{"id":112954,"date":"2020-11-16T11:00:55","date_gmt":"2020-11-16T08:00:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/en.buradabiliyorum.com\/power-beauty-and-brains-review-geek\/"},"modified":"2020-11-16T11:00:55","modified_gmt":"2020-11-16T08:00:55","slug":"power-beauty-and-brains-review-geek","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/power-beauty-and-brains-review-geek\/","title":{"rendered":"#Power, Beauty, and Brains \u2013 Review Geek"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_85 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a36d310eb4ac\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" 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href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/power-beauty-and-brains-review-geek\/#Heres_What_We_Like\" >Here&#8217;s What We Like<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/power-beauty-and-brains-review-geek\/#And_What_We_Dont\" >And What We Don&#8217;t<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/power-beauty-and-brains-review-geek\/#Specs_as_Reviewed\" >Specs as Reviewed:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/power-beauty-and-brains-review-geek\/#The_Design\" >The Design<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/power-beauty-and-brains-review-geek\/#The_Screen\" >The Screen<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/power-beauty-and-brains-review-geek\/#The_Keyboard_and_Trackpad\" >The Keyboard and Trackpad<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/power-beauty-and-brains-review-geek\/#The_Camera_Microphone_and_Speakers\" >The Camera, Microphone, and Speakers<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/power-beauty-and-brains-review-geek\/#The_Performance_and_Power\" >The Performance and Power<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/power-beauty-and-brains-review-geek\/#The_Battery\" >The Battery<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/power-beauty-and-brains-review-geek\/#I_Dont_Want_to_Send_This_Laptop_Back\" >I Don\u2019t Want to Send This Laptop Back!<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/power-beauty-and-brains-review-geek\/#Heres_What_We_Like-2\" >Here\u2019s What We Like<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/power-beauty-and-brains-review-geek\/#And_What_We_Dont-2\" >And What We Don&#8217;t<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p><strong>&#8220;#Power, Beauty, and Brains \u2013 Review Geek&#8221;<\/strong><\/p>\n<div id=\"article-content-area\">\n<div class=\"single-review-card\">\n<div class=\"review-card-heading\">\n<div class=\"rating\">Rating:<br \/>\n<span>9\/10<\/span><br \/>\n<span class=\"more-info-hover\">?<\/span><br \/>\n<span class=\"rating-info\"><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>1 &#8211; Absolute Hot Garbage<\/li>\n<li>2 &#8211; Sorta Lukewarm Garbage<\/li>\n<li>3 &#8211; Strongly Flawed Design<\/li>\n<li>4 &#8211; Some Pros, Lots Of Cons<\/li>\n<li>5 &#8211; Acceptably Imperfect<\/li>\n<li>6 &#8211; Good Enough to Buy On Sale<\/li>\n<li>7 &#8211; Great, But Not Best-In-Class<\/li>\n<li>8 &#8211; Fantastic, with Some Footnotes<\/li>\n<li>9 &#8211; Shut Up And Take My Money<\/li>\n<li>10 &#8211; Absolute Design Nirvana<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><\/span>\n<\/div>\n<p>Price: <span>$2182.95<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<figure id=\"attachment_60765\" style=\"width: 1920px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-60765 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.reviewgeek.com\/thumbcache\/0\/0\/b7186dae819ec62c928695ef3153edeb\/p\/uploads\/2020\/11\/xbeed6177.jpg.pagespeed.gp+jp+jw+pj+ws+js+rj+rp+rw+ri+cp+md.ic.juTaFZXImo.jpg\" alt=\"Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 3 on white desktop\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" data-credittext=\"Kevin Bonnett\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"imagecredit\">Kevin Bonnett<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Over the years, I\u2019ve worked on a wide variety of computers. From top-of-the-line MacBook Pros and custom gaming PCs to my current (albeit modest) Microsoft Surface Pro 6, I\u2019ve bounced around brands and operating systems alike exploring what\u2019s out there. But after testing the <a rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/redirect.viglink.com?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.lenovo.com%2Fus%2Fen%2Flaptops%2Fthinkpad%2Fthinkpad-x1%2FThinkPad-X1-Extreme-Gen-3%2Fp%2F22TP2X1X1E3&amp;key=204a528a336ede4177fff0d84a044482\">Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 3<\/a>, I no longer care about other computers. Only this one.<\/p>\n<div class=\"review-card-body-inline\">\n<div class=\"text\">\n<div class=\"pros\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Heres_What_We_Like\"><\/span>Here&#8217;s What We Like<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Stunning 4K OLED touchscreen<\/li>\n<li>Handles simultaneous demanding programs with ease<\/li>\n<li>Full-size SD card reader<\/li>\n<li>Great ThinkPad aesthetics<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"cons\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"And_What_We_Dont\"><\/span>And What We Don&#8217;t<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Blurry webcam<\/li>\n<li>Underwhelming battery life<\/li>\n<li>Real expensive<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>It\u2019s lightning fast, has a smart and durable design, and oh baby, that wondrous 15.6-inch 4K UHD OLED HDR display. Talk about eye candy! The laptop\u2019s 32 GB of RAM and powerful Core i7 processor effortlessly kept up with everything I threw at it day after day. And after spending two weeks with the X1 Extreme, I can definitively say that its only real drawbacks are the dis<a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/download-scripts-themes-apps\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"9\" title=\"Download Scripts &amp; Themes &amp; Apps\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">app<\/a>ointing 720p webcam, the lackluster battery life, and the steep price tag.<\/p>\n<p>The laptop is genuinely awesome and a pleasure to use. It has all the features I could ask for, and it never gets in my way. It\u2019s perfect for anyone looking for a dependable, hardworking, and easy to use laptop.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Specs_as_Reviewed\"><\/span>Specs as Reviewed:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>CPU:<\/strong>\u00a010th Generation Intel Core i7 10850H vPro (2.70 GHz, up to 5.10 GHz with Turbo Boost, 6 cores, 12 threads, 12 MB cache)<\/li>\n<li><strong>RAM:<\/strong>\u00a032 GB DDR4 (2933 MHz)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Display:<\/strong>\u00a015.6\u2033 4K UHD OLED Touchscreen with HDR 400 and Dolby Vision, 400 nits<\/li>\n<li><strong>Storage:<\/strong>\u00a01 TB PCIe SSD<\/li>\n<li><strong>Graphics:<\/strong>\u00a0NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 Ti Max-Q 4 GB<\/li>\n<li><strong>Cameras:<\/strong> Hybrid\u00a0IR &amp; 720p HD<\/li>\n<li><strong>Ports:<\/strong>\u00a02 x USB 3.2 Gen 1, 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C with Intel Thunderbolt 3 (PD, DP, DT), DisplayPort, 4-in-1 SD card reader, Headphone\/mic combo, HDMI 2.0, Kensington lock slot<\/li>\n<li><strong>Connectivity:<\/strong>\u00a0Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX201 802.11AX, Bluetooth 5.1<\/li>\n<li><strong>Audio:<\/strong>\u00a0Dolby Atmos Speaker<\/li>\n<li><strong>Dimensions:<\/strong>\u00a014.24 x 9.67 x 0.74 inches<\/li>\n<li><strong>Weight:<\/strong> 4 lbs.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Price:<\/strong>\u00a0$2,182.95<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>After seeing those specs, it\u2019s understandable why the laptop costs so much; but after using it for two weeks, I don\u2019t even care because I love it. Of course, that\u2019s easy for me to say since it was just shipped to me for testing and I didn\u2019t actually have to pay for it, but I am now considering saving up to buy one of my own, for what it\u2019s worth.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Design\"><\/span>The Design<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_60730\" style=\"width: 1600px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-60730 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.reviewgeek.com\/thumbcache\/0\/0\/3da22cbe6d2f723707cbe700be7c587c\/p\/uploads\/2020\/11\/x58cf065d.png.pagespeed.gp+jp+jw+pj+ws+js+rj+rp+rw+ri+cp+md.ic.iuiuuCnwIx.jpg\" alt=\"Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 3 carbon fiber lid\" width=\"1600\" height=\"900\" data-crediturl=\"http:\/\/redirect.viglink.com?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.lenovo.com%2Fus%2Fen%2Flaptops%2Fthinkpad%2Fthinkpad-x1%2FThinkPad-X1-Extreme-Gen-3%2Fp%2F22TP2X1X1E3%23tab-customize&amp;key=204a528a336ede4177fff0d84a044482\" data-credittext=\"Lenovo\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"imagecredit\"><a rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/redirect.viglink.com?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.lenovo.com%2Fus%2Fen%2Flaptops%2Fthinkpad%2Fthinkpad-x1%2FThinkPad-X1-Extreme-Gen-3%2Fp%2F22TP2X1X1E3%23tab-customize&amp;key=204a528a336ede4177fff0d84a044482\">Lenovo<\/a><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The X1 Extreme is a big laptop, but that\u2019s not a bad thing. It means there\u2019s plenty of room for all of its hardware, ports, and its large screen. Despite measuring 14.24 x 9.67 x 0.74 inches and weighing 4 pounds, the laptop still doesn\u2019t <i>feel<\/i> gigantic. It has plenty of powerful features, but can still be stowed away in your backpack or messenger bag if you need to use it on the go.<\/p>\n<p>It boasts an array of ports that are actually useful. It has two USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports (always on), and two USB 3.2 Gen 2 ports with Intel Thunderbolt 3 for Power Delivery, Data Transfer, and DisplayPort. It also has a full size 4-in-1 SD card reader, much to the delight of photographers everywhere, an HDMI 2.0 port, a headphone\/microphone combo, and support for an RJ45 via Type-C Ethernet adapter that\u2019s sold separately, which is good since it lacks any on-board Ethernet.<\/p>\n<p>Opening up the back of the laptop reveals it has two M.2 SSD drive slots\u2014one empty and one full\u2014so there\u2019s room for you to upgrade or add more storage, should you want to. Both RAM DIMM slots are accessible from the back as well, and you can swap them out easily without a screwdriver. It\u2019ll also be a cinch to repair or replace the battery if needed.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_60762\" style=\"width: 1600px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-60762 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.reviewgeek.com\/thumbcache\/0\/0\/a7eafd3d5d2327212fd298ce22b62991\/p\/uploads\/2020\/11\/x743caab2.png.pagespeed.gp+jp+jw+pj+ws+js+rj+rp+rw+ri+cp+md.ic.8Dd7ewr0he.jpg\" alt=\"Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 3 inside bottom panel\" width=\"1600\" height=\"900\" data-credittext=\"Kevin Bonnett\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"imagecredit\">Kevin Bonnett<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The X1 Extreme also has a few nice extras like a backlit keyboard, a self-healing BIOS, and a Kensington lock slot. It also uses an IR camera and a fingerprint scanner for Windows Hello,\u00a0for those who are concerned about security. Plus the laptop\u2019s sturdy, high-quality build is solid from every angle. It doesn\u2019t flex or distort, and it\u2019ll stand up to wear and tear over the years.<\/p>\n<p>The laptop follows the lead of its predecessors, keeping the muted ThinkPad aesthetic. The carbon fiber design on the lid has a nice subtle look and it adds some structural integrity, which is always a good thing. And although not everyone is a fan of the way ThinkPads look, I am personally a huge fan. I don\u2019t want a laptop that\u2019s full of flash, I want a laptop that\u2019s powerful and durable. And besides, it\u2019s hard to even think about how the laptop looks once you open the lid and see that beautiful, beautiful screen\u2026.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Screen\"><\/span>The Screen<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_60731\" style=\"width: 1600px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-60731 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.reviewgeek.com\/thumbcache\/0\/0\/4fdb5d961d8b65fead2101716beb750f\/p\/uploads\/2020\/11\/xa3768d16.png.pagespeed.gp+jp+jw+pj+ws+js+rj+rp+rw+ri+cp+md.ic.c0w0DmJwPT.jpg\" alt=\"Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 3 screen\" width=\"1600\" height=\"900\" data-credittext=\"Kevin Bonnett\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"imagecredit\">Kevin Bonnett<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The X1 Extreme\u2019s 15.6-inch 4K OLED HDR touchscreen display is nothing short of delightful. If I didn\u2019t have a big flatscreen in my living room, I\u2019d be perfectly content watching my shows on it because it\u2019s just that good. The bright OLED reaches 400 nits in SDR and 540 nits in HDR. It looks colorful, rich, and gloriously detailed no matter what I\u2019m watching or playing. In fact, I found that both Netflix\u2019s Dolby content and 4K content from The Slow Mo Guys, looked especially remarkable on its Dolby Visual display.<\/p>\n<p>The screen is made of anti-reflective glass and looks bright and crisp in all lighting scenarios. It also has an anti-smudge coating, which is really great considering it\u2019s a touchscreen. Color accuracy is stellar, and color gamut is also decent for the most part. It covers 100% of sRGB, but just 96% of AdobeRGB. This is a negligible detail for most users, but it is noteworthy for creative types.<\/p>\n<p>The screen\u2019s only downside is its 60 Hz refresh rate. This won\u2019t affect most users, but it does mean that the computer isn\u2019t the best choice for serious <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/game\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"7\" title=\"Game\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">game<\/a>rs. Though it handles gameplay just fine, it isn\u2019t the best choice for those wanting a display with a high refresh rate.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Keyboard_and_Trackpad\"><\/span>The Keyboard and Trackpad<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_60732\" style=\"width: 1600px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-60732 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.reviewgeek.com\/thumbcache\/0\/0\/eed76d70672c72989dbbd84c4ad74bb7\/p\/uploads\/2020\/11\/xdb10b229.png.pagespeed.gp+jp+jw+pj+ws+js+rj+rp+rw+ri+cp+md.ic.SjdxAPJ_RC.jpg\" alt=\"Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 3 keyboard and trackpad\" width=\"1600\" height=\"900\" data-credittext=\"Kevin Bonnett\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"imagecredit\">Kevin Bonnett<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The laptop\u2019s backlit keyboard has a fantastic <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/trip-and-travel\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"10\" title=\"Trip &amp; Travel\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">travel<\/a> distance and a nice tactile feel. The keys are a little too spaced out for my comfort, at least compared to what I\u2019m used to (Logitech\u2019s MX Keys). But that aside, the Lenovo keyboard feels nice to use. It\u2019s pleasantly quiet and perfectly responsive.<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s also spill resistant, which is great for clumsy types (or those with kids or pets). I love that it features three super convenient Unified Communication keys (F9-F11), as they allow me to access the notification center and start or stop a call with the press of a button. My only gripe is that the Fn key and Ctrl keys are switched, though you can easily swap them in the BIOS or with a Lenovo driver program.<\/p>\n<p>Staying on brand, the Lenovo X1 Extreme Gen 3 maintains its infamous TrackPoint \u201cnipple mouse\u201d in the center of the keyboard. It\u2019s nice to have for those who like it, and it beats carrying around an actual mouse in your bag.<\/p>\n<p>The glass trackpad is also great. The surface has a nice feel to it, but much of its real estate is taken up by the dedicated buttons, which I don\u2019t think are totally necessary since you can still click or tap on the trackpad. It\u2019s also off-center (to the left), which might bug some, but it\u2019s not so far off center that it\u2019s unusable. It works just fine.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Camera_Microphone_and_Speakers\"><\/span>The Camera, Microphone, and Speakers<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_60733\" style=\"width: 1600px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-60733 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.reviewgeek.com\/thumbcache\/0\/0\/63df8ffe9497795cd5d45ba344b08577\/p\/uploads\/2020\/11\/xa11f8466.png.pagespeed.gp+jp+jw+pj+ws+js+rj+rp+rw+ri+cp+md.ic.y_SfTvcWWP.jpg\" alt=\"Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 3 fully extended laid flat\" width=\"1600\" height=\"900\" data-crediturl=\"http:\/\/redirect.viglink.com?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.lenovo.com%2Fus%2Fen%2Flaptops%2Fthinkpad%2Fthinkpad-x1%2FThinkPad-X1-Extreme-Gen-3%2Fp%2F22TP2X1X1E3%23tab-customize&amp;key=204a528a336ede4177fff0d84a044482\" data-credittext=\"Lenovo\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"imagecredit\"><a rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.lenovo.com\/us\/en\/laptops\/thinkpad\/thinkpad-x1\/ThinkPad-X1-Extreme-Gen-3\/p\/22TP2X1X1E3#tab-customize\">Lenovo<\/a><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The X1 Extreme\u2019s unenthusiastic 720p camera barely qualifies to be called high-definition and just seems out of place for the laptop, given how well it delivers on pretty much everything else. During the video calls I made on the laptop, everyone I talked with said it looks blurry. If you\u2019ll be on video calls all the time on this device, you should consider using a separate webcam.<\/p>\n<p>However, the hybrid infrared camera works with Windows Hello biometrics if you want to have some login-based security on your laptop. There\u2019s also the ThinkShutter webcam privacy cover, which is small and never gets in the way. It offers you some peace of mind anytime you\u2019re using the laptop and saves you from having to buy a separate webcam cover.<\/p>\n<p>My coworkers and friends said the laptop\u2019s dual far-field microphones sounded good when used in video calls. You won\u2019t need to buy a separate microphone to use with this laptop, unless you\u2019ll be recording studio-grade audio. The included Lenovo Vantage app also lets you optimize your microphone for (Cortana) voice recognition, and for multiple voices.<\/p>\n<p>The X1\u2019s Dolby Atmos Speaker System is pretty dang nice as well. I spent weeks listening to tunes, playing video games, and watching <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/watch-movies-tv-seriess\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"8\" title=\"Watch Movies &amp; TV Series\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">movies<\/a> with the downward-firing speakers and was never disappointed. Vocals always sound clear and crisp, as do most genres of music (especially EDM and metal). That said, it could stand to have a heartier bass response and more balanced treble, but overall the audio sounds great for a laptop.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Performance_and_Power\"><\/span>The Performance and Power<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_60734\" style=\"width: 1600px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-60734 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.reviewgeek.com\/thumbcache\/0\/0\/6636ee2192a23e8061979cbd340fb7cb\/p\/uploads\/2020\/11\/x66b22a50.png.pagespeed.gp+jp+jw+pj+ws+js+rj+rp+rw+ri+cp+md.ic.QNxyTpDghO.jpg\" alt=\"Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 3 on white desk next to mouse and coasters\" width=\"1600\" height=\"900\" data-credittext=\"Kevin Bonnett\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"imagecredit\">Kevin Bonnett<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Allow me to cut to the chase: I love how powerful this laptop is. It handled everything I threw at it without so much as breaking a sweat. At one point, I had Slack, Spotify, Netflix, <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/social-mediaa\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"1\" title=\"Social Media\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">YouTube<\/a>, and Adobe Photoshop all open and running, along with a whopping 32 tabs open in Chrome. It never stuttered for a moment, and the fan never kicked on. The Core i7 just kept up with my ridiculous antics without complaints.<\/p>\n<p>The X1 Extreme\u2019s 10th Generation Intel Core i7 10850H vPro processor is terrific both on paper and in actual use. And paired with 32 GB of memory, it\u2019s up for any task, even those that are fairly processor-intensive. I ran it through the gamut of processor-heavy activities, like editing photos in photoshop, playing a sandbox explosion simulator video game, and playing multiple 4K videos at the same time without a single issue. It was really nice.<\/p>\n<p>And if you don\u2019t mind its limited 60 Hz refresh rate, the laptop is also plenty sufficient for use as a gaming laptop. Otherwise, it handles gaming and other similar tasks with ease. In fact the one singular thing that made the fan kick on in all of my tests was resizing photos and doing more intense stuff in Photoshop. At no point did the laptop ever feel like it was overheating or struggling.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Battery\"><\/span>The Battery<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_60735\" style=\"width: 1600px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-60735 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.reviewgeek.com\/thumbcache\/0\/0\/e082294dca9c8e1818394114f2fee5c7\/p\/uploads\/2020\/11\/xe4c400a3.png.pagespeed.gp+jp+jw+pj+ws+js+rj+rp+rw+ri+cp+md.ic.IvP1vsw3ia.jpg\" alt=\"Side of Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 3 to see ports\" width=\"1600\" height=\"900\" data-crediturl=\"https:\/\/www.lenovo.com\/us\/en\/laptops\/thinkpad\/thinkpad-x1\/ThinkPad-X1-Extreme-Gen-3\/p\/22TP2X1X1E3#tab-customize\" data-credittext=\"Lenovo\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"imagecredit\"><a rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.lenovo.com\/us\/en\/laptops\/thinkpad\/thinkpad-x1\/ThinkPad-X1-Extreme-Gen-3\/p\/22TP2X1X1E3#tab-customize\">Lenovo<\/a><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Oh how I wish the X1 Extreme\u2019s battery was better. On days where I had two or three tabs open in Google Chrome along with a chat client, I got an average of just five hours out of it. But its underwhelming battery performance isn\u2019t uncommon for this line of laptops. It seemed to have fared only slightly better than its Gen 2 predecessor, and they both have the same battery.<\/p>\n<p>Under my standard pass-out test\u2014which consisted of running a chat client, a looping YouTube video, 15-20 open Chrome tabs, and Spotify and Adobe Photoshop open\u2014it just barely passed three and a half hours. I kept the screen at medium brightness and the volume in a low to medium range.<\/p>\n<p>Battery life for less demanding users will likely improve by an hour or two, but I\u2019d like to see it be able to keep up with heavier workloads for those who don\u2019t want to be tethered to an outlet all day. But as it is, it\u2019s barely enough to get me through half a work day or a short flight. With all of its high powered components, this shortcoming isn\u2019t shocking, but bad battery life is always disappointing to see on any device.<\/p>\n<p>The included 135-watt slim AC adapter can recharge the battery to 80% capacity in 60 minutes and fully in 90 minutes, which is appreciated. But its proprietary port means you can\u2019t just plug in any old battery bank\u2014you\u2019ll have to use the charger that comes with the laptop. I attempted to charge it with my fastest USB-C battery bank, but the X1 never recognized it.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"I_Dont_Want_to_Send_This_Laptop_Back\"><\/span>I Don\u2019t Want to Send This Laptop Back!<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_60736\" style=\"width: 1600px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-60736 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.reviewgeek.com\/thumbcache\/0\/0\/1d9857ae58c5ee58933e34bf06d21e08\/p\/uploads\/2020\/11\/x4487cc82.png.pagespeed.gp+jp+jw+pj+ws+js+rj+rp+rw+ri+cp+md.ic.1blUR1qb8E.jpg\" alt=\"Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 3 closed and sitting on white desk\" width=\"1600\" height=\"900\" data-credittext=\"Kevin Bonnett\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"imagecredit\">Kevin Bonnett<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>After spending two weeks working off of the ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 3, my sentiments echo those of my coworker Michael when he tested the 2nd generation version of this laptop: Please Don\u2019t Make Me Say Goodbye! The laptop\u2019s stellar hardware handled every task (or fleet of tasks) I threw at it, and I love that it <i>never<\/i> got in my way at any point.<\/p>\n<p>Sure, the laptop lacks the flashiness found in other models, and the webcam quality and weak battery life are off-putting, but the Extreme Gen 3 is the <i>perfect<\/i> choice for <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/general\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"3\" title=\"General\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">general<\/a> home office use, as well as for casual gaming and watching videos. Plus it\u2019s not too heavy or bulky, and will easily fit in your bag if you need to take it on the go. I\u2019m gonna have a hard time going back to my Surface Pro 6 after this.<\/p>\n<div class=\"single-review-card border\">\n<div class=\"review-card-heading\">\nRating: <span>9\/10<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Price: <span>$2182.95<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"review-card-body\">\n<div class=\"text\">\n<div class=\"pros\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Heres_What_We_Like-2\"><\/span>Here\u2019s What We Like<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Stunning 4K OLED touchscreen<\/li>\n<li>Handles simultaneous demanding programs with ease<\/li>\n<li>Full-size SD card reader<\/li>\n<li>Great ThinkPad aesthetics<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"cons\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"And_What_We_Dont-2\"><\/span>And What We Don&#8217;t<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Blurry webcam<\/li>\n<li>Underwhelming battery life<\/li>\n<li>Real expensive<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><script>setTimeout(function(){!function(f,b,e,v,n,t,s){if(f.fbq)return;n=f.fbq=function(){n.callMethod?n.callMethod.apply(n,arguments):n.queue.push(arguments)};if(!f._fbq)f._fbq=n;n.push=n;n.loaded=!0;n.version='2.0';n.queue=[];t=b.createElement(e);t.async=!0;t.src=v;s=b.getElementsByTagName(e)[0];s.parentNode.insertBefore(t,s)}(window,document,'script','https:\/\/connect.facebook.net\/en_US\/fbevents.js');fbq('init','1137093656460433');fbq('track','PageView');},3000);<\/script><\/p>\n<blockquote><p><strong><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">If you liked the article, do not forget to share it with your friends. 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