Lenovo ThinkPad X220

302 reviews

Jun, 2013

Positive
Keyboard (66)
Portability (57)
Build quality (22)
Usability (21)
Design (16)

Negative
Touchpad (19)
Resolution (8)
Value for money (3)
Sound (2)
Screen (1)

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 302 reviews from magazines and websites. People really like the design and usability. The build quality and portability are also mentioned favorably, but some have doubts about the screen and sound.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Laptops the Lenovo ThinkPad X220 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 92/100 = Excellent quality.

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Expert review by: Karan Shah (tech2.in.com)

Lenovo ThinkPad X220 Review

Lenovo laptops have always had a niche set of buyers and the ThinkPad series, in particular, has more or less had cult following right since its inception by IBM. This has been much before Lenovo purchased the brand. ThinkPads have always had a culture...

Let’s get this clear, the Lenovo X220 caters to a very selective audience - business professionals and executives who don’t need the extra frills (read: 15.6-inch HD LED Widescreens, Blu-ray DVD writer, dedicated graphics card, HDMI, etc) in their...

Oct, 2011

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Expert review by: Tobias Winkler (notebookcheck.net)

Review Lenovo ThinkPad X220T 4298-2YG Convertible/Notebook

Digitalizer. The successful ThinkPad X220 range continues its predecessors' tradition and also has a convertible model in its new revision available. The X220t, with a rotating screen, digitizer and touchscreen, has to show it's qualities in the...

Very good display, bright and high contrast; Very good case stability; Very good keyboard; Very cool case; Many expansion possibilities; Good system performance; Great versatility

Very protruding battery; Expensive supplementary batteries; No eSATA, Firewire or USB 3.0; Wobbly battery; Throttling in certain scenarios; Comparatively large and heavy

HP's Elitebook 2760p and Dell's Latitude XT3 aren't yet available. Fujitsu's alternative, Lifebook T901, starts at almost 1500 euros, has a 13.3" screen, USB 3.0 and weighs over 2 kg. The respective predecessor models, including the ThinkPad X201t,...

Aug, 2011

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Expert review by: Tobias Winkler (notebookcheck.net)

Review Lenovo ThinkPad X220 (IPS) Subnotebook

Professional Subnotebook. A small, but powerful notebook with a long battery life is the dream of many laptop lovers. Such enthusiasts would be obviously overjoyed at the mention of a new ThinkPad laptop with an amazing IPS display - sounds like the...

Keyboard; Battery life; Performance; Quick sync video; Easily upgradeable; Accessories and guarantee extensions; Bright display with good contrast and stable viewing angles; mSata interface; Noise emissions; 36 months guarantee

USB 3.0 is only available with the Core i7; Positioning of the ports; VGA signal quality; Case quality up close; CPU throttling in a variety of situations

Lenovo offers such a great display for the X220 for a relatively cheap premium

Jun, 2011

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

Lenovo ThinkPad X220: A Best-of-Breed Ultraportable

The Lenovo ThinkPad X220 ultraportable laptop, which replaces the X201, is sure to be a hit with ThinkPad fans--as well as most everyone else. It's fast and light, it has a great 12.5-inch display, and it continues the company's tradition of superb...

Lightweight, with great battery endurance and options ; Excellent performance and ergonomics

Comes overloaded with background apps

Fast and light, with great input ergonomics and battery life, this powerhouse ultraportable is best-of-breed, though its old-school looks may not appeal to everyone.

Mar, 2011

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Expert review by: Joanna Stern (engadget.com)

ThinkPad X220

Admit it, when you look at the picture above, all you really see is a laptop with a design that hasn't changed much in the last ten years. It's true, based on its professional aesthetic alone, the ThinkPad X220 can't really be distinguished from the...

Extremely comfortable keyboard ; Superb battery life ; Great performance

Clickpad can be a bit wonky ; Design may feel outdated to some ; Can get pricey with configuration options

Mar, 2011

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Expert review by: Dan Ackerman (cnet.com)

Lenovo ThinkPad X220

Lenovo's X-series laptops have always been high-end ultraportable machines for business travelers who need to work on the go with a minimum amount of compromise. The X220 continues this tradition and adds a few new twists at the same time. The biggest...

Classic ThinkPad design in a compact package, amazing battery life, and the latest Intel processors make the Lenovo ThinkPad X220 a standout travel laptop.

The touch-pad-pointing-stick combo remains an awkward compromise, and as with most ThinkPads you're paying a hefty premium for the sturdy case and business-friendly software.

The Lenovo ThinkPad X220 packs in a new Intel Core i5 CPU and can run all day (depending on how you use it). With a 12.5-inch display, it's just a bit smaller than a 13-inch laptop, and it feels like an excellent compromise for frequent travelers.

Mar, 2011

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Expert review by: Christopher Null (wired.com)

ThinkPad Proves Big Things Come in Small Packages

Ultralights aren't for everyone, but with the ThinkPad X220, Lenovo sure is doing its best to make the case that they can be.

Insane battery life flirts with five long hours. Blazing performance outdoes your kid's gaming laptop. Super-lightweight, but solidly built. Milspec tested (though not yet certified)

Half-baked touchpad design. Please, Lenovo, please swap the Fn and Ctrl keys once and for all

Mar, 2011

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Expert review by: Jerry Jackson (NotebookReview.com)

Lenovo ThinkPad X220 Review

Lenovo's newest 12-inch business notebook, the ThinkPad X220, offers the latest Intel Sandy Bridge processors, a high-quality IPS display, and battery life that is so incredible you've got to see it to believe it. Keep reading to find out more about...

Exceptional performance ; Amazing battery life ; Excellent durability

Buttonless touchpad may bother some users ; No docking station pass through on the optional slice battery

Considering that the starting price of this notebook is less than $1000 we have a hard time not recommending the ThinkPad X220 for businesses looking for a powerful and durable notebook for a mobile workforce

Mar, 2011

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Expert review by: Avram Piltch (laptopmag.com)

Lenovo ThinkPad X220

A fast Core i5 processor, well-designed clickpad, and epic endurance help the 12-inch Lenovo ThinkPad X220 rise to the top.

With the ThinkPad X220, Lenovo has combined epic battery life, strong performance, a bright screen, a responsive keyboard, and powerful security features to make one of the world's best ultraportables even better. Our biggest complaint is the flaky...

Mar, 2011

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Lenovo ThinkPad X220 Tablet

The touch screen is multitouch capable, able to register up to five fingers at a time. The Lenovo comes preloaded with the Windows 7 Touch Pack, providing you with an on-screen keyboard and Windows' handwriting recognition. The on-screen keyboard is...

Intel Core i5 processor outpaces the competition. Largest hard drive in its class. Rugged, ergonomic design. Superb physical keyboard and pointing controls. Melds Windows 7 with a versatile combination of touch and physical controls

On the heavy side. Screen glare

The Lenovo ThinkPad X220 takes top honors among tablet PCs, combining choice aspects of a capable ultraportable business laptop with a multitouch Windows tablet.