[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Not much better than my old version. Honestly, it's a bit faster than my Lenovo X1 Gen 7, but the battery is absolute garbage. I'm not sure if AMD processors or the upcoming Intel processors will be better, but the whole package feels... kinda lacking for a $2,000 ultraportable in 2023. This is especially so because the screen isn't even 4k.
As a side note, the new IR camera and Windows Hello login is much better, but it doesn't simultaneously work with both the built-in camera and the external (Windows Hello compatible) camera I've been using for a couple years because... Windows just doesn't seem to support two Windows Hellos based cameras at a time???
Windows is better for my work, but Mac is looking a lot better these days.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Response from lenovo.comBy Poornima _Lenovo, Customer Service, September 6, 2023
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[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Beautiful sleek laptop that has plenty of power to do whatever I have asked it to so far. Purchased to replace an ageing desktop tower, this is a much more elegant solution, when combined with a couple NAS servers to handle larger file loads.
Very fast when using multiple apps at the same time - touchscreen is great. I have used a couple of these X1s over the last couple of years and have had no issues. Be sure that if you are using a docking station to plug it into the appropriate USB-C port. Also, would like to see future models to not be matte black but rather semi-gloss to clean them easier. All and all one of the fastest and reliable work laptops I have used, and Lenovo Commercial Advantage portal is great for keeping BIOS, drivers and OS up to date.
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Great lightweight laptop. Used in a professional architecture studio environment. Great for limited CAD/BIM workflow when traveling or away from more powerful office workstations.
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] You know what you are getting with an X1 Carbon. Its not the most stylish laptop in my opinion, but its a workhorse that is solidly built. Do I wish they expanded color offerings and additional shell textures or patterns? Yes - but at the end of the day this is a business machine. As a former user of the X1 Yoga series I feel at home and while I miss the 2 in 1 element, there is savings in multiple ways both physical and monetarily.
I appreciate the extra screen brightness an extra 100nits makes a difference when you go to a cheaper machine with an inferior screen. Keyboard 'feels' just right. The docking stations are pricey but packed with features and available cheaper through other vendors and sources.