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ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 6

2021 · Windows 10 Pro

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CPU43
GPU22
Display44
Memory50
Connect43
Portable69

Configuration

Scores

80+ Excellent60+ Good40+ Fair
Perf
43
Top 86% of ThinkPad
Single
52
Multi
36
GPU
22
Top 75% of ThinkPad
Display
44
Top 28% of ThinkPad
Memory
50
Top 62% of ThinkPad
Connect
43
Top 72% of ThinkPad
Port
69
Top 46% of ThinkPad
Value
100

Swiss Prices

Ricardoused
15.10.2024
CHF 599
Digitecused
15.02.2025· Refurbished
CHF 799
Near historical low
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Specifications

CPUIntel Core i7-1165G7 (4C/8T, 4.7 GHz, 15W)
Display14" WUXGA IPS · 60Hz · 400 nits · Touch
RAM16GB LPDDR5-4266 (soldered) · max 32GB
Storage512 GB NVMe (1 slot)
GPUIntel Iris Xe · integrated
Battery57 Wh
Weight1.39 kg
Ports2x Thunderbolt 4, 2x USB-A 3.2, HDMI 2.0, 3.5mm
WirelessWi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.2
Input6-row · Backlit · TrackPoint

Form Factor

14.0"315 mm221 mmSide Profile18 mm
1.39 kg|315 × 221 × 18 mm|1.3 L
1.39 kgWeight
57WhBattery
14"Screen
6portsTotal I/O
I/O Breakdown
2x Thunderbolt 42x USB-A 3.2HDMI 2.03.5mm
Wi-Fi 6Bluetooth 5.26-row · Backlit · TrackPoint

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RAM
16GB LPDDR5 — Soldered (not upgradeable)
Storage
Memory Score
Current
50

Performance Overview

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Use Case Fit

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

Linux Compatibility

Kernel 5.11++
Ubuntu 20.04 LTSRHEL 8.4
Wi-FiIntel AX201 — iwlwifi
GPUIntel Iris Xe — i915, kernel 5.11+
TouchscreenWacom digitizer — Wayland recommended
Fingerprintlibfprint supported
ThunderboltTB4 works — early kernels had dock wake issues
Audiosof-firmware required
Fedora: Fedora 34+ recommended for Tiger Lake Xe driver maturity.

Certified. Tiger Lake Iris Xe requires kernel 5.11+ for stable graphics. Thunderbolt 4 docks work well on recent kernels.

Analysis

Business Travel

The ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 6 is a 2021 flagship ultraportable built for executive mobility. It pairs a Intel Core i7-1165G7 with 16 GB soldered LPDDR5 and a WUXGA IPS panel at 14". At 1.39 kg with a 57 Wh battery, it is highly portable.

Strengths

  • Touchscreen input
  • 2x Thunderbolt 4 for docking and eGPU
  • Lenovo Linux-certified
  • TrackPoint pointing stick

Limitations

  • RAM soldered — not user-upgradeable
  • No built-in Ethernet
  • No SD card reader
  • Aging 2021 platform — limited vendor support horizon
  • Older Wi-Fi 6 wireless standard
  • Basic integrated GPU — limited to light esports titles
Upgrade path: ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 7

Analysis derived from public PSREF specifications

Editorial Notes

The Gen 6 brought Tiger Lake (11th Gen) with Thunderbolt 4 and Iris Xe graphics — a significant GPU uplift over UHD. The WUXGA 16:10 panel became standard, with a stunning 4K+ option. The garaged ThinkPad Pen Pro is included.

Known Issues

Early Tiger Lake BIOS had Thunderbolt dock wake issues — resolved in later updates. Some units exhibit coil whine under specific loads.

Swiss Market

Used market CHF 500-900 depending on display option. The 4K+ panel variant commands a premium.

Linux

Certified for Ubuntu and RHEL. Tiger Lake Iris Xe needs kernel 5.11+ for full acceleration. Thunderbolt 4 docks work well on recent kernels.