I just received my X1 Yoga (Core i7, 16GB Ram, FHD, 256GB nvme SSD). Current date: 2015-05-20, shipped on 2016-05-16, arrived on 2016-05-19. Here are my comments: I was really nervous about this purchase as I have read countless posts about touchscreen issues and the less than stellar customer service. However, the unit came in pristine condition and everything works perfectly out of the box. I use the laptop with no scaling to maximize screen real estate. Everything is much more tiny than on a 24" monitor. However, it's still readable and I quickly got used to it. I use my ipad Air as a second monitor through the Duet Display app. My experience with the X1 Yoga so far is much greater than with the DELL XPS 15 9550 that I ended up returning because the keyboard on the XPS is horrible. I'm a software developer. I type a lot. The keyboard on the X1 Yoga is AMAZING!. The only small complaint I have is that I have to crank up the brightness to 75-80% indoor. On the DELL XPS 15, I could get by with just 50% indoor which leaves a lot more room to get more brightness when working outdoors. Thank god I work indoor 99% of the time.
I've been heavily using the X1 Yoga for a week now for software development. Returning the DELL XPS 15 9550 in favor for the X1 Yoga was the best decision ever. I'm extremely happy with my purchase up to now. I didn't fall into a use case that would require heavy use of the touch screen or wacom pen yet but the few times I did use it, it worked flawlessly. I feel very lucky that my unit has no problems up to now. I'm crossing my fingers to not have to deal with Lenovo customer service. :)
I'm thinking on ordering one like yours, but I am not sure how good lenovo support is in case of problems, then I saw your comment so I wonder if you know in case something goes sour, whether will they replace or not the unit? Do you know how bad (or good) is the support from them?
@alexitosrv I didn't have any issues with my unit that required customer support service from lenovo. So, I can't comment on that. It's hard to judge how good their customer service is because most people that post stuff on the internet are the few people that did not have a good customer experience. Most people that did have a good customer service don't comment enough. My advice is that if customer service is really important for you then don't buy the laptop online. Buy it from a physical store like BestBuy that will accept to refund you no questions asked and that can provide extra guarantees. I bought my laptop online because it was more important for me to be able to customize it. Usually, laptops at stores like bestbuy are already preconfigured and you have to buy it "as is" without the option to choose cpu, RAM, ssd, etc... Check at your local store first, if you're lucky, maybe they already have exactly what you want.
MrSoloDev I know that Post is old, but I just want es to say that I had to use the Support twice and they have been really nice, I got my Maschine back in less than a week. It Was excelent!
I'm normally a gamer so I've built my own gaming rig and normally worry about VRam etc. But I've wanted a laptop for long-term productivity and portability for quite a while (and it's as saturated as the gaming laptop world) and your reviews have honestly been the most helpful to me in figuring out which device is best for me. So thanks, keep up the good work :).
Great review as always Lisa! Always so in depth. The X1 Yoga looks amazing. Especially as an an artist I can imagine how great this would be to try out. The large screen and Wacom stylus would make it ideal. I love the idea that Lenovo & Wacom have gone to the trouble of creating a variation of the stulus which is built to be more ergonomic for grip. I'm a big fan of ergonomics and I find that most stylus' are very poor in that area. Again, as an artist, I hold the stylus for longer than most users so it's very important. I know Wacom take their trade very important but it's very important for me as a user to see a company such as Lenovo turning an eye to it too. Again, thank you for your video on the X1 and keep up the good work :D
Lisa, given how wonderfully comprehensive your reviews are, I hope you might consider investing in an oscilloscope and photosensor to measure PWM on all the tablets and laptops you review. For many of us, PWM is one of the top five factors in choosing which laptop to buy, and cannot always be identified through the simple camera test, yet, if present, can cause terrible eye strain for the sensitive. The X1 Yoga's screen looks completely flicker free here, so I'll be definitely checking it out.
You are an awsome lady! Pls keep these reviews coming. EVERY laptop that I search to see a review you have a video on it! AWSOME. That is all. Thank You
This channel has the best, most thorough tech reviews I've ever seen. She's very knowledgeable but keeps everything really simple and easy to understand even if you aren't a big enthusiast. Awesome stuff!
Everytime I start her videos, my ritual is to pause it immediately. And then say the following line mimicking her voice "Hi, this is lisa from Mobile Tech Review and here is the latest model for lenovo thinkpad X1 Yoga, we're going to look at it now". I know Im crazy... but that intro is very iconic.
You did an excellent job reviewing this laptop. I bought one and it arrives next week. It's replacing my Yoga Pro 2 and I love that laptop more than any other PC I ever owned. I actually sold my Mac Retina 2015 as I hated that... And I also bought a Yoga 900 for my daughter and ... it too is really well made. Good job LENOVO! And good job on this review.
Excellent review...as usual Lisa! Looking forward to your extended review of tablet/stylus mode for this laptop. Very much looking forward to X1 tablet review too!
Great review. Hope to see the X1 Carbon 2016 edition review soon. I am using a X1 Carbon 2014 edition. All things are excellent, except that its adaptive keyboard is truly a disaster. BTW,it is very hard for me to get used to it, because i always have to look down at the keyboard to find the touch keys.
I have X1 carbon at work and it broke after 5 months of use. I love everything about Carbon except the quality. I really I wish I could try this new X1 Yoga. Thanks for review by the way, really enjoy your videos.
Lisa, wonderful review! I've been using my X1 Yoga, with the same specs you tested and I can't wait for Intel/Lenovo to fix their display driver. This device is about as close to perfect as it gets.
Hey Lisa, I own the X1 Yoga with the QHD Option. There is an anti-glare screen, but its not as reflective as yours (more matte than not). All I see are the light sources if the screen is in front of a light. In your video, it seemed that you could make out lights, paintings, rooms,etc - with the QHD, you don't pick up that much reflection, only major (direct) sources of light. My biggest pet peeve thus far is my Bluetooth disconnecting from my Logitech mouse. Apparently its a problem many Lenovo fans run into daily; an annoying problem to have on an $1800 laptop. Feel free to ask me anything while you wait for your's to be delivered - I'd be glad to help!
+SOG989 I too was confused, "what does it all mean basil" would be a good starting point for these technologies. WiGig is a new standard for local wireless transmission (802.11ad). It has a 40 foot range (much like your typical bluetooth adapter) but has the upper speed limits of 7Gbps. This allows you to take typical wired dock (that allow external peripherals such as monitors, USB, etc,) and make them wireless.. Lenovo has a WiGig dock that is expected to release soon (if it hasn't already). Keep in mind, this won't replace your typical Wireless due to the limited range. WWan is your 'Wide Area Network', this is the SIM of which you speak. If you purchased the Thinkpad with the optional LTE-A, then yes, buy a compatible nano sim card and you can access the internet on-the-go.
Hey ..In the X1 Yoga..Can you please tell me if there is any scaling issues in the QHD..And if the battery life is descent enough..? Has the extra money for the QHD paid of or do you suggest the FHD model..?
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Love your voice and fingernails :D I know,... random stuff, but in such videos these small details make some difference. Thank you for the great review!
Just in case anyone else finds the trackpoint mouse not very responsive, I found the red rubber piece bottoms out on the keyboard and makes it hard to move the mini joystick. Even with most sensitive settings, the mouse pointer just doesn't move without a lot of pressure. To fix this, just take a small piece of paper and put it inside the bottom side of the red rubber piece. That will raise up the red rubber piece so it doesn't bottom out and then your most sensitive setting will truly be sensitive.
Lisa, great review as usual. Thank you very much! Could you maybe make a small statement about fan noise (is it high pitched)? Or was it in the review and i missed it?
Used the wacom pen to create my signature in OneNote, then copy paste it in my word document (resignation letter) and published it as a PDF. Never been this easy to apply my signature to a document
This is a great review and helped me with my decision to purchase the X1 Yoga. However, I purchased the i7 version direct from Lenovo with a 5-7 estimated shipping date. It has been over three weeks and the estimated shipping date just extended another week. Four weeks for a standard build is ridiculous.
Lenovo confirmed shipment of my order 24 hours after I received notice that my order was delayed another week. In all, lead time was 3 weeks.On a side note, I was impressed that the 1TB SSD PCIe upgrade was only $235.
I always look forward to your review. How long the battery runs on one charge for OLED Display? I read elsewhere that is is not having that long battery
Great review, thank you! :) However, you mentioned that the X1 Yoga has a 45 Wh battery while Lenovo claims that the non-OLED version of the X1 Yoga has a 52 Wh battery (the OLED version will have a 56 Wh battery).
Hi Lisa, Love the reviews! Any idea when we can expect a review of the brand new x1 carbon 2016/4th gen? Looking to get one of those, mainly for the IPS 1080p panel (I actually have a 3rd gen with TN right now), and I'd love to see your opinions on the laptop, especially battery life. I'm asking because I saw that it just became available on lenovo's site the other day. Thanks!
+Kris Livengood I might have a little insight as someone who previously had a Thinkpad and currently owns a Surface Book. Thinkpad: Lighter, more customizable (eventually), but can't get dedicated graphics. SB: Better battery life (70WHr vs 52 on the Thinkpad), heavier, more expensive upgrades. Both have excellent build quality. The Thinkpad is probably a little more rugged since it's water resistant and the SB is not. Personally, I think the Surface Pro4 is a better machine for most students. The ability to rapidly flip from pen to typing is a pretty massive advantage for students who have to take notes. The only big negative on the Pro4 is the not so good battery life. Sometimes I regret not getting a Pro4 simply because it's a pain to rapidly switch from tablet mode to typing on an SB. (IE type a bunch of notes, draw a diagram, go back to typing while in the middle of a presentation, project, etc.) Then again, the 14+ battery life on the SB when I turn off internet is a huuuge plus.
+Kris Livengood Actually I'm facing the same dilemma. I'd like to have an ultrabook which I can write on - but it seems so incredibly difficult for manufacturers to build a solid one. A little backstory for people looking for the same kind of device: I have used a Samsung NotePRO 12.2 tablet for about a year, which had Wacom EMR on board - incredible device. The downpit was the Android operation system, which didn't offer the same possibilities as Windows + Office + oneNote. So I started looking for an ultrabook: had two HP Spectre x360s ((2nd was a replacement) which were reaaly bad with writing, I have a review on the german Amazon about it; also the HP support policy in Germany is simply awful) and I am currently testing an Acer R7-372T, which - surprize - has drawbacks when it comes to the pen input (haven't found a compatible pen yet - with the Dell 750 AAHC only hovering is recognized - zero pressure sensitivity and no actual touch recognition. Acer support told me they support exactly one pen model, which is basically not available in Germany sets you back 50 EUR). BTW; really do not like the Surface Pro tablets: the keyboard is too thin and flimsy IMHO. When I tried it at a shop I forgot (that it is a tablet and not a notebook) to pull out the kickstand. The tablet toppled over and fell flat on the table - now imagine the same at the edge of a small uni table...
Only the ThinkPad has the trackpoint. Those of us who have used trackpoints since the 90s won't use anything else. I can do CAD drawings WO plugging in a mouse! Try that with a trackpad.
nice review, as per usual !, i would sign the petition for comparison with ms surface book, which i have and love !, and the lenovo 900s, when possible, thx...dan
to give you an idea on the value of a used thinkpad. i've a 1st gen x1 carbon that i bought used in 2016 and at that time it was a 2013 model. it is still ticking with windows 10 pro with original everything. the only thing that is a prolem is with one of the speakers is not working. i also have a p50 (same gen as this x1 yoga) and it is still humming along well..
The X1 Yoga looks great, but it's just too expensive for me. I'm buying a new laptop to replace my Thinkpad T400. The Thinkpad T460s which comes out next month looks good to me, so I'm hoping you'll do a review of that Lisa once it comes out so I know if it's a good laptop to buy or not.
Hi Lisa, Thank you for the wonderful review. I'm just about to pull the trigger on the Lenovo X1 Yoga with 1080 screen. I'm a little nervous because in your video, compared to the Surfacebook, the Lenovo looks VERY muted / pale. Were both screens in the comparison at full brightness when you filmed the review ? In your opinion is the difference between the screens as stark as the video appears ? Thanks again !
Lisa, as you seem to have both the YOGA 900 and the X1 Yoga, could you at least say a few words how you feel they compare to one another? (maybe do a video?) Size comparison, weight comparison, quality, battery life comparison, keyboard comparison, display (brightness/color)? I know one is a consumer line and the other a ThinkPad, so obviously there are big differences in certain areas, but I would still be interested how they compare. Thanks!
+Lenard Gunda The X1 Yoga is built more strongly than the Yoga 900 and it has a much better keyboard. Their weight is similar. I prefer the X1 Yoga's displays for better contrast, despite lower resolution. Of course, the X1 costs a lot more too.
Hi, Lisa! Nice review as usual. Can You please also test for PWM flicker in laptops and tablets You review. It makes a world of difference in eye strain.
thanks for the great review Lisa! Quick question. If I buy the X1 Yoga with with the cheapest SSD (the 128 GB M.2 SATA III SSD), would I be able to upgrade it with my own 500 GB M.2 PCIe NVMe SSD or would the motherboard come with an M.2 SATA III port instead? I ask because I'm trying to save money and get a cheaper configuration with the cheapest SSD possible. Thanks so much!
Hi. Thanks for great reviews. Can you please review the Lenovo Thinkpad X1 Yoga (2017 Kaby Lake)? A new design demands a new review! Anytime soon? Thanks! /M
Wow such an early review. Too bad this doesn't have any type-c port. Don't know why they would only put type-C on the budget Thinkpad 13. Will you review the Thinkpad x1 tablet? Core M is much better than the Atom in the old Thinkpad tablet, and it does has a type C port.
+PsylentEye Yes I'll review the X1 Tablet. They chose to offer as many currently popular ports as possible for practicality rather than reducing port number and adding USB-C. Businesses don't adopt new tech as quickly as consumers and they need PCs that works with their existing peripherals-- that's the thinking.
Lisa! Please review the Yoga 710 14''! I'm looking forward to buy one for college (Law school) and wanted to know your opinion on this laptop! I've heard bad reviews about the keyboard and mousepad but want to know if they differ alot from this one! Thanks!!! :)
Fantastico! Sono riusciti a fare quello che Sony aveva fatto 3 anni prima. Vedo che la tecnologia di LENOVO fa passi da gigante!! Speriamo che torni VAIO o che un nuovo Steve si faccia avanti!
Hi Lisa, does the new X1 carbon (non-touch) also change the display panel from the dismal LG to something else? I couldn't find that information anywhere on the internet. Thank you! Enjoy all your videos.
Hi.. Can you please do a smackdown of Lenovo X1 Yoga and XPS 13 Infinity ?. I want a lightweight model and wondering if those extra 500 Euros for x1 yoga in comparison to dell 13 are worth the investment ?... (Surface book is quite heavy to be compared to the two, in my opinion)...
Hey Lisa, which one would you choose, lenovo thinkpad x1 yoga or Vaio Z flip ?? how big of a difference does the processor wattage make? Or do you suggest a different model (2-in-1 preferably but not necessary) ?
Thanks for the video, very informative as usual :) Still I'm a bit torn between the Surface Pro 4 and X1 Yoga. I've been reading reports of Surface Pro 4 having rather poor battery life. This and the fact that SP4 has only 1 USB port have been drawing back from the purchase. On the other hand, I also do a bit of photography and will soon start going for stock websites to upload photos, so SP4 Display is really tempting for me. Meanwhile, Yoga X1 has more ports and a solid keyboard with a more desirable form factor for me. So I would appreciate some insight whether it's a better option. - I want to know how X1 Yoga's battery fare against SP4, though I would opt for QHD screen if I pick it. So maybe high resolution there will also impact the battery? - Is the display on the X1 Yoga a lot worse than the SP4? If it's decent enough for me to work with photos (to be submitted to websites like Shutterstock) then I would lean towards the Lenovo a lot. SP4 seems to have one of the best displays today. - As an extra question, how are their speakers?
+Fëanáro Nénmacil The X1 Yoga competes more with the Surface Book not the Surface Pro 4. But yes, the X1 Yoga has considerably better battery life than Surface Pro 4.
Warning if you crack the screen you will probably lose functionality in the touch screen. It was falsely click on the screen randomly when you try to use the pen I would invest in a wireless keyboard with mouse so you can still use tablet mode if you want to. Other wise it is an amazing product I highly recommend it I also recommend investing in a second hand one because it is cheaper (maybe).Or I would make sure that the warranty will cover the screen and get a replacement but it might be costly if you live outside the United States OF America like Australia where I come from it might be hard to get engineers to inspect your device so make sure that they can send people out or if it is covered by warranty.
Hi Lisa, thanks for the review. Since both FHD and WQHD models have the same color gamut but different resolutions, theoretically how does the image quality/color/vibrancy differ when they are viewed side by side? The OLED model will be great but WQHD seems safer at the moment.
I have a Vaio Multiflip and for next Semester i want to get a new Laptop. Pen input is a must so i have to decide between Surface Book and X1 Yoga. Please make a comparison between the two. Especially Ntrig vs Wacom is interesting.
I'm very disappointed to hear that the OLED version will have the same color gamut. Shouldn't OLED have much wider color gamut, be brighter, and have better contrast? I had expected it to cover 100% AdobeRGB. I was so sure it was the one I'be been waiting for, but now I'm not so sure anymore.
+MobileTechReview Please, stop calling it "AMOLED". It's an OLED display. "AMOLED" is just Samsung trying to sound fancy. Pretty much any OLED display works on an active matrix.
I'm debating between this and the Vaio Z flip. What should I do? A lot of the reviews are saying the X1 battery life is sub-par. Any advice. I could use it!
MobileTechReview Hmm, strange, I am a german student and I have a Yoga-460 since early December... I thought it was strange that there weren't any English reviews out when I bought it...
Does it feel too much like glass when you're using the stylus? How bad is it? It always gives me that skeevy chalk/nails scratching against chalkboard feel:/
please provide a smack down between surface book and this. I had the book but it had way too many issues that could be fixed by software updates but I couldn't justify keeping it. This laptop with the oled display is something I'm very interested in. Do we know if this screen also is gorilla glass?
hi lisa, i love the yoga laptops and i was thinking of getting a yoga 900 with i7 and 16 GB... but can it keep up in productivity and durability with the x1 yoga ( not to mention the difference in price)? ... after all i dont want my laptop to crack down as iam a heavy user (no games, no pen writing)
+Ali Al-Zaabi They say in CES 2016, Lenovo will release the devies somewhere in Feb to April. Idk, but some Lenovo products are sketchy and overlapping. The 460 is a fatter version of X1 yoga anyways.
Exactly - They said they'll release it in November though for the 460 & its already Mid Jan? I actually just bought an XPS even though it costs more but I am sick of waiting for them! I was planning to get the 460..
Does anyone else agree that the 2nd gen should have a square lower lip? It looks a little awkward when the laptop is in tablet mode and has such a jagged side profile. Instead of that tapering edge (which only gives the impression of a thinner machine) they could square it out and make the laptop look a little more solid in every one of its modes. Plus, it's a thinkpad! Lunchbox styling isn't necessarily a bad thing
Hi. Lisa. I just got this laptop thanks to your review. However, it seems to have a built-in screen protector, which attracts a lot of lint and dust. I try to remove it but it sticks on extremely tight. I wonder if it's some anti-glare coating or something that cannot be peeled off? Please let me know!
I didn't know this had a pen(it was a gift) until I saw the video and popped mine out and can I tell you it is crazy exciting.
Just inherited one of these (all these years later) and this was just in the review I needed! Thanks!
I just received my X1 Yoga (Core i7, 16GB Ram, FHD, 256GB nvme SSD). Current date: 2015-05-20, shipped on 2016-05-16, arrived on 2016-05-19. Here are my comments: I was really nervous about this purchase as I have read countless posts about touchscreen issues and the less than stellar customer service. However, the unit came in pristine condition and everything works perfectly out of the box. I use the laptop with no scaling to maximize screen real estate. Everything is much more tiny than on a 24" monitor. However, it's still readable and I quickly got used to it. I use my ipad Air as a second monitor through the Duet Display app. My experience with the X1 Yoga so far is much greater than with the DELL XPS 15 9550 that I ended up returning because the keyboard on the XPS is horrible. I'm a software developer. I type a lot. The keyboard on the X1 Yoga is AMAZING!. The only small complaint I have is that I have to crank up the brightness to 75-80% indoor. On the DELL XPS 15, I could get by with just 50% indoor which leaves a lot more room to get more brightness when working outdoors. Thank god I work indoor 99% of the time.
I've been heavily using the X1 Yoga for a week now for software development. Returning the DELL XPS 15 9550 in favor for the X1 Yoga was the best decision ever. I'm extremely happy with my purchase up to now. I didn't fall into a use case that would require heavy use of the touch screen or wacom pen yet but the few times I did use it, it worked flawlessly. I feel very lucky that my unit has no problems up to now. I'm crossing my fingers to not have to deal with Lenovo customer service. :)
I'm thinking on ordering one like yours, but I am not sure how good lenovo support is in case of problems, then I saw your comment so I wonder if you know in case something goes sour, whether will they replace or not the unit? Do you know how bad (or good) is the support from them?
@alexitosrv I didn't have any issues with my unit that required customer support service from lenovo. So, I can't comment on that. It's hard to judge how good their customer service is because most people that post stuff on the internet are the few people that did not have a good customer experience. Most people that did have a good customer service don't comment enough. My advice is that if customer service is really important for you then don't buy the laptop online. Buy it from a physical store like BestBuy that will accept to refund you no questions asked and that can provide extra guarantees. I bought my laptop online because it was more important for me to be able to customize it. Usually, laptops at stores like bestbuy are already preconfigured and you have to buy it "as is" without the option to choose cpu, RAM, ssd, etc... Check at your local store first, if you're lucky, maybe they already have exactly what you want.
MrSoloDev I know that Post is old, but I just want es to say that I had to use the Support twice and they have been really nice, I got my Maschine back in less than a week. It Was excelent!
what a very comprehensive review, very helpful for people who are looking for this series, thanks for reviewing this (6 years ago 😁)
I'm normally a gamer so I've built my own gaming rig and normally worry about VRam etc. But I've wanted a laptop for long-term productivity and portability for quite a while (and it's as saturated as the gaming laptop world) and your reviews have honestly been the most helpful to me in figuring out which device is best for me. So thanks, keep up the good work :).
Great review as always Lisa! Always so in depth. The X1 Yoga looks amazing. Especially as an an artist I can imagine how great this would be to try out. The large screen and Wacom stylus would make it ideal. I love the idea that Lenovo & Wacom have gone to the trouble of creating a variation of the stulus which is built to be more ergonomic for grip. I'm a big fan of ergonomics and I find that most stylus' are very poor in that area. Again, as an artist, I hold the stylus for longer than most users so it's very important. I know Wacom take their trade very important but it's very important for me as a user to see a company such as Lenovo turning an eye to it too.
Again, thank you for your video on the X1 and keep up the good work :D
I am excited about the new Thinkpad line. Pls do more reviews of their lineup this year.
Thanks Lisa, looking forward to the pen review! Will you be reviewing the x1 tablet?
+Elliot Russell Yes I'll review the X1 Tablet.
Best tech reviewer on RUclips. Keep it up !!!! :)
Lisa, given how wonderfully comprehensive your reviews are, I hope you might consider investing in an oscilloscope and photosensor to measure PWM on all the tablets and laptops you review. For many of us, PWM is one of the top five factors in choosing which laptop to buy, and cannot always be identified through the simple camera test, yet, if present, can cause terrible eye strain for the sensitive. The X1 Yoga's screen looks completely flicker free here, so I'll be definitely checking it out.
You are an awsome lady! Pls keep these reviews coming. EVERY laptop that I search to see a review you have a video on it! AWSOME. That is all. Thank You
This channel has the best, most thorough tech reviews I've ever seen.
She's very knowledgeable but keeps everything really simple and easy to understand even if you aren't a big enthusiast.
Awesome stuff!
Everytime I start her videos, my ritual is to pause it immediately. And then say the following line mimicking her voice "Hi, this is lisa from Mobile Tech Review and here is the latest model for lenovo thinkpad X1 Yoga, we're going to look at it now". I know Im crazy... but that intro is very iconic.
You did an excellent job reviewing this laptop. I bought one and it arrives next week. It's replacing my Yoga Pro 2 and I love that laptop more than any other PC I ever owned. I actually sold my Mac Retina 2015 as I hated that... And I also bought a Yoga 900 for my daughter and ... it too is really well made. Good job LENOVO! And good job on this review.
Excellent review...as usual Lisa! Looking forward to your extended review of tablet/stylus mode for this laptop. Very much looking forward to X1 tablet review too!
I bought one: i7, 16GB, WQHD, 512 PCIe. Waiting for me when I get home. I'm pretty excited.
How it’s running? What the experience to use that?
Very great review! Can't wait for the pen one since I'm in the market for wacom enabled convertible for a while now. Keep up the great job, Lisa. :)
Great review and timely. You're right, I'm torn between Surface Book and the X1 Yoga. Bring on the smackdown!
Great review. Hope to see the X1 Carbon 2016 edition review soon.
I am using a X1 Carbon 2014 edition. All things are excellent, except that its adaptive keyboard is truly a disaster. BTW,it is very hard for me to get used to it, because i always have to look down at the keyboard to find the touch keys.
This woman should get a million subscribers!
Well …. She’s almost there now 😄
Might get it this year😅
Hey, thanks for your great review!
Would you prefer the X1 Yoga or the Yoga 460?
Would be happy to hear from you.
So glad you bring attention to and compare glare on the screens, Keep it up!
I have X1 carbon at work and it broke after 5 months of use. I love everything about Carbon except the quality. I really I wish I could try this new X1 Yoga. Thanks for review by the way, really enjoy your videos.
+Ngoc Ta What broke?
Wow. Another great review. Thanks a lot, Lisa. You are very competent and a great communicator.
Lisa, wonderful review! I've been using my X1 Yoga, with the same specs you tested and I can't wait for Intel/Lenovo to fix their display driver. This device is about as close to perfect as it gets.
+James Rainey The display driver is a Microsoft and Intel issue, it's not Lenovo's issue, or Dell's or any of the PC makers.
+MobileTechReview I wondered the same thing. Thank you for clearing it up!
Hey Lisa, I own the X1 Yoga with the QHD Option. There is an anti-glare screen, but its not as reflective as yours (more matte than not). All I see are the light sources if the screen is in front of a light. In your video, it seemed that you could make out lights, paintings, rooms,etc - with the QHD, you don't pick up that much reflection, only major (direct) sources of light.
My biggest pet peeve thus far is my Bluetooth disconnecting from my Logitech mouse. Apparently its a problem many Lenovo fans run into daily; an annoying problem to have on an $1800 laptop.
Feel free to ask me anything while you wait for your's to be delivered - I'd be glad to help!
+Branden Roberts I suspect our bright studio lights make reflections seem worse than they would in a normal home or office environment.
+Branden Roberts Hi, i'm a bit confused with some terminology like wgig, wwan etc. Can you connect to the internet using a sim card?
+SOG989 I too was confused, "what does it all mean basil" would be a good starting point for these technologies.
WiGig is a new standard for local wireless transmission (802.11ad). It has a 40 foot range (much like your typical bluetooth adapter) but has the upper speed limits of 7Gbps. This allows you to take typical wired dock (that allow external peripherals such as monitors, USB, etc,) and make them wireless.. Lenovo has a WiGig dock that is expected to release soon (if it hasn't already). Keep in mind, this won't replace your typical Wireless due to the limited range.
WWan is your 'Wide Area Network', this is the SIM of which you speak. If you purchased the Thinkpad with the optional LTE-A, then yes, buy a compatible nano sim card and you can access the internet on-the-go.
I had the x1 yoga for a short time, only the "i" on the screen casing lights up, the one on the keyboard area didn't.
Hey ..In the X1 Yoga..Can you please tell me if there is any scaling issues in the QHD..And if the battery life is descent enough..? Has the extra money for the QHD paid of or do you suggest the FHD model..?
It is so cool that they are going to put an OLED panel in this laptop I've wanted that for a long time in a laptop.
Thanks for respecting our requests.
Lisa as always you give great reviews. I look forward to getting mine soon.
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Love your voice and fingernails :D I know,... random stuff, but in such videos these small details make some difference. Thank you for the great review!
Just in case anyone else finds the trackpoint mouse not very responsive, I found the red rubber piece bottoms out on the keyboard and makes it hard to move the mini joystick. Even with most sensitive settings, the mouse pointer just doesn't move without a lot of pressure. To fix this, just take a small piece of paper and put it inside the bottom side of the red rubber piece. That will raise up the red rubber piece so it doesn't bottom out and then your most sensitive setting will truly be sensitive.
I love your reviews! I am very interested in this computer, but also see the Lenovo 40 yoga. Do you plan to do a review on that one too?
cool review as usual ,waiting for the lenovo x1 tablet
Lisa, great review as usual. Thank you very much! Could you maybe make a small statement about fan noise (is it high pitched)? Or was it in the review and i missed it?
Thank you Lenovo,, and thank you MobileTechReview.
I love your review style. 👍
the usual great video review. please make the smackdown against the surface book
great review! you don't annoy me, almost everyone who does reviews does :D
Used the wacom pen to create my signature in OneNote, then copy paste it in my word document (resignation letter) and published it as a PDF. Never been this easy to apply my signature to a document
This is a great review and helped me with my decision to purchase the X1 Yoga. However, I purchased the i7 version direct from Lenovo with a 5-7 estimated shipping date. It has been over three weeks and the estimated shipping date just extended another week. Four weeks for a standard build is ridiculous.
Lenovo confirmed shipment of my order 24 hours after I received notice that my order was delayed another week. In all, lead time was 3 weeks.On a side note, I was impressed that the 1TB SSD PCIe upgrade was only $235.
I always look forward to your review. How long the battery runs on one charge for OLED Display? I read elsewhere that is is not having that long battery
I was waiting for this one, thank.
Great reviews. Can we please also have a review of Thinkpad X1 Carbon 2016 (gen 4) and maybe a comparison between the X1 Yoga and X1 Carbon 4th Gen?
Great review, thank you! :)
However, you mentioned that the X1 Yoga has a 45 Wh battery while Lenovo claims that the non-OLED version of the X1 Yoga has a 52 Wh battery (the OLED version will have a 56 Wh battery).
+Felix Bohnacker The spec sheet they'd sent us just before CES said 45 Whr, but when I opened it up, the battery was labelled as 52 Whr.
All right.
Unfortunately, those Lenovo spec sheet contain errors quite often...
Thinkpads for LIFE!
Hi Lisa,
Love the reviews! Any idea when we can expect a review of the brand new x1 carbon 2016/4th gen? Looking to get one of those, mainly for the IPS 1080p panel (I actually have a 3rd gen with TN right now), and I'd love to see your opinions on the laptop, especially battery life. I'm asking because I saw that it just became available on lenovo's site the other day. Thanks!
+infinity Oh, just saw your twitter post, can't wait!
wow this is fast! maybe review the X1 tablet next
Looks good - functional not just pretty. Would appreciate a review or two of the new workstation Thinkpads - P50 especially!
HI! Love your videos!
Do you think OLED is worth it?
Is the screen burn in a real issue?
I would appreciate a reply! :)
Awesome review! When are you going to review the 1080p FHD model of the Dell XPS 15? :)
+Matthew L. Already reviewed it.
I am in the process of choosing between the x1 yoga and the surface book for students, I would love it, if you would do a smack down.
+Kris Livengood I'm in the exact same process.
+Kris Livengood I think the surface book is a little bit better.
+Kris Livengood I might have a little insight as someone who previously had a Thinkpad and currently owns a Surface Book. Thinkpad: Lighter, more customizable (eventually), but can't get dedicated graphics. SB: Better battery life (70WHr vs 52 on the Thinkpad), heavier, more expensive upgrades. Both have excellent build quality. The Thinkpad is probably a little more rugged since it's water resistant and the SB is not.
Personally, I think the Surface Pro4 is a better machine for most students. The ability to rapidly flip from pen to typing is a pretty massive advantage for students who have to take notes. The only big negative on the Pro4 is the not so good battery life. Sometimes I regret not getting a Pro4 simply because it's a pain to rapidly switch from tablet mode to typing on an SB. (IE type a bunch of notes, draw a diagram, go back to typing while in the middle of a presentation, project, etc.) Then again, the 14+ battery life on the SB when I turn off internet is a huuuge plus.
+Kris Livengood Actually I'm facing the same dilemma. I'd like to have an ultrabook which I can write on - but it seems so incredibly difficult for manufacturers to build a solid one. A little backstory for people looking for the same kind of device:
I have used a Samsung NotePRO 12.2 tablet for about a year, which had Wacom EMR on board - incredible device. The downpit was the Android operation system, which didn't offer the same possibilities as Windows + Office + oneNote.
So I started looking for an ultrabook: had two HP Spectre x360s ((2nd was a replacement) which were reaaly bad with writing, I have a review on the german Amazon about it; also the HP support policy in Germany is simply awful) and I am currently testing an Acer R7-372T, which - surprize - has drawbacks when it comes to the pen input (haven't found a compatible pen yet - with the Dell 750 AAHC only hovering is recognized - zero pressure sensitivity and no actual touch recognition. Acer support told me they support exactly one pen model, which is basically not available in Germany sets you back 50 EUR).
BTW; really do not like the Surface Pro tablets: the keyboard is too thin and flimsy IMHO. When I tried it at a shop I forgot (that it is a tablet and not a notebook) to pull out the kickstand. The tablet toppled over and fell flat on the table - now imagine the same at the edge of a small uni table...
Only the ThinkPad has the trackpoint. Those of us who have used trackpoints since the 90s won't use anything else. I can do CAD drawings WO plugging in a mouse! Try that with a trackpad.
nice review, as per usual !, i would sign the petition for comparison with ms surface book, which i have and love !, and the lenovo 900s, when possible, thx...dan
i like your reviews ,you sounds like my mother , it is very peaceful to hear you .
Is it still worth it in late 2019 as a used laptop in good condition?
Same question here ...
same question, have you guys bought this laptop?
used lenovos are pretty good in price / performance
@@BillCipher1337 Bought first a Yoga S1 i5-4600 and loved it. And now moved over to the Yoga 260 i5-6300. Love it !
to give you an idea on the value of a used thinkpad. i've a 1st gen x1 carbon that i bought used in 2016 and at that time it was a 2013 model. it is still ticking with windows 10 pro with original everything. the only thing that is a prolem is with one of the speakers is not working. i also have a p50 (same gen as this x1 yoga) and it is still humming along well..
Again, great review!
The X1 Yoga looks great, but it's just too expensive for me. I'm buying a new laptop to replace my Thinkpad T400. The Thinkpad T460s which comes out next month looks good to me, so I'm hoping you'll do a review of that Lisa once it comes out so I know if it's a good laptop to buy or not.
Hi Lisa,
Thank you for the wonderful review. I'm just about to pull the trigger on the Lenovo X1 Yoga with 1080 screen. I'm a little nervous because in your video, compared to the Surfacebook, the Lenovo looks VERY muted / pale. Were both screens in the comparison at full brightness when you filmed the review ? In your opinion is the difference between the screens as stark as the video appears ? Thanks again !
Hello how is your ThinkPad?
Lisa, as you seem to have both the YOGA 900 and the X1 Yoga, could you at least say a few words how you feel they compare to one another? (maybe do a video?) Size comparison, weight comparison, quality, battery life comparison, keyboard comparison, display (brightness/color)? I know one is a consumer line and the other a ThinkPad, so obviously there are big differences in certain areas, but I would still be interested how they compare. Thanks!
+Lenard Gunda The X1 Yoga is built more strongly than the Yoga 900 and it has a much better keyboard. Their weight is similar. I prefer the X1 Yoga's displays for better contrast, despite lower resolution. Of course, the X1 costs a lot more too.
+1 Here!, on a quick smackdown please....
Phan Tyon I now have both as well, and agree on Lisas points. What would you like to see or know more about regarding these two, Phab Tyon?
Hi, Lisa! Nice review as usual. Can You please also test for PWM flicker in laptops and tablets You review. It makes a world of difference in eye strain.
+Mait I always do and I comment if I can actually see it with my own eyes or if the camera sees the flicker (neither was the case here).
thanks for the great review Lisa! Quick question. If I buy the X1 Yoga with with the cheapest SSD (the 128 GB M.2 SATA III SSD), would I be able to upgrade it with my own 500 GB M.2 PCIe NVMe SSD or would the motherboard come with an M.2 SATA III port instead? I ask because I'm trying to save money and get a cheaper configuration with the cheapest SSD possible.
Thanks so much!
Hi. Thanks for great reviews. Can you please review the Lenovo Thinkpad X1 Yoga (2017 Kaby Lake)? A new design demands a new review! Anytime soon? Thanks! /M
At this price it really should be AMAZING, EXCELLENT, etc...
Hey Lisa did you also get to test a WQHD with the Same specs? Did it have a worse battery life?
Smackdown please with Surfacebook
Another great video. I know Carbon was taken out of the name, so what is it made of?
+David Gillis It's made of the same stuff, I think Lenovo pulled Carbon from the name at the last minute because the name would be too darned long.
Review of the Thinkpad Yoga 260 please! and a smack down as well. Cheers.
I was in love until you mentioned the price point! Think I'll stick with the Thinkpad 14 Yoga! Awesome review, thanks!
+Austin Hernandez The ThinkPad Yoga 14 (latest gen with Wacom AES pen) is a superb value!
Wow such an early review. Too bad this doesn't have any type-c port. Don't know why they would only put type-C on the budget Thinkpad 13.
Will you review the Thinkpad x1 tablet? Core M is much better than the Atom in the old Thinkpad tablet, and it does has a type C port.
+PsylentEye Yes I'll review the X1 Tablet. They chose to offer as many currently popular ports as possible for practicality rather than reducing port number and adding USB-C. Businesses don't adopt new tech as quickly as consumers and they need PCs that works with their existing peripherals-- that's the thinking.
Lisa! Please review the Yoga 710 14''! I'm looking forward to buy one for college (Law school) and wanted to know your opinion on this laptop! I've heard bad reviews about the keyboard and mousepad but want to know if they differ alot from this one! Thanks!!! :)
Hey Lisa, are you planning to review the new Toshiba Dynapad too ?
Fantastico! Sono riusciti a fare quello che Sony aveva fatto 3 anni prima. Vedo che la tecnologia di LENOVO fa passi da gigante!! Speriamo che torni VAIO o che un nuovo Steve si faccia avanti!
Hi Lisa, does the new X1 carbon (non-touch) also change the display panel from the dismal LG to something else? I couldn't find that information anywhere on the internet. Thank you! Enjoy all your videos.
+Vincent Theo I'll let you know when I get one in for review to test.
+MobileTechReview Thank you.
Hi.. Can you please do a smackdown of Lenovo X1 Yoga and XPS 13 Infinity ?. I want a lightweight model and wondering if those extra 500 Euros for x1 yoga in comparison to dell 13 are worth the investment ?... (Surface book is quite heavy to be compared to the two, in my opinion)...
yes finally...thank you soooo much!!! can you also do a comparison with the xps 15?
Hey Lisa, which one would you choose, lenovo thinkpad x1 yoga or Vaio Z flip ??
how big of a difference does the processor wattage make? Or do you suggest a different model (2-in-1 preferably but not necessary) ?
Great review. Even though I kinda tuned out once you said $1400. Thumbs up.
Thanks for the video, very informative as usual :)
Still I'm a bit torn between the Surface Pro 4 and X1 Yoga.
I've been reading reports of Surface Pro 4 having rather poor battery life. This and the fact that SP4 has only 1 USB port have been drawing back from the purchase. On the other hand, I also do a bit of photography and will soon start going for stock websites to upload photos, so SP4 Display is really tempting for me.
Meanwhile, Yoga X1 has more ports and a solid keyboard with a more desirable form factor for me. So I would appreciate some insight whether it's a better option.
- I want to know how X1 Yoga's battery fare against SP4, though I would opt for QHD screen if I pick it. So maybe high resolution there will also impact the battery?
- Is the display on the X1 Yoga a lot worse than the SP4? If it's decent enough for me to work with photos (to be submitted to websites like Shutterstock) then I would lean towards the Lenovo a lot. SP4 seems to have one of the best displays today.
- As an extra question, how are their speakers?
+Fëanáro Nénmacil The X1 Yoga competes more with the Surface Book not the Surface Pro 4. But yes, the X1 Yoga has considerably better battery life than Surface Pro 4.
razer blade stealth - thats the review im waiting for!
Warning if you crack the screen you will probably lose functionality in the touch screen. It was falsely click on the screen randomly when you try to use the pen I would invest in a wireless keyboard with mouse so you can still use tablet mode if you want to. Other wise it is an amazing product I highly recommend it I also recommend investing in a second hand one because it is cheaper (maybe).Or I would make sure that the warranty will cover the screen and get a replacement but it might be costly if you live outside the United States OF America like Australia where I come from it might be hard to get engineers to inspect your device so make sure that they can send people out or if it is covered by warranty.
Hi Lisa, thanks for the review. Since both FHD and WQHD models have the same color gamut but different resolutions, theoretically how does the image quality/color/vibrancy differ when they are viewed side by side? The OLED model will be great but WQHD seems safer at the moment.
I have a Vaio Multiflip and for next Semester i want to get a new Laptop. Pen input is a must so i have to decide between Surface Book and X1 Yoga. Please make a comparison between the two. Especially Ntrig vs Wacom is interesting.
you should really put links to the products in the description
I bought one two days ago. This morning it will not boot Windows. I get to send it back for repairs. It looked good the 1st 24 hours.
It woke up about a day later and has run well since then.
I'm very disappointed to hear that the OLED version will have the same color gamut. Shouldn't OLED have much wider color gamut, be brighter, and have better contrast? I had expected it to cover 100% AdobeRGB. I was so sure it was the one I'be been waiting for, but now I'm not so sure anymore.
+Rob “Lunatique” Chang No, the QHD IPS display available now has the same gamut as the FHD version. The AMOLED should have very high color gamut.
+MobileTechReview Whew, okay. I must have misheard you during the video. Looking forward to the release of the AMOLED version in April.
+MobileTechReview Please, stop calling it "AMOLED". It's an OLED display. "AMOLED" is just Samsung trying to sound fancy. Pretty much any OLED display works on an active matrix.
+Rob “Lunatique” Chang I read somewhere that it has 103% Adobe RGB. How it can be more than 100% I don't know.
+Ire Min Mon "AM" stands for "active-matrix".
Hey, Lisa. Your thoughts on this one ca. May 2020? How do you think the hinges would have held up on them over four years? That's my major concern.
Want. I use an X1 Carbon w touch - great laptop but this would be even handier.
I'm debating between this and the Vaio Z flip. What should I do? A lot of the reviews are saying the X1 battery life is sub-par. Any advice. I could use it!
smackdown between this X1, Surface book and Vaio Z flip please!!
Lisa, will you be reviewing the OLED X1 Yoga unit when it's available in April?
+Ettornio I hope so, we'll see if Lenovo has a review program for the OLED model.
Why hasn't there been any reviews (not just from you guys, but no one really did one) for the TP Yoga 260 and 460?
+Bastian Hodapp Lenovo doesn't have US review loaners available yet.
MobileTechReview Hmm, strange, I am a german student and I have a Yoga-460 since early December... I thought it was strange that there weren't any English reviews out when I bought it...
thanks for comparing pens!
Does it feel too much like glass when you're using the stylus? How bad is it?
It always gives me that skeevy chalk/nails scratching against chalkboard feel:/
please provide a smack down between surface book and this. I had the book but it had way too many issues that could be fixed by software updates but I couldn't justify keeping it. This laptop with the oled display is something I'm very interested in. Do we know if this screen also is gorilla glass?
How this stands today? (i mean first gen)
hi lisa, i love the yoga laptops and i was thinking of getting a yoga 900 with i7 and 16 GB... but can it keep up in productivity and durability with the x1 yoga ( not to mention the difference in price)? ... after all i dont want my laptop to crack down as iam a heavy user (no games, no pen writing)
Will there be a non-yoga X1 with Skylake? I really really don't need the 360° gimmick and I prefer a more stable hinge...
Are you going to review the P40 Yoga Lisa?
Hi Lisa! An news about the thinkpad yoga 460? The yoga 14" skylake upgrade they announced back in September?
+hepollerin nope
+Ali Al-Zaabi They say in CES 2016, Lenovo will release the devies somewhere in Feb to April. Idk, but some Lenovo products are sketchy and overlapping. The 460 is a fatter version of X1 yoga anyways.
Exactly - They said they'll release it in November though for the 460 & its already Mid Jan?
I actually just bought an XPS even though it costs more but I am sick of waiting for them! I was planning to get the 460..
+blissrunner The 460 has the option for dedicated graphics and is priced cheaper than the X1 Yoga for comparative specs.
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yeap. Exactly why I am waiting for this one... If it ever get released :(
Does anyone else agree that the 2nd gen should have a square lower lip?
It looks a little awkward when the laptop is in tablet mode and has such a jagged side profile. Instead of that tapering edge (which only gives the impression of a thinner machine) they could square it out and make the laptop look a little more solid in every one of its modes. Plus, it's a thinkpad! Lunchbox styling isn't necessarily a bad thing
+Daniel Wong The speakers are at the base of the laptop, I think that's why it tapers and isn't square.
Hi. Lisa.
I just got this laptop thanks to your review. However, it seems to have a built-in screen protector, which attracts a lot of lint and dust. I try to remove it but it sticks on extremely tight. I wonder if it's some anti-glare coating or something that cannot be peeled off? Please let me know!
I don't recommend trying it... The "screen protector" is actually good for your eyes.