Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 5 2-in-1 Laptop
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The ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 5 is a premium business 2-in-1 laptop computer designed for durability and performance on the go. In its 5th incarnation, the X1 Yoga offers improved battery life, connectivity, and form factor; it is also Lenovo's first laptop to be Intel Athena Certified.
Sharing much of the design details and configurable components with the clamshell X1 Carbon Gen 8, the X1 Yoga Gen 5 is more versatile, with arguably no compromise except for the comparatively more reflective display.
Ratings
What we found**
Pros
- Slim, lightweight design
- Excellent battery life
- Excellent keyboard and touchpad
- Good selection of ports
Cons
- Pen Pro can't be pulled out when flat on table
What external reviewers found***
External score 84% (not directly comparable across industries)
Pros
- Excellent build quality
- Gorgeous 4K screen
- Good battery life
- Comfortable keyboard
- Excellent keyboard and TrackPoint stylus
Cons
- No SD card slot
- No Thunderbolt 3 port
- No discrete graphics
- No Thunderbolt 3
- Slightly stodgy design
Price Comparison
Specifications
| FHD | UHD | WQHD | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Connectivity | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Ports | 2x thunderbolt 3, 2x USB-A, HDMI, audio combo | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wireless Connectivity | WiFi 6, WWAN, Bluetooth 5, NFC | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Construction | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Battery | Capacity | 51Wh | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Form Factor | 2-in-1 convertible | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Material | CNC aluminum | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Speakers | Dolby Atmos Speaker System, 4x 360-degree Microphones | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Dimensions | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Size | Depth | 218 mm | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Size | Height | 15.2 mm | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Size | Width | 323 mm | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 1.35 kg | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Display | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Brightness | 400 or 500 nits | 500 nits | 300 nits | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Display Diagonal | 14" | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Display Type | IPS, optional PrivacyGuard | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Resolution | FHD, WQHD, or UHD | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Function | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Fast Charging | Yes | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| HDR | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Operating System | Ubuntu or Windows 10 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Processor | Up to 10th gen Intel Core i7-10610U | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Touch Screen | Yes | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Performance | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Battery Life | Up to 19.3 hours | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Memory | Capacity | Up to 16GB | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Memory | Type | LPDDR3 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Power Supply | 65 W | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Storage | Up to 2TB PCIe SSD | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Production | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Debut | 2020 CES | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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External Reviews
digitaltrends[1]
Reviewer score 77%The ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 5 is a more modern business laptop, but it still has a commercial heart. The 1080p screen is the better choice for most potential buyers, as it'll result in longer battery life. The included stylus is a unique feature too, one that's matched by only the Samsung Galaxy Book Flex.
Find the original article here.
Pros
- Excellent build quality
- Excellent keyboard and TrackPoint stylus
- Long battery life
Cons
- Slightly stodgy design
- No Thunderbolt 3
laptopmag[2]
Reviewer score 96%The ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 5 is slated to launch sometime in 2020 (no exact month has been detailed just yet), and will start at $1,599. At 3 pounds and 12.7 x 8.6 x 0.6 inches, it is incredibly light and slim, making it a perfect companion for business users who are always on the go. It offers two Thunderbolt 3 ports, two USB 3.1 ports, an HDMI port, a headphone jack and a security lock slot.
Find the original article here.
Pros
- Sleek aluminum design
- Slim and light
- Good battery life
Cons
- No discrete graphics
pcmag[3]
Reviewer score 80%PCMark 10 and 8 are holistic performance suites developed by the PC benchmark specialists at UL. The ThinkPad didn't win, but it cleared the 4,000-point hurdle that indicates superb productivity. The X1 Yoga averaged an extra second or two per editing operation. Its gorgeous screen still makes it a solid choice for managing digital photos.
Find the original article here.
Pros
- Gorgeous 4K screen
- Excellent battery life
- Comfortable keyboard
Cons
- No SD card slot
- No Thunderbolt 3 port
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References
- ^ Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 5 review: The legacy continues. [digitaltrends]. https://www.digitaltrends.com/laptop-reviews/lenovo-thinkpad-x1-yoga-gen-5-review/. 2020-08-27. Retrieved 2021-03-22.
- ^ Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 5 hands on review. [laptopmag]. https://www.laptopmag.com/reviews/lenovo-thinkpad-x1-yoga-gen-5. 2020-01-05. Retrieved 2021-03-22.
- ^ Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 5 Review. [pcmag]. https://www.pcmag.com/reviews/lenovo-thinkpad-x1-yoga-gen-5. 2021-01-21. Retrieved 2021-03-22.
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