Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano - The BEST Light Business Laptop?

Review of the 2023 Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 3 laptop. This comes packed with the latest Intel i7-1360P CPU and an Intel iris xe gpu. It's still incredibly light but worth it?
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[@MatthewMoniz]

What do you guys think of the Lenovo X1 Nano? Also, if you enjoyed the video feel free to like and subscribe. Thanks for watching!

[@kyle8952]

I think you should turn off the touchpad in bios and become a nipple guy.

[@aao331]

The only reason Thinkpads sells is for the trackpoint. Remove the trackpoint and there is no reason to get a thinkpad over other notebooks even from the same vendor I.E. ideapad.

[@RickSanchez-rc1rg]

The trackpoint and keyboard are the best features of any Thinkpad!!

[@usmannaeem]

If a Sony VAIO VGN-TX3XP from 2005 can have enought space for a cdrom derive any latop in 2023 has no excuse to not offer 4 I/O ports on a 13in notebook.

[@luizs.f5305]

A thinkpad without a trackpoint is not a thinkpad, period.

[@jond4634]

Its honestly the only reason I still buy Thinkpads.

[@carboon_ink]

thats your opinion. Keep it to yourself next time👍

[@user-fg6ld7dd2i]

​@@carboon_inkno, several opinions must be expressed,,, and if you were hurt by that said opnion then you're in the wrong side,,, if you're hurt by that side opnion then you should reflect on your self Otherwise the tech industries won't turn into consumer friendly market

[@KaiFnr]

My first ThinkPad was a gift from my late granddad, it only had a TrackPoint (no touchpad at all). Since then I see no point on using anything else but the red dot, no matter how much I try, touchpads feel less precise and "unnecessary". That's why all my 4 Thinkpads have their "touchpads permanently disabled".

[@7hinkr14]

The gift of not having to incessantly move your hand just to browse on any computer is greatly underappreciated.

[@vOnAm]

The NIPPLE IS A MUST HAVE. I am 15 years Thinkpad user, and now on my X1 Nano I use the trackpoint much more often than trackpad. It feels very fluid, navigating the OS without changing wrist position. I use Mac Book pro 14 inch for media production, and I like trackpoint more than macbook trackpad although it is very easy to use. I'm have a blessed life.

[@AndrewWells]

Its NOT actually a nipple, its a fully multi directional pointer and mouse that doesn't require the user to move their hands from the keyboard... no one has been able to improve on it, and its utility to so many users has been proven over time... I get it if KZbin presenters who don't do actual work don't get it, but these machines are not made for them

[@bumpsy]

@@AndrewWells damn, huge ego you've got there

[@NeilAC78]

​@@AndrewWells Not only that, as a none 'nipple' user I appreciate having physical left and right mouse click buttons being right at the top of the trackpad...I don't need any more trackpad space. I want those 2 buttons right where they are.

[@tnetroP]

I would rather the trackpad was removed and they kept the trackpoint.

[@msisoservices]

don't mess with the trackpoint!!! It is one of the 2 reasons why I buy these thinkpads, it makes me more productive and it is super useful

[@whrussy]

Got one of these a couple years ago for work - love it so much. The small form is absolutely perfect for travel.

[@DrRazkov]

I use this for work, X1 Nano Gen2. 16gb ram and 512 gb. Generally fine, I prefer the lightness when commuting. I find that the fan kicks in very often even on balance settings.

[@alias5873]

Thanks for the review. The review of the 2023 X1 Nano is interesting because there seems to be little innovation in this space. Would be interesting to compare it to older models that, for non-big business users, might present a better value proposition. I'm still using my early 2020 Razer Blade Stealth 13. PS: For fingerprints, skins are definitely the way to go. Would be interested in a review of some of the more popular skinning companies, e.g., dbrand, SlickWraps, Sopiguard, etc.

[@KushalPandya]

The asking price of recent ThinkPads is on par with Macbooks, except, they're barely half as good when it comes to screen quality, trackpad, build, performance, and battery life. If someone really needs a laptop that can run Windows or Linux, paying such a price just for ThinkPad brand is not worth it.

[@slay3rgamingyt]

Asus vivobooks offer the best value in most countries.

[@thekriumatk3094]

vivobooks are absolute garbage

[@slay3rgamingyt]

@@thekriumatk3094 why though

[@retardretard407]

​@@slay3rgamingytprobably because the vivobook range is very wide. It has quite a few good laptops as well as terrible laptops, which are the base models, really

[@adonespitogonaif]

@@thekriumatk3094i got a zenbook s13 with amd 6800u. This ultrabook is a gem. Super lightweight and thin, good battery life, oled screen, good speakers and runs linux.

[@xeon2k8]

on the bar chart graphs maybe put a diff colour for the laptop you are testing so it's way more visible and visual to compare it. Awesome vid as usual, cheers!

[@sivaramakrishnach694]

You have a very clear and audible vocie. Thank you for the review and for providing clarity to buy or not.

[@raviteja-on2hb]

As someone who has to use gloves while working, I wouldn't have bought my last gen thinkpad if it didn't have the nub for navigation.

[@dannyarroway4187]

Thanks as always for the excellent and objective videos!

[@yaybrianna]

I use the trackpoint (nipple as you called it) buttons with my thumb on the trackpad. It's soooo much better than built in buttons or buttons below the touchpad. The trackpoint is great if you need to do something with your mouse but you don't want to move your hands away from the keyboard!

[@BandanazX]

The Trackpoint is for productivity. If you want to fingerpaint, get anything else.

[@saadjameel1820]

One suggestion, when showing scores, please make the name of the device in discussion stand-out from the rest for easy scanning for us viewers. Maybe make it bigger of bolder or use a different color.

[@AirrowRocket]

Why make it an age issue when you don't know if it is one or not? That's pure conjecture and lets your biases show through. A look into your soul.

[@ghostgetti4310]

Counter to your points I actually LOVE the small trackpad, I hate the fact that so many of the trackpads are so large these days. So this is a hugely unique and big buying point for someone like me.

[@Bored_Trumpet]

3:08 I actually wish there was an option the other way. Would be nice to get rid of the trackpad, but of course keep the buttons. It takes so much space that could be used to increase the vertical range of the keyboard. Sort of like the Thinkpad X200S.

[@yoyo5040]

the nipple is the best thing and infact the only laptop which can be used at industrial locations or at remote sotes where you might need to use this outdoor with gloves on rough oily fingers with dirt and stuff.

[@MatthewMoniz]

Fair enough and and I guess if you’re always using the nipple then it’s fine. But if you don’t use it then it’s way to cramped

[@yoyo5040]

@@MatthewMoniz love your content man, keep creating 👍

[@jasonjetttube]

Gotta have the TrackPoint! Those who want a larger keyboard will opt for a Carbon or Yoga. It is too bad one cannot go to a store and visually compare models (beyond some models at some Best Buys, like with Apple.

[@winardix]

the touchpad in thinkpad optimized by using both thumb while using ten finger. that's why the click is on the top

[@bhushir]

I never really understood why they use the P-series processor instead of the U-Series. There's a very small fan to cool off the CPU. They put the U-series on the X1C 14" version which has a better cooling capacity.

[@bryans8656]

Another balanced review Matt, thanks. I can see they've positioned the Nano as a direct competitor to the M2 MacBook Air 13, but I think it falls short in too many ways. If a Windows laptop is a must you've reviewed better Lenovo options.

[@Watchandlearn91]

Hey Matt, can you review the X1 Carbon from this year? I would really like to see that review.

[@WelkySchullin]

I love my gen 1 also the trackpoint and keyboard...

[@caspertong6317]

I guess the problem with thinkpad is the keyboard often spoiled after sometime, and start to auto type a specific key

[@MrBluesRequiem]

The nipple is useful when you need to use the device while carrying, or with gloves. Ultimately, Thinkpads are for professionnals, and the trackpoint is a matter of branding for non professionnal. They should not get rid of it.

[@tutacat]

Smaller devices can fit lesa battery by the square, but they are powering most of the same internals, so it just can't last quite as long.

[@bassman12]

touching the nipple for more than 25 years now, i have the touchpad disabled instantly after getting a new thinkpad. nice laptop, i prefer 15" and dedicated num-pad though.

[@yaswanthsai7070]

you did them dirty with the nibble part

[@avs_smart_systems]

I had this laptop for a , Month while my X1 G9 and it was a challenge to type but it’s performance was outstanding.

[@izualthefallen6624]

lenovos thinkpads are tested and they are great, awesome review!

[@RAGHAV4882]

major waiting for the flow x13 review.

[@uubaidullah]

+1

[@poynarvaez]

what do you mean?

[@MatthewMoniz]

I already reviewed it

[@iotlalo]

Nice video

[@ubasta]

never thought i'd hear about nipple on a tech review lol

[@philliplanos]

If they just put those internals on the Lenovo Yoga...like an updated Yoga 5G...man o man...

[@scottpearson9692]

why you no review that X13s?? Pls respond OP. I actually think that X1 carbon buyers should get their slim 7 pro x. That's what I got for work and it's been nice, plus it can have 32gb RAM and a dedicated GPU, which really helps these days

[@zr9817]

This size is a little too small for most users except those who travel a lot. People tend to prefer X1 Yoga

[@MikeMcIntyreintechrity]

Matt, any chance you can do a smackdown between the Nano and the Z13 Thinkpad? I travel a lot and these two are top of my list.

[@drishalballaney6590]

I'd suggest z13 just because of AMD. also do check out the T14s and X13 ThinkPads with AMD

[@MikeMcIntyreintechrity]

@@drishalballaney6590 Interesting, my main machine is the Thinkpad T480s and the T14s is it's replacement. I didn't know about the X13. I really like the idea of that if I can get amd. Possibly even the X13 Yoga with amd. I think that would be my ideal business machine.

[@animetodamaximum]

Not having a trackpoint would make it a Thinkbook instead of a ThinkPad. They could use the haptic pad from the Z13 and you can continue to have the trackpoint without issue while also allowing you to have a bigger trackpad for those who don't know how to use the trackpoint.

[@outy1978]

Don't use the Trackpoint but love using those physical left and right click buttons. Large trackpads are completely pointless.

[@oraz.]

I got the gen 1 on Ebay. It's really nice especially the display resolution. I don't think gen1 really gets 11 hours though. I like the physical mouse buttons even if they reduce the trackpad. The cooling and noise on gen1 is not good though.

[@anthonylegit6142]

How much was it

[@oraz.]

@@anthonylegit6142 800

[@Arbiter946]

this or gen 1? How drastic is the diffrence?

[@italoestrada]

I got the Gen 2. And the noise is terrible. Probably i feel that way cause i have a MacBook too and the difference its a lot. And the heat coming from the fan, its too much. I don’t know if gen 3 its better in this aspect. But. I think better get a bigger Thinkpad that probably deals better with battery and heat or go for a MacBook

[@spost26]

I’m feeling drawn to thinkpads….. x1 carbon specifically…. except I’m hesitant because apple silicon exists….I edit photos in Lightroom and photoshop and want to get into web design and youtube…. I love matte displays

[@theencryptedpartition4633]

Now imagine ThinkPad with framework design and functionality

[@MatthewMoniz]

Ya but there would be no nipple. Unless framework allowed you to replace the nipple with a better nipple every year.

[@jesdadotcom]

Trackpoint rules. Best way to navigate spreadsheets and forms. If you dont like it leave.

[@Captain-wi7pq]

Buying a Thinkpad and complaining about the Trackpoint is like buying a Macbook and complaining about the trackpad.

[@c.n.crowther438]

What's linux support like for this thing?

[@Youvko]

Comparing any laptop's sound with mac's every time shown how big is the gap between them, in terms of sound.

[@aarshdeepsingh4843]

Can you please review the new vivobook 15 which has 13500H with igpu

[@aao331]

If you ask to remove the trackpoint in a thinkpad, then you didn't understood the Thinkpad at all. Lenovo has the Ideapad or Yoga.

[@Bunny501]

I'd Just disable the touchpad and use the nipple . It's way more ergonomic and just as precise

[@fren648]

nipple is must have I a youngin and i still love it

[@MatthewMoniz]

Whenever you touch it makes you feel young again

[@fren648]

Dude I'm 18 💀

[@dqkneely9803]

At such a price point can you justify this over somegthing such as the ASUS X13?

[@insufferablered6280]

As a representative of the younger generation (Gen Z), I prefer having a nipple to touch.

[@bilwit]

spec wise the Thinkpad T14 (AMD) will be the best

[@miroslavdunik3295]

Trackpoint is the main selling point for me. Please Lenovo, do NOT remove it!

[@user-uq1bi6mg2l]

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[@glaz126]

I agree the trackpad seems a bit small. But the trackpoint is the feature of the ThinkPad. Remove it and it's not a ThinkPad anymore. Whatever the size of the device.

[@r1nlx0]

if it's AMD Zen 4 U series it will be damn good notebook

[@1____-____1]

The nip is forever! At work its either a MBP or a Thinkpad.

[@manosprotonotarios5187]

The trackpoint is an important tool for those that appreciate it. It does not exist in other machines and we need it for efficiency, it is not a matter of age!! This just shows you are not educated.

[@sjn_]

Anyone got the wallpaper from the thumbnail?

[@thecustompropper1279]

I'd rather go with latest surface laptop, had used thinkpad workstation p in past and it has similar build quality, apart from a 3:2 screen the surface has better build quality

[@stalbaum]

Idk, I love the pointer stick. But, I run Linux on a ThinkPad and as you are all aware, when on Linux you multitask between cli and GUI. Pointing sticks are great for this because you don't have to move your hand away from the keys. But we are not normal people. I turn my track pad off.

[@Rihaan_Thakkar]

I am disappointed I waited a whole year But il dtill be fine as i just love thinkpads for their red and black colour, business features and keyboards along with the nipple

[@sepsallao]

I am in new generation, and I am not seeing any problem with the nipple

[@catabun3656]

For me personally is a deal breaker for a laptop that has the Fn and Ctrl keys swapped...it can be the best laptop but when it comes to usability I will always be mad if I press the Fn key instead of the Ctrl key....I don't know why Lenovo does that....

[@WaffleusRex]

It's a holdover from how IBM did it. IBM did it for ergonomic reasons, IIRC. It makes it a shorter distance to hit Crtl-A, Crtl-S, and other commands, especially for people with smaller hands, while Fn commands would require you to stretch your hand all the way out anyway.

[@Aygross]

Can be toggled In Lenovo vantage as well as bios

[@xeon2k8]

have an Extreme and a Carbon, both can be toggled in the bios as someone already mentioned

[@danielhandika8767]

you can swap it in BIOS setting

[@elpiloto100]

You get used to it, and now I actually prefer it over having ctrl all the way to the left. It lets me reach ctrl key without having to reach for it.

[@Ravenmancerr]

mine gets in on the 8th i am nervous that I wont like the keyboard. IF not ill trade back for a carbon

[@memoryfoam2285]

I was born in 2003 and I would genuinely rather have the trackpoint than the trackpad. If I need precision and I don't need to keep my hands on the keyboard, I will use a mouse.

[@MatthewMoniz]

Just admit it you love nipples

[@Klayperson]

They really shouldn't have included a touchpad at all, because it encourages people like you to miss the point of a thinkpad entirely and ask lenovo to gut that line of its defining features even further than they already have.

[@sochimaugoji336]

Link to the wallpaper

[@elpiloto100]

Disliked for dissing the trackpoint. It's the most useful thing and I can't live without it.

[@shubhankarpradhan2672]

Can't believe one nipple is causing so much space crunch...!!

[@MyronZhao]

Ain't no way the starting price for this is $2229. $3809 for the touch version wtf! You better cram an RTX 4080 in there for that price Lenovo!

[@MatthewMoniz]

Lol Canadian pricing I'm assuming

[@MyronZhao]

@@MatthewMoniz for sure lol

[@WaffleusRex]

​@@MyronZhaoThat and they always massively inflate the price in the beginning so they can lower it to the real price later on and pretend they're giving you a huge discount.

[@wlcrutch]

Use the Nipple. It’s so much more slick…get rid of the trackpad. Nipple with two buttons is all you need.

[@ccroy2001]

I got a new 2021 Nano X1 in 2023 for a substantial discount. It's a great home laptop. If you're coming from a ~2016 Windows laptop to the Nano display, battery, sound quality, light weight are incredible. I am really happy I got it vs a newer laptop with a $750 usd MSRP.

[@Rihaan_Thakkar]

The shocking thing is that only me, you and a few other ultra tech nerds 😎😎😎😎😎😎💯😎💯💯😎💯 would know is that they doubled the capacity of ram (32 to 64) on the x1 Carbon and halved the capacity of ram (32 to 16) on the x1 nano I know this because I literally mug-up the specs on computers from various websites And i mug em up so bad that I can even remember the exact specification that I need A new year brings more workload as I have to mug up new specs

[@Kekeripo]

I'll never understand the need for that kind of black coloring. Razer had it nearly fixed with their Gunmetal/Titanium colored Blades, but hey, why have somehting good when you can have something horrible.

[@thepolaris9145]

I really like this thing but the price is just not great

[@arsnakehert]

Cringe take on the "nipple" TrackPoint is essential for a ThinkPad to be a ThinkPad, and should be in all laptops

[@vincentchanbiz]

I love my Hp dragonfly g4 more

[@loveymeow9300]

Does the 1360P help with gaming?

[@MatthewMoniz]

No

[@KatwereJames]

Naaaaaaaaaaa, the nipple stays, it is there for use cases that go away with accident touches on the touchpad without having to completely use an external mouse for those use cases......the terminal, IDE, etc

[@omarcortes5754]

I love the thinkpad nano but having in mind this is not a powerhouse I think it should have amd chips, more efficiency and performance.

[@SqueamishKeemish]

I think the X1 Carbon and the X1 Nano are collaboration laptops between Intel and Lenovo, that’s why we have the Z13 and Z16 because those are a collaboration between Lenovo and AMD.

[@youp1tralala]

Lenovo made the ThinkPad Z13/Z16 for people disliking the nipple.

[@Rihaan_Thakkar]

I love thinkpads

[@Funkenflug]

Are you absolutely sure this is an M.2 2230? Looks more like 2242 to me.

[@Matthew-bb2by]

It's not a "Thinkpad" without the trackpoint (nipple)

[@elmoe01]

You have no idea how useful the nipple is.

[@MatthewMoniz]

Oh I do and I love touching them but on the nano it really doesn't leave enough surface space for those that don't like touching nipples

[@user-or3wn6nf8h]

👍 lenovo should get rid of nipple on nano

[@dagobello]

Not a business laptop without a number pad.

[@MaiElizabeth]

This thing is more expensive than MacBook Air M1.

[@Robin-wr3qv]

will this be available in europe?

[@MatthewMoniz]

It should!

[@RM-el3gw]

too many compromises. Plus, the thinkpad tax. I've owned two thinkpads already and was fairly satisfied with them, but my next laptop won't be a thinkpad.

[@SeviersKain]

at this point, a M3 chipped MacBook Air 13 or 15 are both gonna kill other windows laptops...

[@ameerali_]

I wish if they add a UBS A and HDMi port

[@root8272]

USB A is dead. Use an adapter if you need to.

[@urandom1]

The moment you criticized the trackpoint, i knew that you never actually used it -_-

[@ecoutezmusic]

learn how to use the trackpoint, it's not about young generation or whatever. It's way more efficient and ergonomic, and I am young and use it