient cores. This i7 is designed for use in ultra-light laptops; its performance cores feature the thread-doubling Hyper-Threading technology for whopping 20 threads in total. The CPU runs at upd to 5.2 GHz and has the "Enterprise" tier vPro feature set. Core i7-1370P has a base power of 28 W and the 96 EU Iris Xe iGPU.

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

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14 inch display size represents a middle ground between the small subnotebook formats and the screens of the standard 15 inch laptops.

The reason for the popularity of mid-sized displays is that this size is reasonably easy on the eyes, provides good resolutions with usable detail sizes, yet does not consume too much power and the devices can still be reasonably compact. 

In the past, 14-inch devices were very rare, but now they are the standard for laptops after the 15-inchers. 

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

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87.75%: This is an above-average rating. Nevertheless, it should not be forgotten that about one fifth of all tested models receive a better rating.

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