Lenovo, the primary main PC firm to make a folding Home windows PCs with the 13.3-inch ThinkPad X1 Fold again in 2020, is again for a second attempt. This time, it is going greater, with a 16.3-inch show for a greater expertise in laptop computer mode, in addition to a extra highly effective processor than Intel’s Lakefield.
The brand new foldable, additionally known as the ThinkPad X1 Fold (with out the standard “Gen 2” Lenovo usually makes use of for successor gadgets) has an entire redesign. Gone is the leather-based folio that bent round like a ebook cowl (and which Asus imitated with the Zenbook 17 Fold OLED). As an alternative, the foldable closes utterly flat, making for a sleeker and slimmer design, with an aluminum body and woven covers produced from recycled plastic.
| Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Fold (2022) | Â |
| CPU | As much as twelfth Gen Intel Core i5 and i7 U-series |
| Show | 16.3-inch, 2024 x 2560 foldable OLED, 12-inch diagonal in laptop computer mode |
| Graphics | Intel Iris Xe (built-in) |
| RAM | As much as 32GB LPDDR5 |
| Storage | As much as 1TB PCIe Gen 4 SSD |
| Battery | 48 WHr (non-obligatory further 16 WHr battery in some configurations) |
| Digital camera | 5 megapixel, infrared |
| Networking | Wi-Fi 6E, Optionally available 5G Sub 6 and LTE, Bluetooth 5.2 |
| Launch Date | Nov-22 |
| Beginning Value | $2,499 |
The 16.3-inch display screen is a notable improve from the earlier X1 Fold, however smaller than what Asus has on its 17.3-inch foldable. The panel has a 2024 x 2560 decision and 4:3 facet ratio, and Lenovo has moved to a brand new provider in Sharp (the 13.3-inch display screen was made by LG, whereas Asus is utilizing BOE). In laptop computer mode, Lenovo says you will get a 12-inch display screen, but it surely hasn’t specified decision.
Whereas the earlier X1 Fold had a kickstand inbuilt, this new fold would not have one inbuilt in any respect. As an alternative, the stand will probably be an adjunct that is bought individually, just like the keyboard and stylus.
The Bluetooth keyboard is getting a revamp, too. This greater keyboard has room for a TrackPoint nub, and likewise features a fingerprint reader and a haptic touchpad. This one will not cost whereas connected magnetically, and can should be plugged in by way of a USB Sort-C port. As a result of there isn’t any hole within the new X1 Fold, the keyboard and stand join magnetically to the underside of the system so you possibly can carry them as one package deal. After I held a demo unit, it felt a bit extra awkward than having the keyboard inside, however I may see getting used to it. The keyboard and stand held on nicely.
The brand new X1 Fold is 13.6 x 10.87 x 0.34 inches when unfolded and 10.87 x 6.9 x 0.68 inches when closed. The system by itself is simply 2.82 kilos, however bumps as much as 4.19 kilos with the stand and keyboard connected.
The 16-inch Fold will provide all the similar modes of utilization as its predecessor, together with as a really giant pill, a show (with the Bluetooth keyboard indifferent), a laptop computer (with the keyboard masking half the display screen), or held as a ebook. I discovered Asus’ 17-inch foldable to be a bit unwieldy within the arms, so we’ll see if the slightly-smaller Lenovo choice is a greater combine between laptop computer and pill.
Just like the Zenbook 17 Fold OLED, Lenovo is utilizing actual laptop computer processors: Intel’s twelfth Gen Core i5 and Core i7 U collection chips at 13W, operating fanless. It is a huge improve from the “Lakefield” designs the 13.3-incher used, which was low-power however with out a lot efficiency. Lenovo is defaulting to a 48 WHr battery within the base mannequin, however some configurations may also embody a second, 16 WHr battery for extra endurance (Home windows reveals all of it as one battery, however a little bit of digging in settings can present you each of them.)
The ThinkPad X1 Fold will ship in November beginning at $2,499 with out the stand or keyboard. It’s unclear how a lot these equipment will add to the worth.
