Lenovo ThinkPad X120e

48 reviews

Apr, 2024

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 48 reviews of Lenovo ThinkPad X120e. The average rating for this product is 4.2/5, compared to an average rating of 4.0/5 for other products in the same category for all reviews. Comments about the size and screen are on the whole positive. The portability and battery are also appreciated, but there are some mixed views about the usability and price. Some have doubts about the sound.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other products in the same category the Lenovo ThinkPad X120e is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 82/100 = Very good quality.

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 14 user reviews of Lenovo ThinkPad X120e from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 4.0/5, compared to an average user rating of 3.9/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.com. Reviewers really like the design and battery. The screen and portability also get good feedback. Some have doubts about the durability and sound, while the usability and price get mixed reviews.

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86% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Apr, 2024

Expert review by : Joanna Stern (engadget.com)

Lenovo ThinkPad X120e review

Most things deserve a second chance, right? Hey, if they promise improvement, we think so, and that's exactly what we're giving Lenovo's ThinkPad X120e.

Amazingly comfortable chiclet keyboard ; Great blend of performance and graphics ; Over five hours of battery life

Six-cell battery awkwardly protrudes ; More expensive than HP's AMD Fusion laptop ; Some video driver issues in Win Media Player

Feb, 2011

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Expert review by : Jon L. Jacobi (pcworld.com)

Lenovo ThinkPad X120e

Lenovo calls its ThinkPad X120e an ultraportable--and its new AMD Fusion CPU certainly endows the laptop with much better performance than netbooks have achieved in the past. But it's nowhere near as fast as the average Intel Core processor-based...

Fast for a netbook ; Best keyboard in the business

Not an ultraportable, despite Lenovo's characterization

This is not an ultraportable, though Lenovo refers to it as such; rather, it's one of the best netbooks ever.

Mar, 2011

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Expert review by : Cisco Cheng (pcmag.com)

Lenovo ThinkPad X120e

The Lenovo ThinkPad X120e's netbook's user experience is unlike any other one found in its class, and its AMD Fusion APU is speedy and battery-efficient.

Fast, battery-efficient AMD E-350 processor. Fast hard drive. Best-in-class keyboard. Phenomenal navigating experience with both pointing devices and pairs of mouse buttons. Over 6 hours of battery life. HDMI port. Mobile broadband available.

A substantial premium is tacked on for its business feature. Drab design.

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Feb, 2011

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Lenovo ThinkPad X120e Laptop Review

Ultraportable budget ThinkPad. The 2011 ThinkPad X120e is the upgrade to last year's ultra-mobile X100e and is marketed as one of the cheapest ThinkPads around. It is also the first Lenovo notebook to feature an AMD Fusion E-350 APU with integrated...

Small and durable, Faster computing and graphics power, Improved matte screen, Extensive communication and connection features, Satisfactory battery life, Low temperatures even under load, Addition of the HDMI port and the better overall netbook...

Protruding 6-cell battery, Slightly reduced screen brightness, Arrow keys tightly packed, Scratch-sensitive surfaces

Jun, 2011

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Expert review by : Jerry Jackson (NotebookReview.com)

Lenovo ThinkPad X120e Review

The ThinkPad X120e is the latest "netbook alternative" for business from the team at Lenovo. This 11-inch laptop is packed with the latest AMD "Fusion" processor technology as well as plenty of RAM and a fast hard drive to keep your business running...

Well-built business netbook ; Excellent video/graphics performance ; Good battery life

A little expensive for an E-350 ; No backlit keyboard ; Good, but not "great" battery life ; A well-balanced business netbook perfect for corporate road warriors on a budget.

A well-balanced business netbook perfect for corporate road warriors on a budget.

Feb, 2011

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Expert review by : John Pastor (connectreviews.com)

Lenovo ThinkPad X120e Review

Lenovo's ThinkPad X120e is a great ultra-portable notebook for the business user who is looking for power without sacrificing battery life or breaking the bank.

Overall, the Lenovo ThinkPad X120e would be a great choice for the business traveler looking for a nice ultra-portable notebook on a budget without stepping down to a sluggish netbook. The X120e starts at $399.99 and is available at Lenovo and Amazon.com.

May, 2011

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Expert review by : Ray Willington (hothardware.com)

Lenovo ThinkPad X120e Review: AMD Fusion Infused

It's good to see that AMD's Fusion technology is finally shipping. The convergence of the CPU and GPU has been looming for some time now, and while there have already been a few CPU / GPU hybrids available form the likes of Intel, the thought of having...

Outstanding build quality ; AMD Fusion platform ; Great performance ; Great trackpad ; Matte display

Fans Always Spinning ; No USB 3.0 ; Battery bulge (with 6-cell) ; High-end is a touch pricey

In our SiSoftware Sandra tests, the ThinkPad X120e performed well. It's performance level wasn't in-line with Atom and Neo CPUs, but rather somewhat more powerful CPUs; that could be found in mainstream notebooks and desktops just a few months ago. The...

Feb, 2011

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Expert review by : Peter Cartwright (netbooknews.com)

Lenovo ThinkPad X120e Reviewed – fixes X100e’s flaws

Watch out for the Lenovo ThinkPad X120e to go on sale shortly – Engadget's Joanna has a review out on it. The X120e sports the same chassis as the original X100e but switches out older AMD platforms for their latest Fusion platform with a Zacate AMD...

Feb, 2011

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Jul, 2011

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Expert review by : Techworld (techworld.com)

Lenovo ThinkPad X120e review

Lenovo's marketing preferences aside, the X120e is not an ultraportable: Its screen is too small and its performance is too slow. We're not even sure why the company would want to match it against full-fledged ultraportables. But the X120e is the best...

Mar, 2011

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