Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Tablet 12

Overview

If you’re the type of person who focuses mainly on benchmarks, you might be better off buying a competing convertible tablet. I still rate the ThinkPad X1 Tablet highly, though, since its performance ranks in the “good enough” category for many applications. Conveniences like the kickstand and the pen loop give the ThinkPad X1 Tablet an edge and make it competitive among the ranks of the best convertible tablets.

-- As reviewed by PCWorld

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Based on 35 expert reviews

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4
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20
Average:

9
Bad:

2

6.8

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Last revision on November 10, 2018

Reviewers Liked

Sharp, vivid display
Strong processor performance
Long battery life
Superbly designed kickstand makes lap use comfortable again

Reviewers Didn't Like

Mediocre endurance (without extended battery)
Can get hot at full load
Extra pieces to store when using modules
Pricey enough that you'll want your company to pay for it

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Expert reviews and ratings

100

The ThinkPad X1 Tablet proves that Lenovo can make a great detachable 2-in-1 Windows 10 tablet computer. It's not cheap, but offers similar or better specifications than its chief rival the Microsoft Surface Pro, including the much-needed modern port...

By theguardian.com on October 11, 2018

The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Tablet is a well-made business convertible. The tablet's magnesium construction not only feels great to hold but offers the excellent durability that we've come to expect from Lenovo's ThinkPad line. The flip stand design is one...

By tabletpcreview.com on July 28, 2017

By Notebook Review on July 21, 2017

Lenovo's ThinkPad X1 Tablet is a wonderful machine, and I really did enjoy using it. In fact, if I had the cellular model, I'd say that the additional connectivity is worth the drop in performance from the Y-series processor.The real problem is that I...

By Neowin on July 16, 2017

"The ThinkPad X1 Tablet is a peculiar mix of the wonderful and the awkward....

By PC Authority on November 17, 2016

Lenovo's upgradeable modular Windows tablet is less a vision of the future and more a collection of mistakes to...

By IT PRO on July 26, 2016

The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Tablet surpasses its rivals in more ways than one, but is held back by just a couple of flaws. Its sheer upgradability is the star here, with plenty of add-ons and extras you can get with it, something the likes of the Surface...

By Expert Reviews on July 20, 2016

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By networkworld.com on July 18, 2016

The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 tablet isn't as slick as some other Windows tablets, but its modular add-ons give it a cool built-to-order...

By CNET Australia on July 16, 2016

The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 tablet isn't as slick as some other Windows tablets, but its modular add-ons give it a cool built-to-order...

By cnet on July 15, 2016

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Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Tablet 12

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