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ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga

2021 · Windows 10 Pro

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CPU39
GPU22
Display48
Memory46
Connect25
Portable69

Configuration

Scores

80+ Excellent60+ Good40+ Fair
Perf
39
Top 89% of ThinkPad
Single
48
Multi
32
GPU
22
Top 75% of ThinkPad
Display
48
Top 22% of ThinkPad
Memory
46
Top 78% of ThinkPad
Connect
25
Top 96% of ThinkPad
Port
69
Top 46% of ThinkPad
Value
100

Swiss Prices

Tuttiused
15.09.2024
CHF 549
Ricardoused
01.11.2024
CHF 699
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Specifications

CPUIntel Core i5-1135G7 (4C/8T, 4.2 GHz, 15W)
Display13.5" QHD 3:2 IPS · 60Hz · 450 nits · Touch
RAM16GB LPDDR5-4266 (soldered) · max 16GB
Storage512 GB NVMe (1 slot)
GPUIntel Iris Xe · integrated
Battery44.5 Wh
Weight1.15 kg
Ports2x Thunderbolt 4, 3.5mm
WirelessWi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.2
Input6-row compact · Backlit · TrackPoint

Form Factor

13.5"304 mm213 mmSide Profile15 mm
1.15 kg|304 × 213 × 15 mm|1.0 L
1.15 kgWeight
44.5WhBattery
13.5"Screen
3portsTotal I/O
I/O Breakdown
2x Thunderbolt 43.5mm
Wi-Fi 6Bluetooth 5.26-row compact · Backlit · TrackPoint

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RAM
16GB LPDDR5 — Soldered (not upgradeable)
Storage
Memory Score
Current
46

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Use Case Fit

ExcellentOffice / Productivity
MarginalSoftware Development
GoodGaming
MarginalVideo Editing
MarginalData Science / ML
MarginalVirtualization

Linux Compatibility

Kernel 5.11++
Wi-FiIntel AX201 — iwlwifi
GPUIntel Iris Xe — i915
TouchscreenWacom digitizer — 3:2 aspect works correctly
Audiosof-firmware required — some early units had speaker routing issues
Fingerprintlibfprint supported
Fedora: Fedora 34+ recommended. The 3:2 display requires no special configuration.

Community-supported. Unique titanium chassis with 3:2 display. All major hardware works but less community testing than mainstream X1 models.

Analysis

The ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga is a 2021 flagship ultraportable built for executive mobility. It pairs a Intel Core i5-1135G7 with 16 GB soldered LPDDR5 and a QHD 3:2 IPS panel at 13.5". At 1.15 kg with a 44.5 Wh battery, it is exceptionally portable.

Strengths

  • Exceptionally light at 1.15 kg
  • Bright 450-nit display
  • Touchscreen input
  • 2x Thunderbolt 4 for docking and eGPU
  • TrackPoint pointing stick

Limitations

  • RAM soldered — not user-upgradeable
  • Maximum 16 GB RAM ceiling
  • No built-in Ethernet
  • No SD card reader
  • Small 44.5 Wh battery
  • Aging 2021 platform — limited vendor support horizon
  • Older Wi-Fi 6 wireless standard
  • Community-only Linux support (no official certification)
  • Basic integrated GPU — limited to light esports titles

Analysis derived from public PSREF specifications

Editorial Notes

A unique ThinkPad — the thinnest X1 ever at 11.5mm, with a titanium roll-cage and 13.5-inch 3:2 display. Designed to compete with the Surface Pro in convertible form. The 3:2 aspect ratio is excellent for documents and web browsing.

Known Issues

Only two Thunderbolt 4 ports and a headphone jack — no USB-A, no HDMI. The 44.5 Wh battery limits runtime. No garaged pen — requires separate magnetic pen. Limited configurations available.

Swiss Market

Rare in the Swiss market. Limited availability when new, even rarer used. Collector interest keeps prices above equivalent X1 Yogas.

Linux

Community-supported. The 3:2 display and Tiger Lake hardware work well. Limited community testing compared to mainstream X1 models due to low sales volume.