Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Gen 9 (14-inch, 2024)

Excellent build quality ; Thin and light ; Very good battery life ; Business-friendly features ; Very good keyboard

Expensive ; Touchpad needs a haptic mechanism

“The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 2-in-1 offers great battery life and real business appeal.”

Thin and light ; Feature-packed webcam ; Excellent keyboard ; Lots of wired and wireless connectivity

Mediocre performance overall ; Display fails to stand out ; Disappointing battery life ; Dull, basic design

Lenovo’s ThinkPad X1 2-in-1 Gen 9 has excellent keys with the classic Trackpoint for purists, but its performance falls behind competitors, and its function-over-form design doesn't live up to its price.

Fantastic typing experience ; Anti-reflective IPS display ; High-quality speakers

Poor graphics and gaming performance ; Narrow touchpad ; Awkward magnetic stylus placement

The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 2-in-1 Gen 9 is easy for everyday tasks like web browsing and word processing and features an excellent keyboard. However, it needs to catch up in some critical categories compared to similar laptops.

Bright, detailed display ; Beefy performance ; Fantastic battery life

Meagre port selection ; Thin speakers

The Lenovo Yoga Slim 7x Gen 9 is a fantastic Windows ultrabook with a gorgeous OLED display, beefy performance and fantastic battery life. It also looks and feels excellent with an aluminium frame, although its connectivity could be better.

Impressive battery life ; Flexible 2-in-1 functionality ; Springy keyboard and smooth trackpad ; Bright, matte display ; Excellent port selection

Odd fingerprint reader placement ; High Price ; USB-C only on one side

The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 2-in-1 Gen 9 excels as a business laptop, offering impressive battery life, robust performance, and a flexible 2-in-1 form factor. However, its high price and some minor design quirks prevent it from being perfect.