pcauthority.com.au Updated: 2016-11-05 08:43:21
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Lenovo knows a thing or two about building great business laptops, and the ThinkPad X1 Yoga is no exception. Fusing Intel's Skylake processors with a 14in WQHD display, this hybrid is designed to flit between laptop and tablet modes with ease – and with a...
Lenovo has produced some amazing devices in recent times, so it's no surprise to see it waltz in and do what it does best: produce another brilliant business hybrid. It isn't cheap – even in its most modest specification, the X1 Yoga is a cool $2,299...
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Rich, vibrant color. Real black. You don't realize how much you've missed them until they pop up again, as they do on Lenovo's new X1 Yoga. I can't overstate just how much nicer its OLED display looks compared to the cold LCD screens we've grown accustome...
The X1 Yoga belongs on anyone's list for the latest and greatest. Sure, we'd have liked to see the inclusion of USB 3.1 or Thunderbolt 3, but the combination of the X1 Yoga's OLED display and NVMe SSD (plus excellent keyboard, clickpad, and eraserhead) ma...
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Rich, vibrant color. Real black. You don't realize how much you've missed them until they pop up again, as they do on Lenovo's new X1 Yoga. I can't overstate just how much nicer its OLED display looks compared to the cold LCD screens we've grown accustome...
The X1 Yoga belongs on anyone's list for the latest and greatest. Sure, we'd have liked to see the inclusion of USB 3.1 or Thunderbolt 3, but the combination of the X1 Yoga's OLED display and NVMe SSD (plus excellent keyboard, clickpad, and eraserhead) ma...
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Many of you know me for my CPU, motherboard, and SFF PC reviews, but as of today, I am officially taking over systems and notebooks. I am happy to report that many manufacturers have already sent in their notebooks and gaming systems, and my first noteboo...
Honestly, I found the ThinkPad X1 Yoga to be a refreshing Windows-based notebook experience. If anything, the notebook itself gives Windows 10 a good reputation. The two worked together seamlessly to provide an easy to use, yet fully equipped experience...
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Naming IT products can't be easy, especially if you're a storied manufacturer such as Lenovo in an industry where all the obvious names have long since been taken. Even so, keeping track of Lenovo's numerous Yoga-branded convertible hybrids is a headache...
Builtin 4G, Comfortable keyboard, Lengthy onsite warranty, Robust build quality...
Iffy touchpad and touchstick, Screen brightness could be higher, Expensive...
By no means a bad ultraportable laptop, but the X1 Yoga isn't quite good enough to fully justify its high price...
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Lenovo knows a thing or two about building great business laptops, and the ThinkPad X1 Yoga is no exception. Fusing Intel's Skylake processors with a 14in WQHD display, this business hybrid is designed to flit between laptop and tablet modes with ease – a...
See related Dell Latitude 13 7370 review: Dell's straight-laced XPS 13 alternative is the bee's kneesHP Elite X2 review: Smashes the Surface Pro 4 in some ways (but not in others)Microsoft Surface Book review: You probably can't afford oneThe big names in...
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Lenovo claims they have the world's lightest 14” Business Convertible, and that it's essentially a laptop, tablet and beyond. With a 6th Generation Intel Core i7 vPro Processor, Windows 10Pro 64 bit operating system, the test machine came with 8 GB of DDR...
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The Lenovo ThinkPad series is the most revered line of PC laptops. Its fans number among the most intense PC enthusiasts on the planet — and they don't respond well to change for the sake of change. That's made it hard for many to accept the gradual splic...
Lots of connectivity, Excellent keyboard and touchpad with trackpointer support, Stunning display options, including OLED, Core i7 performs well, and is affordable, Long battery life...
Too large for extended tablet use, Mediocre display contrast, Runs hot under heavy system load...
Lenovo's pricing changes frequently, but our review unit currently sells for about $1,850. That's a lot of money, but it's not unusual for the category. The Toshiba Satellite Radius 12 maxes out at $1,400 with a Core i7, but only has a 256GB SSD. Dell's...
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thunderbaylive.com Updated: 2016-11-05 08:43:22
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Lisa Gade demonstrates the Wacom AES pen included with the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga convertible Ultrabook with a 360-degree hinge. She tests Photoshop CC, Clip Studio Paint, ArtRage and OneNote. For our full video review go here: X1 Yoga is the convertible...
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Question: What do you do once you've created the last word in business ultraportables? One that's already “dripping with features that professionals will love” to quote our review of the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon . A laptop that packs immense power and a...
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Lenovo's ThinkPad lineup has traditionally been the darling of business users. Powered by formidable processors, tons of RAM and a utilitarian design meant for productivity, the ThinkPad lineup was made to help you get stuff done.In recent years Lenovo ha...
OLED display option, QHD monitor, 16GB or RAM...
Typical ThinkPad design, Pricey, Boring dual hinge...
If you're into gorgeous displays and hybrid laptops that claim not to compromise on performance, the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga is worthy of your consideration...
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techradar.com/au/ Updated: 2016-11-05 08:43:22
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Lenovo's ThinkPad lineup has traditionally been the darling of business users. Powered by formidable processors, tons of RAM and a utilitarian design meant for productivity, the ThinkPad lineup was made to help you get stuff done.In recent years Lenovo...
OLED display option, QHD monitor, 16GB or RAM...
Typical ThinkPad design, Pricey, Boring dual hinge...
If you're into gorgeous displays and hybrid laptops that claim not to compromise on performance, the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga is worthy of your consideration...
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devontechsupport.com Updated: 2017-05-21 03:36:27
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As far as laptop ranges go, there's very little introduction needed for the ThinkPad family. First produced by IBM more than twenty years ago, Lenovo acquired the entire range a decade later.It managed not only to keep the successful line going but more i...
There's plenty to get excited about here, including a good quality display (with an OLED option too), and particularly given this 2-in-1's size, it offers an impressive array of ports. The X1 Yoga also comes with a stylus, is very nicely built and designe...
This isn't a cheap hybrid, but there aren't many major issues here. Our biggest problem with the X1 Yoga is the battery life which is disappointing, and you can't switch the power pack out for a bigger capacity model. There are also a few slight niggles s...
The ThinkPad X1 Yoga will appeal to those looking for a great all-rounder hybrid, regardless of the cost. It is supremely versatile, switching between tablet and laptop mode and everything in between.Blending the best of the ThinkPad and the Yoga ranges p...
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When is a notebook too thin? It's a question posed by the Spectre 13, which HP says is the world's thinnest notebook, at 10.4mm. It exemplifies elegant engineering, and its thin form factor is due to HP adopting compact-sized USB Type-C and Thunderbolt 3...
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The ThinkPad line remains one of the most iconic and recognizable Windows notebooks. Its design, solid build quality, and performance are legendary, and the brand usually brings some nice innovations along for the ride. But 2018 is a new year in more ways...
Display is spectacular, bright, and colorful, Solid productivity performance, Mostly solid build quality, Great soft-touch feel...
Very expensive, Thicker and heavier than many competing 2-in-1s, Disappointing battery life...
No. The ThinkPad line has lost some of its cachet given the upward mobility of Lenovo's competition, and there are thinner, lighter, and longer-lasting convertible 2-in-1s available for significantly less money...
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Theinquirer.net Updated: 2019-11-14 09:33:43
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LAS VEGAS: LENOVO DIDN'T MAKE too much of a fuss at this year's CES, announcing incremental updates to its flagship ThinkPad X1 Carbon and X1 Yoga laptops alongside its, er, Assistant-powered Smart Clock. The ThinkPad X1 Carbon has been put on a diet an...
Lenovo's new ThinkPad laptops bring with them some subtle yet welcome upgrades that will no doubt appeal to those in the market for a new biz laptop; they're now thinner and lighter than before, offers souped-up internals in the form of Intel's latest 8th...
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Sign up for our daily newsletterImage 1 of 16Lenovo's ThinkPad line is a bit of an institution. It's been a guiding light for security-conscious business laptops for over two decades now, with top-notch performance to get the job done. Lenovo's Yoga l...
Nifty security features, Super fast SSD speeds, Excellent connectivity options, Ultrabright, vivid touchscreen...
CPU could be faster, Gets very, very warm, Hugely expensive for topspecs...
Combining the power and functionality of the ThinkPad range with the versatility and flexibility of the Yoga family, Lenovo's ThinkPad X1 Yoga offers an appealing proposition for business users, although it's let down by a disappointing battery life an...
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A beautiful window into the futureI haven't used a Lenovo laptop as my main computer for years. In fact, the last time I touched a Lenovo laptop for more than a few hours was when I used to manage a fleet of them in a corporate environment before joining...
Beautiful OLED display, Chiclet keyboard, Light and portable...
Unreliable battery life, Aging, boring design, Unnecessary nub and trackpad buttons...
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We previously reviewed the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga and called it “Lenovo's top-shelf ThinkPad convertible” … albeit with a hefty price tag. Earlier this year Lenovo made the ThinkPad X1 Yoga even more attractive thanks to the inclusion of a 14-inch Organi...
Outstanding OLED screen, Impressive battery life, Businessclass thin and light, Excellent keyboard...
Expensive, Frustratingly small pen, RAM is not upgradeable, No USB TypeC or Thunderbolt...
Whether or not you decide to purchase this device boils down to one thing: Do you value having one of the best-looking screens you can find on any notebook?The $2,289.60 price of our Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga OLED review unit is pretty expensive but, at the...
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Earlier this year at CES , Lenovo took the wraps off their latest lineup of premium business class notebooks, and they revamped the X1 lineup completely. Originally the X1 was just the X1 Carbon notebook, but Lenovo has decided to expand the X1 series to...
Wrapping up, there's quite a bit to go over with the ThinkPad X1 Yoga. Lenovo has done a great job continuing to make the X1 series thinner and lighter, and while some may question where that ends, anyone who needs a very portable laptop will appreciate t...
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The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga (OLED) (starts at $1,394.10; $2,096.10 as tested) is an excellent business convertible with a slim, high-quality build and fast performance. This version is also the first laptop to utilize OLED technology for a beautiful and v...
The OLED display is vibrant, crisp, and a first for the industry, Convertible design is lightweight and durable, Comfortable keyboard, Built-in stylus...
Expensive, OLED display decreases battery life, No USB-C or Ethernet ports...
OLED technology and a higher screen resolution hike up the price of this version of Lenovo's Thinkpad X1 Yoga, but this business convertible performs well, boasts plenty of features, and now looks even better...
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macworld.com Updated: 2016-11-05 08:43:21
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The OLED version of the X1 Yoga is a fantastic blend of incredible display and great hardware...
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The dream of large OLED screens has, for the past few years, seemed perpetually on the horizon. LG has had OLED TVs on the market for a while, but they're still far more expensive than comparable LCDs. If you've wanted to get your OLED fix recently, you'd...
Incredible OLED screen, Durable and portable design, Great keyboard...
Expensive compared to LCD models, Meager battery life, Stylus is uncomfortable...
The OLED edition of Lenovo's X1 Yoga makes a good argument for moving past LCD screens. Its display is bright and vibrant, but you'll pay a premium for the privilege of using it. Hardware The Thinkpad X1 Yoga doesn't offer up many surprises desi...
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computershopper.com Updated: 2016-11-05 08:43:21
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Most of us, when using a laptop, use just one at a time, rather than two machines aligned on a desk or perched on one knee apiece. That's a shame, because side by side is the best way to appreciate the pioneering new version of Lenovo's ThinkPad X1 Yoga...
Extra-sharp, high-contrast screen, First-class keyboard, Light yet sturdy...
Expense on top of expense, No USB-C or Thunderbolt 3 port, No WWAN option...
Lenovo brings exotic OLED screen technology to the convertible version of its famed ThinkPad X1 Carbon. Result: a subtle status symbol for elite executives. Read More…...
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Ultrabooks are a wonderful thing, but they're known to require compromise: you get this (usually thin and lightweight construction), but you have to sacrifice that (let's say battery life and durability). It's this very nature of compromise that turns man...
I've probably made it clear by this point that I'm rather fond of the ThinkPad X1 Yoga. It is very good at what it is, but, of course, if what you need falls outside the realm of what an ultrabook can provide, even the X1 Yoga won't be satisfactory.Overal...
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When it comes to business laptops the ThinkPad brand is one that is always mentioned. It has been around forever and is pretty much the standard for the ideal business laptop. While many ThinkPad owners don't like the idea of Lenovo meshing their ThinkPad...
Perfect mesh of Lenovo's ThinkPad and Yoga lines, Thin and light, Just the right amount of ports, Can be used to take notes out of the box, Keys retract when in tablet mode and are still resistant...
Priced at a premium...
I've been a huge fan of ThinkPad laptops, I've used many over the years and as I said they are pretty much the benchmark for a business laptop. With that said I also have a pretty big love affair with Lenovo's Yoga range. I mean tent mode on an airplane s...
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A class of its own. Lenovo goes all-in with the ThinkPad X1 Yoga 20FRS1VS00. The icing on the cake is the OLED screen. Our review update will find out how the flagship convertible from Lenovo performs...
light and well-built chassis, convertible features (360 degree hinges, Wacom Digitizer), excellent input devices, OLED panel with perfect contrast and huge color gamut, long warranty...
outdoor capabilities of the screen, average battery runtime, very high price...
The X1 Yoga is a convincing overall package. It is the combination of Lenovo's main innovation drivers, the ThinkPad X1 and Yoga. Does it earn a recommendation?Well, that depends on what kind of device you want. If you prefer a 14-inch convertible with Yo...
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pcper.com Updated: 2016-11-05 08:43:22
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Now we fast-forward again, to the present day. It's 2016, and Lenovo has merged their ThinkPad X1 Carbon and ThinkPad Yoga together to create the X1 Yoga . This new notebook integrates the company's Yoga design (in appearance this is akin to the recent Th...
The ThinkPad Yoga line offers a compelling alternative to the typical business laptop design, and Lenovo has (in this reviewer's opinion) the best implementation of the 2-in-1 concept on the market. The hinges are strong, the IPS screen offers great viewi...
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The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga (starts at $1,394.10; $1,499.99 as tested) is a convertible business laptop with a slim build and a feature set built for productivity. It works in several different modes, comes with a stylus, and boasts all-day battery life...
Long battery life, Convertible design is lightweight, but durable, Comfortable keyboard, Built-in stylus...
No USB-C or Ethernet ports...
The ThinkPad X1 Yoga draws from the best aspects of our favorite Lenovo business laptops, offering a slim convertible design, long battery life, and enough ports and features to help you stay productive at the office or on the road...
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The ThinkPad X1 Yoga marks a marriage between two of Lenovo's premium notebook lines: the ThinkPad X1 Carbon and the ThinkPad Yoga. The X1 Carbon line was introduced in 2012, bringing a largely carbon-fiber filled construction to decrease weight and incre...
Pick up and go portability, Ultraflexible Yoga hinge, High resolution 1440p screen, Premium carbon fiber casing, Roomy and forgiving keyboard, Integrated ThinkPad Pen Pro, Great performance...
Display could be brighter...
Final ThoughtsThere's no question that Lenovo has a really nice utlralight machine here in the ThinkPad X1 Yoga. The X1 Yoga builds on the pedigree of Lenovo's excellent X1 Carbon line with innovations in the 360 degree Yoga hinge and integration of the T...
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The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga is Lenovo's top-shelf ThinkPad convertible, sitting above the Yoga 260 and Yoga 460 in the company's lineup. It has a rather steep entry price of nearly $1,400; our review unit approached $1,900 with the upgraded WQHD display...
Impressively thin and light, Beautiful WQHD display, Excellent keyboard, Allday battery life...
Pricey in any configuration, RAM is not upgradeable, No snapin docking solutions or USB TypeC, Soso touchpad...
There's no doubt in our minds that the X1 Yoga is a top-grade business convertible. We couldn't dispute Lenovo's claim that it's the thinnest and lightest in its class. It's thin even for a regular notebook at 0.66 inches tall, and light at 2.8 pounds. As...
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With splicing the genes of the well-known ThinkPad series and the ones of the Yoga family, Lenovo has created a truly amazing 2-in-1 device but this will cost you accordingly. Basically, the notebook is based on the ThinkPad X1 Carbon but with the added t...
Exceptionally sturdy and well-built chassis with good choice of materials, Good input devices (trackpad, keyboard, TrackPoint), Excellent battery runtimes, Supports M.2 PCIe NVMe SSDs and ships with one, Good display quality, even for the Full HD version...
A bit too pricey, Lacks USB-C connector...
The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga stands for its name in every way possible blending the best of both worlds – ThinkPads and Yogas. It's incredibly thin, light, portable, durable, versatile and packs numerous key features, not to mention the laptop has military...
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Yoga-ized. Lenovo's flagship business Ultrabook - the Thinkpad X1 - gets the Yoga-treatment and joins the company's every-growing stable of 2-in-1 convertibles. How the new offspring with its active stylus compares is the subject of our review...
very slim and light, good performance, 2-in-1 versatility, good keyboard / touchpad, comes with Wacom AES pen, great color / grayscale accuracy after calibration...
expensive, some flexing / creaking, no USB-C, IPS display is not bright enough, just average battery life...
The display is - at least after calibration - one of the most accurate ones Lenovo has ever incorporated in one of their designs. The color gamut is very good as well - we just wish the maximum brightness was a little higher.The Thinkpad X1 Yoga does what...
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As Lenovo describes it, while using the device in Stand, Tent, or Tablet mode, the keyboard keys appear to sink into the system creating a flat surface. This is actually an engineering optical illusion as the frame is actually rising to create the flat su...
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The Swiss Army knife of business laptops, Lenovo's ThinkPad X1 Yoga can handle everything from light editing to heavy design work. Starting at $1,394, this 14-inch, bend-back 2-in-1 features a battery that will last a full workday, a screen with vivid col...
Long battery life, Fantastic keyboard, Vibrant screen colors, Thunderbolt 3 ports...
Slow SSD, Very reflective panel, Stiff hinge with noisy mechanism...
The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga is a sleek business 2-in-1 that will last a full workday whether you're banging out spreadsheets or drawing on the touch screen...
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Benchmarks- 2.5 GHz Core i7-6500U, 8 gigs RAM, 256 gig SATA SSD used for tests.PCMark 8 Home Accelerated: 3386 3DMark 11: P1658 / X446 wPrime: 16 sec Geekbench 3 (64 bit): 3329, multi-core 7070PenLenovo has switched from Wacom EMR digitizers and pens to t...
Super-slim and light yet strong. Wacom AES pen included in silo. Fast performance, versatile 2-in-1 design, superb keyboard. Ample ports with Lenovo's OneLink+ docking connector and WiGig being a reasonable stand-in for USB-C. One of the few laptops avail...
Expensive. Very good but not great IPS displays...
The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga is not only everything we wished the generation 1 through 3 ThinkPad X1 Carbon models would have been (better screen, more ports, better specs for the price), it's more. It has the 360 degree hinge for versatility--look ma, it'...
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Purpose, that's what some say distinguishes those that complain about what they need to get done and those that have a knack for doing what has to be done. The Lenovo ThinkPad line has managed to keep users coming back by focusing on its purpose. It has t...
When something is working well, you don't come up with an all-new formula. You augment it until you have something that's almost perfection. For a long time, Lenovo described its ThinkPad notebooks as machines that are made “for those who do.”These people...
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Lenovo has created a new laptop that combines the best of the ThinkPad X1 Carbon flagship notebook with the design of the Yoga line, creating the ThinPad X1 Yoga. In a sea of notebooks and hybrid devices, why should you stop and give this particular devic...
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Last year's arrival of the X1 Yoga brought some serious firepower in the ultralight business laptop market, and the 2017 flavor of the ThinkPad X1 Yoga raises the barrier to preserve its unique positioning.If you are not familiar with the ThinkPad X1 Yoga...
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The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga is the mashup between two of Lenovo's laptop brands: the reliable ThinkPad and the versatile Yoga. In some ways, it seems like a strange combination, as two lines are nearly polar opposites with Yoga targeting creatives, while...
Fantastic keyboard, Great speakers, Vibrant Screen, Long lasting battery...
Reflective panel, Expensive...
The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga is one of the best convertibles on the market and it's also one of the best business laptops. Lenovo has done such a great job of incorporating the identities of both of these brands into a single device.Sporting a durable desi...
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There's no question that Lenovo's ThinkPad X1 Carbon ultrabook is a high performing ultrabook which offers great performance and mobility in a thin, light package. On the other hand, Lenovo's Yoga design offers convertibility, allowing for use as a laptop...
Great performance, added versatility with the Laptop, Stand, Tent, and Laptop modes. ThinkPad Pen Pro is a great addition for even more convenience...
Battery life can vary greatly depending on ultrabook usage. Definitely on the pricey side...
The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga is a well designed, great performing business ultrabook. The ThinkPad Pen Pro is a great addition with the touchscreen, and adds extra convenience and productivity. With the added versatility of the four Yoga modes, the ThinkPa...
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hw4all.com Updated: 2017-09-28 02:19:31
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Look at laptop from a different side. Flexible Thinkpad X1 Yoga, a laptop with a flexible hinge so you can use it in more ways than a regular laptop.Yoga series is a popular part of the consumer program from Lenovo. The hinges that you can also flip the s...
The Lenovo Thinkpad X1 Yoga is not a cheap laptop. On the other hand it is a real business machine and you will find out. He is well built and the points that are really important to a business machine, like a comfortable keyboard and good battery life, L...
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Last year, when I reviewed the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga with its OLED display, I said that it just might be the perfect laptop, with its built-in pen, keyboard, and of course, that beautiful screen that just ruins you for everything else. I was excited fo...
The review unit that Lenovo sent me regularly costs over $2,700, and on Lenovo.com, it's currently just over $2,000. Either way, this is not a cheap PC. Still, if you can afford it, you should totally buy one.I keep coming back to what I wrote last year...
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