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Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon 14-inch (6th Gen, 2018)

Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon 14-inch (6th Gen, 2018)

52 reviews

May, 2024

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durability (7)
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performance (5)
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alaTest has collected and analyzed 52 reviews of Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon 14-inch (6th Gen, 2018). The average rating for this product is 4.5/5, compared to an average rating of 4.0/5 for other products in the same category for all reviews. Views about the keyboard and design are generally positive. The performance and portability also get good reviews. Many are less positive about the price and usability. Views about the battery and screen are different.

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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 X1 Carbon 14-inch (6th Gen, 2018) is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 89/100 = Very good quality.

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Expert review by (engadget.com)

ThinkPad X1 Carbon review (2018): The best business laptop returns

The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon has everything we'd want in a business ultraportable. It's sturdy, fast and light. You'll just have to pay a bit extra to get the best display and newest features.

Durable build quality ; Thin and light design ; Best in class keyboard ; Fast and reliable performance

More expensive than standard ultraportables ; HDR screen costs extra ; No major design changes since last year

It’s heavier and pricier than the X1 Carbon but more versatile.

Mar, 2018

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Expert review by : Luke Larsen (digitaltrends.com)

Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (2018) review

The X1 Carbon is a slick refinement of the classic ThinkPad formula.

Refined keyboard and touchpad experience ; Soft-touch carbon materials feel great ; Perfect use of Thunderbolt 3 ; Speedy processor and storage ; Robust build quality

Touchscreen isn’t responsive ; Expensive compared to competitors ; Mediocre battery life under some loads

The ThinkPad X1 Carbon is well-rounded. It nails the fundamentals, from its keyboard to its performance. However, there’s no question the bang-for-your-buck value just isn’t up to snuff.

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Expert review by : Mark Hachman (pcworld.com)

Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (6th Gen) review: A business laptop that's tops in its class

It's difficult to find fault with Lenovo's ThinkPad X1 Carbon (6th Gen). It's expensive, but it exudes quality. It's a no-brainer for those who want a powerful, light laptop with decent battery life.

As light as a tablet ; Lenovo's top-of-the-line keyboard ; Top-notch performance ; Good battery life

Pricey, as befitting a premiere ultrabook ; Gen 2 Ethernet connector is designed to sell you a dock ; Take care when configuring, as touchless screens are a basic option

By default, Lenovo’s X1 Carbon optimizes its performance settings to boost performance when you need it. In reality, this means that the ultrabook’s fan runs quite a bit, either in a fully revved-up mode or in a sort of quiet, background state. Even in...

Sep, 2018

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Expert review by : Dan Seifert (theverge.com)

Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (2018) review: business in the front, business in the back

It's peak ThinkPad

Lightweight, yet durable design ; Comfortable keyboard, good touchpad ; Adequate supply of ports ; Matte display option is a treat ; Fast performance

Only average battery life ; Questionable keyboard layout choices ; Dizzying array of configurations that require too many compromises ; Sucky fingerprint scanner ; Active, sometimes noisy, fans

Apr, 2018

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Expert review by : Tom Brant (pcmag.com)

Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (2018)

The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon offers premium features in a slim and attractive package that business users will love—just be prepared to open your wallet wide for this top-notch ultraportable laptop.

Premium build quality. Thin and light. Very good battery life. Quick charging.

Expensive. Finicky touch screen. Anemic speakers. No Ethernet port.

Bottom Line: The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon offers premium features in a slim and attractive package that business users will love—just be prepared to open your wallet wide for this top-notch ultraportable laptop.

Mar, 2018

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Expert review by : Joshua Goldman (cnet.com)

Lenovo's new ThinkPad X1 laptops join HDR and Alexa chorus

Debuting at CES 2018, the premium X1 Carbon and X1 Yoga will support Dolby Vision high dynamic range imaging -- a PC first.

Jan, 2018

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Expert review by : Laptop Mag (laptopmag.com)

Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (6th Gen) Review

Eye-popping HDR display; Long battery life; Best-in-class keyboard; Lightweight; Attractive design ; Tinny audio; Mediocre webcam ; The ThinkPad X1 Carbon offers the best combination of productivity, portability and performance of any business laptop.

Tinny audio; Mediocre webcam ; The ThinkPad X1 Carbon offers the best combination of productivity, portability and performance of any business laptop.

The ThinkPad X1 Carbon offers the best combination of productivity, portability and performance of any business laptop.

Jun, 2019

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Expert review by : Andreas Osthoff (notebookcheck.net)

Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon 2018 (matte WQHD, i7) Laptop Review

The best display for the X1 Carbon? We already tested the sixth generation of the ThinkPad X1 Carbon several times, and now we also take a look at a model with the matte WQHD display. Is this possibly the best compromise?

thin and light, high-quality case ; good WQHD panel with matte surface ; decent performance of the quad-core processor ; modern connections including regular USB-A ; good system performance ; excellent keyboard ; good battery life ; three-year warranty...

...but only microSD and hard to reach ; high surface temperatures under load ; fan revs up easily and has a high speed ; not WWAN-ready ; very limited maintainability ; LAN only via (included) adapter

We have now tested all the displays that Lenovo offers for the current ThinkPad X1 Carbon. Compared to the standard 1080p IPS display, the additional costs are not too high (45 Euros/~$51 for FHD touch, 106 Euros/~$120 for matte WQHD, and 144...

Jan, 2019

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Expert review by : Sven Kloevekorn (notebookcheck.net)

Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon G6 2018 (i5-8350U, Full-HD Touch, 256GB) Laptop Review

The better and cheaper X1. The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon G6 has joined its WQHD HDR and Core i7 equipped sibling in our offices for review. The G6 is the entry-level model of current touchscreen-equipped Carbon X1 devices. The G6 is free from the...

premium, thin and light case ; bright, contrast-rich touch display with high color space coverage ; modern I/O and normal USB Type-A ports ; good system performance ; excellent keyboard ; impressive battery life ; three year’s warranty ; quick card...

SD card slot is difficult to reach ; the card slot is only microSD ; not “WWAN ready” ; restricted maintenance options ; LAN only via included adapter ; extreme performance throttling during stress tests

The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon G6 2018 is an excellent business notebook that is deserving of our 92% rating. Its only downside is its exorbitant price. We still wholeheartedly recommend the Carbon G6 though, as it excelled in practically every test to...

Sep, 2018

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Expert review by : Hubert Nguyen (ubergizmo.com)