ThinkPad Yoga

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ThinkPad Yoga
ThinkPadYogaTent.jpg
ThinkPad Yoga in tent mode
Developer Lenovo
Product family ThinkPad
Type Ultrabook convertible laptop-tablet computer
Release dateNovember 2013
Operating system Microsoft Windows,
ChromeOS (11e Option and stock on C13)
CPU Intel Core U and G Series
Display16:9/16:10 touch IPS or OLED,
11.6-inch (290 mm) –
13.5-inch (340 mm) –
14.0-inch (360 mm)
PredecessorThinkpad X230 Tablet
Website shop.lenovo.com/us/en/laptops/thinkpad/yoga-series/

The ThinkPad Yoga is a 2-in-1 convertible business-oriented tablet from Lenovo unveiled in September at the 2013 IFA in Berlin, Germany. It was released in the United States in November 2013. [1] [2]

Contents

Design and performance

The ThinkPad Yoga series laptops have a "backlit" keyboard that flattens when flipped into tablet mode. This is accomplished with a platform surrounding the keys which rises until level with the keyboard buttons, a locking mechanism that prevents key presses, and feet that pop out to prevent the keyboard from directly resting on flat surfaces. Lenovo implemented this design in response to complaints about its earlier IdeaPad Yoga 13 and 11 models being awkward to use in tablet mode. A reinforced hinge was required to implement this design. Other than its convertible form factor, the first ThinkPad Yoga is a rather standard ThinkPad device with a black magnesium-reinforced chassis, island keyboard, a red TrackPoint, and a large buttonless touchpad [1] [2] (but touchpad have been upgraded to a mechanical 3-button version for a next generations of Yoga line).

Models

Lenovo ThinkPad Yoga
Size11.6"12"13"13.5"14"
TypeFlipbook «2-in-1»
AffordableMainstreamPremiumMobile
workstation
2013 Yoga
(Yoga 12)
    
201411e YogaYoga 14
2015Yoga 260
201611e Yoga
Gen 2
460 YogaX1 Yoga
Gen 1
P40 Yoga
201711e Yoga
Gen 3
 Yoga 370replaced by
X1 Yoga
X1 Yoga
Gen 2
 
201811e Yoga
Gen 4
L380 YogaX1 Yoga
Gen 3
X380 Yoga
201911e Yoga
Gen 5
L390 YogaX1 Yoga
Gen 4
X390 Yoga
202011e Yoga
Gen 6
L13 YogaX1 Yoga
Gen 5
X13 Yoga
2021 L13 Yoga
Gen 2
X1 Titanium Yoga
Gen 1
X1 Yoga
Gen 6
X13 Yoga
Gen 2
C13 Yoga

Battery configuration

MainM(x)Main hot-swappable
(max.cells)
SecondaryU Ultrabay removable
uUltrabay unremovable
M(x)Main removable
(max.cells)
m(x)internal
(max.cells)
"PowerBridge"
m(x)Main internal
(max.cells)
SSlice battery
Laptop color codes

Laptop storage combinations (excluding WWAN slot)

LevelPCIe 4.0 x4PCIe 3.0 x4PCIe 3.0 x2M.2 SATAmSATA1.8" SATA2.5" SATA1.8" IDE2.5" IDE
2019
Not yet
(laptops)
20132013201320092003200319911988
32
4
31
22
32
3
21
4
31
22
2
11
3
21
1
2
11
21
4
1
11
3
1
11
11
11
2
3
1
1
2
1
1

Laptop memory

AmountLPDDR5XLPDDR5DDR5LPDDR4XLPDDR4DDR4LPDDR3DDR4DDR3LDDR3DDR2DDRSDREDOFPM
dual channel< dual channeldual channel< dual channeldual channel< dual channeldual channel< dual channel
2022
(laptops)
2019
(laptops)
2020
201720142014201220142010200720031998199319931987
max memory = 512 GBN/AN/A512 GBN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/A
max memory = 256 GBN/A256 GB (4 slots)N/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/A
max memory = 128 GB128 GB128 GBN/AN/A128 GB (4 slots)N/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/A
64 GB max memory < 128 GB64 GBN/AN/A64 GBN/A64 GB (2 slots)64 GB (4 slots)N/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/A
32 GB max memory < 64 GB32 GB32 GB32 GBN/A32 GB32 GB (2 slots)32 GB (4 slots)N/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/A
16 GB max memory < 32 GB16 GB16 GB16 GB16 GB16 GB (2 slots)16 GB (4 slots)N/AN/AN/AN/AN/A
8 GB max memory < 16 GB8 GB8 GB8 GB8 GB8 GB (2 slots)8 GB (4 slots)N/AN/AN/A
4 GB max memory < 8 GB4 GB4 GB4 GB4 GB4 GB4 GB (4 slots)4 GB (4 slots)N/A
2 GB max memory < 4 GB2 GB (8 chips)2 GB2 GB2 GB2 GB2 GBN/A
1 GB max memory < 2 GB1 GB (1 chip)dual channel mindual channel minN/Asingle channel min1 GB1 GB1 GB1 GB (4 slots)
512 MB max memory < 1 GBN/AN/AN/Asingle channel minsingle channel minN/Adual channel minhalf channel min512 MB (8 chips)512 MB (8 chips)512 MB512 MB
256 MB max memory < 512 MBN/AN/AN/A256 MB (1 chip)256 MB (1 chip)N/Asingle channel min256 MB (1 chip)N/Asingle channel minN/Asingle channel min256 MB
128 MB max memory < 256 MBN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/A128 MB (1 chip)N/AN/Ahalf channel minN/Ahalf channel min
64 MB max memory < 128 MBN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/A64 MB (1 chip)N/A64 MB (1 chip)
max memory < 64 MBN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/A

Zero generation (2013)

Thinkpad Yoga (S1 Yoga 12)

The first ThinkPad Yoga has a 12.5-inch IPS touchscreen with 1080p resolution. The screen was designed for use with an optional pen-style digitizer. It is powered by Haswell processors from Intel. Buyers are able to choose standard 2.5" hard drives or SSD, and additional M.2 SSD, [1] [2] but have a non-replaceable battery and soldered RAM.

ModelRelease (US)DimensionsWeight (min)CPUChipsetMemory (max)GraphicsStorageNetworkingScreenBatteryOther
12.5"
Yoga 1220131.58 kg (3.5 lb) 5th Gen Intel Core4/8 GB — DDR3L 1600 MHz
(soldered)
Intel HD 5500One 2.5" SATA Drive
One M.2 SATA
Wi-Fi + BT M.2 CardGlare, anti-smudge:

1366×768 IPS Touch
1920×1080 IPS Touch

Anti-glare, anti-smudge:
1920×1080 IPS Touch

m

First generation (2014)

11e Yoga (Windows version)

Lenovo ThinkPad Yoga 11e (Windows Version)
Type 2-in-1 PC
Media1 x SATA (500 GB HDD)
Operating system Windows 8.1, Windows 10
CPU Intel Celeron N2940 (2MB Cache, Up To 2.25GHz)
or Core M-5Y10c
Memory8GB max DDR3L 1600 MHz
Display11.6 in (29 cm), 1366×768 (HD) LED IPS with touchscreen
GraphicsIntel HD
SoundDolby Advanced Audio v2
Input Keyboard, touchpad
Camera720p HD webcam
Connectivity USB 3.0 input, USB 2.0, HDMI 1.4, SD card reader, RJ-45 and a headphone/microphone port.
DimensionsW×H×D 11.8 in (30 cm) × 7.9 in (20 cm) × 0.827 in (2.10 cm)
Mass3.3 lb (1.5 kg)

The Windows version has the same specs as the Chromebook, but comes with a 320GB hard drive for storage and also accepts SSDs. The memory can be upgraded up to 8GB. Unlike the Chromebook variant, the components of this version can be upgraded.

11e Yoga Chromebook

The ThinkPad 11e is a Chromebook that has a matte black chassis with reinforced hinges and corners, a sturdy lid, and a rubber bumper protecting its display in order to help it survive accidental dropping, spills, and general rough handling. It uses a quad-core Intel Celeron CPU, has 4 GB of RAM which can not be upgraded, an 11.6 inch screen, and 16GB of eMMC flash storage. Reviewers claim it is somewhat heavier than a typical Chromebook with a weight of 3.1 pounds. This is likely because of its ruggedized and reinforced chassis.

It uses typical ThinkPad-style keyboard with customized ChromeOS keys. It does not have Trackpoint but only a touchpad. The screen is matte with and anti-glare coating and has a resolution of 1366×768 pixels. A 720p webcam is mounted above the screen. It has media card reader, a USB 2.0 port, a USB 3.0 port, and HDMI 1.4 port and a headphone jack. Connectivity is provided by 802.11ac Wi-Fi and Bluetooth 4.0. [3]

The 11e fully supports the openSUSE flavor of the Linux operating system. [4]

S3 Yoga 14

The Yoga 14 model reportedly "strikes the middle ground between bulky workstations and flexible hybrids." [5] The laptop's metal hinge makes it sturdy, flexible and durable but has a below-average battery life. Like other models, the display can bend a full 360 degrees and the keyboard can be folded in half to use as a stand. According to a review for Business News Daily, "The ThinkPad Yoga 14 is a balancing act of diverse features. Thankfully, Lenovo pulled them all together into a satisfying work machine. The notebook features a high-quality build and an excellent keyboard and trackpad — all must-have features for serious productivity. And extras like the TrackPoint pointing stick are great for legacy ThinkPad users who prefer those options." [5]

S5 Yoga 15

ModelRelease (US)DimensionsWeight (min)CPUChipsetMemory (max)GraphicsStorageNetworkingScreenBatteryOther
11.6"
11e Yoga20141.59 kg (3.5 lb) Intel Celeron8 GB — DDR3L 1600 MHz
(1 slot)
Intel HD GraphicsOne 2.5" SATA 7mm DriveGigabit Ethernet
Wi-Fi + BT M.2 Card
1366×768 IPS TouchmNO TrackPoint
11e Yoga Chromebook20141.4 kg (3.1 lb) Intel Celeron2/4 GB — DDR3L 1600 MHz
(soldered)
Intel HD Graphics16 GB eMMC
(soldered)
Wi-Fi + BT M.2 CardAnti-glare:

1366×768

mNO TrackPoint
14"
Yoga 14 [6] 20141.9 kg (4.2 lb) 5th Gen Intel Core16 GB DDR3L 1600 MHz(1 slot)Intel HD 5500
+ Nvidia Geforce 840M or 940M (2GB DDR3)
One 2.5" SATA DriveWi-Fi + BT M.2 CardAnti-glare:

1920×1080 IPS Touch

m
15.6"
Yoga 15 [7] 20142.3 kg (5.1 lb) 5th Gen Intel Core32 GB DDR3L 1600 MHz(2 slots)Intel HD 5500
+ Nvidia Geforce 840M (2GB DDR3)
One 2.5" SATA DriveWi-Fi + BT M.2 Card
Optional WWAN M.2 SATA Card
Glare:

1920×1080 IPS Touch

Anti-glare:
1920×1080 IPS Touch

m

Second generation (2015)

11e Yoga (2nd Gen)

Yoga 260

The Yoga 260 uses a lightweight carbon-fiber hybrid material on its lid and magnesium-plastic blend on its lower portion. Lenovo claims the Yoga 260 has been subject to extensive testing of its ability to survive extreme temperatures, vibrations, altitudes, and shocks. Its keyboard is spill resistant. It includes a 12.5-inch display of resolution 1366×768 or 1920×1080. [8] An active stylus, the ThinkPad Pen Pro, is included for drawing and text entry; it can be used with Lenovo's WRITEit hand-writing recognition application. A large fingerprint reader is included for logging into a user account. [9]

The design of Yoga 260 is in the same generation as the ThinkPad X260, [10] which features 6th generation Intel Core i processors, same display resolution choices, same supported operating systems.

Yoga 460 and P40 Yoga

Yoga 460 is a base model with only integrated graphics.

The ThinkPad P40 Yoga, like other Yoga branded products, is a convertible device with "laptop, stand, tent, and tablet" modes. The P40 Yoga includes a touchscreen display with resolution of 1920×1080 or 2560×1440, designed in cooperation with Wacom, using that company's Active ES technology which can sense 2,048 different pressure levels. The screen works with a stylus called the ThinkPad Pen Pro that has various pen tips designed to give varied forms of tactile feedback. The P40 uses Intel Core i7 CPUs, can accommodate up to 16 gigabytes of RAM, has SSDs up to 512 gigabytes in size, and uses an Nvidia Quadro M500M GPU. [11]

ModelRelease (US)DimensionsWeight (min)CPUChipsetMemory (max)GraphicsStorageNetworkingScreenBatteryOther
11.6"
11e Yoga (2nd Gen)20151.59 kg (3.5 lb) Intel Core m4/8 GB — DDR3L 1600 MHz
(soldered)
Intel HD GraphicsOne 2.5" SATA 7mm DriveGigabit Ethernet
Wi-Fi + BT M.2 Card
1366×768 IPS TouchmNO TrackPoint
12.5"
Yoga 260201517.8 x 309.9 x 2201.32 kg (2.9 lb) 6th Gen Intel Core8 GB — DDR4 2133 MHz
(soldered, WWAN)
or 32 GB — DDR4 2133 MHz
(1 slot, NO WWAN)
Intel HD Graphics 520One M.2 x4OneLink+ Gigabit Ethernet
Wi-Fi + BT M.2 Card
Optional WWAN M.2 Card (exclusive)
Anti-glare:

1366×768 IPS Touch
1920×1080 IPS Touch

m
14"
Yoga 460 [12] 201519.9 × 338 × 2361.8 kg (4.0 lb) 6th Gen Intel Core16 GB DDR3L 1600 MHz(1 slot)Intel HD 520One 2.5" SATA DriveOneLink+ Gigabit Ethernet
Wi-Fi + BT M.2 Card
Optional WWAN M.2 SATA Card
Glare:

1920×1080 IPS Touch
2560×1440 IPS Touch

Anti-glare:
1920×1080 IPS Touch

m (3) (53 Whr)
P40 Yoga [13] 201519.9 × 338 × 2361.83 kg (4.0 lb) 6th Gen Intel Core
i7-6500U (2C4T 2.5 GHz / 3.1GHz Turbo)
i7-6600U (2C4T 2.6GHz / 3.4GHz Turbo)
16 GB DDR3L 1600 MHz(1 slot)Intel HD 520
+ Nvidia Quadro M500M (2GB DDR3)
One 2.5" SATA DriveOneLink+ Gigabit Ethernet
Wi-Fi + BT M.2 Card
Optional WWAN M.2 SATA Card
Glare:

2560×1440 IPS Touch

Anti-glare:
1920×1080 IPS Touch

m (3) (53 Whr)

Third generation (2016)

11e Yoga (3rd Gen)

11e Yoga Chromebook (3rd Gen)

X1 Yoga

The ThinkPad X1 Yoga is a revamp of the ThinkPad X1 Carbon that includes the multi-mode flexibility of the Yoga line and a 14-inch display with optional OLED technology. The display has a resolution of 2560×1440 pixels. It weighs about 1.3 kg (2.8 pounds). [14]

ModelRelease (US)DimensionsWeight (min)CPUChipsetMemory (max)GraphicsStorageNetworkingScreenBatteryOther
11.6"
11e Yoga (3rd Gen)20161.59 kg (3.5 lb) Celeron, Pentium, or 6th Gen Intel Core i316 GB — DDR3L 1600 MHz
(1 slot)
Intel HD Graphics (Celeron)
or HD Graphics 510 or 520
One M.2 SATAGigabit Ethernet
Wi-Fi + BT M.2 Card
Glare:

1366×768 IPS Touch

mNO TrackPoint
11e Yoga Chromebook (3rd Gen)20161.5 kg (3.3 lb) Intel Celeron2/4 GB — LPDDR3 1600 MHz
(soldered)
Intel HD Graphics16 GB eMMC
(soldered)
Wi-Fi + BT M.2 CardGlare:

1366×768 IPS Touch

mNO TrackPoint
14"
X1 Yoga20161.36 kg (3.0 lb) 6th Gen Intel Core8/16 GB LPDDR3 — 1866 MHz
(soldered)
Intel HD Graphics 520One M.2 x4OneLink+ Gigabit Ethernet
Wi-Fi + BT M.2 Card
Optional WWAN M.2 Card (?)
Glare:

2560×1440 OLED Touch

Anti-glare:
1920×1080 IPS Touch
2560×1440 IPS Touch

m

Fourth generation (2017)

11e Yoga (4th Gen)

11e Yoga Chromebook (4th Gen)

Yoga 370

A 13.3 inch replacement for the Yoga 260, with 7th generation Intel Core processors. [15]

X1 Yoga (2nd Gen)

Changes from previous X1 Yoga includes the use of 7th generation Intel Core i ('Kaby Lake') processors, addition of Thunderbolt 3 ports, USB-C connector for power adapter, 'wave' style keyboard featuring matte finish on the keyboard. [16]

ModelRelease (US)DimensionsWeight (min)CPUChipsetMemory (max)GraphicsStorageNetworkingScreenBatteryOther
11.6"
11e Yoga (4th Gen)20171.59 kg (3.5 lb) Celeron, or 7th Gen Intel Core i3 or i58 GB — DDR3L 1866 MHz (Celeron)
or 32 GB DDR4 2133 MHz
(1 slot)
Intel HD Graphics 500 (Celeron)
or HD Graphics 620
One M.2 SATAGigabit Ethernet
Wi-Fi + BT M.2 Card
Anti-glare:

1366×768 IPS Touch

mNO TrackPoint
11e Yoga Chromebook (4th Gen)20171.45 kg (3.2 lb) Intel Celeron4 GB — LPDDR4 3200 MHz
(soldered)
Intel HD Graphics 50032 GB eMMC
(soldered)
Wi-Fi + BT M.2 CardAnti-glare:

1366×768 Touch

mNO TrackPoint
13.3"
Yoga 37020171.37 kg (3.0 lb) 7th Gen Intel Core8 GB — DDR4 2133 MHz
(soldered, WWAN)
or 32 GB — DDR4 2133 MHz
(1 slot, NO WWAN) [17]
Intel HD Graphics 620One M.2 x4Mini Gigabit Ethernet
Wi-Fi + BT M.2 Card
Optional WWAN
Anti-reflective (glossy, ploarized), anti-smudge:

1920×1080 IPS Touch

mOne TB3 x2
14"
X1 Yoga (2nd Gen)20171.36 kg (3.0 lb) 7th Gen Intel Core8/16 GB LPDDR3 — 1866 MHz
(soldered)
Intel HD Graphics 620One M.2 x4Mini Gigabit Ethernet
Wi-Fi + BT M.2 Card
Optional WWAN
Anti-reflective (glossy, ploarized), anti-smudge:

1920×1080 IPS Touch
2560×1440 IPS Touch

Glare, anti-smudge:
2560×1440 OLED OCTA Touch

mTwo TB3 x4
Soldered charging port

Fifth generation (2018)

11e Yoga (5th Gen)

L380 Yoga

More affordable version of the X380 Yoga, with replaceable RAM, but lacking Thunderbolt. [18]

X380 Yoga

A smaller 13.3" derivative of the X1 Yoga. [19]

X1 Yoga (3rd Gen)

The design is derived from 6th generation ThinkPad X1 Carbon, with the ThinkShutter privacy camera included by default (except for models with a IR camera), 15W 8th generation Core i5/i7 quad core processors and a built-in stylus. OLED screens are no longer an option. [20] [21]

ModelRelease (US)DimensionsWeight (min)CPUChipsetMemory (max)GraphicsStorageNetworkingScreenBatteryOther
11.6"
11e Yoga (5th Gen)20181.54 kg (3.4 lb) 7th Gen Intel Core m, i5 Y, Celeron, or Pentium Silver4/8 GB — LPDDR3 1866 MHz or DDR4 2400 MHz
(soldered)
Intel HD Graphics 615, or UHD Graphics 600 or 605eMMC (soldered)
or One M.2 x2
Gigabit Ethernet
Wi-Fi + BT M.2 Card
Glare:

1366×768 IPS Touch

mNO TrackPoint
13.3"
L380 Yoga20181.56 kg (3.4 lb) 7th or 8th Gen Intel Core64 GB DDR4 — 2133 (7th Gen) or 2400 MHz
(2 slots)
Intel HD Graphics 620 (7th Gen)
or Intel UHD Graphics 620 (8th Gen)
One M.2 x4Mini Gigabit Ethernet
Wi-Fi + BT M.2 Card
Anti-glare:

1920×1080 IPS
1920×1080 IPS Touch

mSoldered charging port
X380 Yoga20181.43 kg (3.2 lb) 7th or 8th Gen Intel Core8/16 GB DDR4 — 2400 MHz
(soldered)
Intel HD Graphics 620 (7th Gen)
or Intel UHD Graphics 620 (8th Gen)
One M.2 x4 Nuvola apps important.svg Mini Gigabit Ethernet
Wi-Fi + BT M.2 Card
Optional WWAN M.2 Card (?)
Anti-reflective (glossy, ploarized), anti-smudge:

1920×1080 IPS Touch

mOne TB3 x2
14"
X1 Yoga (3rd Gen)20181.4 kg (3.1 lb) 7th or 8th Gen Intel Core8/16 GB LPDDR3 — 2133 MHz
(soldered)
Intel HD Graphics 620 (6th Gen)
or Intel UHD Graphics 620 (7th Gen)
One M.2 x4Mini Gigabit Ethernet
Wi-Fi + BT M.2 Card
Optional WWAN
Anti-reflective (glossy, ploarized):

1920×1080 IPS Touch
2560×1440 IPS Touch

m ThinkShutter
Two TB3 x4

Sixth generation (2019)

L390 Yoga

More affordable version of the X390 Yoga with replaceable RAM, but lacking thunderbolt. [22]

X390 Yoga

A smaller 13.3" derivative of the X1 Yoga. [19]

X1 Yoga (4th Gen)

The design is derived from 7th generation ThinkPad X1 Carbon. This is notably the first ThinkPad with aluminum chassis. 15W 8th/10th generation Core i5/i7 quad core processors and a built-in stylus.

ModelRelease (US)DimensionsWeight (min)CPUChipsetMemory (max)GraphicsStorageNetworkingScreenBatteryOther
13.3"
L390 Yoga20191.56 kg (3.4 lb) 8th Gen Intel Core64 GB DDR4 — 2400 MHz
(2 slots)
Intel UHD GraphicsOne M.2 x4Mini Gigabit Ethernet
Wi-Fi + BT M.2 Card
Anti-glare:

1920×1080 IPS Touch

m
X390 Yoga20191.29 kg (2.8 lb) 8th Gen Intel Core8/16 GB DDR4 — 2400 MHz
(soldered)
Intel UHD GraphicsOne M.2 x4Mini Gigabit Ethernet

Intel Wireless-AC 9560 Wi-Fi or Wi-Fi 6 AX200
+ BT 5.0
(soldered)
Optional WWAN M.2 Card (?)
Anti-reflective (glossy, ploarized), anti-smudge:

1920×1080 IPS Touch

m ThinkShutter
One TB3 x2
14"
X1 Yoga (4th Gen)20191.36 kg (3.0 lb) 8th or 10th Gen Intel Core8/16 GB LPDDR3 — 2133 MHz
(soldered)
Intel UHD GraphicsOne M.2 x4Mini Gigabit Ethernet

Intel Wireless-AC 9560 Wi-Fi
+ BT 5.0
(soldered)
Optional WWAN M.2 Card (?)
Anti-reflective (glossy, ploarized), anti-smudge:

1920×1080 IPS Touch
1920×1080 IPS PrivacyGuard Touch
2560×1440 IPS Touch
3840×2160 IPS Touch

m ThinkShutter
Two TB3 x4

Seventh generation (2020)

11e Yoga (6th Gen)

L13 Yoga (1st Gen)

Released on the 27 August 2019, the more affordable version of the X13 Yoga, but lacking thunderbolt. Successor of the L390 which breaks the naming scheme. It no longer has replaceable RAM. [23]

X13 Yoga (1st Gen)

Released on the 24 February 2020, the smaller 13.3" derivative of the X1 Yoga. Successor of the X390 which breaks the naming scheme. [24] [25] [26]

X1 Yoga (5th Gen)

The design is derived from 8th generation ThinkPad X1 Carbon. 10th generation Core i5/i7 quad core processors and a built-in stylus. [27]

ModelRelease (US)DimensionsWeight (min)CPUChipsetMemory (max)GraphicsStorageNetworkingScreenBatteryOther
11.6"
11e Yoga (6th Gen)202019.9 x 293 x 2071.41 kg (3.1 lb) 8th Gen Intel Core m or i5 Y4/8 GB LPDDR3 — 1866 or 2133 MHz
(soldered)
Intel HD Graphics 615One M.2 x2Wi-Fi + BT M.2 CardGlare:

1366×768 IPS Touch

mNO TrackPoint
13.3"
L13 Yoga20191.43 kg (3.2 lb) 10th Gen Intel Core4/8/16 GB DDR4 — 2666 MHz
(soldered)
Intel UHD GraphicsOne M.2 x4Mini Gigabit Ethernet
Wi-Fi + BT M.2 Card
Anti-glare:

1920×1080 IPS Touch

m ThinkShutter
X13 Yoga20201.25 kg (2.8 lb) 10th Gen Intel Core8/16 GB DDR4 — 2666 MHz
(soldered)
Intel UHD GraphicsOne M.2 x4Mini Gigabit Ethernet

Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX201
+ BT 5.0
(soldered)
Optional WWAN M.2 Card (?)
Anti-reflective (glossy, ploarized), anti-smudge:

1920×1080 WVA Touch
1920×1080 WVA Low Power Touch
1920×1080 WVA PrivacyGuard Touch
3840×2160 OLED Touch

m ThinkShutter
One TB3 x?
14"
X1 Yoga (5th Gen)20201.36 kg (3.0 lb) 10th Gen Intel Core8/16 GB LPDDR3 — 2133 MHz
(soldered)
Intel UHD GraphicsOne M.2 x4Mini Gigabit Ethernet

Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX201
+ BT 5.0
(soldered)
Optional WWAN M.2 Card (?)
Anti-reflective (glossy, ploarized), anti-smudge:

1920×1080 IPS Touch
1920×1080 IPS PrivacyGuard Touch
2560×1440 IPS Touch
3840×2160 IPS Touch

m ThinkShutter
Two TB3 x4

Eighth generation (2021)

ModelRelease (US)DimensionsWeight (min)CPUChipsetMemory (max)GraphicsStorageNetworkingScreenBatteryOther
14"
X1 Yoga (6th Gen)20211.399 kg (3.08 lb) 11th Gen Intel Core8/16/32 GB LPDDR4x — 4266 MHz
(soldered)
Intel Iris XeOne M.2 2280 x4Wi-Fi 6 AX201 11AX

+ BT 5.2
(soldered)
Optional WWAN M.2 Card (?)
Anti-reflective (glossy, ploarized), anti-smudge:

1920×1200 IPS Touch
1920×1200 IPS MultiTouch 100%sRGB
3840×2160 IPS MultiTouch DCI-P3 HDR

57Wh ThinkShutter
Two TB4 x4
Two USB 3.2 Type-A


Reviews

Dan Ackerman of CNET wrote, "In our brief hands-on time with the ThinkPad Yoga, while it's made of tough, light magnesium alloy, it didn't feel as slick and coffee shop ready as the IdeaPad version (and it lacks the extremely high-res screen of the Yoga 2), but the hidden keyboard think [ sic ] is so fascinating, you'll find yourself folding the lid back and forth over and over again just to watch it in action." [2]

Brittany Hillen of Slashgear wrote, "The ThinkPad Yoga is a hybrid machine with a lot to offer users as both a laptop and as a tablet, though in slate mode it is thicker than what you'd get with a traditional tablet. There is nothing ill to speak of regarding the ThinkPad Yoga -- everything about it is solid, with the exception perhaps being a lower quality stylus than what an artist would need. The construction feels solid and durable in the hands, the keyboard is comfortable for typing in long duration stints, and the hardware is capable for a variety of tasks." [28]

James Kendrick of ZDNET wrote, "The ThinkPad Yoga is a great work laptop that can be pressed into tablet duty when desired. Its heavy-duty ThinkPad construction will stand up to the rigors of a road warrior. The battery life is reasonable and the beautiful screen works well in both laptop and tablet modes." [29]

The ThinkPad Yoga X1, (the first metal ThinkPad) has been given excellent reviews, with some review sites giving the new model a score of 4.5/5 stars. [30] [31]

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<span class="mw-page-title-main">ThinkPad</span> Business laptops and tablets series by Lenovo

ThinkPad is a line of business-oriented laptop computers and tablets, the early models of which were designed, developed and marketed by International Business Machines (IBM) starting in 1992. In 2005 IBM sold its PC business, including laptops to Lenovo. The Chinese manufacturer further developed the line, and is still selling new models in 2024.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">IdeaPad</span> Line of consumer-oriented laptop computers by Lenovo

IdeaPad is a line of consumer-oriented laptop computers designed, developed and marketed by Lenovo. The IdeaPad mainly competes against computers such as Acer's Aspire, Dell's Inspiron and XPS, HP's Pavilion, Envy, Stream, and Spectre, Samsung's Sens and Toshiba's Satellite.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">ThinkPad E series</span> Series of laptops by Lenovo

The ThinkPad E Series is a notebook computer series introduced in 2010 by Lenovo. It is marketed to small and medium-sized businesses.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">2-in-1 laptop</span> Mobile device combining laptop and tablet characteristics

A 2-in-1 laptop, also known as 2-in-1 PC, 2-in-1 tablet, laplet, tabtop, laptop tablet, or simply 2-in-1, is a portable computer that has features of both tablets and laptops.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">ThinkPad X series</span> Series of laptops by IBM and Lenovo

The ThinkPad X series is a line of laptop computers and convertible tablets produced by Lenovo with less power than its other counterparts. It was initially produced by IBM until 2005.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">ThinkPad W series</span> Series of mobile workstations by Lenovo

The ThinkPad W series laptops from Lenovo were described by the manufacturer as being "mobile workstations", and suit that description by being physically on the larger side of the laptop spectrum, with screens ranging from 15.6" to 17.3" in size. Most W series laptops offered high-end quad-core Intel Core processors with an integrated GPU as well as an Nvidia Quadro discrete GPU, utilizing Nvidia Optimus to switch between the two GPUs as required. Notable exceptions are the W500, which has ATI Mobility FireGL integrated workstation-class graphics, and the W550s, which is an Ultrabook-specification laptop with only a dual-core processor. The W series laptops offered independent software vendor (ISV) certifications from various vendors such as Adobe Systems and Autodesk for computer-aided design (CAD) and 3D modeling software.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">ThinkPad L series</span> Series of laptops by Lenovo

The ThinkPad L series laptops from Lenovo were designed with the theme of "green". The first laptops in the series were described by Lenovo as being the environmentally friendliest products in the ThinkPad range. Key features that contributed to the eco-friendly tag were the use of recycled material for packaging and post-consumer recycled content.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">IdeaPad U series</span> Series of laptops

The first laptop in the IdeaPad U series was the U110 launched in 2008 by Lenovo. Showcased at CES 2008, the laptop also launched the IdeaPad series itself, and received the Best of CES 2008 award. The IdeaPad U series was a line of Lenovo's consumer line of laptops, combining Lenovo's traditional engineering with design changes that were significantly different from ThinkPad products.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">IdeaPad Y series</span> Discontinued range of gaming laptops produced by Lenovo

The IdeaPad Y series was a consumer range of laptops produced by Lenovo, first announced in 2008. They were marketed as premium high performance laptops for multimedia and gaming, as part of the IdeaPad line.

The IdeaPad tablets from Lenovo were a brand of consumer-oriented tablet computers designed for home use or entertainment, as opposed to the business-focused ThinkPad Tablet series. Devices sold in certain countries, such as China, India and New Zealand, were sold under the LePad brand, similar to the LePhone series of smartphones. IdeaPad-branded tablets have been produced with the Android and Windows operating systems.

The Lenovo IdeaPad Yoga 13 is a convertible laptop created by Lenovo and first announced at the International CES 2012 in January. The Yoga 13 gets its name from its ability to take on various form factors due to its screen being mounted on a special two-way hinge.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Lenovo Yoga</span> Line of consumer-oriented laptop computers and tablets

Lenovo Yoga is a line of consumer-oriented laptop computers, tablets, and all-in-one computers designed, developed and marketed by Lenovo, named for their ability to assume multiple form factors due to a hinged screen. The line currently competes against other 2-in-1 PCs such as the HP Spectre.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">ThinkPad X1 series</span> Series of laptops by Lenovo

The ThinkPad X1 series is a line of high-end ThinkPad laptops and tablets produced by Lenovo.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">ThinkPad Helix</span> 2-in-1 convertible tablets

Lenovo ThinkPad Helix refers to two generations of 2-in-1 convertible tablets that can be used as both a conventional ultrabook and a tablet computer. The first-generation Helix was announced at the 2013 International CES and was released on 21 May 2013. A second-generation Helix came out in 2014.

The Lenovo IdeaPad Yoga 11S is a compact ultralight hybrid notebook/tablet computer released in late 2012. Like the Yoga 13 and the Yoga 11 the Yoga 11S gets its name from its ability to take on various form factors due to its screen being mounted on a special two-way hinge. The Yoga 11S runs the full version of Microsoft's Windows 8 operating system.

The Lenovo Miix was a series of multi-mode computing devices that function as both a tablet and a notebook computer.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Lenovo Yoga 2 Pro</span> Ultrabook-class convertible device

The Lenovo IdeaPad Yoga 2 Pro is an Ultrabook-class convertible device that can be used as both a tablet and laptop computer in the IdeaPad series. Lenovo unveiled the Yoga 2 Pro at the 2013 IFA in Berlin, Germany. It went on sale in the United States in October 2013. It comes in two colors, silver gray and clementine orange, and is designed for flexibility—allowing the user to use it in a variety of situations. Because of the durable hinge that allows the screen to swivel 360 degrees, the Yoga 2 Pro is able to fully utilize Windows 8 and its emphasis on touchscreen integration. The Yoga 2 Pro is the first laptop to earn a Green Mark certification from TUV that recognizes Lenovo for environmentally friendly manufacturing processes and low energy consumption.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">IdeaPad Flex</span> 2-in-1 laptop line by Lenovo

The LenovoIdeaPad Flex is a 2-in-1-laptop line by Lenovo. Unlike the Lenovo IdeaPad Yoga line of devices, the keyboard does not bend back entirely to allow use as a tablet, it is only a dual-mode laptop. Its keyboard rotates behind the display in order to put the device into "stand mode." Stand mode brings the user closer to the screen for watching videos and using touch-enabled apps and removes the visual distraction from the keyboard.

Lenovo ThinkPad 10 refers to two generations of 10-inch business-oriented tablet computers manufactured by Lenovo.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">ThinkPad P series</span> Series of laptops by Lenovo

The ThinkPad P series line of workstation laptops produced by Lenovo and was introduced by the company as a successor to the previous ThinkPad W series. With 15.6" and 17.3" screens, the ThinkPad P series saw the reintroduction of physically large laptops into the ThinkPad line. Marketed largely as portable workstations, many P series laptops can be configured with high-end mobile workstation-class Intel processors as well as error correction code (ECC) memory and a discrete Nvidia Quadro GPU. The P series offers independent software vendor (ISV) certifications from software vendors such as Adobe and Autodesk for various computer-aided design (CAD) software. The P52 and P72 models are the last current Lenovo laptops with a dedicated magnesium structural frame.

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