I never write comments but I just have to say that I’m really waiting for your channel to blow up and get lots of new subscribers. You are seriously one of the most professional and best reviewers in tech that I have yet found. Your content is great and I wish you the best of luck. Keep up the good work!
He gets to the point. Even if it means people won't watch the entire video. A calculated risk of sorts, but it sure as hell beats click baity titles that never answer the question.
I did that already. I bought i7 model. Manjaro Gnome on it, works like a charm. I've been on OSX since 2008. But touchbar, lousy keyboard (even on 16 MBP), and lack of ports pushed me to thinkpads. Excellent keyboard. Just for that one alone I'm not going back :)
@@markomarko3336 I'm considering the xps over this for to the more favorable aspect ratio. I use a thinkpad t470 for work and the only thing i don't like is the screen real estate. I currently use Manjaro KDE at home.
@@KaesideIwuagwu I'd advise you to go with XPS , I have Thinkpad X1C7 running Ubuntu, and I have spent more time tweaking the configs, changing the UEFI, and Installing OSes. Instead of enjoying the god damn device. I no longer trust Lenovo, for their high price and sh*ty support.
Everything about your video is really true to that "I valur your time" approach, super straightforward, fast but clear speaking, no lame jokes, great objectivity, no exclusion of the negative things! GREAT!
A little correction - the 7th gen X1 Carbon has both down and up firing speakers (4 in total). The ones facing down are bigger, and so the sound will not be as great if You have it on Your lap vs if it's on the table. Either way, the speakers sound much better than on the 6th gen Carbon. This detail aside, I thank You for this excellent video. You did earn my subscription :)
first time seeing your channel on a 2 year old video and i subbed in under a minute. 100% earned. holy shit the VALUE of putting that notice right up front was huge.
I really appreaciate how you do your thing, sir. Very professional and somehow i feel you really care about the users. Thank you for that. Youre great!
@@trickyrat483 They do, it's called a Thinkbook, or you can just remove it. If you don't like the gap that creates, there are 3rd party caps that are super low profile, so it doesn't stick up.
I seen other reviews on this model, what stood out on your review was the recommendation of the Display due to the battery life. You earned a subscriber today :-)
Hello Josh! Great video as always. Thanks for not just regurgitating the specs. I appreciate that you present details about actually using the laptop 😊. By any chance, can you please share your thoughts/tips for laptops that would be good for audio work? Looking forward to more videos!
@@hh22/videos why though? 16::10 was the standard when we changed to widescreen and pretty much the only reason they stopped using them was the cost because tvs were understandably using 16:9 so it was cheaper to use the same ratio panels. not because it's better for computing, if you can have it 16:10 is significantly better for productivity work especially on the smaller screen sizes like these ultrabooks (eg on a 13 inch photoshop feels like the whole screen is menus, similar problem with other programs with many tools) and although some gamers insist the wider the better (ultrawide) Imo i feel more immersed in a game if the ratio is that little bit taller as it more evenly relates to my field of view. the more square ones are better in some regards but if you go too square the size of videos is imo too small. literally the only downsides ars black bars with video and cost, but if the screen is good enough as modern screens usually are the black is pretty dark to not be noticeable unlike older displays that really glowed and the cost on higher end or high volume devices is a negligible increase. you could argue the performance hit angle but really by that margin is anyone going to say that a 1080p is worse than a 720p or even that 768p is worse than 720p, perhaps if it was excessively more performance hungry like 4k or 8k but not with this minor difference
Hitch Hiker 16:9 is only better for watching movies and gaming. 16:10 and 3:2 are way better for general and productivity use due to the increased vertical screen space and you won’t have to scroll as much
It's my favorite laptop. The best I've ever owned. If they could just switch the positions of the Fn key with Ctrl as a standard keyboard, it would definitely be perfect. For a big excel user like me it makes a difference.
I have been binging your videos for hours - searching for a good laptop! Thanks for everything - I value your time too so I have been liking your vids!
Something to be aware of. X1 carbon laptops have very reflective screens. Even the 1080P matte screen reflects a lot. You can see the reflection of the fingers while typing. (Very annoying) Everything is great but the screen and track pad is a bit too small. If you like to click with the track pad you will be hitting the button edge of the laptop a lot.
Great review. Finally someone who adresses PMW-flickering! It dazzles me, that noone mentiones this. I didn't even know that this issue even existed until a few months ago. I always wondered, why my Eyes would kind of feel funny when I used the laptop in bed at night at very low brightness. I recently bought a XPS 15 with the OLED screen and let me tell you, the PWM and the "Anti-Burn-In" mechanisms Samsung used in this panel is horrible for your eyes. You really get uncomfortable when you stare at white backgrounds for a long period of time. Yet noone talks about this! In my opinion, manufacturers shouldn't even be allowed to release any laptops with major PWM-flickering! You will stare at those screens for hours and hours - so even if PWM is only potentially damaging for your eyes it should be banned!
After bought an x1 carbon 7th with 4k, found the pwm flicker screen truly horrible. Watched several reviews, you are the only one said the negative side of the screen rather than really blow it up.
I have the X1 Carbon 6th gen (1080p screen 16x512 i7) I LOVE IT. I'm obsessed with it. The keyboard is the ultimate typing partner. So satisfying. Also I run Ubuntu 18.04 and it is almost flawless out of the box. You just have to tweak bios a little to make sure you have the right suspend mode enabled. Wonderful latop!!!
I don't write comments also ...but I can't say I can't wait for your channel to blow up....I love the fact that there is not much drama.....and purely honest review. Good job.
Finally, a reviewer that knows what he's on about and isn't recycling the same old lines, plus it is so refreshing to hear an Aussie accent rather than some monotone suburb US one. liked and subbed from the UK!!
I've been using an x1 carbon 7th gen for about 3 months now and will never leave the think pad lineup. I was considering the 4k screen for the next one I'm glad I saw this review. I hope the next iteration has the 16:10 screen.
@@captainrj3121 wow really sorry for this late reply. I got the fhd matte 400 nit display, and I feel it could be brighter. Great for indoors or working next to a window but direct sunlight might cause a problem.
Great review Josh, sucks they decided to go for the old 14nm architecture (might wait for the 8th generation version). Also I can't find any configuration on their website using any 10th gen Intel CPU's, maybe they're not selling them in the UK. Plus there is a WQHD screen as an option which may be a good compromise? Thanks for the review man and I hope your channel blows up soon, you deserve it!
I have the Gen 6 model and never noticed any screen flicker. I'm senstive to it too. Yes the X1 Carbons are excellent laptops for their class. Excellent for travel, EDC, office productivity, browsing, research, and emails. I have a P1 Gen 4 on order. Can't wait.
After watched your video, I immediately return the XPS13 9300, AND got myself an 1080P X1C. This machine is basicly worry free, thanks for your good work.
Thanks for all the reviews and comparisons Josh!! I am about to finish college (bachelor's in history) and I am looking forward in buying a functional and good looking laptop for work :) I am super excited about the xps 13 2020, and the windows surface laptop 3. I might wait and see what apple announces later this year! Super excited to save up some money for a laptop!!
I’d been trying to decide on a new laptop after selling my old 13” MacBook Pro and my 15.6” Dell Inspiron 7000 Black Edition and was considering the X1 Carbon. Thanks for the heads up.
Nice video man but most of us are more concerned With the CPU speed Overclocking Whether there's a graphics card Ram The type of memory, SSD or HDD And what not , apart from that your content is great 🚀🚀🙌
You've helped me make my decision on what laptop to get for my upcoming development job in a previous video of yours. Keep it up mate, you're amazing :D
I bought this laptop somewhat based on this review as I was also considering the dell XPS13 (which Josh didn't recommend) and it is by far the best laptop I've ever owned. Super fast and boots in no time. Keyboard is amazing. Super light and portable. Great battery life. I've owned it now for 2 weeks and the fans have not even turned on once, mind you I haven't done any serious work on it yet mainly just web browsing and watching videos.
i love that you mention fan noise and whether it throttles performance when unplugged. two main reasons why i can't leave macbooks, they're silent and there's no power reduction when on battery only
Great review of the CarbonX1. Agreed. The build quality is way better vs. the XPS 9300. More of a business focused computer but looks to be rock solid. I'm sold on the 4k version. Thx again..
I’ve been looking to replace my Dell XPS 13 2015, and have been debating between the newer XPS models or switching to no nonsense Lenovo. I think you’ve sealed my decision to strongly consider the X1. Subbed!
Well I am pretty much torn apart as well between the XPS 13 9300 and this X1 Carbon 8th Gen. They're both really great and have strong sides but I cannot really decide you made a decision yet? And if based on what?
@@achi9133 I'm going Lenovo. The Dell XPS 13 hinge is not as strong as Lenovos, and went bad and wobbly for me after around year 3-4. Lenovos are tanks, look great in all environments whether business or casual, and quite frankly I just don't want to get another Dell XPS 13. Used Lenovo X1 Carbons are also going for cheap, and you can easily swap out ram and SSDs in most cases depending if you get the T or X series. You can get a decent working used X1 on ebay for $350 and buy your own SSD & Windows.
I really like your reviews. I would really hope you can recommend the best laptop i could buy in regards to making music, designing clothes and writing? Thanks in advance
For me - it's like you are describing my T480. Lenovo rarely does something RIGHT today, but it still does that from time to time. I guess this is one of those times. I won't replace my t480 with this one any time soon but if something happens to it I may consider buying this one. Thank you!
Josh, thank for your review, but I still have a doubt about the monitor. What option is the best for daily use as a developer 1) 14.0" FHD (1920x1080) IPS, low power, anti-glare, 400nits, 2) 14.0" FHD (1920 x 1080) IPS, touchscreen, anti-glare, 300 nits or 3) 14.0" WQHD (2560 x 1440) IPS, anti-glare, 300 nits
Not Josh, but I have the WQHD as I wanted a higher resolution than 1080 and wanted a matte display. I run linux and well it was a bit annoying at first as there isn't any great way to scale the interface at non integer values. So I lowered the resolution to 2048x1152 which well is not the full 1440 but is still manageable. Text is great on this display and only in direct sunlight do I find it not bright enough.
The location of the CTRL key is logical. With the pinky finger on CTRL, you can then press Z, X, and C with your ring, middle, and index fingers respectively.
You advise to take the FHD screen... Well, some people who own it complain on Reddit that these screens have a ghosting issue. It is confirmed by a famous website, if you search. We're talking up to 70ms response time, which is ridiculous for a laptop this price. I appreciate that you mention PMW, that puts you above the average reviewer... But you advise to take the FHD screen that you haven't tried ? I ordered the WQHD and I'm praying it is actually good...
Hi Josh. I'm already getting overwhelmed by so many laptop reviews til I saw yours. I agree with the majority that the content is great, punchy, and just really helpful, especially for a novice like me who is contemplating on buying my first ever personal laptop (been using my company-issued Lenovo X270 laptop til I resigned). Just a clarification. When you were explaining something about PWM, may I know why getting a model with 1080 screen is better than with a 4K? Is this something I can choose (or tell the sales agent to configure) before buying? Also, is the RAM/SSD expandable to 32GB and 1TB, respectively?
Personally i think the bios option to switch the ctrl and fn keys does the job just fine, I've never found the key to be too small even once i switched it over to the fn key. Also there is a SIM card tray and microSD card reader on the back of the laptop behind a little cover slot :)
Could you please make a review for the 8th generation one? Also, comparing it to the MBP13" 2020 i7 model 🙏 As always, great content! Thanks for the time you invest in making these videos! :)
FWIW I recommend the 6th Gen over the 7th. The chassis is almost identical but the keyboard has even more travel distance, and the screen is available in 2K HDR at 500nits, so pixel density, colour accuracy and brightness is fantastic without being an excessive battery drain and no PWM! Plus it has a micro SD slot! Downsides are no one-hand open, awful speakers, and 2K HDR screen is glossy, but that's a cheap/easy fix with a matte screen protector. Since it's the older model you can find them at even better prices with a 3 year warranty.
One thing I noticed with this laptop is that the battery dies faster if you use google meet for school. Otherwise, the battery is pretty decent, but for remote schooling, you'd need to keep it plugged in or it will die by 1400 on a regular 825 - 1505 schedule. I have not been to school to see how it holds up with the battery life where you can't really charge it.
Just bought the FHD version and there is something irritating about the screen on it as well. I dont think its PWM. I would call it it backlight leak for lack of a better term. It is extremely harsh on my eyes. Feels like an excess of blue light. F lux helps but not enough. It also has terrible ghosting. Sad that theres always a dealbraker with lenovo laptops.
Great review, thank you. Do you think you're gonna do an review of the Asus ExpertBook B9450? Otherwise, a full comparative between the XPS 13 9300 and the X1 Carbon 7th could interest a lot of people.
Very useful review. I am using your review solely for my premium purchase. I think you covered the key things that matter to me the most for this purchse. Thanks.
I really wanted to love this laptop... but I had many issues with it when I got it.... First was the obnoxious ticking noise coming from the fan when in certain positions... Second was the creaking noise coming from the screen hinge when opening/closing the screen. Third was the frequent problem of not being able to even turn on the damn thing from sleep! Fourth I had an issue with it even wanting to charge while the machine was off! Fifth was the return process which took over a month to get my money back, having to contact Lenovo, Paypal multiple times to get them to cooperate! I was about ready to contact a lawyer. Not saying everyone will have this same issue, but if you do buy this product, make sure that you do not have any of these issues... and if you do, return the product right away.
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"I value your time"
I've been on youtube, what, 10 years, and I don't think I've ever heard anyone say something like that.
True that
dropped a like just for that
So true
@@mattcollins383 Watched the whole video just for that
His dedication is just beyond my understanding 😄
You get my subscription just for the "I value your time" approach
Me too. No clickbait, no time-wasting.
Same!
yup
This comment is so underrated! Keep it up Josh!
Me too! That made me click subscrib
I never write comments but I just have to say that I’m really waiting for your channel to blow up and get lots of new subscribers. You are seriously one of the most professional and best reviewers in tech that I have yet found. Your content is great and I wish you the best of luck. Keep up the good work!
You are a legend. Thank you for the nice comment!
@@JustJoshTech sir please review dell Inspiron 5590 i5 10th gen,it's a interesting laptop please have a look
Agreed
Could NOT agree more! 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
He gets to the point. Even if it means people won't watch the entire video. A calculated risk of sorts, but it sure as hell beats click baity titles that never answer the question.
I think I’ve never heard of a more detailed review......subbed
30 seconds in and i got what i came for.
Therefore, take my instant like and sub.
Keep up the great work!!!
Finally a laptop reviewer that codes! I'm holding off for the 14" macbook pro but I might pick this up and put Manjaro Linux or Linux mint on it.
I did that already. I bought i7 model.
Manjaro Gnome on it, works like a charm. I've been on OSX since 2008. But touchbar, lousy keyboard (even on 16 MBP), and lack of ports pushed me to thinkpads.
Excellent keyboard. Just for that one alone I'm not going back :)
@@markomarko3336 How much battery life is in Linux as compared to Windows?
@@markomarko3336 I'm considering the xps over this for to the more favorable aspect ratio. I use a thinkpad t470 for work and the only thing i don't like is the screen real estate. I currently use Manjaro KDE at home.
@@KaesideIwuagwu I'd advise you to go with XPS , I have Thinkpad X1C7 running Ubuntu, and I have spent more time tweaking the configs, changing the UEFI, and Installing OSes. Instead of enjoying the god damn device. I no longer trust Lenovo, for their high price and sh*ty support.
@@markomarko3336 Did you manage to get gestures working in Chrome? I mean the two-finger page back and forward gestures.
Its like a sales pitch: I watched 30 seconds and im somehow taken back by how nice he comes off and im already planning to watch till the end
imagine if he was a lawyer, he would probably win everytime
Probably one of the 2 or 3 reviewing laptops in RUclips who actually know what they are doing.
Everything about your video is really true to that "I valur your time" approach, super straightforward, fast but clear speaking, no lame jokes, great objectivity, no exclusion of the negative things! GREAT!
"I value your time."
Definitely going to use that one next time I approach an attractive fine gal.
Dude I love you! Front loading the most important info?! Yes plz!
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A little correction - the 7th gen X1 Carbon has both down and up firing speakers (4 in total). The ones facing down are bigger, and so the sound will not be as great if You have it on Your lap vs if it's on the table. Either way, the speakers sound much better than on the 6th gen Carbon.
This detail aside, I thank You for this excellent video. You did earn my subscription :)
Thank you for addressing the Fn Ctrl issue, nobody talks about it!
My thinkpad has option to swap them in bios. I wish the keyboard keys have the same size so I can swap them too but they're not.
I love watching you talk. Your point of view and insights are brilliant. Please keep it up! This is the best channel of its genre on youtube
Thank you so much!
first time seeing your channel on a 2 year old video and i subbed in under a minute. 100% earned. holy shit the VALUE of putting that notice right up front was huge.
Thanks and welcome!
I really appreaciate how you do your thing, sir. Very professional and somehow i feel you really care about the users. Thank you for that. Youre great!
"I value your time" - This got my subscription
Thank you for all the detailed reviews, somehow I always find them incredibly trust-worthy:)) Hope your channel grows even more!
Great review. Concise and yet detailed. Love that you provide both pros and cons. You are a very good, considerate presenter.
I've used Thinkpads for work for the past 30 years and I can't imagine why everyone doesn't use the Trackpoint. A far superior pointing interface.
slower
I've used Thinkpads for about 25 years - and I still hate that damn "nipple". Wish they'd introduce an option without it.
@@trickyrat483 They do, it's called a Thinkbook, or you can just remove it. If you don't like the gap that creates, there are 3rd party caps that are super low profile, so it doesn't stick up.
@@zeus1117 set the setting to fast
@@trickyrat483 have you ever tried it? have you ever set its sensitivity? There is nothing, NOTHING, better than this to work with.
Wow! A reviewer who doesn't tell to watch to the end! You are one in a million. You gained a new subscription
This channel should blow up, you’re so good friend 🙏🏼
Thanks heaps!
I seen other reviews on this model, what stood out on your review was the recommendation of the Display due to the battery life. You earned a subscriber today :-)
Thanks mate! I should have a new review out Monday
I agree as well
I just have a question will it affect dolby vision hdr on 4k without pwm?
straight to the point and he actually values our time! What world are we living in? Instant sub!
Thanks!
Hello Josh! Great video as always. Thanks for not just regurgitating the specs. I appreciate that you present details about actually using the laptop 😊.
By any chance, can you please share your thoughts/tips for laptops that would be good for audio work?
Looking forward to more videos!
keybord layout IS the proper one - with FN on the left. The same as in Macs. If only it had 3:2 or 16:10 screen, then it would be perfect
Whoever invented this annoying thing shall have vip room in hell 😂
@@hh22/videos why though? 16::10 was the standard when we changed to widescreen and pretty much the only reason they stopped using them was the cost because tvs were understandably using 16:9 so it was cheaper to use the same ratio panels. not because it's better for computing, if you can have it 16:10 is significantly better for productivity work especially on the smaller screen sizes like these ultrabooks (eg on a 13 inch photoshop feels like the whole screen is menus, similar problem with other programs with many tools) and although some gamers insist the wider the better (ultrawide) Imo i feel more immersed in a game if the ratio is that little bit taller as it more evenly relates to my field of view. the more square ones are better in some regards but if you go too square the size of videos is imo too small. literally the only downsides ars black bars with video and cost, but if the screen is good enough as modern screens usually are the black is pretty dark to not be noticeable unlike older displays that really glowed and the cost on higher end or high volume devices is a negligible increase. you could argue the performance hit angle but really by that margin is anyone going to say that a 1080p is worse than a 720p or even that 768p is worse than 720p, perhaps if it was excessively more performance hungry like 4k or 8k but not with this minor difference
Hitch Hiker 16:9 is only better for watching movies and gaming. 16:10 and 3:2 are way better for general and productivity use due to the increased vertical screen space and you won’t have to scroll as much
It's my favorite laptop. The best I've ever owned. If they could just switch the positions of the Fn key with Ctrl as a standard keyboard, it would definitely be perfect. For a big excel user like me it makes a difference.
you can switch them with software
Ctrl + FN can be swapped in BIOS, so I don't see why this is an issue at all
I have been binging your videos for hours - searching for a good laptop! Thanks for everything - I value your time too so I have been liking your vids!
You actually gave the information upfront, I'm going to watch the video anyway just because you care
Something to be aware of. X1 carbon laptops have very reflective screens. Even the 1080P matte screen reflects a lot. You can see the reflection of the fingers while typing. (Very annoying) Everything is great but the screen and track pad is a bit too small. If you like to click with the track pad you will be hitting the button edge of the laptop a lot.
You deserve infinitely more subscribers. High production quality, honest reviews, and cares about your viewers. A+ production keep up the good work
Well done. Finally someone who talks about PWM. Such an important factor when looking at the screen all day. It's such a nasty technology.
Great review.
Finally someone who adresses PMW-flickering! It dazzles me, that noone mentiones this. I didn't even know that this issue even existed until a few months ago.
I always wondered, why my Eyes would kind of feel funny when I used the laptop in bed at night at very low brightness.
I recently bought a XPS 15 with the OLED screen and let me tell you, the PWM and the "Anti-Burn-In" mechanisms Samsung used in this panel is horrible for your eyes. You really get uncomfortable when you stare at white backgrounds for a long period of time. Yet noone talks about this!
In my opinion, manufacturers shouldn't even be allowed to release any laptops with major PWM-flickering! You will stare at those screens for hours and hours - so even if PWM is only potentially damaging for your eyes it should be banned!
After bought an x1 carbon 7th with 4k, found the pwm flicker screen truly horrible. Watched several reviews, you are the only one said the negative side of the screen rather than really blow it up.
You're in RUclips recommendations now. Congratulations!
I have the X1 Carbon 6th gen (1080p screen 16x512 i7) I LOVE IT. I'm obsessed with it. The keyboard is the ultimate typing partner. So satisfying. Also I run Ubuntu 18.04 and it is almost flawless out of the box. You just have to tweak bios a little to make sure you have the right suspend mode enabled. Wonderful latop!!!
I don't write comments also ...but I can't say I can't wait for your channel to blow up....I love the fact that there is not much drama.....and purely honest review. Good job.
No time wasting , and talking about what matters not what I can find with a 10 secs search on google . Subbed.
Finally, a reviewer that knows what he's on about and isn't recycling the same old lines, plus it is so refreshing to hear an Aussie accent rather than some monotone suburb US one. liked and subbed from the UK!!
Ashley you are a legend. Thank you
I've been using an x1 carbon 7th gen for about 3 months now and will never leave the think pad lineup.
I was considering the 4k screen for the next one I'm glad I saw this review. I hope the next iteration has the 16:10 screen.
Hi Tom, what screen did you get and is it bright enough to use outside? Thanks
@@captainrj3121 wow really sorry for this late reply.
I got the fhd matte 400 nit display, and I feel it could be brighter. Great for indoors or working next to a window but direct sunlight might cause a problem.
The amount of views you get is insane, how have more of these people not subscribed??
Great review Josh, sucks they decided to go for the old 14nm architecture (might wait for the 8th generation version). Also I can't find any configuration on their website using any 10th gen Intel CPU's, maybe they're not selling them in the UK. Plus there is a WQHD screen as an option which may be a good compromise? Thanks for the review man and I hope your channel blows up soon, you deserve it!
Your honesty just earned you a subscriber! Thank you for sharing your knowledge and insights.
I have the Gen 6 model and never noticed any screen flicker. I'm senstive to it too. Yes the X1 Carbons are excellent laptops for their class. Excellent for travel, EDC, office productivity, browsing, research, and emails. I have a P1 Gen 4 on order. Can't wait.
So glad I came across your channel. Your reviews are so comprehensive and high quality. Channel feels very much like the next mkbhd.
Thanks heaps. Comments like yours are what I do this for :)
After watched your video, I immediately return the XPS13 9300, AND got myself an 1080P X1C. This machine is basicly worry free, thanks for your good work.
I never really comment under any videos, but your videos are awesome! Keep it up, your reviews are superb and you will blow up in no time. :)
Thank you for being so straight and clear without all the annoying bells and whistles in yours videos !
Thanks Justin!
Subscribed. Keep it up, you'll be world class in no time
I love how every time he's referring to the laptop orally, he does that with his hand as well
Haha yeah it's a very Italian thing
Excellent review . Many thanks from London.
I will see your career on RUclips with great interest. I'll see all the videos that you uploaded with joy. You deserve a lot of subscribers.
Thanks for the awesome comment. I’m recording a really fun one right now!
What anime is your photo?
Thanks for all the reviews and comparisons Josh!! I am about to finish college (bachelor's in history) and I am looking forward in buying a functional and good looking laptop for work :) I am super excited about the xps 13 2020, and the windows surface laptop 3. I might wait and see what apple announces later this year! Super excited to save up some money for a laptop!!
This guy is very considerate, I subscribe.
I’d been trying to decide on a new laptop after selling my old 13” MacBook Pro and my 15.6” Dell Inspiron 7000 Black Edition and was considering the X1 Carbon. Thanks for the heads up.
Wait for the 8th carbon Gen.
Which one did u get?
Nice video man but most of us are more concerned
With the CPU speed
Overclocking
Whether there's a graphics card
Ram
The type of memory, SSD or HDD
And what not , apart from that your content is great 🚀🚀🙌
I'm not even looking for a laptop and I watched the whole video just because how friendly you are - Keep up the awesome work :)
Phenomenal comment :) :)
As far as I know you can switch the function of the FN and the CTRLkeys.
I actually like my FN key on the left side because I use it thousands.
You've helped me make my decision on what laptop to get for my upcoming development job in a previous video of yours. Keep it up mate, you're amazing :D
Thanks Haris!
I bought this laptop somewhat based on this review as I was also considering the dell XPS13 (which Josh didn't recommend) and it is by far the best laptop I've ever owned. Super fast and boots in no time. Keyboard is amazing. Super light and portable. Great battery life. I've owned it now for 2 weeks and the fans have not even turned on once, mind you I haven't done any serious work on it yet mainly just web browsing and watching videos.
How are the speakers? Good enough for movies?
@@MoneyGist They're nothing special but I watch movies and find them to be adequate
@@mikehunt3102 Thank you. Considering getting one before the noisy fans from my ROG finally drives me crazy.
hi Mike, is it still good until now?
@@nguyenthien9738 yep still use it almost everyday and it's been problem free
Thank you for this review! I ended up snagging the base model for $899.99 and it's a fantastic laptop!
i love that you mention fan noise and whether it throttles performance when unplugged. two main reasons why i can't leave macbooks, they're silent and there's no power reduction when on battery only
Great review of the CarbonX1. Agreed. The build quality is way better vs. the XPS 9300. More of a business focused computer but looks to be rock solid. I'm sold on the 4k version. Thx again..
I’ve been looking to replace my Dell XPS 13 2015, and have been debating between the newer XPS models or switching to no nonsense Lenovo. I think you’ve sealed my decision to strongly consider the X1. Subbed!
Well I am pretty much torn apart as well between the XPS 13 9300 and this X1 Carbon 8th Gen. They're both really great and have strong sides but I cannot really decide you made a decision yet? And if based on what?
@@achi9133 I'm going Lenovo. The Dell XPS 13 hinge is not as strong as Lenovos, and went bad and wobbly for me after around year 3-4. Lenovos are tanks, look great in all environments whether business or casual, and quite frankly I just don't want to get another Dell XPS 13. Used Lenovo X1 Carbons are also going for cheap, and you can easily swap out ram and SSDs in most cases depending if you get the T or X series. You can get a decent working used X1 on ebay for $350 and buy your own SSD & Windows.
I really like your reviews. I would really hope you can recommend the best laptop i could buy in regards to making music, designing clothes and writing?
Thanks in advance
For me - it's like you are describing my T480. Lenovo rarely does something RIGHT today, but it still does that from time to time. I guess this is one of those times. I won't replace my t480 with this one any time soon but if something happens to it I may consider buying this one. Thank you!
this review was far better than any review. eventhough i was pissed he was not showing the laptop.
I'll show more of it in the X1 Carbon 8th Gen update coming next week
Josh, thank for your review, but I still have a doubt about the monitor. What option is the best for daily use as a developer 1) 14.0" FHD (1920x1080) IPS, low power, anti-glare, 400nits, 2) 14.0" FHD (1920 x 1080) IPS, touchscreen, anti-glare, 300 nits or 3) 14.0" WQHD (2560 x 1440) IPS, anti-glare, 300 nits
Not Josh, but I have the WQHD as I wanted a higher resolution than 1080 and wanted a matte display. I run linux and well it was a bit annoying at first as there isn't any great way to scale the interface at non integer values. So I lowered the resolution to 2048x1152 which well is not the full 1440 but is still manageable. Text is great on this display and only in direct sunlight do I find it not bright enough.
FINALLY, a video producer I can recommend. THIS is how a video of ANY subject should be produced. 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
Thanks Jason
The location of the CTRL key is logical. With the pinky finger on CTRL, you can then press Z, X, and C with your ring, middle, and index fingers respectively.
Fucking love this guy
Wow. blast from the past. You look wayyyy healthier today than in this video.
Thank you
I could never think of getting anything else but a ThinkPad due to its keyboard. And I love the stealth look of my X1 too.
You advise to take the FHD screen... Well, some people who own it complain on Reddit that these screens have a ghosting issue.
It is confirmed by a famous website, if you search. We're talking up to 70ms response time, which is ridiculous for a laptop this price.
I appreciate that you mention PMW, that puts you above the average reviewer... But you advise to take the FHD screen that you haven't tried ?
I ordered the WQHD and I'm praying it is actually good...
Hi Josh. I'm already getting overwhelmed by so many laptop reviews til I saw yours. I agree with the majority that the content is great, punchy, and just really helpful, especially for a novice like me who is contemplating on buying my first ever personal laptop (been using my company-issued Lenovo X270 laptop til I resigned).
Just a clarification. When you were explaining something about PWM, may I know why getting a model with 1080 screen is better than with a 4K? Is this something I can choose (or tell the sales agent to configure) before buying?
Also, is the RAM/SSD expandable to 32GB and 1TB, respectively?
Thank you for your videos ❤️. Love them.
Thanks for that :)
Personally i think the bios option to switch the ctrl and fn keys does the job just fine, I've never found the key to be too small even once i switched it over to the fn key. Also there is a SIM card tray and microSD card reader on the back of the laptop behind a little cover slot :)
Could you please make a review for the 8th generation one? Also, comparing it to the MBP13" 2020 i7 model 🙏
As always, great content! Thanks for the time you invest in making these videos! :)
Short and precise. You earned my subscription.
Went with a x1 extreme over this CPU. Have a 6th gen Carbon thst has a better battery life than the 7th gen.
FWIW I recommend the 6th Gen over the 7th. The chassis is almost identical but the keyboard has even more travel distance, and the screen is available in 2K HDR at 500nits, so pixel density, colour accuracy and brightness is fantastic without being an excessive battery drain and no PWM! Plus it has a micro SD slot! Downsides are no one-hand open, awful speakers, and 2K HDR screen is glossy, but that's a cheap/easy fix with a matte screen protector. Since it's the older model you can find them at even better prices with a 3 year warranty.
I'm so glad you mentioned that. I'm considering getting one for a follow up
One thing I noticed with this laptop is that the battery dies faster if you use google meet for school. Otherwise, the battery is pretty decent, but for remote schooling, you'd need to keep it plugged in or it will die by 1400 on a regular 825 - 1505 schedule. I have not been to school to see how it holds up with the battery life where you can't really charge it.
This dude deserves more subs
Thanks Brian
Josh is very professional and great at his job
I value your time = my subscription.
Jolly good man.
Just bought the FHD version and there is something irritating about the screen on it as well. I dont think its PWM. I would call it it backlight leak for lack of a better term. It is extremely harsh on my eyes. Feels like an excess of blue light. F lux helps but not enough. It also has terrible ghosting. Sad that theres always a dealbraker with lenovo laptops.
At last, i've found another good review channel to watch alongside Lisa Gade at MobileTechReview!
Lisa is legendary.
+1 for that 4K opinion. It's like having a high refresh rate .It's good but not at the cost of battery life.
This guy is dead serious about giving tech info
Great review, thank you. Do you think you're gonna do an review of the Asus ExpertBook B9450?
Otherwise, a full comparative between the XPS 13 9300 and the X1 Carbon 7th could interest a lot of people.
Yes I'm also interested in Asus Expertbook B9
You need more subscribers man, this is quality content
Very useful review. I am using your review solely for my premium purchase. I think you covered the key things that matter to me the most for this purchse. Thanks.
I really wanted to love this laptop... but I had many issues with it when I got it.... First was the obnoxious ticking noise coming from the fan when in certain positions... Second was the creaking noise coming from the screen hinge when opening/closing the screen. Third was the frequent problem of not being able to even turn on the damn thing from sleep! Fourth I had an issue with it even wanting to charge while the machine was off! Fifth was the return process which took over a month to get my money back, having to contact Lenovo, Paypal multiple times to get them to cooperate! I was about ready to contact a lawyer. Not saying everyone will have this same issue, but if you do buy this product, make sure that you do not have any of these issues... and if you do, return the product right away.
Great review! Very informative and concise. Pity about the pwm flickering though, I hope Lenovo fixes that soon
u are the only guy who checks the sharp edges, I
Love your approach and sincerity. You'll get big!
Love your style. I. Hope you get big man. Thanks!
i just bought this laptop and you hit everything on the mark great video bud