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Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga G7 Series

Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga G7 21CD006YGEProcessor: Intel Alder Lake-P i7-1260P, Intel Alder Lake-P i7-1270P
Graphics Adapter: Intel Iris Xe G7 96EUs
Display: 14.00 inch
Weight: 1.38kg, 1.489kg
Price: 3150, 3300 euro
Average Score: 71.88% - average
Average of 5 scores (from 18 reviews)
performance: 73%, features: 73%, display: 91%, mobility: 78%, workmanship: 89%, ergonomy: 93%, emissions: 84%

 

Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga G7 21CE002HGE

Specifications

Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga G7 21CE002HGENotebook: Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga G7 21CE002HGE
Processor: Intel Alder Lake-P i7-1270P
Graphics Adapter: Intel Iris Xe G7 96EUs
Display: 14.00 inch, 16:10, 1920 x 1200 pixels
Weight: 1.489kg
Price: 3300 euro
Links: Lenovo homepage

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Reviews

89.4% Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga G7 laptop: High-end business convertible in review | Notebookcheck
Business laptops with the new Intel Alder Lake processors are now slowly coming onto the market. The first candidate in our editorial department is Lenovo's flagship convertible for the business sector, the ThinkPad X1 Yoga G7. However, there are still difficulties with the implementation of the new Alder Lake P chip.
[REVIEW] ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 7 - Still great, despite being held back by cooling
Source: Laptop Media English
What Lenovo has done with the ThinkPad X1 Yoga, is create a durable laptop with a lot of features and craftsmanship. However, the laptop was designed with the Alder Lake U-series in mind, as the cooling doesn’t seem to be capable to handle the more power-hungry P-series. If you want the X1 Yoga for your next device, we advise going with a 15W CPU, which should improve comfort and even battery life.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 10/30/2022
[REVIEW] ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 7 - Still great, despite being held back by cooling
Source: Laptop Media English
What Lenovo has done with the ThinkPad X1 Yoga, is create a durable laptop with a lot of features and craftsmanship. However, the laptop was designed with the Alder Lake U-series in mind, as the cooling doesn’t seem to be capable to handle the more power-hungry P-series. If you want the X1 Yoga for your next device, we advise going with a 15W CPU, which should improve comfort and even battery life.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 10/30/2022
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 7 review
Source: Laptop Media English
Now, if you want a powerhouse, then the ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 7 won’t be a great choice. Perhaps one of the reasons for that is that Lenovo prefers comfort over full performance for this rather premium niche product. On the other hand, you can enjoy a good performance in short bursts, a fantastic keyboard, and a very solid structure. Unfortunately, the OLED panel is not battery life’s biggest friend, as we got less than 8 hours of Web browsing, and almost 5 hours of video playback. That would be a problem if you are a traveler, or you rely on your battery more often than not. In this case, we would suggest opting for a different display.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 09/22/2022
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 7 review
Source: Laptop Media English
Now, if you want a powerhouse, then the ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 7 won’t be a great choice. Perhaps one of the reasons for that is that Lenovo prefers comfort over full performance for this rather premium niche product. On the other hand, you can enjoy a good performance in short bursts, a fantastic keyboard, and a very solid structure. Unfortunately, the OLED panel is not battery life’s biggest friend, as we got less than 8 hours of Web browsing, and almost 5 hours of video playback. That would be a problem if you are a traveler, or you rely on your battery more often than not. In this case, we would suggest opting for a different display.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 09/22/2022
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 7 - disassembly and upgrade options
Source: Laptop Media English
Support, online available, Very Short, Date: 09/16/2022
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 7 - disassembly and upgrade options
Source: Laptop Media English
Support, online available, Very Short, Date: 09/16/2022
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 7 Review: The best business convertible
Source: XDA Developers English
Like I said, this is a phenomenal laptop. But you should definitely be planning to use it as a tablet from time to time. Otherwise, you should look at the ThinkPad X1 Carbon or X1 Nano, as they’re lighter and better suited to be strictly clamshell laptops. In fact, for tablet use, the best was the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga, a 3:2 ultra-light convertible that was specifically designed to be great at being a tablet and a laptop, while most convertibles are meant to be a laptop first. The Titanium Yoga is no more though, so the ThinkPad X1 Yoga gets the crown of best business convertible.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 06/18/2022
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 7 Review: The best business convertible
Source: XDA Developers English
Like I said, this is a phenomenal laptop. But you should definitely be planning to use it as a tablet from time to time. Otherwise, you should look at the ThinkPad X1 Carbon or X1 Nano, as they’re lighter and better suited to be strictly clamshell laptops. In fact, for tablet use, the best was the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga, a 3:2 ultra-light convertible that was specifically designed to be great at being a tablet and a laptop, while most convertibles are meant to be a laptop first. The Titanium Yoga is no more though, so the ThinkPad X1 Yoga gets the crown of best business convertible.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 06/18/2022
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 7 (2022) Review
Source: Mobile Tech Review English
The 2022 Gen 7 edition of the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga 14” convertible slim and light business laptop sports an aluminum chassis in Storm Gray rather than the traditional matte black. It’s refreshed with Intel 12th gen Alder Lake CPUs with optional vPro, Windows 11, Thunderbolt 4 and a larger trackpad. The 4K OLED display option is back this year, and the Ultrabook is also available with full HD IPS display, all at 16:10 aspect ratio. As ever, a garaged rechargeable pen is included and the convertible’s screen supports touch. 4G and sub6 5G are optional.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 05/22/2022
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 7 (2022) Review
Source: Mobile Tech Review English
The 2022 Gen 7 edition of the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga 14” convertible slim and light business laptop sports an aluminum chassis in Storm Gray rather than the traditional matte black. It’s refreshed with Intel 12th gen Alder Lake CPUs with optional vPro, Windows 11, Thunderbolt 4 and a larger trackpad. The 4K OLED display option is back this year, and the Ultrabook is also available with full HD IPS display, all at 16:10 aspect ratio. As ever, a garaged rechargeable pen is included and the convertible’s screen supports touch. 4G and sub6 5G are optional.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 05/22/2022

Foreign Reviews

Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga G7: álruhába bújva
Source: Prohardver.hu HU→EN
Positive: Elegant design; solid workmanship; metal case; powerful hardware; comfortable keyboard; good connectivity. Negative: Expensive.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 07/25/2022
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga G7: álruhába bújva
Source: Prohardver.hu HU→EN
Positive: Elegant design; solid workmanship; metal case; powerful hardware; comfortable keyboard; good connectivity. Negative: Expensive.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 07/25/2022

 

Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga G7 21CD006YGE

The latest to join the Lenovo ThinkPad series is none other than the Lenovo ThinkPad x1 yoga gen 7. From the name itself, it is quite evident that this model is part Lenovo ThinkPad and part Lenovo Yoga, but the styling and tough build lean more toward the former. While there is the same 360-degree hinge found on Lenovo Yoga 2-in-1s, the modern, thin-and-light build in a dark grey gives a more fun look than the more traditional ThinkPad black. However, the density and tough feel of the aluminium chassis combined with the deep keyboard, advanced trackpad, and famous red rubber nub, do scream ThinkPad though. In terms of its connectivity, the left side of the device has two Thunderbolt 4 USB-C ports, a single USB-A port, and HDMI 2.0b. On the other hand, the right side accommodates a 3.5 mm jack and another USB-A jack. As far as its keyboard is concerned, the ThinkPad X1 Yoga does not necessarily blow cheaper thin-and-lights with similar specs out of the water when it comes to productivity performance, but rather, it is on a superior level when it comes to input, and that went a long way for daily use, like writing articles, surfing the web, or quickly marking an image.
Overall, the chiclet keyboard on the 2-in-1 is exemplary and easily accommodated the extreme amount of typing works. Comfy dishes would definitely hug the fingertips, and the keys required a noticeable amount of travel, 1.5 mm, to actuate, ensuring the scissor switches never felt mushy or flat but, rather, tactile. However, it is worth noting that the ThinkPad design that swaps the Fn and Ctrl keys from their expected locations is obviously annoying for any Windows users. As for its touchpad, this model is equipped with a 4.33 inches (110 mm) wide touchpad, just like that of its predecessor. It is basically a glass touchpad that is noticeably smoother than the touchpad on cheaper laptops, like the Swift 5. Furthermore, its left- and right-click buttons have travel that is so deep that one would never have to worry about accidental presses while swiping about. In addition, ThinkPads also stand out for the three buttons above the trackpad and red rubber TrackPoint, which one might either love or hate to use. In terms of its performance, this model has been incorporated with the Intel Core i7-1260P vPro processor.  As for its display, similar to the Gen 6 ThinkPad X1 Yoga, Gen 7 has a 16:10, 14-inch screen. As far as the battery life is concerned, Lenovo mentioned that the laptop can last for up to 14.9 hours on the MobileMark 2018 benchmark with the screen set to 250 nits, and 19.7 hours with local video playback and the screen set to 150 nits. Overall, it is a great device to be explored, depending on the need and preference of the user.
Hands-on article by Jagadisa Rajarathnam

Specifications

Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga G7 21CD006YGENotebook: Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga G7 21CD006YGE
Processor: Intel Alder Lake-P i7-1260P
Graphics Adapter: Intel Iris Xe G7 96EUs
Display: 14.00 inch, 16:10, 3840 x 2400 pixels
Weight: 1.38kg
Price: 3150 euro
Links: Lenovo homepage

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Average Score: 67.5% - average

Average of 4 scores (from 6 reviews)

 

Reviews

60% Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 7 review: we’ve seen this all before
Source: The Verge English
That might not be everyone’s personal calculus. If you don’t need a device unplugged for more than five to six hours at a time, this is a more attractive computer for you than it is for me. Still, Lenovo is charging a high price for this device, and there are companies out there making processors that will last you twice as long to a charge. I want a device that’s well over $2,000 to last me a workday, and we shouldn’t be asked to settle for less. A device with the ThinkPad’s beauty, power, price, and legendary branding deserves better.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 10/19/2022
Rating: Total score: 60%
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 7 - disassembly and upgrade options
Source: Laptop Media English
Support, online available, Very Short, Date: 09/16/2022
70% Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 7 review: A great 2-in-1 for business pros
Source: PC World English
I like the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 7. A lot. I’ve personally purchased ThinkPads for most of my life, and the X1 Yoga Gen 7 underscores the reasons for my preference. It has a handsome, durable exterior, a great keyboard, offers the unique TrackPoint impact, and delivers on connectivity and battery life. It’s great for working long hours yet portable enough for travel. The X1 Yoga is also more expensive than the Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio which, though now a generation behind on processor performance, provides a more compelling 2-in-1 experience. Lenovo’s premium ThinkPads target very specific customers with a willingness to pay for exactly what they want. If that’s you (or your boss is willing to foot the bill), awesome. But most people would be better off buying the Yoga 9i and pocketing the savings.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 07/18/2022
Rating: Total score: 70%
70% Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 7 Review
Source: PC Mag English
The ThinkPad brand is deservedly famous for top-notch design and quality, and the X1 Yoga Gen 7 is fully worthy of the name. It's a temptingly compact yet capable corporate 2-in-1 laptop that rates half a star below its civilian sibling, the Yoga 9i, simply because of its price premium. Yes, it has a nicer keyboard and MIL-STD 810H sturdiness, but our test unit isn't even a vPro configuration and lacks the high-res OLED display. Traveling execs will be delighted with it, but it doesn't come cheap.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 06/11/2022
Rating: Total score: 70%
70% Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 7 review: 7th time’s a charm?
Source: Digital Trends English
The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 7 is a solid business 2-in-1 choice, offering a vPro CPU option for enhanced management and security and a host of other features that are of interest to security- and privacy-minded businesspeople. And you can choose unique service offerings that businesses will appreciate. But how does it compete as a mainstream 14-inch convertible 2-in-1? It suffers from some thermal issues that hold back its high-end performance, but it has superior battery life, strong connectivity, and a nice low-power Full HD+ IPS display for users who don’t need OLED or higher resolutions. It’s also quite expensive, which will likely hold it back against some solid competition.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 06/01/2022
Rating: Total score: 70%
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga (2022) Review - Best Business 2-in-1 Laptop?
Source: Matthew Moniz English
Review of the 2022 Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga. This is the 7th gen of lenovos convertible business laptop. It was updated with the latest 12th gen intel processors. But is it worth it?
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 05/28/2022

 

Comment

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 Alder Lake-P:

i7-1270P: A higher-end Alder Lake-P family CPU featuring 4 performance cores and 8 efficient cores along with the 96 EU Iris Xe iGPU and "Enterprise" tier vPro feature set. The CPU cores run at 1.6 GHz to 4.8 GHz. This i7 is designed for use in ultra-light (yet actively cooled) laptops. Its performance cores feature the thread-doubling Hyper-Threading technology for 16 threads in total. Core i7-1270P's Base Power is 28 W.

i7-1260P: An upper mid-range Alder Lake family CPU featuring 4 performance cores and 8 efficient cores. This 28 W SoC is designed for use in ultra-light (yet actively cooled) laptops. Core i7-1260P's performance cores are Hyper-Threading-enabled for a total of 16 threads. This 12th Gen CPU runs at 1.5 GHz to 4.7 GHz and supports "Essentials" tier vPro features. Last but not the least, Core i7-1260P has a built-in 96 EU Iris Xe GPU, not unlike certain 11th Gen Tiger Lake-UP3 processors.

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


14.00:

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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71.88%: This rating is poor. More than three quarters of the models are rated better. That is rather not a purchase recommendation. Even if verbal ratings in this area do not sound that bad ("sufficient" or "satisfactory"), they are usually euphemisms that disguise a classification as a below-average laptop.

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Stefan Hinum, 2022-09- 3 (Update: 2022-09- 3)