Testseek.co.uk have collected 143 expert reviews of the Lenovo Thinkpad X1 Series and the average rating is 75%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Lenovo Thinkpad X1 Series.
May 2011
(75%)
143 Reviews
Average score from experts who have reviewed this product.
Users
(85%)
26 Reviews
Average score from owners of the product.
750100143
The editors liked
Good CPU performance
Robust / Small
Separate volume control buttons
Ultra sturdy
Great performance
Screen
Powerful CPU
Slim and light
Rugged
Waterproof build
Colourful screen
Good features
Sturdy and practical
Fast-charge battery
Backlit keyboard
Built-in 3G
Durable and rugged
Gorilla glass screen protection
Spillproof
Excellent connectivity
Thin and sturdy with a rocksolid feel and clean design
Fast Core i5 CPU
Fastcharging battery
Lowlight webcam
Chassis design is class leading
Liquid ‘proof’ keyboard
The best laptop keyboard we have used
And it offers backlighting
Screen is very bright
Working well in a variety of conditions
Good overall system performance
Strong connectivity including USB 3.0
ESATA and HDMI out
Onboard audio is surprisingly capable
Over 10 hours battery life with the slice added
Full 3 year warranty
The editors didn't like
No disc player
Panel with very low contrast (173
1) and inaccurate colours
Low gaming capacity
Low battery life (2h15)
Onboard speakers lack power
Terrible battery life
Iffy usability
Tight storage
Battery life fails to impress
Hit-and-miss usability
No dedicated graphics
Reflective screen
Glare around the screen
Unimpressive battery life
Annoying port cover
Not the slimmest or lightest
Weak battery life
No IPS screen option
Integrated battery doesn't last as long as we'd expect
Gorilla Glasscovered screen produces a lot of glare
Not as lightweight as it could be
Thanks to its dense construction
Single channel memory
Battery slice is very expensive in the UK
Not a gamers machine
Slightly reflective screen
Without the battery slice
The underside of the chassis can get warm
Rubber cover on the side panel isn't really needed
Abstract: Lenovo ThinkPad X1 is the latest offering from Lenovo. The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 is a 13 in business laptop which comes loaded with consumer entertainment and multimedia features, along with some of the modern features that according to Lenovo will be the...
Abstract: ThinkPads might be some of the best business notebooks in the business, but they have a reputation of being a bit boring. The introduction of the ThinkPad X1 marks what looks to be a new chapter for the ThinkPad brand.We awarded the ThinkPad X1 an Editor'...
The Thinkpad X1 has a terrific keyboard!The Lenovo X1 is one of the best thin&light ThinkPad to ever be produced. I like the build quality, the rigidity of the chasis, and its overall design. The Keyboard deserves a special mention, because it is the best...
Abstract: We got the new Lenovo ThinkPad X1 in our hands early, to get the skinny on this laptop targeted for the business user. This slim black laptop looks good on the outside, but like Mom used to say “It’s what’s inside that counts.” With rumors of Intel Cor...
Abstract: A few weeks ago I had my first Lenovo experience with the Edge 420s—system which I consider one of the best notebooks currently on the market if not the best. I feel that way about the Edge 420s because of its stellar design, amazing power, and comput...
One key feature missing from the X1 that we liked about the X220 is the IPS display. While the Corning Gorilla glass and “infinity” screen are nice features, the display can’t hold a candle to the IPS display in terms of viewing angles. Observed indep...
Sturdy construction, Gorilla glass is scratch-proof, Backlit keyboard, Great typing experience, HDMI and DisplayPort, Fast 2,5-inch HDD, Standard Voltage processors only, An excellent mix of wireless technologies, Dolby sound is worthy of entertainment laptop,
No Anti-glare screen available, Standard battery alone doesn't crank out enough battery life, Hefty for an ultraportable without an optical drive,
The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 has a backlit keyboard, edge-to-edge gorilla glass screen, the infamous click touchpad, and high-fidelity Dolby sound, and it has some serious processing chops. Its standard battery, however, is unimpressive. ...
Lightweight, durable design, Best keyboard we've tested, Strong performance, Good conferencing experience, Impressive audio quality
Short battery life with default battery, Lackluster viewing angles, Heavier than competing 13-inch ultraportables
The ultimate businesss ultraportable, the ThinkPad X1 combines the best notebook typing experience ever with strong performance, a sleek design, great sound, and durability. However, the notebook isn't perfect. Business users who require more endurance...
Not totally sold on the angular design. Islandstyle keyboard looks cool (and variable brightness backlighting is nifty) but touch typing isn't up to ThinkPad standards. Very weak battery: 2 hours, 44 minutes. Sloppy finishing: For example, no raised nubs
At the end of the day, the team at Lenovo did a very good job developing a ThinkPad that offers the durability, performance and features that we've come to expect from a ThinkPad and combining them with the stylish design elements that appeal to many consumers and IT buyers. If that is your measure for success, then the ThinkPad X1 is indeed a winner. However, the X1 is not exactly "perfect" eith
