Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano

Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano

With a weight of less than 1kg, a slim and lightweight chassis, and the famous ThinkPad keyboard, the X1 Nano is aimed at professionals needing an ultra-lightweight Ultrabook that is perfect for mobility.

ThinkPad has never been this light

The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano still features a somewhat angular, powerful design along with the traditional black color of the ThinkPad line. The machine continues to use high-quality Magnesium alloy as its primary material, featuring a premium smooth velvet coating in every detail. Additionally, the back cover will feature a carbon fiber finish with attractive patterns if users choose the touchscreen version.

While the exterior has undergone noticeable changes, the interior maintains the design language of the X1 Carbon Gen 8. The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano still utilizes flexible and sturdy dual-side hinges that can be opened with one hand. Two auxiliary speaker strips are neatly placed under the screen to provide a vivid audio experience for users. The display bezels have reached a sophisticated level, nearly an Infinity Edge similar to the Dell XPS.

The device has a thickness of only about 13mm and weighs less than 1kg, much like a notebook.

Superior performance with Intel Tiger Lake

The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano is a business laptop equipped with the latest 11th Gen Intel Tiger Lake processors, maximizing power efficiency. Additionally, being equipped with Intel Evo technology ensures the machine always operates at peak performance even when not plugged into a charger.

RAM is the next major improvement on the X1 Nano. Instead of using the outdated LPDDR3L RAM standard found on the X1 Carbon Gen 7 and Gen 8, this machine uses LPDDR4x RAM with a high speed of 4266MHz, allowing for faster data access in specialized software.

The machine is equipped with powerful Intel Iris Xe graphics, comparable to discrete graphics cards from competitors Nvidia and AMD. With this graphics card, users can handle graphic tasks as well as play some games at appropriate settings.

Sharp display, wide aspect ratio

The device offers only one resolution option: a 2K IPS anti-glare display. It also uses a modern 16:10 aspect ratio, providing a wider field of view and more efficient working space. According to manufacturer specifications, this screen has a brightness of 450 nits, 100% sRGB color gamut, and supports Dolby Vision.

Additionally, the machine has a glossy touchscreen option with nearly identical specifications. This screen is excellent for those who frequently draw or give direct presentations.

Keyboard and Touchpad

The keyboard on the X1 Nano is designed similarly to the X1 Carbon Gen 8 version. It has a shallow key travel of about 1.5mm like its predecessor, but still provides a very tactile typing experience. However, to fit the 13-inch size, the key spacing appears somewhat narrower.

The Touchpad seems to have been improved in size, with the surface still covered in a premium smooth glass layer, which has become a characteristic of the X1 line. A highlight of Lenovo TouchPads in general and ThinkPads in particular is that they are always equipped with Windows Precision Drivers, providing precise and responsive feedback for every gesture. The two-button mouse area also offers good responsiveness.

Notably, Lenovo has not removed the TrackPoint, allowing for extremely precise one-handed operation.

Connectivity

Following the minimalist Ultrabook direction, the ThinkPad X1 Nano omits quite a few ports. The machine is equipped with 2 USB-C ports supporting Thunderbolt 4, with one port supporting fast charging, along with a traditional 3.5mm headphone jack. Kudos to Lenovo for not removing this port. On the right side, only the power button is located there.

ThinkPad X1 Nano – An excellent business Ultrabook

With a design updated to match current trends, the upgrade to powerful Thunderbolt 4 protocols, and an extremely lightweight build, the ThinkPad X1 Nano promises to be the thinnest and lightest laptop users have ever owned. Powered by the Intel Tiger Lake chip, the machine will operate extremely smoothly, powerfully, and stably.