Unveiling the Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 4: What's New?

[@sean_daly]

Great review, thank you! I actually watched this a couple times, and finally just ordered an X13 for myself. I decided to go with the 2.8k display option, but also got the 54.7Wh battery, so hopefully the larger battery helps offset the 2.8K display's higher power consumption. This is going to replace my ThinkPad X230 that I bought 12 years ago back in 2012, which is still going strong with no issues (other than getting a little slow/long in the tooth) and I am typing this comment on it right now.

[@bilpo4729]

Do you think this 16GB of onboard RAM would be enough for the next 10 years?

[@botnfs4640]

Thats crazy cause im in the same boat rn, just rdered an x13 gen 4 with max upgrades except for the oled display and its replacing my x230t. Hows ur x13 been so far? I know the keyboard will never compare to the older thinkpads but is it decent at least?

[@sean_daly]

@@bilpo4729 honestly not sure. depends on your needs I guess. after using it for a few months now I have not run into an issue with 16gb; however, it is usually running in the 12gb usage range, so not much margin there. If I were ordering it again, I'd step up and get more than 16gb for future proofing.

[@sean_daly]

@@botnfs4640 so far it has been good. it is thinner and lighter. I do like the new 16:10 apect ratio and the OLED screen is great. The bump in screen size from 12.5 to 13.3 is welcome. Battery life is okay at about 6-8 hours and I like the fact that it charges from USB-C. Of course performance is excellent. While it still has the legendary Thinkpad keyboard, it is admittedly not as good as the one on the X230. There's a lot I miss from the X230 like removable batteries, the "slice" dock, upgradeability, etc. Comparing to what's on the market today, the X13 is excellent and honestly don't know why it doesn't get more love. I don't see a need to spend more on something like the X1 carbon.

[@rasmustvenstrup]

Thanks! Great review 👌 Would love to see a comparision between T14s Gen 4 and X13 Gen 4. Configuration seems much the same, but would love to hear your thoughts on size difference, build quality, heating, fan noise, speakers.

[@EugeneSan]

Waiting for review of AMD (7840U) version

[@kadairh]

Thanks great to see a review that opens up the device, really good!

[@yohtuber]

Thank you for the information! Great review!

[@Kenzo9063]

I have to say the thinkpad series has stood the test of time. Maintained the same old look but also manages to look modern as well. For context I used to have an X61 and X201 before going for other laptops (Surface pro, asus zenbook) then came back to using thinkpad again. Currently using X13 Gen 1 AMD and still going strong. Have to admit thinkpads really lives up to being called rock solid

[@timothyandrewnielsen]

What, the X13 isn't out yet. What are you shilling bro?

[@Kenzo9063]

@@timothyandrewnielsen I'm talking about the X13 Gen 1 that came out in 2020.

[@traolin5877]

@@timothyandrewnielsen x13 has been out for years. This is gen 4 in the video

[@madpuri]

Awesome review mate. Specially weight measurements and keyboard/trackpad tests. Cheers

[@andynguyen5634]

Nice review Andrew! Was wondering if you heard anything about the thinkbook 16p g4? I've heard so much about it from CES and your video, but I don't see much reviews about it. And the magic bay accessories are nowhere to be found ...

[@andrewmarcdavid]

Not yet!

[@michaelwatkins8710]

300 nits in 2023 is an insult

[@circasurvive9891]

...exactly why I had to pass up getting the 👽 Alienware M16👾 QHD+ 4080 ...like WHO TF really out here being forced to take a +$1000 hike up the ass & actually satisfied with having to shut all-but-one blind in every room they play in?shits ridiculous😒

[@adequatequality]

I thought this would be a problem at first but the matte anti-glare screen does help tremendously in keeping that brigthness lower because there's not as many reflections. Usually if you have an OLED screen, that's like a mirror on modern laptops and you'll see screens upwards of 500 nits. This laptop is actually not that bad all things considered.

[@piotrmichalczuk9273]

very nice review, short, to the point! Love & thanks

[@deisumus1]

I'd love to know how you feel about reducing fan noise (i.e. i7 1360p) via windows 11 advanced power settings.

[@AngelCarnico]

Excellent work! Thanks!

[@andrewmarcdavid]

Glad you liked it!

[@halfstream1461]

I dont know why Lenovo is shipping 41w batteries at all. Battery life use to be a staple of Thinkpad. Why solder the ram if you aren’t adding bigger batteries and shorten the key travel . At least add a better trackpad. Great review just a little disappointed. Seems like the x series only gets intel cpu upgrades.

[@ithinkabout4369]

The 41 Wh battery reduces the weight and it costs less. This is an enterprise model, and many enterprise customers want the cost saving and lower weight.

[@GuyWithAGweikeCloud]

cant find info if the screen is pen compatible?

[@user14890]

What is the key travel distance?

[@randomknowledge3]

my gen 1 x13 still works like charm, want to upgrade but until this one gave up,

[@okechukwuutazi9373]

Hi Andrew, my x13 machine goes to sleep in tablet mode and do not turn up until i switch the lid to pc mode and then back to tablet mode. Any idea whats causing this?

[@0cool966]

Getting the AMD 7000 series version.

[@The_Sleazy]

Thats incredible Noutbook Ever thanks ❤

[@greyrevolver99]

hi Andrew, which one is better : - Thinkpad X1 Carbon Gen 11 i5 1345u or - Thinkpad X13 Yoga Gen 4 i7 1365u ?

[@ongionge8429]

Wanna know it too

[@KTPurdy]

helpful review

[@dominiqueagnes5285]

I tought it was the new Asus X13, do you plan to test it?

[@keyboard_g]

Its like the Intel version of the Z13. In which case would prefer to get the Z13.

[@h-bo123]

But there’s also an AMD option…. Curious: would an AMD option sway you?

[@oraz.]

The raised lid bump is not good aesthetically imo. I hope they go back.

[@moscowtime8876]

We need to know the difference between EVO and vPRO: battery livetime and others

[@omrodo]

please which Is notebook 14 top low noise ? thanks

[@berntlie6799]

Good sound. Nice colors in video, but somewhat smudgy?

[@rafaelperez9652]

Cant really go wrong with the ThinkPad series from Lenovo! Great review Andrew!! 👍😁

[@andrewmarcdavid]

Couldn't agree more!

[@mayurvajat9856]

X13 Gen 4 2 In 1 will be good option in 2024 ?

[@wojciechczupta]

how does it compare to L13 yoga? it is cheaper, has AMD option (longer bettery life and quieter fan) and doesn't have this ugly camera bolt on panel. What would you miss downgrading to L13?

[@megaman2016]

What about latest t14 laptops?

[@williamcohen3351]

This is an okay pc. Camera was okay and mics were good. Speakers sounded okay although there was some distortion in parts of the sound track you played. Display is good. Nice to have the option for 4g or 5g. Excellent review as always.

[@andrewmarcdavid]

Thanks William

[@hastazacharia]

300 Nits In Late 2023?🤦🏻. At least Srgb is 100% in base mode.

[@yaguang]

Wow dissappointing to see they're intentionally skimping out on the battery life

[@andrewmarcdavid]

There are two options when it comes to battery

[@TheCarlosMendonca]

Oh no, still no word on the Z13 Gen 2. :(

[@andrewmarcdavid]

Still waiting unfortunately.

[@TheCarlosMendonca]

@@andrewmarcdavid sounds like they’ve started selling them on the US website. But I don’t know how they can justify that price point ($2900, and I know they run sales often) with the Asus X13 at $2499. If you end up reviewing, it would be amazing to compare it with the Asus X13, XPS13 plus and maybe Framework 13 side-by-side. Cheers, mate!

[@timothyandrewnielsen]

Those surface temps are garbage.

[@enriquegomez2581]

Anyone else also getting 10hrs of battery life?

[@DizzlefoShizzle-1]

I bought this laptop from Lenovo last month. No extra loaded apps, and battery life was 4 hours, with eco mode on. Lenovo replaced it and I had the exact same problem. Super disappointing. Anyone else had this issue?

[@VarianHermianto]

Not Pertamax