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Display size 15.60-inch
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Display resolution 3840x2160 pixels
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Touchscreen Yes
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Processor Core i7
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RAM 16GB
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OS Windows 10
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SSD 1TB
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Graphics Nvidia GeForce GTX 1050 Ti
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Weight 1.80 kg
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Review
By Jamshed Avari (Apr 25, 2019)- Design
- Display
- Software
- Performance
- Battery Life
- Value for Money
- Good
- Rugged yet light
- Powerful enough for gaming and content creation
- 4K HDR touchscreen
- Very good keyboard and trackpad
- Lots of ports and connectivity
- Bad
- Fan noise can be distracting
- Underwhelming battery life
- Extremely expensive
Lenovo's ThinkPad line includes several models that go beyond the common perception of staid, sober business machines that the brand originally became famous for. Lenovo has experimented with various new features including 2-in-1 convertible devices, tablets, and ultra-slim laptops within the ThinkPad family, but they all still prioritise construction quality, reliability, and manageability — to a large extent, at least.
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Summary
Lenovo's latest new ThinkPad is a flagship-grade 15-inch model that's relatively slim and light, but packs in enough power not only for business and content creation, but also some gaming. The hardware is all high-end and you get the legendary ThinkPad keyboard along with a sturdy, well-constructed body. The 4K HDR IPS screen will serve you well for entertainment and could come in handy if you work with HDR video. There's plenty of RAM and storage with the high-end variants, and they're easily accessible for upgrades in the future.
Performance is generally very good, except for slightly underwhelming battery life and a tendency for the fans to spin up aggressively and make noise when anything is happening. We could get all our daily work done as well as play games at reasonable settings at full-HD. There are some competitors that offer almost this entire package for a lot less money. If you can stomach the price, you won't find a better device for productivity, content creation, and entertainment.
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Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Full Specifications
| Brand | Lenovo |
| Model | ThinkPad X1 Extreme |
| Release date | August 2018 |
| Model Number | X1 Extreme |
| Series | ThinkPad |
| Dimensions (mm) | 361.80 x 245.70 x 18.70 |
| Weight (kg) | 1.8 |
| Colours | Black |
| Material | Aluminium |
| Operating system | Windows 10 |
| Battery Capacity (WHR) | 80 |
| Battery Cell | 4 |
| Battery Life (up to hours) | 15 |
| Size | 15.60-inch |
| Resolution | 3840x2160 pixels |
| Touch Screen | Yes |
| Processor | Intel Core i7 8th Gen i7-8750H |
| Base Clock Speed | 2.2 GHz |
| Burst Clock Speed | 4.1 GHz |
| RAM | 16GB |
| RAM Slots | 2 |
| Dedicated Graphics | Yes |
| Graphics Processor | Nvidia GeForce GTX 1050 Ti |
| Dedicated Graphic Memory | 4GB |
| SSD | 1TB |
| Wi-Fi standards supported | 802.11 ac |
| Bluetooth version | 5 |
| Ethernet | Yes |
| Web Camera | Yes |
| Pointer Device | Trackpad |
| Backlit Keyboard | Yes |
| Touchpad | Yes |
| Internal Mic | Yes |
| Speakers | 2 Speakers |
| Finger Print Sensor | Yes |
| Number of USB Ports | 4 |
| USB Ports | 2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 (Type A), 2 x Thunderbolt 3 (Type C) |
| HDMI Port | Standard |
| Multi Card Slot | SDXC Card Reader |
| Lock Slot | Kensington Lock Port |
| Headphone and Mic Combo Jack | Yes |
| VGA Port | No |
| Mic In | No |
| RJ45 (LAN) | Yes |
| RJ11 | No |