Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Verdict, Specifications, Price + Availability
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Our Verdict Of The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme
The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme (US | UK) looks and feels every bit like business laptop – from its angular design all the way to its matte black colour scheme. But it’s far more than just another mobile workstation.
Beneath its business-like veneer is a tough laptop that not only offers enterprise-grade Lenovo ThinkShield protection from factory till the end of its lifespan, but also military-grade toughness. In fact, every ThinkPad X1 Extreme has to pass 12 military-grade tests.
These aspects are important to note because the ThinkPad X1 Extreme (US | UK) is neither the most powerful mobile workstation in the market, nor does it offer the best performance for the money. In fact, our benchmarks show that it consistently underperforms laptops with the same processor and graphics card.
Performance, mark our words, is not what the ThinkPad X1 Extreme is offering. It is the entirety of the package that differentiates the X1 Extreme from its competitors – configurability, security and reliability in a thin and light package.
If you have the cash to spare, it offers an incredible 4K HDR display with 400 nits of brightness and 100% Adobe RGB colour gamut. You can also configure it with up to 64 GB of DDR4 memory, and up to two PCIe SSDs offering up to 2 TB of storage!
You can also count on its diverse connectivity options – super-fast Wireless-AC and Bluetooth 5.0 connectivity, with many ports to use – the latest Thunderbolt 3 / USB-C ports as well as the good-old 3.5 mm audio port!
It’s not just work, work, work though. The ThinkPad X1 Extreme (US | UK) supports Dolby Audio Premium and Dolby Atmos, so it doubles as a great entertainment and gaming laptop after a hard day’s work.
Just don’t expect to game at 4K. Its GeForce GTX 1050 Ti GPU with Max-Q Design is fast enough for 1080p gaming.
Ultimately, the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme (US | UK) is designed for those who need absolute security and reliability. Whether you are working in the comfort of your flying office, or in harsh field environments, you know you can depend on the X1 Extreme.
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Specifications
Here are the key specifications of the new Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme (US | UK). But remember – it is highly customisable, so the price and options will vary greatly, from country to country.
| Specifications | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme |
|---|---|
| Operating System | Up to Windows 10 Professional |
| Display Options | A. 15.6-inch 4K HDR display - 3840 x 2160 pixels, 400 nits brightness - 100% Adobe RGB colour gfamut B. 15.6-inch FHD IPS display - 1920 x 1080 pixels, 300 nits brightness - 72% Adobe RGB colour gamut |
| Processor | 8th Gen Intel Core FL-H vPro processor |
| Graphics Processor | Intel UHD Graphics 630 NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Ti |
| Memory | Up to 64 GB DDR4-2666 memory |
| Storage | Up to two M.2 2280 PCIe SSDs (max. 2 TB) |
| Connectivity | Intel Wireless-AC 9560 - 802.11 AC 2x2 - Bluetooth 5.0 |
| Camera | 720p HD video camera with ThinkShutter privacy cover Optional Infra-red (IR) camera for Windows Hello login |
| Security | Fast Online Identity (FIDO) authentication dTPM 2.0 Match-on-Chip touch fingerprint reader Windows Hello facial recognition (with optional IR camera) ThinkShutter privacy cover Smart card reader Kensington lock slot |
| Audio | Dolby Audio Premium Dolby Atmos for headset Noise-cancelling dual-array far-field microphones |
| Keyboard | Spill-resistant keyboard with white backlighting |
| Touch Pad | Multi-touch glass touch pad |
| Ports | 2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 2 x USB 3.1 Gen 2 (Thunderbolt 3) 4-in-1 SD card reader HDMI 2.0 LAN port 3.5 mm audio / mic combo port |
| Battery | 4-Cell Li-Cylinder Battery (80 Whr) - 135 watt power adaptor |
| Dimensions | 361.8 mm wide 245.7 mm deep 18.4 mm thick (FHD) / 18.7 mm thick (4K( |
| Weight | FHD non-touch : 1.7 kg 4K touchscreen : 1.8 kg |
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Price + Availability
The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme (US | UK) is available with immediate effect. Here are some direct purchase links for your convenience :
- Core i5-8300H + 16 GB RAM + 512 TB SSD : £2,240.44
- Core i7-8750H + 16 GB RAM + 512 GB SSD : US$ 1,779
- Core i7-8750H + 16 GB RAM + 1 TB SSD : US$ 2,269.99 | £2,680.14
- Core i7-8750H + 32 GB RAM + 1 TB SSD : US$ 2,695
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