Today, at CES, Lenovo is announcing updates for some of its most popular ThinkPad X1 series laptops. Lenovo is refreshing not only with the new standard CPUs, but is also following the trend in the higher proportion display industry. The newest model in the line is the ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga, with a 3: 2 aspect, and the ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9 and the ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 6, both with 16:10 screens. Finally, there’s a new 12.3-inch ThinkPad X12 Detachable convertible tablet.
| Lenovo ThinkPad X1 line | |||||
| ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga | ThinkPad X1 Carbon | ThinkPad X1 Yoga | Detachable ThinkPad X12 | ||
| CPU | 11th generation Intel Core Up to i7 with vPro |
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| GPU | Up to Intel Iris Xe | ||||
| Exhibition | 13.5 inch 3: 2 IPS 2256 x 1504 450 nit 100% sRGB |
14 inch 16:10 IPS 1920×1200 sRGB Optional 100% UHD P3 HDR400 |
14 inch 16:10 IPS 1920×1200 sRGB Optional 100% P3 HDR400 UHD |
12.3 inch 3: 2 IPS FHD + 400 nit |
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| RAM | Up to 16 GB LPDDR4x | Up to 32 GB LPDDR4-4267 | Up to 32 GB LPDDR4-4267 | Up to 16 GB LPDDR4x | |
| Storage | Up to 1 TB PCIe 3.0 | Up to 2 TB PCIe 4.0 | Up to 2 TB PCIe 4.0 | Up to 1 TB PCIe 3.0 | |
| Networking | Wi-Fi 6 Optional LTE 5G optional |
Wi-Fi 6 Optional LTE 5G optional |
Wi-Fi 6 Optional LTE 5G optional |
Wi-Fi 6 Optional LTE |
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| I / O | 1 x Thunderbolt 4 1 x USB 3.2 Type-C 1 x Nano SIM 1 x Earphone |
2 x Thunderbolt 4 2 x USB 3.2 Type A 1 x HDMI 2.0 1 x Nano SIM 1 x Earphone |
2 x Thunderbolt 4 2 x USB 3.2 Type A 1 x HDMI 2.0 1 x Nano SIM 1 x Earphone |
1 x Thunderbolt 4 1 x USB 3.2 Type-C 1 x Nano SIM 1 x Earphone |
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| Dimensions | 297 x 233 x 11.5 mm 11.71 x 9.14 x 0.45 inches |
314 x 222 x 14.9 mm 12.38 x 8.72 x 0.59 inches |
314 x 223 x 14.9 mm 12.38 x 8.77 x 0.59 inches |
283 x 203 x 8.8 mm 11.15 x 8.01 x 0.35 inches |
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| Weight | 1.15 kg / 2.54 lbs | 1.13 kg / 2.49 lbs | 1.39 kg / 3 lbs | 760 g / 1.67 lbs | |
| Price | $ 1899 USD | $ 1429 USD | $ 1569 USD | $ 1149 USD | |
| Availability | January 2021 | February 2021 | February 2021 | January 2021 | |
ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga
Not just a special edition of the standard X1 Yoga, the new ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga is the thinnest ThinkPad ever produced at just 11 mm in height Z. With a weight starting at 1.15 kg / 2.54 lbs, it is also a of the lightest, making this new 13.5-inch laptop one of the most portable ThinkPads from Lenovo of all time. Equipped with 11th generation Intel Core up to an i7 with vPro, and this business device will have a lot of work to shake up presentations. With up to 16 GB of LPDDR4x memory and up to 1 TB of PCIe storage, the X1 Titanium Yoga should be more than ample for almost all business applications.
Not just Titanium in name, this slim and lightweight 2 in 1 laptop is actually coated with titanium, giving the device a unique look and feel. The convertible has a 13.5-inch screen with a 3: 2 aspect ratio that improves usability in laptop mode, since there is more vertical space, but also makes it a much better convertible device for use in the hand.
Lenovo claims to have up to 10.9 hours of 44.5 Wh battery life, and the device charges via USB-C thanks to the two Thunderbolt 4 ports. However, there is no USB type A available, so legacy devices will need to be connected to an adapter or via a dock.
Lenovo also offers Wi-Fi 6 and cellular connectivity with LTE and 5G options. There is an infrared camera with privacy shutter and fingerprint reader.
The new Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga will be available this month, starting at $ 1899.
ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9
One of the most popular ThinkPad designs is the X1 Carbon series, which is a traditional cupped laptop, and for 2021 the laptop has been completely redesigned and now has a 16:10 aspect ratio screen, which means there is more vertical space. Lenovo also added a wider trackpad and a larger battery. This Intel Evo design also offers Wi-Fi 6 and optional LTE or 5G connectivity.
Powered by the latest 11th generation Intel core processors, also known as Tiger Lake, the new ThinkPad X1 Carbon offers up to an i7 with vPro, up to 32 GB of LPDDR4x-4266 RAM and up to 2 TB of PCIe 4.0 storage. Together with the new Tiger Lake Iris Xe graphics card, this 1.13 kg / 2.49 lb laptop offers a lot of performance in a stylish design.
The larger 57 Wh battery has a capacity of up to 16 hours of life and the 65 W Type C charger supports Lenovo’s Rapid Charge technology to get back up and running quickly.
The new 14-inch 16:10 display offers several variations, with 100% coverage of the P3 and HDR 400 range available. Lenovo is also enhancing the game in terms of communication, with integrated Dolby Voice that uses dynamic leveling to automatically adjust to ambient noise and voice levels. The integrated HD webcam also features an infrared, and the laptop includes a fingerprint reader that functions as a wake-up button.
The new ThinkPad X1 Carbon will be available in February from $ 1429 USD.
ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 6
Featuring many of the same features as the X1 Carbon, but with the added versatility of the Yoga hinge’s 360 ° design, the ThinkPad X1 Yoga also gets a new chassis this year and 16:10 display support.
Many of the internal components are similar to the X1 Carbon, with 11th generation Intel Evo offering up to an i7 with vPro, Intel Xe graphics and the same 32 GB of LPDDR4x-4266 and 2 TB of PCIe 4.0 storage. The battery capacity is the same, 57 Wh, and also has Thunderbolt 4 for charging and data.
The big change is again the move to a 16:10 aspect ratio screen, adding more vertical space. The X1 Yoga offers the same screen options as the X1 Carbon, but with Touch available in all areas, as it is a convertible laptop.
The X1 Yoga gives some weight over the X1 Carbon in exchange for more versatility with the Yoga hinge, and the starting weight is 1.39 kg / 3 lbs. The aluminum laptop is offered in an attractive Storm Gray color.
For anyone looking at the new Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga, Lenovo expects availability in February, with prices starting at $ 1569.
Detachable ThinkPad X12
For those who need the ultimate in portability, Lenovo is announcing the new ThinkPad X12 Detachable, which is a new version of Microsoft Surface Pro. Featuring a 12.3-inch 3: 2 screen and removable keyboard, the new convertible tablet weighs only 760 grams / 1.67 lbs or 1.1 kg / 2.42 lbs with the keyboard attached.
Despite its small size, the ThinkPad X12 Detachable still features up to an 11th generation quad-core Intel Core i7 with vPro, operating at up to 15 Watts and 4.3 GHz. It also features Intel Iris Xe graphics and up to 16 GB of LPDDR4x memory . On the storage side, Lenovo has up to 1 TB of NVMe available.
The 42 Wh battery has a capacity of almost ten hours, and the 65 Watt adapter supports Lenovo’s Rapid Charge feature. The charger works with USB-C, and the ThinkPad X12 Detachable offers a single Thunderbolt 4 port, as well as a second USB-C port that offers USB 3.2.
The convertible tablet also offers LTE connectivity, up to CAT9, along with Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth 5.1.
The new ThinkPad X12 Detachable will be available in January starting at $ 1149 USD.
Source: Lenovo