The ThinkPad X1 Yoga (Gen 7) gets a new OLED display, fresh performance hardware, and better biometrics

Lenovo Thinkpad X1 Yoga Gen7 Press Source: Lenovo

What you demand to know

Lenovo announced the ThinkPad X1 Yoga (Gen 7) at CES 2022.
It brings a new UHD+ OLED display, updated performance hardware, and new communications bar.
The ThinkPad X1 Yoga (Gen 7) is expected March 2022 and should first at about $i,749.

Lenovo's ThinkPad X1 Yoga (Gen half dozen) was i of the best Lenovo laptops to come out of 2022, and it's now been improved for the 7th generation. Announced at CES 2022, the new X1 Yoga (Gen vii) benefits from many of the same X1 series upgrades that we've as well seen in the refreshed X1 Carbon (Gen 10) and the X1 Nano (Gen 2).

Category	Spec
Bone	Up to Windows xi Pro Linux Ubuntu
Processor	Up to 12th Gen Intel Core i7 vPro U15 or P28 serial
RAM	Up to 32GB LPDDR5
Graphics	Intel Iris Xe Integrated
Storage	Upward to 2TB M.2 PCIe iv.0 SSD
Display	xiv inches 16:10 aspect ratio 1920x1200 (WUXGA) 400 nits, 100% sRGB IPS, low ability, touch Anti-reflective or anti-glare 1920x1200 (WUXGA) 500 nits, 100% sRGB IPS, low power, impact Privacy Guard 3840x2400 (WQUXGA) 500 nits, 100% DCI-P3 OLED, Impact, depression power HDR 400, Dolby Vision Anti-cogitating
Ports	Two Thunderbolt 4 Two USB-A 3.2 (Gen 1) HDMI 2.0b 3.5mm audio Nano SIM
Audio	Dolby Atmos
Connectivity	Wi-Fi 6E Bluetooth v.ii 5G sub-six 4G/LTE eSIM or Nano SIM
Photographic camera	Front-facing FHD IR camera Webcam shutter Human being Presence Detection
Keyboard	Backlit
Touchpad	110mm glass Precision TrackPoint
Security	Fingerprint reader IR camera dTPM 2.0 Kensington lock slot Camera shutter PrivacyAlert
Battery	57Wh 65W Type-C adapter
Dimensions	12.38 x viii.75 x 0.61 inches (314.4mm x 222.3mm x xv.53mm)
Weight	From 3 pounds (1.38kg)
Colour	Storm Grey
Availability	March 2022
Price	From $i,749

These X-series changes primarily involve the performance hardware and camera setup. Starting with the quondam, The X1 Yoga is at present available with new 12th Gen Intel Cadre U- and P-serial CPUs for added performance and efficiency. With up to 32GB of LPDDR5 RAM, 2TB of M.two PCIe 4.0 SSD storage, and a 57Wh battery, the convertible laptop should again prove to be a versatile business partner. The X1 Yoga also has the new keyboard air intake that doesn't affect spill resistance.

On the latter side, the new communications bar installed above the display should make collaboration easier than e'er while too providing advanced security. There are iii different camera setups bachelor, all with an FHD resolution and 1.4µm sensor. One is a basic FHD camera, one is an FHD and IR camera hybrid with webcam shutter, while the other adds Lenovo's "Computer Vision" along with the IR camera.

Computer Vision combines Human Presence Detection (HPD) and a neural processing unit to clarify whatever activity in front end of the laptop, even when the device is comatose. If the X1 Yoga realizes it's non you approaching it, it won't endeavor to unlock automatically. Reckoner Vision tin also sense when you look abroad from the display and will dim or plow off the screen to save free energy or add privacy. For those wearing a mask in the office, Computer Vision will supposedly be able to tell it's y'all even with a face roofing.

The ThinkPad X1 Yoga (Gen 7)'south xiv-inch UHD+ touch display — with 3840x2400 resolution and sixteen:ten aspect ratio — now uses an OLED panel for deeper colour and contrast. It's low power, information technology has an anti-reflective finish, and information technology has Dolby Vision with HDR 400 support and 100% DCI-P3 color for a cute pic. The other impact displays are all set at an FHD+ resolution (1920x1200) with 100% sRGB color. I has a standard anti-glare finish, one has an anti-reflective end, and one adds Privacy Baby-sit with 500 nits brightness. The others pinnacle out at 400 nits. An integrated pen comes standard with the laptop for inking.

Connectivity has been bumped up to Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth 5.2, plus there's optional 5G and 4G LTE connectivity with eSIM and Nano SIM support. This existence a ThinkPad, security features are notwithstanding plentiful and include a fingerprint reader, dTPM 2.0 scrap, Kensington lock slot, and optional IR camera, Privacy Guard, Privacy Warning, and Computer Vision. The ThinkPad X1 Yoga (Gen 7) is expected March 2022 and should outset at well-nigh $1,749.

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