Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 7 (21CE) Specifications, Tests and Review

Screen Size
14" - IPS
Resolution
1920 x 1200 (WUXGA)
Touchscreen
Yes (10-point multi-touch)
CPU
Intel Core i5 (12th Gen) 1240P / 1.7 GHz
GPU
Intel Iris Xe Graphics
RAM
16 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Core Qty
12-core
Storage
256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption - Kioxia
Battery Capacity
57 Wh

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Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 7 (21CE) Review

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excellent build quality

versatile 2-in-1 design

impressive battery life

superior keyboard comfort

high-resolution display

higher price point

limited graphics performance

no SD card slot

moderate storage options

Total Rating

86 % - Design
84 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 7 (21CE)
Product Type Notebook - flip design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 31.44 cm x 22.23 cm x 1.553 cm
Weight 1.38 kg
Case Material Aluminium (top), aluminium (bottom)
Colour Storm grey
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 7 (21CE)
Screen Size (Type) 14" - IPS
Touchscreen Yes (10-point multi-touch)
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA)
Widescreen Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:10
Image Brightness 400 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 100% sRGB
Features Anti-glare, One Glass Solution, 170° viewing angle, Low Power, Eyesafe technology
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 7 (21CE)
CPU Intel Core i5 (12th Gen) 1240P / 1.7 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.4 GHz
Number of Cores 12-core
Cache 12 MB
Features Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 7 (21CE)
RAM 16 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type LPDDR5 SDRAM
Speed 5200 MHz
Rated Speed 5200 MHz
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 7 (21CE)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption - Kioxia
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 7 (21CE)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Max Monitors Supported 3 external monitor(s)
Camera Yes - 1080p
Camera Features Privacy shutter, IR camera, fixed focus
Sound Two tweeters, two woofers, quad array microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3306
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Atmos
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 7 (21CE)
Wireless Bluetooth 5.2, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
Wireless Controller Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX 211
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 7 (21CE)
Technology 4-cell lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 57 Wh
Battery Life Up to 24.5 hours
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 7 (21CE)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt, 5 / 9 / 15 / 20 V
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 7 (21CE)
Type Keyboard, digitizer, TrackPoint, digital pen, UltraNav
Keyboard Backlight Yes
Features Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, Fn keys with Unified Communications controls, glass touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 7 (21CE)
Interfaces USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
2 x USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort 1.4a Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 7 (21CE)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition (available through downgrade rights from Windows 11 Pro) + Windows 11 Pro Licence
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 7 (21CE)
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter, Lenovo Integrated Pen
Integrated Options Accelerometer, proximity sensor
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader
Security Slot Type Kensington nano security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features Administrator password, power-on password, RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810H tested, NVMe password, USB FIDO (Fast Identity Online) device integration, Firmware Resiliency 3.0
Compliant Standards RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes
EPEAT Compliant EPEAT Gold
Max Operating Temperature 35 °C
Min Operating Temperature 5 °C
Humidity Range Operating 8 - 95%

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