Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme GEN 4 16"
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Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme GEN 4 is a premium 16-inch ultra-portable laptop powered by 11th-gen Intel Tiger Lake processors up to i9 and NVIDIA RTX 30-series graphics up to RTX 3080.
Unlike the previous X1 Extremes, the GEN 4 model adopts the 16:10 aspect ratio. This change allows Lenovo to offer a larger viewing area in a chassis that is more compact. As it has always been the case, the new X1 Extreme shares the same chassis with the ThinkPad P1 GEN 4. While it keeps ThinkPad's classic deep black, there is an optional exposed woven carbon fiber design on the top cover.
An implication of the change in aspect ratio is that the new X1 Extreme drops the OLED display option but receives a WQUXGA / 4K+ IPS panel with 100% Adobe RGB coverage in its place. It also adds optional 5G WWAN wireless connectivity, which is a first for the X1 Extreme series. WiFi 6E and Bluetooth 5.2 are also part of the upgrade.
Last but not least, FHD webcams finally make their way to ThinkPad X1 series in both conventional and Hybrid IR (for Windows Hello) guises.
Ratings
What we found
Pros
- Great performance for a 15-inch laptop
- Bright 16:10 display with Dolby Vision
- Comfortable keyboard
- Good battery life
Cons
- Not as powerful as the XPS 15
What external reviewers found
External score 85%
Pros
- Excellent build quality
- Fantastic 1080p webcam
- Great speakers
- Great battery life
Cons
- Poor battery life
- Poor webcam privacy
- No IR camera option
- No Thunderbolt 3 port
- High power consumption
- No USB Type-C ports
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Specifications
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External Reviews
arstechnica[1]
Reviewer score 84% (normalized by Neofiliac) Lenovo publishes a detailed, illustrated service manual for the laptop, just as Dell does for the XPS 15 9510. Both laptops weigh about the same, but the ThinkPad has a slightly larger screen and includes full-size USB-A and HDMI ports. You have to choose between peak performance and lower temperatures by toggling Windows’ power mode.
Pros
- Comfortable keyboard and touchpad
- Comfortable 16:10 screen
- Good battery life
Cons
- More expensive than the XPS 15 9510
- No IR camera option
digitaltrends[2]
Reviewer score 75% (normalized by Neofiliac)The ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 4 has a 90 watt-hour battery, which is a lot. The 16-inch WQXGA display should get better battery life than the UHD+ version, but the components aren't terribly energy-efficient. The Dell XPS 15 is a solid alternative in terms of its aesthetic and build quality.
Pros
- Beautiful 16-inch WQXGA display
- Excellent keyboard and touchpad
- Excellent build quality
Cons
- Poor battery life
- Poor webcam privacy
gizmodo[3]
Reviewer score 93% (normalized by Neofiliac)The ThinkPad X1 Extreme was already a great system for people who needed a powerful and sturdy mobile workhorse. For this year's refresh, Lenovo has made pretty much everything better while still cutting down on thickness and giving the laptop a big boost in performance. Lenovo's new line of Lenovo Go accessories will begin rolling out in July, starting with Lenovo's wireless mice.
Pros
- Gorgeous new design
- Lots of connectivity options
- Great battery life
Cons
- No 4k OLED display
laptopmag[4]
Reviewer score 93% (normalized by Neofiliac)The ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 4 is designed for professional workloads. It has enough horsepower to handle some gaming, too. The webcam renders color impressively well, picking up on different reddish tones. The laptop market is awash with 720p webcams, so it was a breath of fresh air.
Pros
- Fantastic 1080p webcam
- Comfortable keyboard and touchpad
- Good battery life
Cons
- Lacks a lot of bloatware
notebookcheck[5]
Reviewer score 79% (normalized by Neofiliac)The X1 Extreme G4 does not have any temperature problems during everyday tasks and light workloads. We can measure more than 50 °C at hotspots on the bottom and the temperatures are even a bit higher during gaming, where the fan speed is a bit lower. The battery runtime clearly suffers from the high power consumption of the 4K panel and the results are once again comparable to the ThinkPad P1 G4. The cooling solution is definitely the limiting factor here.
Pros
- Matte 4K display
- Very good battery life
- High-quality case
Cons
- High power consumption
- No Thunderbolt 3
- No USB Type-C ports
pcmag[6]
Reviewer score 86% (normalized by Neofiliac)The Lenovo X1 Extreme Gen 4 is a sensational desktop replacement for power users. It's not intended to be a gaming laptop, but it's a fine choice for image or video editing. The Dell Inspiron 16 Plus is barely an Editors' Choice because its competition is so formidable.
Pros
- Sleek, light design
- Excellent battery life
- High-refresh-rate 1440p screen
Cons
- No Thunderbolt 3 port
tomshardware[7]
Reviewer score 87% (normalized by Neofiliac)The ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 4 is a powerful machine with a bright, 16:10 display and surprisingly solid Dolby Atmos audio. It lasted for 7 hours and 50 minutes on our battery test, which browses the web and streams videos. The webcam has a built-in cover, dubbed the ThinkShutter, which covers the lens but doesn't cut power to the camera.
Pros
- Bright, 16:10 display
- Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos support
- Good battery life
Cons
- Expensive for what you get
wired[8]
Reviewer score 88% (normalized by Neofiliac)The X1 Extreme has a new 16-inch display, with its 16:10 aspect ratio. The lack of an OLED panel is disappointing, but the screen I used is fantastic. The Core i7 model I tested features a GeForce RTX 3060 graphics card, 16 gigabytes of RAM, and a 512-gigabyte SSD.
Pros
- Gorgeous 16:10 screen
- 4K resolution
- Great speakers
Cons
- Battery life could be better
- No full-size SD card slot
References
- ^ Review: Lenovo’s ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 4 is a powerful laptop with heat problems. [arstechnica].
- ^ Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 4 Review: Fast but not flawless. [digitaltrends].
- ^ Lenovo's Revamped ThinkPad X1 Extreme Is Now Slimmer and Way More Powerful. [gizmodo].
- ^ Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 4 review: Is it better than the Dell XPS 15?. [laptopmag].
- ^ Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme G4 Review: The best Multimedia Laptop thanks to Core i9 and RTX 3080?. [notebookcheck].
- ^ Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 4 Review. [pcmag].
- ^ Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 4 Review: Bigger (Screen) Is Better. [tomshardware].
- ^ Review: Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 4. [wired].
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