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Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme (15.6-inch, 2018)

Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme (15.6-inch, 2018)

46 reviews

Apr, 2025

Positive
performance (10)
screen (7)
portability (6)
keyboard (4)
image quality (2)

Negative
battery (8)
price (6)
usability (4)

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 46 reviews of Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme (15.6-inch, 2018). The average rating for this product is 4.4/5, compared to an average rating of 4.0/5 for other products in the same category for all reviews. People are impressed by the image quality and keyboard. The screen and portability also get good views, whereas some have doubts about the usability and price.

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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 Extreme (15.6-inch, 2018) is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 88/100 = Very good quality.

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Expert review by : Mark Pickavance (techradar.com)

Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme mobile workstation review

With great power comes a massive price tag

So much power ; Glorious 4K screen ; Great user experience

Heavy ; Expensive ; Battery life could be better

This is one expensive laptop, but many might willingly pay the price for this beautifully engineered and designed machine. If you want desktop-level power with portability in a robust package, the X1 Extreme is built for exactly that.

Feb, 2019

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Expert review by : Lori Grunin (cnet.co.uk)

Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme adds graphics chops to its top biz laptop

Lenovo incorporates an Nvidia 1050 Ti Max-Q GPU into its ThinkPad X1 line to complement its Dolby Vision HDR-qualified screen.

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Expert review by : James Archer (itpro.co.uk)

Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme review: The ThinkPad, perfected

Souped-up performance, an immaculate display and layer upon layer of security tools make the ThinkPad X1 Extreme worth its high price

Superb display; Fast CPU performance; Lots of business tools

Basic GPU; Middling battery life; Expensive

Few laptops can cost this much and still feel worth it, but the ThinkPad X1 Extreme is no ordinary laptop. From performance to the keyboard, from connectivity to the display, it succeeds at almost every turn, and business buyers in particular can take...

Feb, 2019

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Expert review by (engadget.com)

ThinkPad X1 Extreme review: Big on power and price

The four-pound Thinkpad X1 Extreme is surprisingly thin and light considering it has a 15-inch 4K HDR screen and powerful desktop-caliber internals. Add in the trademark ThinkPad keyboard, some incredibly sturdy construction and ports galore, and...

Amazing keyboard ; Plenty of horsepower for most tasks ; Stunning screen ; Solid construction

Mediocre battery life ; Expensive

CPU and GRAPHICS

Nov, 2018

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Expert review by : Eric Grevstad (pcmag.com)

Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Review

Torn between the Dell XPS 15 and Apple MacBook Pro? Your decision gets more complicated with the arrival of Lenovo's ThinkPad X1 Extreme, a deluxe desktop replacement with a sensational Dolby Vision HDR screen.

Nov, 2018

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Expert review by : Stefan Etienne (theverge.com)

Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme review: the right mix of work and fun

Can you have fun using a business laptop?

Crisp and bright 4K screen ; I am sold on that keyboard ; Great battery life ; SD card slot

Fan noise gets worse on your lap ; Who ; still needs TrackPoint? ; Desirable configurations are ; expensive ; The speakers aren’t that great

If configured to be a high-end machine, the ThinkPad X1 Extreme is probably the best business-oriented Windows 10 laptop you can buy. I’d even go a step further and say it’s one of the better machines to come out this year. Lenovo has proven that a...

Oct, 2018

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Expert review by : Lori Grunin (cnet.com)

Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme adds graphics chops to its top biz laptop

Lenovo incorporates an Nvidia 1050 Ti Max-Q GPU into its ThinkPad X1 line to complement its Dolby Vision HDR-qualified screen.

Aug, 2018

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Expert review by : Gordon Mah Ung (pcworld.com)

Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Review: Thin, fast and all business

Give the ThinkPad six cores and a GeForce GPU and you get the Lenovo ThinkPad Extreme X1, a 15-inch laptop that's large and in charge.

Relatively fast, yet light at 4 lbs. ; Upgrades options galore

Painfully expensive ; 4K battery life is average at best

Overall, the ThinkPad X1 Extreme is an impressive laptop, but is it a Dell XPS 15 killer? That depends. On the performance front, it tracks closely. But where it really shines is weight. While you may scoff at an 8-ounce difference (when similarly...

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Expert review by : Laptop Mag (laptopmag.com)