If you value battery life more than you value weight or screen size, the EliteBook x may be an appealing alternative to the ThinkPad X1 Carbon. Dell also announced some updated Latitude business laptops at CES , including the high-end Latitude which launches in the spring and the midrange Latitude which launches in January.
Their main benefit over current models is updated 11th-generation Intel Core processors, which should provide better performance graphics performance, in particular compared to current 10th-generation processors. For our latest round of testing, we skipped laptops with older, eighth-generation Intel Core processors or AMD Ryzen —series processors.
Older T-series ThinkPads were our main picks in this guide for years because they were more upgradable than the X1 Carbon yet cost less and still included high-end perks like Thunderbolt 3 ports. But the X1 Carbon is still the better all-around package. If you find it significantly cheaper than the Gen 8 model, you should buy it instead, though the two laptops usually cost about the same amount when configured with similar specs.
The screen, performance, ports, and battery life are all comparable to those of the Gen 8 version. It has the excellent ThinkPad keyboard and trackpad, too. The G7 gives you better performance for less money. It has fewer ports, a smaller battery, and a creakier plastic body that is less sturdy than what we usually look for in a business laptop.
The performance, battery life, and keyboard and trackpad should be roughly identical in both models. Andrew Cunningham is a senior staff writer on Wirecutter's tech team. He has been writing about laptops, phones, routers, and other tech since Before that he spent five years in IT fixing computers and helping people buy the best tech for their needs.
Our pick. Buy from HP May be out of stock. Upgrade pick. Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9 A thinner, lighter option with better battery life An excellent keyboard and trackpad, light weight, a taller screen, and stellar battery life make the X1 Carbon one of the best laptops you can buy, period.
Everything we recommend. Why you should trust us. Who this is for. How we picked. If you need a faster processor or a dedicated GPU for gaming, photo and video editing, or other work, check out our pro laptop and gaming laptop guides. A great keyboard: Business laptops are the quintessential document and spreadsheet devices, so they should have keyboards with layouts and key travel that make them comfortable to use over long periods. The ThinkPad T Series is one exemplary set of laptops that are built to last.
The ThinkPad T has been to the arctic wilderness, Mt. Everest, the desert, and even outer space. Just like all ThinkPads, it is built to endure the roughest environments and conditions, from zero-gravity to water spills and accidental drops. Despite the ThinkPad's solid reputation among laptop users, Lenovo is not hitting the brakes when it comes to innovation.
Designed for the business traveler, the ThinkPad X Series features impressive battery life while maintaining minimal carbon footprint.
The latest X Series models are powered by up to 10th Gen Intel Core i7 processor, high-speed SSD storage, and robust memory to pack speed and power into the laptop. Lenovo's continued dedication to pushing the limits of innovation has resulted in the creation of ThinkPad X1 Fold , which is the first of its kind to sport a foldable display. Giving the importance of the trackpoint.
I am thinking of writing an article on its own just for it. ThinkPad are known for their excellent keyboards, they are quite different to type on compared to different laptops. Try one in a nearby shop if they have them around to see what I mean. The ThinkPad X keyboard is one of these great keyboards. In my personal opinion, I prefer the older ThinkPad keyboards.
But the keyboard in some of the higher models, like the T-series, are still very good. Unlike the trackpoint, which are almost only good on the ThinkPad laptops, I find that many laptops from other brands come with great keyboards. General-purpose usage like internet browser can easily be done on a few years old laptop, as well.
ThinkPad tend to have many features businesses would appreciate, especially those that care about protecting their data. Some individuals may appreciate some of these features, as well. Despite the ThinkPad popularity among many professionals, and giving the advantages they have. You may wonder why ThinkPad are not more widely used compared to other laptop brands, there are many reasons for that. The opposite applies too, some will buy a ThinkPad if they did, especially if they care about convenience of the trackpoint or the durability of the machines.
Despite all the reasons I listed above. Back when I used to be an Apple fan, there was a time where I was the only Macbook user out there, and it was hard to convince anyone to use them. ThinkPad may not be the same as they used to be in some aspects, but many of the things that made them great are still there.
The trackpoint became better in my opinion, although you may or may not like the newer keyboard. Some of the advantages of ThinkPad laptops are also found in business-grade laptops, which I wrote an article on a while ago. Need something more portable? The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Tablet is a durable and secure 2-in-1 business detachable that's also powerful enough to let you dominate noobs in Overwatch on the device's vibrant, inch, 3K display.
You still get the ThinkPad X1 Carbon's attractive, slim and durable chassis. The p screen was surprisingly bright. And in typical ThinkPad fashion, the latest 9th Gen X1 Carbon has a best-in-class keyboard that you'll love typing on. It's easily at the top of the best ThinkPads. Cons: While we adore this laptop, it's not truly perfect. It features a poor p webcam, no card slot and the touchpad is a bit small. On top of that, the IR camera doesn't even come included by default, which is odd considering it's a business notebook.
Despite the price, Lenovo doesn't skimp on the keyboard. Its keys felt super responsive. Those concave keys we've praised for years have what feels like an impossible amount of travel for a laptop this thin. And its battery lasted 7 hours and 53 minutes, landing below the premium laptop average at the time Pros: You already know what the X1 Nano looks like — it's the classic ThinkPad design except in a smaller, lighter chassis. It's actually the most portable ThinkPad ever, with its carbon fiber and magnesium frame weighing in at a measly 2 pounds.
It has a inch, 2K x pixel anti-glare display. Not I don't mind though; the aspect ratio has the same height Y-axis as most larger panels, it's just not as wide.
Portability is great, but what's the point if you need to log around a battery charger everywhere you go? Fortunately, with the X1 Nano, you can leave the brick at home. The petite notebook lasted for 12 hours flat on our battery test, which involves continuous web surfing over Wi-Fi at nits of brightness.
Cons: Buy a Bluetooth mouse and keyboard with the X1 Nano. Well, either that or brave the dongle life. Our unit has a flat matte-black lid but you can opt for a woven pattern on the lid to accentuate the carbon materials used within. Regardless of which surface you choose, expect to clean lots of smudges -- the X1 Nano left a glossy fingerprint every time I touched the design.
Below the keyboard is a 3. It has a silky soft-touch texture, the surface responded well to my swipes. My main gripe is the size. Those with larger hands may find their fingers brushing up against the sides.
Taking a page from the X1 Carbon, the newest Yoga now flaunts a inch display with a taller aspect ratio for more vertical screen space — a boon for enterprise users. Also improving productivity are a wider touchpad and a human presence detection sensor for convenient login and enhanced security. Swapping the engine for 11th Gen Intel chips adds considerably faster performance, but the battery life upgrade is even more enticing; the Gen 6 model lasts for nearly 15 hours on a charge.
These perks are packaged in a sleek aluminum chassis with a convenient 2-in-1 design and a handy stylus slot. Pros: Whether you're a video editor or even a gamer, the inch ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 2 is an excellent multimedia business laptop that suits your needs.
It ran the Hitman benchmark on Ultra at p at a solid 47 frames per second.
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