Testseek.co.uk have collected 70 expert reviews of the Lenovo ThinkPad 13 G1 and the average rating is 79%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Lenovo ThinkPad 13 G1.
June 2016
(79%)
70 Reviews
Average score from experts who have reviewed this product.
Users
(79%)
275 Reviews
Average score from owners of the product.
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The editors liked
The Lenovo ThinkPad 13 has a comfortable and responsive keyboard
Battery life that'll last a work day and an adjustable screen with sturdy 180-degree hinges
The thin-and-light Lenovo ThinkPad 13 offers a lot for a little
Including a great keyboard
A matte 1080p screen
Useful port assortment
A fair amount of upgrade options and a lightweight
But rugged build quality
Excellent keyboard
Sturdy chassis
USB-C for power
Sturdy
Yet light
Fantastic keyboard
Solid battery life
Competitively priced
The editors didn't like
Audio is muffled thanks to poor speaker placement
The display doesn't pop
And the keyboard isn't backlit. Chrome OS has limited software options
The touchpad can be a little jumpy and the trackpoint can be hard to find without looking. The keyboard isn't backlit
The Lenovo ThinkPad 13 has a comfortable and responsive keyboard, battery life that'll last a work day and an adjustable screen with sturdy 180-degree hinges
Audio is muffled thanks to poor speaker placement, the display doesn't pop, and the keyboard isn't backlit. Chrome OS has limited software options
This Lenovo ThinkPad 13 takes a lot of the design and quality we like the ThinkPad brand for, and transforms it into a more casual Chromebook, ideal for schoolwork and writing...
Excellent build quality, Unsurpassed keyboard among Chromebooks, Long battery life, Attractive base price, Very good performance with top CPU, Will eventually run Android apps
Opting for fastest CPU makes the machine pricey, Mediocre speakers and Webcam, No HDMI connector
This Chromebook delivers the resilience and the great keyboard biz buyers expect from a ThinkPad, but the base models may be the best value. (Hardware options pushed our test unit's price well into Windows power-laptop territory.) Read More…...
great build quality, excellent input devices, long battery runtimes, above-average display for a Chromebook, reasonably priced upgrade, fast CPU and plenty of memory
as configured, comparable in price to its superior Windows-based counterpart, sluggish eMMC storage in lieu of SSD, restrictive maintenance and upgrades, Chrome OS limitations will be hard to swallow for many business professionals
Lenovo's new ThinkPad 13 Chromebook has most of the fundamental benefits of a ThinkPad going for it. It's practically designed, features a durable yet ergonomic case, boasts terrific input devices, and manages excellent battery runtimes. It's also equippe...
The display is enough for those that don't need much. Sound quality is awesome. Performance was more than enough to keep me happy
Material used for the Chromebook had an issue with picking up oils from my hands and fingers and was too noticeable and a little annoying. Camera was ok, but not the best
So, at the end of all this, the Lenovo ThinkPad 13 Chromebook was an excellent laptop that should fit just about anyone's needs if you're not looking to do much. The base price is pretty good, but you could be spending a bit more than some other laptops j...
A Chromebook is a Chromebook, I've heard some say. They're so simple that it all boils down to Chrome OS, and that is the same no matter which model you pick up. After using many different types of Chromebooks over the years, I can say that's not really t...
Published: 2016-08-10, Author: Victoria , review by: pcmag.com
Sturdy construction, Processor and memory promote speedy performance, Full HD IPS display, Dual-band 802,11ac wireless
Very expensive for a chromebook, No touch screen, Non-convertible
The Lenovo ThinkPad 13 Chromebook is a powerful Chrome-OS laptop with military-spec durability, but there are plenty of less expensive, high-performing alternatives...
Published: 2016-08-02, Author: Joel , review by: pcmag.com
Thin and light, Affordable, Comes with Windows 10 Pro, Comfortable keyboard, Mil-Spec rugged, Bright screen
Ethernet connectivity requires an adapter
The Lenovo ThinkPad 13 is an inexpensive rugged laptop with all-day battery life; it's a fine choice whether you're buying it for a college student or a small business...
Published: 2016-07-18, Author: Keith , review by: networkworld.com
Abstract: Even though gadgets like virtual reality and augmented reality are the “it things” in the technology space, there are still systems coming out that let you do normal things like computing, web browsing and movie watching / book reading.Here's a quick ro...
Low price, Very thin and light, Excellent keyboard, MIL-SPEC durability, Bright screen, Good performance for the price
Scant onboard storage at base price, No touch screen, Limited customization choices
The ThinkPad 13 delivers the essential ThinkPad goodness—excellent keyboard, durability, Core-i CPUs, and even a TrackPoint stick—in a package much more affordable than previous models. (And it comes in silver!) Read More…...
