Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Fold (13.3-Inch, 2020)

Innovative design ; Feels robust ; Beautiful OLED screen ; Highly portable

Cramped keyboard and touchpad ; Clunky performance ; Accessories cost extra

Bendable screen works Keyboard has surprisingly comfortable keys

Very expensive Keyboard costs extra and saps tablet's battery Windows sucks without a keyboard and cursor Mode switching is finicky

I’m having a hard time recommending anyone buy the X1 Fold. I don’t want to diminish Lenovo’s achievement here -- it’s impressive that the company managed to make a foldable PC that it’s ready to roll out to the public. But as is the case with many...

Let’s recap the basics of the ThinkPad X1 Fold. Announced at CES 2020 (in those last, innocent weeks before the United States went into pandemic lockdown), it is still the world’s only foldable PC.

Foldable screen! ; Beautifully built and durable ; Vibrant 2K OLED display

Poor battery life ; Keyboard and touchpad are tiny (and cost extra) ; Starts at $2,499

Lenovo’s ThinkPad X1 Fold is the world’s first foldable PC. It’s a beautiful, super cool product with plenty of potential — but it has a few issues, and it also costs $2,499.

Revolutionary foldable screen ; Nifty optional wireless keyboard with inductive charging ; Luxurious built-in leather cover ; Integrated kickstand ; Optional LTE connectivity ; Meets MIL-SPEC durability standards

Expensive ; Sluggish computing performance ; Clumsy, limited software ; Some awkward design elements ; Mediocre battery life ; Lacks a rear camera

Lenovo's durable ThinkPad X1 Fold, with its detachable keyboard and revolutionary foldable screen, is the most futuristic Windows device of 2020—though far from the most practical one.

Truly innovative design ; Luxurious, durable materials ; Superb build quality ; Breathtaking flexible OLED display ; Supports stylus and a clever mini keyboard

Poor battery life ; Middling performance ; Some annoying software quirks ; It costs $2,500 without the accessories

The ThinkPad X1 Fold, the world's first foldable PC, ushers in a new era of computing

interesting concept stable folding mechanism good image quality high color-space coverage optionally with 5G modem operation is almost always silent

OLED with low brightness and PWM low performance poor input devices cumbersome to use poor software support from Windows short battery life no maintenance options expensive

The concept of the new ThinkPad X1 Fold certainly has its charm: Versatile use as a tablet, laptop, or folded as a book. Both the (thick) magnesium alloy case and the folding mechanism leave a very stable impression, and you can't see the crease in...

Very cool design ; Foldable display ; Super portable ; Supports pen input ; Optional hardware keyboard ; The option of LTE connectivity for mobile use ; Display is vibrant

Thick when folded ; 13" display is small and smaller still when the hardware keyboard is being used ; May be underpowered for some users ; Windows on a tablet is still not great ; Display brightness could be better ; Weak speakers and basic camera

The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Fold has the following features and specifications: The ThinkPad X1 Fold is a solid first attempt at folding a laptop/tablet from Lenovo. As with any new category of device, it’s not for everyone; it’s expensive, it has some...

Well implemented, unique design ; Luxurious and durable build ; Vibrant OLED display ; Stylus support ; Good keyboard ; Available with 5G / LTE support

So-so battery life ; Mediocre performance ; Pricey ; Keyboard and stylus cost extra

The world’s first foldable PC is built to last, but it’s also pricey

Innovative industrial design Bright, sharp OLED screen Solid screen folding mechanism Robust chassis build Optional 5G mobile broadband

Can’t customise processor or RAM Minimal ports Disappointing mini-keyboard and touchpad Battery life could be better Kickstand only supports landscape mode Seriously expensive

The ThinkPad X1 Fold's signature folding screen worked faultlessly throughout the review period, and is a marvel. That said, there are some significant usability issues to contend with, such as the poor mini-keyboard, a dearth of ports and connectors,...