I appreciate the shoutout. A technician is supposed to be dropping by tomorrow so hopefully soon we’ll have a working system here. Based off what I’ve heard from others and what the people from Lenovo support said I most likely have a faulty CPU or faulty RAM module. Looking forward to getting mine back up and running!
Pity about the camera. These days with video conferencing, a nice camera, speakers, and mic are vital. For most people, the speed issue was solved with SSD's, and trackpads and screens have improved. So camera, speakers, and mic are the remaining items on the to-do list.
Excellent video, glad that I found this. I like the way you reviewed in a perspective of daily use instead of comparing the numbers. I have one question about this machine. Does it lose much battery when in sleep mode overnight? like when the lid is closed but the power is not turned off.
Thanks, I'm glad you found it useful. It can lose a few percent if it is doing since updates outside of use hours depending on how the power plan is configured. Nothing major but for best results I'd power it off if I wanted every last percent.
That keyboard design was used in a lot of the X series machines, however even the keyboard used in the earlier X200/201/220 had a very nice feel. Warning - useless dribble follows: I love the track-point. I cut my laptop teeth on the late 90's Toshiba Tecra machines which had only a track-point. I hate track-pads and on my Lenovos that have both I disable the track-pad. On other machines that only have track-pad, I use a wireless mouse.
I have a soft spot for the early ThinkPad keyboards, they were something special. The TrackPoint once mastered is preferred by many I think. The trick is the mastery.
Thank you for at great review after 2 months use with your experiences. Question: looking into all available Lenovo models buying - will you still recommend the X1 Nano if you´re looking for mobility?
It really is a great machine if you are a match for it. It certainly isn't the "everyone" machine like some of its family members but if it does the job for you, I think you'd be hard pressed to find many choices that are better.
It's nice how lenovo fixed some of the key issues with Thinkpads with the X1 Nano, however I wish they brought these to the table sooner and made these remedies available on other lines of Thinkpads. Sound and display are big factors for a purchasing decision for me. It's sad how on Thinkpads it wasn't until 2015 with the T460 you could order 300 nit panels on a non "s" model and forever the sound on thinkpads was never great :( I wish the lines were structured better, sure the X1 is the prized line since it has the most features but it gets basically what makes a better laptop, like 16:10, better speakers, robust designs, etc... and since many other competitors (at least now they do) have these qualities it kinda takes away from the value of these machines.
Less reflective than the Surface Book 2, but still glossy. In the shot of that picture on the screen you can see a reflection of the overhead lights but it doesn't make it unreadable.
Love my Nano. I do find the the keyboard to be very good if not a little cramped. I find the typing experience to be better on the larger ThinkPad models. Thanks for the two month update!
Thanks for posting an indepth review - looks like a good machine that i am considering to buy. Can you comment on if the X1 nano will be able to support dual 4k external monitors? I will be using a thunderbolt hub for the configuration. Info on Lenovo's website is kinda fuzzy...
See my previous video on the Nano, in the description I post a detailed article with all the resolutions it can drive and at what rates. I'm mobile right now so I can't post the link directly.
@@LaptopRetrospective Thanks for the reply, in your previous review you were driving 4 displays (including laptop) - but your external monitors were 1080p. My question is slightly different - I want to drive only 2 external displays - but at a higher resolution of 4k. Any thoughts?
I go into detail on this in an earlier update if you want the details but I rarely hear the fan at all. Max volume is 50dB when I push it. Never had it randomly.
X1 nano. x13s. Z13. Z16 they have a hidden cost. You need to purchase an accident protection. screen not replaceable. It comes as $500-1000 assembly. It should not be named Thinkpad. Great notebook overwise. I just got hinges loose on the X13s and should send to depot repair. I was not able to tight screws, it sealed under plastic. Need to break it off and void warranties. I checked X1 nano, have same "philosophy"
Going to have to disagree that it shouldn't be called a ThinkPad. It has stood up very well over the years I've owned it. Whether the accidental protection is a "hidden cost" is up to the purchaser and once on the used market, less relevant. It is a thin, light and expensive machine, that definitely has drawbacks and cost to fix will be one of them. Can't comment on loose hinges, no issues here.
Hi, great review. I have the X1 nano non-touch matte display and happy with it. I’m looking to get a second X1 nano but with the touch display. Is the X1 nano touch display version similar to the normal glossy (ie shiny/reflective) that you see in a lot of laptop/tablets? My requirement for a screen should me a matte display. Thanks
I've done several videos on the Nano so you can see for yourself how reflective it is 😁. I believe both according to the build sheet have a matte display and it certainly doesn't feel/look as glossy as others I've used.
if u can buy it all over again, would you still get the touchscreen? i want the carbon weave but it’s only touchscreen but i want matte. If the touchscreen is better then i’d get that.
I have no regrets. The weave looks good, hides fingerprints better and the touchscreen is occasionally handy. It also holds its value. The Gen 2 would be my go to with the better camera and CPUs.
Not sure what Lenovo's camera department is smoking these days, a 0.9MP camera is far worse than pathetic. Actually this is one of the main reasons (along with audio quality) I kept away from Thinkpads for a long while. Surface Book for now does for me (since 2015), still going strong. Hope Lenovo fixes this one important issue in their Gen 2 release.....
@@LaptopRetrospective Hope its true FHD camera and not those subpar upscaled versions you see in many devices claiming to be FHD, 4K etc. Will wait until I see a good review like yours with all those key aspects detailed. Other than that I am really liking this design (screen aspect ratio is a big plus for me, finally big 3 are listening Dell/HP/Lenovo)
I'm trying to ascertain what might work. I thought I had it figured out but the drive didn't fit even though it was the right size and worked in previous Carbons.
I wonder why so many here want a usb2 port on that machine. I mean, come on! A usb3 type a I can understand. But a usb2 from the Stone Age, for what could you possibly need that that cannot be done with a usb3?
I haven't used Zoom for conference calls on this yet. It is far more resource efficient than Google Meets. That being said, those M1 chips sip battery.
I am scared of the upside open speaker grills on these new laptops. Do they collect dust and small particles inside ? If so, then that's going to be a mess ,as time goes by..
How sturdy is the x1 nano? I have the x270 but I'd love to upgrade to x1 nano. Is it as sturdy as an x230 for example? I know Lenovo does military tests on their products. But not so sure how tough this tiny thin Ultrabook is....
It's quite tough, especially for it's size. The Nano feels rock solid, has those high grade tests you mentioned backing it up and I don't give mine any special treatment. Comparing it to the X230 which is essentially twice as thick could be misleading though.
@@LaptopRetrospective thank you for replying!. Glad to hear it feels solid. Most modern laptops are sacrificing robustness and durability for weight. But its a laptop. You're bound to drop it or hit it somewhere. It's just a matter of when :)
I was debating between this and the x1 carbon gen9 so much and then the offers on Lenovo's website just expired. Missing a type-A port is still a huge problem for me and I'm rather sad that I have to pass this machine by. Damn it, if only they had put a 2K resolution screen in the x1 carbon gen9...
Thanks a lot for the review. I bought the nano model and same docking station but I have got a problem that when I plug the laptop to docking station the fan automatically gets louder. Is that normal?
@@LaptopRetrospective Thanks for your response. even after the update still the same problem. even just plugging the dock station without anything linked to causing fan noise just after 30 seconds or so.
Can you guide me, how does it calculate the cycle count. I also have the same laptop but i have 20 cycle counts in 1.5 months. I cannot understand its concept.
@@LaptopRetrospective just chrome !!! Hahah that’s it honestly , and only 10 tabs or less. I don’t do photo or video editing . It’s just a browsing computer and doing some email along with google sheets ( sorry replying with another account on phone )
soon or latter lenovo and windows update will brick some of your function in laptop (my already t490s) and lenovo or microsoft refuse to fix this issue for 2 years. Trust me go with MAC or you will regret due to lenovo scheme and make you buy new laptop
Apple products have even a shorter life in my experience. I can install Windows onto decade old machines and it works and repair parts. To each their own though. What specific functions have you lost?
Excellent video. Great two month update.
Thanks for the kind words! Much appreciated from you sir.
Great review... Coming up...
@@LaptopRetrospective How to do boot to your USB on these things to add windows 10?
Answered your question on another comment that you left.
How about a 2 year update?
I appreciate the shoutout. A technician is supposed to be dropping by tomorrow so hopefully soon we’ll have a working system here. Based off what I’ve heard from others and what the people from Lenovo support said I most likely have a faulty CPU or faulty RAM module. Looking forward to getting mine back up and running!
My pleasure! I've got my fingers crossed it gets sorted soon for you.
Hi Sebi, did yours get sorted?
@@Cryptolorian Yep, did a video about it post-repair a few months ago!
Nice review. I didn't know about the pinhole reset. That might come in handy someday for me.
Yeah, certainly came in handy for me.
Thanks for the update!
You're most welcome.
Pity about the camera. These days with video conferencing, a nice camera, speakers, and mic are vital. For most people, the speed issue was solved with SSD's, and trackpads and screens have improved. So camera, speakers, and mic are the remaining items on the to-do list.
Yeah, the need for a excellent camera is a large shift in consumer priorities.
Your Canadian accent is very sweet. :)
Thanks, eh.
Excellent video, glad that I found this. I like the way you reviewed in a perspective of daily use instead of comparing the numbers. I have one question about this machine. Does it lose much battery when in sleep mode overnight? like when the lid is closed but the power is not turned off.
Thanks, I'm glad you found it useful. It can lose a few percent if it is doing since updates outside of use hours depending on how the power plan is configured. Nothing major but for best results I'd power it off if I wanted every last percent.
To be honest I expected the camera to be better on such a high-end machine. Very important especially in the current times. Great video!
I agree with you Adam. I have high hopes that all laptops will start coming with better cameras.
Very well done. And happy for your good experience with that great little device.
Thank you. I'm happy too.
I keep reading the word "nano" in Dankpods' voice
I imagine he says it a lot given his content. 😁
That keyboard design was used in a lot of the X series machines, however even the keyboard used in the earlier X200/201/220 had a very nice feel.
Warning - useless dribble follows: I love the track-point. I cut my laptop teeth on the late 90's Toshiba Tecra machines which had only a track-point. I hate track-pads and on my Lenovos that have both I disable the track-pad. On other machines that only have track-pad, I use a wireless mouse.
I have a soft spot for the early ThinkPad keyboards, they were something special. The TrackPoint once mastered is preferred by many I think. The trick is the mastery.
great review, I'll be waiting for the long term review ;)
Thanks for watching.
Just what i needed, I need a new laptop, since my Surface Pro 4 is finally giving up (very sad, love it)
The Nano is on top of my list .
Thanks
Let me know if you have an questions I can answer.
I love my nano - and it's been a year and four months!
Fantastic!
Thank you for at great review after 2 months use with your experiences. Question: looking into all available Lenovo models buying - will you still recommend the X1 Nano if you´re looking for mobility?
It's hard to beat something this light and well built. The latest X1 Carbon is great too now that it's 16:10.
I love my Nano
Me too.
that is a sweet sweet machine. I'd love to have one of those.
It really is a great machine if you are a match for it. It certainly isn't the "everyone" machine like some of its family members but if it does the job for you, I think you'd be hard pressed to find many choices that are better.
It's nice how lenovo fixed some of the key issues with Thinkpads with the X1 Nano, however I wish they brought these to the table sooner and made these remedies available on other lines of Thinkpads. Sound and display are big factors for a purchasing decision for me. It's sad how on Thinkpads it wasn't until 2015 with the T460 you could order 300 nit panels on a non "s" model and forever the sound on thinkpads was never great :(
I wish the lines were structured better, sure the X1 is the prized line since it has the most features but it gets basically what makes a better laptop, like 16:10, better speakers, robust designs, etc... and since many other competitors (at least now they do) have these qualities it kinda takes away from the value of these machines.
It would be nice to see a bit of a streamlining process take place to make each series a bit more unique.
Great video and love all the details. How reflective is the screen…more or less than the surface book?
Less reflective than the Surface Book 2, but still glossy. In the shot of that picture on the screen you can see a reflection of the overhead lights but it doesn't make it unreadable.
Love my Nano. I do find the the keyboard to be very good if not a little cramped. I find the typing experience to be better on the larger ThinkPad models. Thanks for the two month update!
Got another update in the works as well. 😉
Thanks for posting an indepth review - looks like a good machine that i am considering to buy. Can you comment on if the X1 nano will be able to support dual 4k external monitors? I will be using a thunderbolt hub for the configuration. Info on Lenovo's website is kinda fuzzy...
See my previous video on the Nano, in the description I post a detailed article with all the resolutions it can drive and at what rates. I'm mobile right now so I can't post the link directly.
ruclips.net/video/yoWYiYUL-Xg/видео.html
@@LaptopRetrospective Thanks for the reply, in your previous review you were driving 4 displays (including laptop) - but your external monitors were 1080p. My question is slightly different - I want to drive only 2 external displays - but at a higher resolution of 4k. Any thoughts?
Yes, check the description of that video, I'm pretty sure I leave the link that outlines the details.
support.lenovo.com/ca/en/solutions/pd029622#Thunderbolt%203%20Workstation%20Dock%20Gen%202
I have a non-touchscreen version of the nano and since day1 I was able to one-hand open it... Should it be something that I need to worry about?
The non touch might be different, but I think Sebi in his unboxing couldn't do it either. Keep an eye on it maybe.
Could you comment on fan noise, please? Is it loud? Does it kick in often? Does it kick in when idle from time to time (as Notebookcheck claims)?
I go into detail on this in an earlier update if you want the details but I rarely hear the fan at all. Max volume is 50dB when I push it. Never had it randomly.
X1 nano. x13s. Z13. Z16 they have a hidden cost. You need to purchase an accident protection. screen not replaceable. It comes as $500-1000 assembly.
It should not be named Thinkpad. Great notebook overwise.
I just got hinges loose on the X13s and should send to depot repair. I was not able to tight screws, it sealed under plastic. Need to break it off and void warranties.
I checked X1 nano, have same "philosophy"
Going to have to disagree that it shouldn't be called a ThinkPad. It has stood up very well over the years I've owned it. Whether the accidental protection is a "hidden cost" is up to the purchaser and once on the used market, less relevant. It is a thin, light and expensive machine, that definitely has drawbacks and cost to fix will be one of them. Can't comment on loose hinges, no issues here.
Hi, great review. I have the X1 nano non-touch matte display and happy with it. I’m looking to get a second X1 nano but with the touch display. Is the X1 nano touch display version similar to the normal glossy (ie shiny/reflective) that you see in a lot of laptop/tablets? My requirement for a screen should me a matte display. Thanks
I've done several videos on the Nano so you can see for yourself how reflective it is 😁. I believe both according to the build sheet have a matte display and it certainly doesn't feel/look as glossy as others I've used.
@@LaptopRetrospective thanks a lot for your feedback. Keep your good reviews coming😀
Thanks!
if u can buy it all over again, would you still get the touchscreen? i want the carbon weave but it’s only touchscreen but i want matte. If the touchscreen is better then i’d get that.
I have no regrets. The weave looks good, hides fingerprints better and the touchscreen is occasionally handy. It also holds its value. The Gen 2 would be my go to with the better camera and CPUs.
Very nice. I hope for a gen 2 that has 1 more port such as usb2. Not really wanting dongles. Checking out carbon too
Yeah the Carbon latest generation is nice too!
@@LaptopRetrospective hopefully the carbon is much lighter than the older T series
Very good review. How's fan noise?
Thanks, I actually tested this in a previous video, 50dB max under load. Most of the time I never heard it.
Excellent review 🙏
Thank you!
Not sure what Lenovo's camera department is smoking these days, a 0.9MP camera is far worse than pathetic. Actually this is one of the main reasons (along with audio quality) I kept away from Thinkpads for a long while. Surface Book for now does for me (since 2015), still going strong. Hope Lenovo fixes this one important issue in their Gen 2 release.....
Thankfully they have. The Gen 2 has a new Communications Bar that has a FHD camera.
@@LaptopRetrospective Hope its true FHD camera and not those subpar upscaled versions you see in many devices claiming to be FHD, 4K etc. Will wait until I see a good review like yours with all those key aspects detailed. Other than that I am really liking this design (screen aspect ratio is a big plus for me, finally big 3 are listening Dell/HP/Lenovo)
Quite right on the aspect ratio.
Do the speakers on the surface sound correctly in your copy? I can not hear anything in them ... Maybe these are not speakers but air outlets?
Speakers work fine here.
I wonder if the m.2 socket for the cellular card will work for another SSD.
I'm working on that very thing right now.
@@LaptopRetrospective I hope it's an upgrade that can be done. I didn't even know there was an open socket for cellular.
I'm trying to ascertain what might work. I thought I had it figured out but the drive didn't fit even though it was the right size and worked in previous Carbons.
I wonder why so many here want a usb2 port on that machine. I mean, come on! A usb3 type a I can understand. But a usb2 from the Stone Age, for what could you possibly need that that cannot be done with a usb3?
11:20 my m1 MacBook Pro lasts 15 Hours on Zoom. 20% battery every 3 Hours, Fans off. So there are exceptions, those Intel Chips are really ineffizient
I haven't used Zoom for conference calls on this yet. It is far more resource efficient than Google Meets. That being said, those M1 chips sip battery.
does the heat coming off the fan on the right side heat your right hand when using the mouse?
Can't say I've noticed. I do a closer look at thermals in another video.
I am scared of the upside open speaker grills on these new laptops. Do they collect dust and small particles inside ? If so, then that's going to be a mess ,as time goes by..
Mine are okay and it isn't pampered. I'll keep you posted if the situation changes.
How sturdy is the x1 nano? I have the x270 but I'd love to upgrade to x1 nano.
Is it as sturdy as an x230 for example? I know Lenovo does military tests on their products. But not so sure how tough this tiny thin Ultrabook is....
It's quite tough, especially for it's size. The Nano feels rock solid, has those high grade tests you mentioned backing it up and I don't give mine any special treatment. Comparing it to the X230 which is essentially twice as thick could be misleading though.
@@LaptopRetrospective thank you for replying!. Glad to hear it feels solid.
Most modern laptops are sacrificing robustness and durability for weight. But its a laptop. You're bound to drop it or hit it somewhere. It's just a matter of when :)
You're welcome, hopefully it helps. Let me know if you have any other questions.
Could you please commend on a standby battery time? Is there any notable drain?
It depends how you have fast boot and wake configured but I haven't noticed any significant loss of battery life with it sitting in my bag.
I was debating between this and the x1 carbon gen9 so much and then the offers on Lenovo's website just expired.
Missing a type-A port is still a huge problem for me and I'm rather sad that I have to pass this machine by.
Damn it, if only they had put a 2K resolution screen in the x1 carbon gen9...
If that's the only thing stopping you, a dongle isn't the end of the world, not like it used to be.
Agree. The cut in ports was severe. If it just included 1 ordinary USB2.. perfect.
I know what you mean, but I've been surprised how I've made out without it.
How are the hinges holding up? Still holding up stong?
No concerns.
Thanks a lot for the review. I bought the nano model and same docking station but I have got a problem that when I plug the laptop to docking station the fan automatically gets louder. Is that normal?
I had to update the firmware on my dock, see if doing that helps. How many things you are driving might be another factor.
@@LaptopRetrospective Thanks for your response. even after the update still the same problem. even just plugging the dock station without anything linked to causing fan noise just after 30 seconds or so.
Hmm very strange. BIOS up to date on the Nano?
@@LaptopRetrospective how do I know the leatest update?
Lenovo System Update will tell you. It should be already installed but if it isn't, you can easily grab it from their support site.
great vid even though im too poor to afford this one (x230 tablet as of now)
Give it a few years and oddly enough I bet it will be the same price.
The Intel Management has become alot more intrusive over the past few gens of Thinkpads.
Not sure why it has trouble updating but I'm glad it has an easy solution.
Does the nano have better battery life than X1 gen 9?
I think the X1 Carbon sports slightly higher battery life.
Can you guide me, how does it calculate the cycle count. I also have the same laptop but i have 20 cycle counts in 1.5 months. I cannot understand its concept.
One cycle is when 100% charge has been depleted. So if you use your laptop from 100 to 80% a total of 5 times, that equals 100% and one cycle.
Is there a possibility to minimise the cycle count?
Don't use the laptop as much unplugged? The less it's discharged, the less it would need to be charged.
Now in the Chinese market, the screen is not a touching screen.
i get such bad battery life on mine, how does anyone get more than 4-5 hours non touchscreen i5?
What are you doing with it?
@@LaptopRetrospective just chrome !!! Hahah that’s it honestly , and only 10 tabs or less. I don’t do photo or video editing . It’s just a browsing computer and doing some email along with google sheets ( sorry replying with another account on phone )
That's strange. I push my i7 with a touch screen harder than that daily with much better results.
does it have stylus support ?
No Wacom or N-trig support. Just finger emulation based ones.
Does it have 5G antenna preinstalled?
On my model I don't think it was included. I don't remember seeing them in there? Video should confirm or deny that.
@@LaptopRetrospective I think the 5G Card slot is useless if the antenna is not present.
I'm currently investigating that very thing.
Ach, Lenovo. Just get rid of the buttons on the trackpad already and give us some more room! There not quaint and retro, they're just redundant
You mean the ones at the top for the TrackPoint? Hardly redundant.
i’m opposite, remove the trackpad i turn it off.
See all lp
soon or latter lenovo and windows update will brick some of your function in laptop (my already t490s) and lenovo or microsoft refuse to fix this issue for 2 years. Trust me go with MAC or you will regret due to lenovo scheme and make you buy new laptop
Apple products have even a shorter life in my experience. I can install Windows onto decade old machines and it works and repair parts. To each their own though. What specific functions have you lost?
Never buy touchscreen win laptops. Its absolute nonsense
Care to elaborate?
I wouldn't buy a laptop WITHOUT a touchscreen. Precisely why I got the XPS 17 over all other 17" gaming laptops that didn't offer one.