Lenovo ThinkPad X1 2-in-1 Gen 10 convertible review: Superb efficiency with Intel Lunar Lake
It may not look different from the outside, but the ThinkPad X1 2-in-1 Gen 10 offers significant upgrades over the ThinkPad X1 2-in-1 Gen 9 in several ways. Battery life is the most notable as it can be several hours longer than before all while running quieter and with much faster graphics performance. These upgrades are largely attributed to the new Lunar Lake CPU.
The main drawback to the latest model is its inability to maintain high Turbo Boost clock rates for extended periods as core temperature can reach a toasty 96 C when under load. Clock rates would cycle as a result leading to unsteady frame rates or slightly slower encoding times. The consequences are minor for general purpose activities like web browsing or video playback, but power users who frequently stress the CPU or GPU may want to consider larger models with better cooling solutions like the HP EliteBook x360 1040 G11 or the consumer-centric Asus ZenBook Duo.
Our test unit is a middle configuration equipped with the Core Ultra 7 258V, Arc 140V integrated graphics, and 1200p IPS touchscreen for approximately $2300 retail. Other SKUs start with the Core Ultra 5 225U up to the Core Ultra 7 265H with an 1800p OLED touchscreen instead. This is one of the few 14-inch convertibles to come with Core Ultra-U, Core Ultra-H, and Core Ultra-U options.
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