{"id":377126,"date":"2021-12-06T17:00:35","date_gmt":"2021-12-06T14:00:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/en.buradabiliyorum.com\/powerful-and-well-rounded-review-geek\/"},"modified":"2021-12-06T17:00:35","modified_gmt":"2021-12-06T14:00:35","slug":"powerful-and-well-rounded-review-geek","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/powerful-and-well-rounded-review-geek\/","title":{"rendered":"#Powerful and Well-Rounded \u2013 Review Geek"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_84 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-6a278368181fa\" 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-6a278368181fa\" 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\/powerful-and-well-rounded-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\/powerful-and-well-rounded-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\/powerful-and-well-rounded-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\/powerful-and-well-rounded-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\/powerful-and-well-rounded-review-geek\/#Display\" >Display<\/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\/powerful-and-well-rounded-review-geek\/#Camera_and_Audio\" >Camera and Audio<\/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\/powerful-and-well-rounded-review-geek\/#Keyboard_and_Touchpad\" >Keyboard and Touchpad<\/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\/powerful-and-well-rounded-review-geek\/#Performance_and_Power\" >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\/powerful-and-well-rounded-review-geek\/#Battery_Life\" >Battery Life<\/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\/powerful-and-well-rounded-review-geek\/#Final_Thoughts\" >Final Thoughts<\/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\/powerful-and-well-rounded-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\/powerful-and-well-rounded-review-geek\/#And_What_We_Dont-2\" >And What We Don&#8217;t<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p><strong>&#8220;#Powerful and Well-Rounded \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>8.5\/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>$1,748.45<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<figure style=\"width: 1920px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"type:primaryImage wp-image-101911 size-full\" data-pagespeed-lazy-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.reviewgeek.com\/p\/uploads\/2021\/10\/0db796f1.jpg?width=400 400w, https:\/\/www.reviewgeek.com\/p\/uploads\/2021\/10\/0db796f1.jpg?width=1200 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, 400w, 1200w\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.reviewgeek.com\/p\/uploads\/2021\/10\/0db796f1.jpg?width=1200\" alt=\"Lenovo X1 Extreme Gen 4 laptop on wooden table near books and records\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" data-credittext=\"Kevin Bonnett\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"type:primaryImage imagecredit\">Kevin Bonnett<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>After testing its predecessor in late 2020, I was excited to get my hands on Lenovo\u2019s latest iteration\u2014the <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/redirect.viglink.com\/?key=204a528a336ede4177fff0d84a044482&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.lenovo.com%2Fus%2Fen%2Fp%2Flaptops%2Fthinkpad%2Fthinkpadx1%2Fx1-extreme-g4%2F22tp2x1x1e4\">ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 4<\/a> laptop. And as expected, the Gen 4 proved that its premium components and smart design are worth its high price.<\/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>Tall and roomy 16:10 display<\/li>\n<li>Top-notch specs<\/li>\n<li>All-around solid design<\/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>Pricey<\/li>\n<li>No OLED configuration option<\/li>\n<li>Battery life isn&#8217;t great<\/li>\n<li>Gets hot and loud under heavy use<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>Despite being about the same size as the Gen 3, the Gen 4 offers sizable improvements all around\u2014not just bare-minimum spec bumps. With dedicated graphics, an 11th Generation H-<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> processor, a bright IPS display, and plenty of port options, the Lenovo\u2019s Gen 4 is a solid laptop choice for professionals and students alike. It can even handle casual gaming and basic creative tasks without breaking a sweat.<\/p>\n<p>Though it\u2019s not without a few drawbacks, Lenovo\u2019s ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 4 laptop is a feature-rich laptop well suited for <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/general\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"3\" title=\"General\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">general<\/a> use. As I tested it, I was consistently impressed by its refined design (compared to last year\u2019s Gen 3) and truly <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>reciated the solid spec upgrades it brings to the table.<\/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>CPU:<\/strong>\u00a011th Generation Intel i7-11800H (2.3GHz, up to 4.6Ghz with Turbo Boost, 8 cores, 16 threads, 24MB cache)<\/li>\n<li><strong>RAM:<\/strong>\u00a016GB DDR4 3200MHz<\/li>\n<li><strong>Display:<\/strong>\u00a0WQXGA 16-inch IPS UHD (2560 x 1600), HDR 400, 600 nits, 16:10 display, non-touch<\/li>\n<li><strong>Storage:<\/strong>\u00a0512GB SSD<\/li>\n<li><strong>Graphics:<\/strong>\u00a0NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 6GB<\/li>\n<li><strong>Camera:<\/strong>\u00a01080p FHD<\/li>\n<li><strong>Ports:<\/strong>\u00a04-in-1 SD card reader, 2 x USB-A 3.2 Gen 1, Kensington Nano Security Slot, 2 x USB-C Thunderbolt 4, HDMI 2.1, barrel jack oower in, 3.5mm Audio jack<\/li>\n<li><strong>Connectivity:<\/strong>\u00a0Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX210 802.11AX (2\u00d72) 160MHz, Bluetooth 5.2<\/li>\n<li><strong>Audio:<\/strong>\u00a0Dual Dolby Atmos speakers<\/li>\n<li><strong>Battery:<\/strong>\u00a0Integrated Li-Polymer 90Wh, Rapid Charge support<\/li>\n<li><strong>Dimensions:<\/strong>\u00a014.2 x 10 x 0.7 inches<\/li>\n<li><strong>Weight:<\/strong> 3.99 pounds<\/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=\"autotoc_anchor_1\">Design<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you\u2019re wanting a laptop with a modern, lightweight design, this ain\u2019t it. In the grand tradition of Lenovo\u2019s ThinkPad line, the latest iteration focuses on function over form. And while the Gen 4 is incredibly powerful and reliable, with its components set up exactly the way they need to be to work well, it\u2019s very much still the iconic black rectangle Lenovo fans have come to either love or hate over the years. But, this isn\u2019t a bad thing.<\/p>\n<figure style=\"width: 1600px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-101876 size-full\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.reviewgeek.com\/p\/uploads\/2021\/10\/1bcebffe.png\" alt=\"Top-down shot of Lenovo Gen 4 laptop open on wooden table next to sculpture and Radiohead vinyl\" width=\"1600\" height=\"900\" data-credittext=\"Kevin Bonnett\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" 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>Although the Lenovo aesthetic isn\u2019t the flashiest, you\u2019ll soon forget about that, as this laptop does a tremendous job of packing a bigger screen and lots of impressive components into what\u2019s pretty much the same chassis as the Gen 3. This is a win for anyone who was a fan of the previous generation\u2019s dimensions.<\/p>\n<p>The ThinkPad Gen 4 model I tested sports a solid matte-black design all around, though other configurations offer the black weave design on the lid. Of course, it also boasts the iconic \u201cThinkPad X1\u201d logo on the lid and just the basic \u201cThinkPad\u201d logo on the right side of the interior palm rest area. The chassis surrounding the keyboard and trackpad has a soft rubberized coating that\u2019s pleasant to the touch. Plus, the laptop\u2019s thin bezels, carried over from the Gen 3, give you the maximum amount of screen real estate (without a <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.reviewgeek.com\/100818\/powerful-new-macbook-pro-gets-the-iphone-notch-you-love-so-much\/\">quirky notch).<\/p>\n<p>The chassis does have a bit of flex if you press on it, but it still feels quite solid and it doesn\u2019t creak. The lid feels much more rigid and doesn\u2019t have any noticeable give when you try to bend it. And given that the laptop passed the <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/redirect.viglink.com\/?key=204a528a336ede4177fff0d84a044482&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.lenovo.com%2Fus%2Fen%2Fthinkpad-milspec%2F\">MIL-STD-810H certification<\/a> (meaning it was tested to endure vibrations, shock, and other environmental extremes), you can have peace of mind knowing that it\u2019ll stand up to your daily adventures, wherever they take you, and\u00a0the four-cell 90Wh battery stays powered with the included 230W AC adapter.<\/p>\n<p>As for the laptop\u2019s ports, you\u2019ve got a lot to work with. There are two USB-A 3.2 Gen 1 ports, two USB-C ports with Thunderbolt 4, an HDMI 2.1 port, a full 4-in-1 SD card reader, a Kensington Nano Security Slot, barely jack for power, and last (but certainly not least), a 3.5mm audio jack. That\u2019s a solid selection of ports that should serve the average user well. However, it was disappointing to see a lack of USB-C charging, as that would give you another port to work with.<\/p>\n<p>Security-wise, the laptop has a Smart Power On match-on-chip touch fingerprint reader and a webcam privacy shutter. It does lack Windows Hello, a noticeable miss for a pricey laptop with a focus on productivity.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Display\"><\/span>Display<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The Gen 4\u2019s display is where Lenovo made some interesting choices, in my opinion. Comparing it to the Gen 3, this laptop\u2019s screen increased from 15.6-inches to 16 inches. It also rocks a taller 16:10 aspect ratio instead of the familiar 16:9 we\u2019ve seen on past models, which allows you to see more of your Slack chats at one time, or whatever else you\u2019re doing.<\/p>\n<p>What it gives up in the process, however, is a 4K OLED HDR touchscreen that was sent from the heavens. That was hands down one of the best features of the Gen 3 so the disappointing WQXGA 2560 x 1600 not-touchscreen inevitably leaves me wanting more. And the only thing that hurts more than that is the complete lack of an OLED configuration upgrade\u2014it\u2019s IPS all the way down.<\/p>\n<figure style=\"width: 1600px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-101832 size-full\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.reviewgeek.com\/p\/uploads\/2021\/10\/03328089.png\" alt=\"The Lenovo Gen 4 laptop on wooden table\" width=\"1600\" height=\"900\" data-credittext=\"Kevin Bonnett\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" 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>That said, this screen is still undeniably good for an IPS display. It produces a picture that\u2019s vivid and clear with decently bold blacks, immaculate whites, and vibrant colors. And speaking of which, colors seemed remarkably accurate, albeit a little bit duller than what a nice OLED could reproduce (for those who care, the display covers 100% of sRGB but only about 80% of AdobeRGB, though upgrading to the WQUXGA display will likely improve that). Overall, the Gen 4\u2019s display is absolutely good enough to handle everyday photo editing, graphic design, and other creative endeavors.<\/p>\n<p>The display\u2019s 1200:1 contrast ratio looked solid and everything from cartoons and action movies to the photos I edit each day all looked terrific on it. The anti-glare display gets nice and bright, maxing out at 400 nits, which made it easy to view documents, chats, YouTube videos, and everything else clear as day whenever I was in a bright room. Compared to other IPS displays I\u2019ve used, I think the Gen 4\u2019s is about as good as you\u2019re gonna get on a productivity laptop.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Camera_and_Audio\"><\/span><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" name=\"autotoc_anchor_3\">Camera and Audio<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The good news? This laptop comes with a webcam! The bad news? It\u2019s only 1080p. Even though that\u2019s a massive upgrade from the Gen 3\u2019s utterly depressing 720p webcam, it\u2019s underwhelming given how incredibly online life has become in the past two years. The webcam is good enough for casual video calls with your family or friends, but if you plan on taking video calls for work or class, you should probably\u00a0<a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.reviewgeek.com\/81747\/why-its-time-to-ditch-your-laptops-camera-and-buy-a-real-webcam\/\">buy a dedicated webcam instead.<\/p>\n<figure style=\"width: 1600px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-101833 size-full\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.reviewgeek.com\/p\/uploads\/2021\/10\/11e9f78a.png\" alt=\"Looking at the Lenovo Gen 4 laptop from an angle\" width=\"1600\" height=\"900\" data-credittext=\"Kevin Bonnett\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" 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 built-in webcam does a decent job of capturing colors and other details with little noise \u2026 <i>if<\/i> you\u2019re in a well-lit area. Don\u2019t be mad, though, if you use it in a dimly lit room and notice that you look a bit grainy.<\/p>\n<p>As for the laptop\u2019s audio, the dual 2W up-firing speakers support Dolby Atmos and are comfortably set on either side of the keyboard. They got plenty loud during testing and easily filled small- to medium-sized rooms (like a bedroom or living room) with sound and without distortion.<\/p>\n<p>Highs and mids sounded bold and clear, as did vocals. As you\u2019d expect from a laptop, however, the bass was lost for the most part. I felt like the speakers held up just fine for watching Netflix or YouTube, and even for playing music in the background. If you\u2019re looking for a more audiophile-friendly audio experience, though, I\u2019d recommend picking up either a nice pair of true wireless earbuds or a portable Bluetooth speaker.<\/p>\n<p>Likewise, the dual far-field mics leave something to be desired. Again, just like Gen 4\u2019s laptop and speakers, they work and are just fine for garden-variety usage. If you will be using it regularly for work, school, or streaming, we recommend purchasing a good USB microphone, a webcam with a microphone, or either earbuds\u00a0with a microphone so you sound better.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Keyboard_and_Touchpad\"><\/span><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" name=\"autotoc_anchor_4\">Keyboard and Touchpad<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Few laptops have a keyboard so iconic as Lenovo\u2019s ThinkPads, and this one is no exception. It has the company\u2019s (dare I say divisive?) large sculpted keycaps that are spaciously laid out. A row of 12 small function keys lines the top of the keyboard and includes the Home, End, Insert, and Delete keys, along with call control keys.<\/p>\n<p>While the keys each have a satisfying tactile clack that feels snappy, they also require a bit more pressure to depress them compared to other non-mechanical keyboards. Many folks who have used the keyboard (myself included) are not fans of the plentiful travel distance and added force it takes. My fingers absolutely got tired much more quickly with this keyboard compared to my keyboard (Logitech\u2019s MX Keys), which I hate because I need to type all day every day.<\/p>\n<figure style=\"width: 1600px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-101834 size-full\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.reviewgeek.com\/p\/uploads\/2021\/10\/30504a2b.png\" alt=\"Close-up on the Lenovo Gen 4 laptop's keyboard and TrackPoint nub\" width=\"1600\" height=\"900\" data-credittext=\"Kevin Bonnett\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" 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>Additionally, this keyboard (like the Gen 3 and other models) switches the location of the two Function and Control keys. This is a manufacturer choice that annoys me to no end because I use the Control key on a regular basis. However, you can easily remap them in the included <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/redirect.viglink.com\/?key=204a528a336ede4177fff0d84a044482&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.lenovo.com%2Fus%2Fen%2Fsoftware%2Fvantage\">Lenovo Vantage software<\/a> or in the BIOS if you\u2019re brave enough. The keyboard is also backlit with white LED lighting and has a spill-resistant design, which is great for those of us who are clumsy.<\/p>\n<p>Of course, no Lenovo laptop would be complete without the famous red TrackPoint nub that sits in the center of the keyboard. With the consistently terrific TouchPad, the ThinkPad laptops always have, I\u2019m still not convinced it\u2019s necessary to keep the nub, though the experience here just wouldn\u2019t be the same without it.<\/p>\n<p>But, if you\u2019re intent on ignoring it and only care about the TouchPad, allow me to sate your curiosity. The TouchPad is awesome! It\u2019s spacious, but not sprawling, and gives you enough space to perform multi-finger swipe gestures. Texture-wise, I feel it strikes the perfect balance between smooth and grippy. And best of all? The TouchPad has a satisfying pressure-to-click ratio that you\u2019ll love, plus the clicks aren\u2019t obnoxiously loud. What more could you ask for?<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Performance_and_Power\"><\/span><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" name=\"autotoc_anchor_5\">Performance and Power<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The Gen 4 has a truly impressive specs sheet, and you can easily get a sense of the machine\u2019s capabilities once you put it to work. It\u2019s clear that Lenovo thought hard about the design of this laptop, and the result is a premium 16-inch laptop that\u2019s well-equipped and nearly as powerful as a dedicated gaming machine.<\/p>\n<figure style=\"width: 1600px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-101835 size-full\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.reviewgeek.com\/p\/uploads\/2021\/10\/33650666.png\" alt=\"View of the ports on the right side of the Lenovo Gen 4 laptop\" width=\"1600\" height=\"900\" data-credittext=\"Kevin Bonnett\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" 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 unit I reviewed has an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 and an 11th Generation Intel i7-11800H processor, so it\u2019s powerful enough to handle everyday productivity tasks, creative work, and a bit of gaming. That said, it is <i>not<\/i> a gaming laptop; despite its great hardware, it just doesn\u2019t have the thermals to keep up with intensive gaming sessions. In fact, it got pretty hot even when I only had a few applications open while playing\u00a0<i>Geometry Wars<\/i>,\u00a0a far-from-intensive game.<\/p>\n<p>As I ran the laptop through various stress tests, I felt that its only real shortcoming is that it uses single-channel RAM. Using two 8GB sticks instead of a single 16GB stick would be a much better complement to the otherwise fantastic hardware, and it would help more intensive processes run a little more smoothly. There were two times when I pushed it hard during tests\u2014with about 40 Chrome tabs open along with Slack and Spotify\u2014that Chrome completely seized up, citing not enough memory.<\/p>\n<p>That said, the Gen 4 is a great laptop otherwise; I\u2019d recommend upgrading to a dual-stick setup if you can, which is an easy fix if you think you\u2019ll regularly be pushing this laptop\u2019s limits. In my other tests, it managed to copy files quickly and it never lagged or froze as I did moderately-intensive photo editing and graphics creation. Heck, it even handled lightweight gameplay and HD video playback like a champ. I think performance could be better, but then again, the Gen 4 was not designed to be a dedicated workhorse for creators or gamers.<\/p>\n<figure style=\"width: 1600px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-101836 size-full\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.reviewgeek.com\/p\/uploads\/2021\/10\/5d61e773.png\" alt=\"View of the Lenovo Gen 4's interior\" width=\"1600\" height=\"900\" data-credittext=\"Kevin Bonnett\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" 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>Lenovo offers up four configuration options for the Gen 4, which is nice if the specs on this laptop don\u2019t tickle your fancy. You can configure up to an 11th Generation Intel Core i7-11850H processor with vPro (2.50GHz, up to 4.80GHz with Turbo Boost, 8 cores, 16 Threads, 24MB cache), a 16GB DDR4 3200MHz, a 1TB SSD, a WQUXGA 4K Dolby Vision display, and an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 8GB. Or, if you have the know-how, feel free to upgrade components on your own\u2014the laptop\u2019s bottom panel is removable and held in place by seven captive Philips head screws.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Battery_Life\"><\/span><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" name=\"autotoc_anchor_6\">Battery Life<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>As I tested this laptop, one of the most consistent things I found myself thinking was that I wished its battery life was better. However, given its sizable display and artillery of high-end components, it\u2019s honestly super understandable that it doesn\u2019t knock it out of the park with all-day endurance.<\/p>\n<p>Lenovo lists the Gen 4\u2019s expected battery life based on two benchmarks, stating that it\u2019ll last 10.7 hours via MobileMark 2018, and 12.8 with JEITA 2.0. That \u2026 just wasn\u2019t the case here, unfortunately. When I ran my standard workload on it\u2014which consists of having 12-18 Chrome tabs open, Slack open, and very occasionally Adobe Photoshop, Spotify, or YouTube\u2014and kept the screen at medium brightness and the volume around 25-33%, the Gen 4 lasted anywhere from eight and a half hours to eight hours and 45 minutes.<\/p>\n<p>When I pushed it harder\u2014opening up double the Chrome tabs, streaming HD video or music for the majority of the day, editing more photos and graphics, and playing a good amount of moderately intensive video games with the screen brighter and the volume louder\u2014it barely made it over the seven-hour mark on average. Again, I\u2019d probably be mad about it if the laptop didn\u2019t do such a swell job performing each task with its fancy-pants components.<\/p>\n<figure style=\"width: 1600px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-101837 size-full\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.reviewgeek.com\/p\/uploads\/2021\/10\/4b313e94.png\" alt=\"The back left corner of the Lenovo Gen 4 laptop with the lid closed\" width=\"1600\" height=\"900\" data-credittext=\"Kevin Bonnett\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" 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>Depending on how you use it, the Gen 4 may not get you through a full day at work, and you may well have to lug around the annoyingly large power brick (and its thicc cables) to keep it juiced all day. However, if you\u2019re an efficient worker and keep your workload light, I could easily see the laptop lasting all day without issue.<\/p>\n<hr\/>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Final_Thoughts\"><\/span><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" name=\"autotoc_anchor_7\">Final Thoughts<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The thing I love about Lenovo\u2019s ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 4 is how effortlessly it blends powerful components into a streamlined design, all without making it bigger and bulkier than the Gen 3. With its 11th Generation H-Series Intel processor and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 graphics, it\u2019s a smart option that sits somewhere in between a gaming laptop and a productivity laptop. Plus, it\u2019ll keep up with pretty much any task you throw at it.<\/p>\n<p>I love the Gen 4\u2019s bright, large display\u2014it makes it easy to comfortably view everything from documents to your coworker\u2019s cat on a Zoom call\u2014as well as its nice array of ports offers easy connectivity for monitors and peripherals. The solid matte black design and soft rubberized interior give it a simple\u2014yet quintessentially Lenovo\u2014aesthetic that\u2019s great for school, work, home, and anything in between without costing you extra for useless frill.<\/p>\n<p>Likewise, I wish it had better battery life, a higher-quality camera and audio, and the Gen 3\u2019s heartbreakingly gorgeous 4K OLED display. And while it absolutely has its limits when it comes to performance, the Gen 4 can readily able to handle everyday tasks for professional users, creatives, students, and casual gamers. Overall, I felt that the X1 Extreme Gen 4\u2019s steep price point is easily justified by its long list of well-rounded features, premium components, and high-quality design making. It\u2019s a seriously terrific laptop that\u2019ll work for most people.<\/p>\n<div class=\"single-review-card border\">\n<div class=\"review-card-heading\">\nRating: <strong>8.5\/10<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Price: <strong>$1,748.45<\/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>Tall and roomy 16:10 display<\/li>\n<li>Top-notch specs<\/li>\n<li>All-around solid design<\/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>Pricey<\/li>\n<li>No OLED configuration option<\/li>\n<li>Battery life isn&#8217;t great<\/li>\n<li>Gets hot and loud under heavy use<\/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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