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Lenovo - ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 11 14" Touch-Screen Laptop - Intel Core i7 with 32GB Memory - 1TB SSD - Black
Average customer rating
4.7
(625 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 625 reviews
5 Stars
506
4 Stars
68
3 Stars
25
2 Stars
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1 Star
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93%of customers recommend this product.
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Customer Reviews for Lenovo - ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 11 14" Touch-Screen Laptop - Intel Core i7 with 32GB Memory - 1TB SSD - Black
Posted by: Alexander Jacobs
from Texas
Verified Purchase:Yes
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] About six months ago I got a Dell Inspiron Laptop when my previous laptop (a MacBook Air I'd had for over 5 years) stopped working. However, less than six months later that Dell laptop stopped working as well (despite extensive repair work done under warranty). So I began a search for a new laptop and found the Lenovo Thinkpad X1 Carbon Gen 11.
I am a graduate student (and will soon enter a PhD program) so I needed something durable, reliable, with a lot of storage for research and teaching purposes, and long battery life. As well as preferably something light so carrying it around campus would not be a chore. This laptop is everything I hoped for and more.
I have only had it for about a month, but so far it is working like a charm.
The laptop itself feels very durable and well made while still being very light. the keyboard feels great when I type and there are a few different brightness levels for the backlit keyboard, which is convenient.
The screen is bright and has very little glare (I can finally watch Netflix laying down in bed without seeing my reflection in the screen haha). I opted for the touch screen, since it is useful for teaching and making notes on various documents for research, and so far it has worked beautifully---I don't have to press down hard on the screen nor is there any lagging.
So far the battery life is excellent. I use my computer mostly for school related purposes, though I am studying the Humanities, so I don't really use any crazy programs or software. I mostly use it for reading documents online, online research, grading/teaching related tasks, taking notes on Word, and writing essays. But I also use it for personal use for browsing the web, streaming videos, and playing basic video games. The longest battery life so far has been about 14 hours, but I usually average around 8 to 9 hours (more than enough for a day of classes).
It also charges crazy fast. It can go from less than 10% to fully charged in about an hour (this is for the charger included in the box, so a 3rd party charger might be a different story).
However, I do have a few cons. One is that it smudges easily/fingerprints and grime show up very easily. This is not a super huge deal as wiping it down with a damp cloth/laptop cleaner takes care of it. Another is that I've heard the webcam is not the best quality given the price of the laptop. It's not as awful as some people claim in my opinion; but I also don't use it for Zoom/web meetings that often.
However, I think the biggest con is the price. So far, I think the price is well worth it. I was able to get mine (1TB of storage, touchscreen) for about 1400$ while it was on sale (not including warranty, Microsoft office subscription, etc). Though I think the non-sale price is well over 2000$. Personally, I think it is well worth it but I know that not everyone would be willing to shell out that kind of cash for a laptop.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Posted by: namefoo
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[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] great.............................................
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Posted by: Drwho
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[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Excellent machine but leaves fingerprint everywhere.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
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Posted by: CoreyV
from Fort Myers, FL
Verified Purchase:Yes
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This is my third Carbon X1. My wife and I each have an older model of this laptop. When I needed an additional one for work, I did not hesitate to purchase again. They have been reliable for several years, well past warranty. The size and weight are ideal. Most importantly, this is my first laptop, using a docking station, where I could not tell I was using a laptop. All previous laptops had funky issues with speed, connectivity, or video output that kept me from using them as my main computer. The Carbon X1 has allowed me to ditch the desktop.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Posted by: M Ebreo
from Massachusetts
Verified Purchase:Yes
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Computer arrived on time. It was a breeze to setup. Also synching it with an iPhone was seamless. Screen is crystal clear. Plenty of speed for school & work use.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Posted by: KLL76
from Pittsburgh, PA
Verified Purchase:Yes
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I like a light weight laptop. Lenovo's carbon are just the ticket.
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Posted by: Bcallnan
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[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Excellent Computer! Really like the lightness and thinness of it!
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Posted by: Ralph Kh
from NY
Verified Purchase:Yes
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Great purchase, light weighed, beautiful design, high performance
I would recommend this to a friend!
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