Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano

Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano

Weighing less than 1 kg with a slim chassis and ThinkPad's renowned keyboard, the X1 Nano is built for business professionals who need an ultralight ultrabook tailored for on-the-go mobility.

ThinkPad Has Never Been This Light

The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano retains a slightly angular, purposeful design finished in the traditional ThinkPad black. It continues to rely on a sturdy magnesium-aluminum alloy as its primary material, complete with a premium soft-touch coating down to every detail. In addition, choosing the touchscreen configuration adds a carbon-fiber lid featuring an attractive woven pattern.

While the exterior sees noticeable refinements, the interior layout stays consistent with the X1 Carbon Gen 8. The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano still uses a durable, firm two-sided hinge assembly that allows one-handed opening. Two secondary speaker grilles sit neatly below the display to deliver a lively audio experience. The display bezels are exceptionally refined, coming very close to the InfinityEdge look on the Dell XPS.

The machine measures only about 1.3 mm thin and weighs under 1 kg, much like a handheld notebook.

Strong Performance with Intel Tiger Lake

The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano is a business laptop powered by new 11th Gen Intel Tiger Lake processors, delivering thoroughly optimized power efficiency. Intel Evo certification also ensures the machine consistently runs at peak capability without needing to be plugged in.

Memory is another major step forward on the X1 Nano. Instead of the older LPDDR3L standard used on the X1 Carbon Gen 7 and Gen 8, the machine adopts blazing-fast 4266MHz LPDDR4x RAM, speeding up data access across demanding professional software.

It comes equipped with capable Intel Iris Xe graphics, rivaling discrete graphics chips from competitors Nvidia and AMD. With this GPU, users can handle graphics workloads and play selected games at appropriate settings.

Sharp Display, Productive Aspect Ratio

There is a single resolution option: an anti-glare 2K IPS panel. It also adopts a modern 16:10 aspect ratio that provides wide viewing angles and efficient workspace. According to manufacturer specifications, this display delivers 450 nits of brightness with 100% sRGB color gamut coverage and Dolby Vision support.

Additionally, the laptop offers a glossy touchscreen option with nearly identical specifications. This display serves those who sketch frequently or deliver in-person presentations particularly well.

Keyboard and Touchpad

The keyboard on the X1 Nano shares its layout with the X1 Carbon Gen 8. Key travel is relatively shallow at around 1.5 mm, just like its predecessor, yet it continues to deliver a satisfying, solid typing feel. However, to fit the 13-inch footprint, key spacing appears slightly narrower.

The touchpad appears to have grown in size, while the surface retains the smooth premium glass finish that defines the X1 lineup. A hallmark of Lenovo touchpads in general, and ThinkPad in particular, is the implementation of Windows Precision Drivers for precise, responsive gesture tracking. Both mouse buttons offer solid tactile feedback.

To Lenovo's credit, the TrackPoint remains in place, enabling exceptionally accurate one-handed control.

Connectivity Ports

Following a minimalist ultrabook philosophy, the ThinkPad X1 Nano trims down its selection of ports. The machine offers two USB-C ports with Thunderbolt 4 support (one supporting fast charging), alongside a traditional 3.5mm headphone jack. Kudos to Lenovo for keeping this jack intact. On the right side, only the power button is present.

Browse more models in the ThinkPad X Series category, or widen your options with Lenovo laptops. If you are comparing options, also see the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 3 and the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 8.

ThinkPad X1 Nano - An Outstanding Business Ultrabook

With a refreshed design aligned with current trends, updated connectivity through fast Thunderbolt 4 ports, and an exceptionally light footprint, the ThinkPad X1 Nano promises to be one of the thinnest and lightest laptops users will own. Powered by Intel Tiger Lake silicon, it will operate remarkably quietly, powerfully, and reliably.