Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 3

Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 3

Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 3 maintains the traditional ThinkPad black color, which is distinctive yet highly aesthetic; additionally, Lenovo offers another option with a silver finish. The chassis remains very smooth with a rubberized coating, providing a comfortable feel whenever you hold it.

What stands out most about this laptop compared to many other laptops on the market is the hinge that allows the screen to open at a 360-degree angle. This design makes it stand out from other laptops due to its simplicity and versatility. By rotating the display from the standard laptop mode, you can switch to tent mode or tablet mode, making it more convenient for work or reading news while relaxing at a cafe.

Combining Yoga flexibility with X1 business acumen

When in laptop mode, the Lenovo X1 Yoga Gen 3 is very similar to the ThinkPad X1 Carbon. However, when placing these two laptops side by side, you can easily notice the difference despite having the same 14-inch screen. The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga measures 333mm x 229mm x 17.05mm and weighs 1.4kg, while the X1 Carbon is 323.5mm x 217.1mm x 19.95mm, making it thinner and lighter.

The X1 Yoga HD 720p Camera version comes with ThinkShutter, while the IR Camera option does not include this device. The ThinkPad X1 Yoga has undergone 12 US military-grade tests along with 200 quality tests to ensure it performs well even in harsh environments. From the Arctic wilderness to dusty storm areas, you can trust this laptop to function well.

Blinding you and everyone else

Lenovo provides the ThinkPad X1 Yoga with a 14-inch multi-touch screen that is fast and precise even at the corners; however, gestures with wet hands may not be accurate as they tend to stick to the glass surface. The X1 Yoga features an IPS panel, and you can also opt for different resolutions such as FHD or WQHD with a screen brightness of approximately 300 nits. Additionally, there is another option at WQHD resolution with Dolby Vision HDR technology, providing a screen brightness of up to 500 nits and a color gamut of up to 100% Adobe RGB.

This is the first computer to support Dolby Vision with expanded brightness, contrast, surprisingly accurate colors, and exquisite detail. If you frequently watch Netflix, the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga will provide you with a wonderful experience.

The X1 Yoga also comes with the Lenovo ThinkPad Pen Pro; this Stylus pen works very well and is particularly useful for anyone who frequently takes notes, marks images, or presents with Windows Ink.

Basic Configuration

Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga offers 8th Generation processor options, increasing performance by 35% compared to the previous generation. The lowest configuration with i5-8250U, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD, and an FHD touchscreen will cost you at least $1649. You can also choose an i7 processor with an i7-8650U configuration, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD, and a 14-inch WQHD touchscreen.

Keyboard and Touchpad

The ThinkPad X1 Yoga provides a high-quality keyboard and Touchpad; the traditional ThinkPad keyboard experience will always satisfy you, with a very light typing feel, and key sizes and spacing that help you easily achieve high typing speeds. The Touchpad features dedicated mouse buttons at the top to be used in combination with the TrackPoint; the ClickPad is spacious and smooth, providing high precision even if your hands are slightly damp, and 4-finger gestures on Windows 10 are incredibly smooth.

Connectivity Ports

The ThinkPad X1 Yoga provides many connectivity ports, including 2 USB-C ports, 2 USB 3.1 ports, 1 HDMI port, 1 headphone jack, 1 4-in-1 Micro SD slot (SD, MMC, SDHC, SDXC), and an Ethernet expansion connector.

Battery Life

The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga offers a battery life of up to 15 hours, and if your battery is running low, you don’t need to worry because fast charging technology provides an 80% charge in just 1 hour, allowing you to easily recharge your machine during breaks.