{"id":189350,"date":"2021-02-25T16:00:16","date_gmt":"2021-02-25T13:00:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/en.buradabiliyorum.com\/just-call-it-the-thinkpad-air-review-geek\/"},"modified":"2021-02-25T16:00:16","modified_gmt":"2021-02-25T13:00:16","slug":"just-call-it-the-thinkpad-air-review-geek","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/just-call-it-the-thinkpad-air-review-geek\/","title":{"rendered":"#Just Call It the \u201cThinkPad Air\u201d \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-6a3689326ab25\" 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\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a3689326ab25\" checked aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/just-call-it-the-thinkpad-air-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\/just-call-it-the-thinkpad-air-review-geek\/#And_What_We_Dont\" >And What We Don&#8217;t<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/just-call-it-the-thinkpad-air-review-geek\/#Specs_as_Reviewed\" >Specs as Reviewed:<\/a><\/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\/just-call-it-the-thinkpad-air-review-geek\/#Design\" >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\/just-call-it-the-thinkpad-air-review-geek\/#Battery_Life_and_Charger\" >Battery Life and Charger<\/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\/just-call-it-the-thinkpad-air-review-geek\/#Extras_and_Ports\" >Extras and Ports<\/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\/just-call-it-the-thinkpad-air-review-geek\/#Using_the_Laptop\" >Using the Laptop<\/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\/just-call-it-the-thinkpad-air-review-geek\/#Value\" >Value<\/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\/just-call-it-the-thinkpad-air-review-geek\/#Conclusion\" >Conclusion<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/just-call-it-the-thinkpad-air-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-11\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/just-call-it-the-thinkpad-air-review-geek\/#And_What_We_Dont-2\" >And What We Don&#8217;t<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p><strong>&#8220;#Just Call It the \u201cThinkPad Air\u201d \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<strong>6\/10<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong class=\"more-info-hover\">?<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong 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><\/strong>\n<\/div>\n<p>Price: <strong>$1350-2200<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<figure style=\"width: 1920px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-71666 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.reviewgeek.com\/thumbcache\/0\/0\/40c7b0d6ec0129a757472500a077e6f7\/p\/uploads\/2021\/02\/441b9ae3.jpg\" alt=\"Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" data-credittext=\"Michael Crider\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"imagecredit\">Michael Crider<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Lenovo\u2019s ThinkPad <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/watch-movies-tv-seriess\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"8\" title=\"Watch Movies &amp; TV Series\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">series<\/a> of laptops is associated with utilitarian design and focused capability. It\u2019s strange, then, to see a machine like the X1 Nano: a super-light, super-sleek laptop that has more in common with the MacBook Air than any Windows-powered notebook. That contradiction means that it has a limited <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>eal, but not that it\u2019s a bad machine.<\/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>Amazing light weight<\/li>\n<li>Comfy 3:2 screen<\/li>\n<li>Full-power processor<\/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>High price<\/li>\n<li>Middling battery life<\/li>\n<li>Tricky power button<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>With its diminutive dimensions and lack of flexibility, the ThinkPad X1 Nano is designed for the ThinkPad fan who values portability over every single other facet of laptop design. It\u2019s packing high-powered hardware, but a lack of port choices and no touchscreen on all but the most expensive model make it feel dated, even with the latest chips and a comfy 3:2 aspect ratio. It doesn\u2019t help that the legendary ThinkPad keyboard feels merely pretty good in this tiny frame.<\/p>\n<p>The Nano makes a lot of sacrifices for its form factor, and its high price tag and middling battery life make it difficult to recommend to most buyers. But if you long for that button-down sensibility in a laptop that will disappear in your bag, it delivers.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Specs_as_Reviewed\"><\/span>Specs as Reviewed:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Display<\/strong>: 13-inch 2160\u00d71350 IPS, 450 nits (non-touch)<\/li>\n<li><strong>CPU<\/strong>: Intel Core i7 11th-gen Processor, 2.2Ghz quad-core<\/li>\n<li><strong>RAM<\/strong>: 16GB LPDDR4<\/li>\n<li><strong>Storage<\/strong>: 512 GB SSD<\/li>\n<li><strong>Ports<\/strong>: USB-C Thunderbolt 4 (two), headphone jack<\/li>\n<li><strong>Biometrics<\/strong>: Fingerprint reader, IR camera<\/li>\n<li><strong>Connectivity<\/strong>: 802.11ax, Bluetooth 5.1<\/li>\n<li><strong>Dimensions<\/strong>: 0.71 x 8.6 x 12.7 inches<\/li>\n<li><strong>Weight<\/strong>: 1.99 lbs<\/li>\n<li><strong>MSRP<\/strong>: $1350-2200 ($1850 as reviewed)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Design\"><\/span><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" name=\"moka_anchor_design\">Design<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you asked me to design a ThinkPad that would sell to the average Best Buy shopper, I might come up with something pretty close to the X1 Nano. Its .55-inch thickness and 13-inch screen are rather typical of mass-market premium machines: again, very much like the MacBook Air or the Surface Laptop. Its flat and mostly featureless faces are surprisingly trendy for the line.<\/p>\n<figure style=\"width: 1920px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-71667 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.reviewgeek.com\/thumbcache\/0\/0\/94d53f5ecc05d5ca7723605772385e00\/p\/uploads\/2021\/02\/fe16d5ea.jpg\" alt=\"ThinkPad X1 Nano closed\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" data-credittext=\"Michael Crider\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"imagecredit\">Michael Crider<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>That said, the most shocking thing about the Nano is exactly what it\u2019s supposed to be. On my kitchen scale, it\u2019s 31.9 ounces, a hair shy of two pounds. (That\u2019s almost a pound lighter than the MacBook Air!) Other configurations with a mobile connection and touchscreen are slightly heavier. While not the lightest laptop ever, it\u2019s a remarkable achievement for a full-power machine. Like an iPad or a paperback, I can throw the laptop into my bag for a day trip and need to double-check that I\u2019ve actually done so.<\/p>\n<figure style=\"width: 1920px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-71668 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.reviewgeek.com\/thumbcache\/0\/0\/df7d4efc50371dd22a5a053f6c9dc680\/p\/uploads\/2021\/02\/904ec357.jpg\" alt=\"ThinkPad X1 Nano model label, &quot;Carbon Fiber + Magnesium Chassis&quot;\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" data-credittext=\"Michael Crider\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"imagecredit\">Michael Crider<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>While the Nano\u2019s tiny weight is remarkable, what surprised me is how little it actually has to sacrifice in order to achieve this. The X1 Nano uses the same carbon fiber and magnesium alloy build as the rest of the high-end X1 line, it comes with access to air-cooled processors up to 11th-gen Core i7 strength, and you can configure it with generous amounts of storage and RAM. You can\u2019t shove a discrete graphics card into its sliver of a body, but that really would be too much to ask.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Battery_Life_and_Charger\"><\/span><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" name=\"moka_anchor_BatteryLifeandCharger\">Battery Life and Charger<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Despite using full-power guts, the Nano sips power like its dad is watching during an energy crisis. I was able to keep it going for eight hours on my rather intensive regimen. That\u2019s not world-beating by any standards, but my usual mix of tons of Chrome tabs, Photoshop, and YouTube videos can kill many bigger laptops much faster. That said, it doesn\u2019t compare to the likes of Apple\u2019s new M1-powered machines, and less featherweight Windows machines like the <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.reviewgeek.com\/42687\/dell-xps-13-2020-review-hail-to-the-tiny-king\/\">Dell XPS 13 can last a good 20-30% longer.<\/p>\n<figure style=\"width: 1920px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-71669 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.reviewgeek.com\/thumbcache\/0\/0\/bb8790a30ade16af26534b4f90488f9e\/p\/uploads\/2021\/02\/1b76fbc8.jpg\" alt=\"ThinkPad X1 Nano charger\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" data-credittext=\"Michael Crider\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Having a tiny, featherlight laptop with a big chunky USB-C charger is a missed opportunity. <span class=\"imagecredit\">Michael Crider<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The Nano comes with a 65-watt charger, but doesn\u2019t actually need it: I was able to recharge the laptop (slowly, but positively) on an 18-watt USB-C charger meant for a tablet. 18 watts isn\u2019t actually enough to charge the thing up while it\u2019s being used, but it\u2019s a testament to how efficient it is on a relatively tiny battery.<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s too bad the included charger is so chunky! The brick contrasts poorly with the convertible charger option on the XPS 13, or even a cheap equivalent <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B0841V6LR5\/?tag=reviewgeek-20\">65-watt GaN charger from Aukey<\/a>. This is one aspect of Lenovo\u2019s laptop design that I wish would change post-haste. On the upside, you can easily just pick up a smaller, brick-style USB-C PD charger for better portability.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Extras_and_Ports\"><\/span>Extras and Ports<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The Nano packs in most of the bells and whistles you\u2019d expect from a high-end ThinkPad. There\u2019s an infrared camera for Windows Hello face detection, with some extra \u201cpresence detection\u201d built into Lenovo\u2019s software, a manual sliding privacy shutter for peace of mind, a fingerprint reader for good measure, and at least some measure of durability and water resistance. There are surprisingly okay top-firing speakers (a rarity on thin-and-light designs) supplemented by two more bottom-firing drivers, and of course, it wouldn\u2019t be a ThinkPad without the TrackPoint mouse alternative standing proud in the middle of the keyboard.<\/p>\n<figure style=\"width: 1920px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-71670 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.reviewgeek.com\/thumbcache\/0\/0\/232a7aa23dca037be14c3d77bdefa7aa\/p\/uploads\/2021\/02\/12e62e5c.jpg\" alt=\"ThinkPad X1 Nano side ports\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" data-credittext=\"Michael Crider\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Get familiar with these three ports: They\u2019re the only ones you get. <span class=\"imagecredit\">Michael Crider<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>There are sacrifices, though. The Nano has just two USB-C ports and a headphone jack that doubles as mic-in. That\u2019s it: For any other kind of wired connection, you\u2019ll need to supply some kind of adapter or dongle. This is great if you\u2019ve transitioned to a USB-C powered office, including external monitors, and a headache if you haven\u2019t. And while the ThinkPad keyboard layout is familiar, a definite lack of travel distance on the keys moves the experience from \u201cexcellent\u201d to merely \u201cpretty good.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Oh, and there\u2019s one more surprising omission, even on our highly specced review unit: no touchscreen. The cheapest configuration that offers a touchscreen is a whopping $2200 on Lenovo\u2019s site. That\u2019s less of a problem for this non-convertible machine than it might be for other modern laptops, but it\u2019s a definite ding against the design versus something like the Surface Laptop or even the <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.reviewgeek.com\/25488\/google-pixelbook-go-hands-on-i-cant-wait-to-buy-it\/\">Pixelbook Go.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Using_the_Laptop\"><\/span>Using the Laptop<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Actually using the Nano as a portable machine is a joy. While I\u2019m not thrilled with the shallow depth of the keyboard, I adjusted quickly, helped by the familiar intelligent layout. I found the Nano to be a monster writing machine: Its 3:2 screen is ideal for banging out documents, and the 2160\u00d71350 resolution keeps text sharp and clear. The matte screen gets much brighter than you\u2019d expect from such a utilitarian laptop, making outdoor work a breeze.<\/p>\n<figure style=\"width: 1920px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-71671 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.reviewgeek.com\/thumbcache\/0\/0\/63cf6502890c4de703e31c254cc0654e\/p\/uploads\/2021\/02\/588bc4a7.jpg\" alt=\"ThinkPad X1 Nano with bag \" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" data-credittext=\"Michael Crider\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"imagecredit\">Michael Crider<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>There\u2019s some surprising oomph to the laptop, too. While I was saddened to see that the much-lauded Intel Xe integrated graphics still aren\u2019t up to much in terms of actual gameplay (the 8-year-old <em>Skyrim<\/em> chugged along at 20 frames per second), there wasn\u2019t much standard work I could throw at the Nano that would force it to active its noisy fan.<\/p>\n<p>With the light weight, comfy ergonomics, and great screen, I was happy to stay on the Nano for hours of writing. When I connected it to a huge 34-inch monitor with an HDMI-to-USB-C adapter, it was no less willing to keep going, tearing through dozens of Chrome tabs, Slack conversations, and the odd Photoshop document without breaking a sweat. That\u2019s with the Core i7 and 16GB of RAM, mind you: less generous configurations might huff and puff a little more.<\/p>\n<figure style=\"width: 1920px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-71672 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.reviewgeek.com\/thumbcache\/0\/0\/fe0635a92e61b0af99469ca8fceda174\/p\/uploads\/2021\/02\/58b59ede.jpg\" alt=\"ThinkPad X1 Nano keyboard\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" data-credittext=\"Michael Crider\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The usually fantastic ThinkPad keyboard is merely okay on this super-light design. <span class=\"imagecredit\">Michael Crider<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>There are a couple of points where the laptop is less than fantastic. While Lenovo remains king of the keyboard, even in this diminished form, its trackpads fall noticeably behind those of Microsoft, Google, and Apple. The plastic one on the Nano is okay, but it isn\u2019t as smooth and responsive as you\u2019ll find on other laptops in this price range. I\u2019m also disappointed to see both of the USB-C ports on a single side (the left). For ease of use in travelling, they really should be on both sides, to enable charging in awkward airport lounges and hotel lobbies.<\/p>\n<figure style=\"width: 1920px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-71673 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.reviewgeek.com\/thumbcache\/0\/0\/d38be1174fc7398afe18fc6afa82c7ae\/p\/uploads\/2021\/02\/a258f9b8.jpg\" alt=\"ThinkPad X1 Nano power button \" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" data-credittext=\"Michael Crider\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">This tiny convertible-style power button is very finicky. <span class=\"imagecredit\">Michael Crider<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>There\u2019s another standout headache in the design: the power button. It\u2019s nestled onto the right side, pretty much the exact spot and shape where you\u2019d expect to find a USB-C port. That\u2019s a design decision often employed in convertible touchscreen laptops, so you can reach it from any screen position, but here it makes no sense. And it doesn\u2019t help that the button is extremely finicky: I often had to press it multiple times in order to power up the machine.<\/p>\n<figure style=\"width: 1920px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-71676 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.reviewgeek.com\/thumbcache\/0\/0\/24b175bfd754c1a4d2421980becd038c\/p\/uploads\/2021\/02\/d750518f.jpg\" alt=\"ThinkPad X1 Nano with fingerprints \" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" data-credittext=\"Michael Crider\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Fingerprint magnet. <span class=\"imagecredit\">Michael Crider<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Quibbling about aesthetics on a ThinkPad feels like a cheap shot, but the finish on this laptop is also extremely prone to fingerprints. It\u2019s surprising given the matte black paint, but if you want to impress the board, you might want to bring a microfiber cloth for a wipe down. There\u2019s an option for a \u201cweave\u201d top that shows the carbon fiber body instead of the matte finish, but I can\u2019t speak to how it handles fingerprints.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Value\"><\/span><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" name=\"moka_anchor_Value\">Value<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>You always pay for portability in laptops. But Lenovo seems to be cutting particularly deep with the X1 Nano. According to today\u2019s prices on Lenovo.com, our review unit with a Core i7 processor, 512GB of storage, and 16GB of RAM costs a whopping $1848. (That\u2019s including the huge discounts\u2014Lenovo\u2019s MSRP sticker prices are basically meaningless.) A more spare model with a Core i5 and half the storage and memory is still fairly pricey at $1350.<\/p>\n<p>This is a significant premium over competitive laptops: Microsoft will sell you a Surface Laptop 3 with those specs for $250 less, and even Apple\u2019s M1-powered MacBook Air is $400 less with the same RAM and storage. Dell\u2019s XPS 13, a reliable stalwart in this category, is $150 cheaper. Of course, none of those options are as light as the X1 Nano \u2026 but many will last considerably longer on a charge, too.<\/p>\n<figure style=\"width: 1920px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-71674 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.reviewgeek.com\/thumbcache\/0\/0\/b1259b64ed682e6a72615f0a0ea7ffd8\/p\/uploads\/2021\/02\/81ef491a.jpg\" alt=\"ThinkPad X1 Nano interior \" width=\"1920\" height=\"1337\" data-credittext=\"Michael Crider\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The interior of the laptop is super-easy to access, but only the battery and SSD can be replaced. <span class=\"imagecredit\">Michael Crider<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Predictably, your upgrade options after purchase are limited. It\u2019s surprisingly easy to get into the guts of the X1 Nano: just loosen five screws on the bottom. But once inside, you\u2019ll find that only a tiny M.2 2422 drive is user-accessible (and I had a hard time getting the cover off, too). It\u2019s great to see that the battery should be replaceable by the user, but you won\u2019t be upgrading the RAM, and the tiny size of the storage bay means your options are limited there, too. Unlike with other ThinkPad models, you can\u2019t save much by cheaping out online and replacing the parts yourself (see: <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.reviewgeek.com\/36374\/the-thinkpad-x1-extreme-makes-me-believe-in-laptops-again\/\">X1 Extreme).<\/p>\n<p>All things considered, $200-400 is a reasonable premium to pay for such a light laptop. But I think very few buyers will be able to justify the extra cost, to their bosses if not to themselves.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" name=\"moka_anchor_Conclusion\">Conclusion<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>I loved using the ThinkPad X1 Nano as a writing machine. Its feather weight and comfy ergonomics make it unbelievably easy to bring along and bust out for a session of work. The ThinkPad keyboard, even in this ultra-thin form, is good, and I dig the 3:2 screen. If I could shove some cheap Chromebook hardware in this body, I\u2019d be in heaven.<\/p>\n<figure style=\"width: 1920px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-71675 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.reviewgeek.com\/thumbcache\/0\/0\/e842912fcb642f78b3f1de278b42040d\/p\/uploads\/2021\/02\/365ea203.jpg\" alt=\"ThinkPad X1 Nano from the side\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" data-credittext=\"Michael Crider\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"imagecredit\">Michael Crider<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>But the X1 Nano isn\u2019t a Chromebook: It\u2019s a premium ultraportable Windows machine, and a ThinkPad at that. Breaking from its namesake\u2019s tradition, the design that limits its capability with just two ports, battery life that\u2019s only middling (amazing efficiency aside), and its value is well below its competition.<\/p>\n<p>So all that said, you\u2019ll need to desperately want that light weight in order to make the numbers work out for this purchase. Jet-setters with unlimited budgets and limited carry weight are the target market, and I think they\u2019re the only ones who\u2019d be happy with the X1 Nano over a more conventional ThinkPad, or a similar but heavier ultraportable from another brand.<\/p>\n<div class=\"single-review-card border\">\n<div class=\"review-card-heading\">\nRating: <strong>6\/10<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Price: <strong>$1350-2200<\/strong><\/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>Amazing light weight<\/li>\n<li>Comfy 3:2 screen<\/li>\n<li>Full-power processor<\/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>High price<\/li>\n<li>Middling battery life<\/li>\n<li>Tricky power button<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><script>\nsetTimeout(function(){\n  !function(f,b,e,v,n,t,s)\n  {if(f.fbq)return;n=f.fbq=function(){n.callMethod?\n  n.callMethod.apply(n,arguments):n.queue.push(arguments)};\n  if(!f._fbq)f._fbq=n;n.push=n;n.loaded=!0;n.version='2.0';\n  n.queue=[];t=b.createElement(e);t.async=!0;\n  t.src=v;s=b.getElementsByTagName(e)[0];\n  s.parentNode.insertBefore(t,s)}(window, document,'script',\n  'https:\/\/connect.facebook.net\/en_US\/fbevents.js');\n  fbq('init', '1137093656460433');\n  fbq('track', 'PageView');\n  },3000);\n<\/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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