Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga (4th gen) review
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga (4th gen) — from 2018, 1.35 kg, performance 27.
Technical specifications
| Type | Convertible (2-in-1) |
| Release year | 2018 |
| Screen | 14" · 2560x1440 |
| Processor | Intel Core i7 8665U |
| Max. RAM | 32 GB |
| Weight | 1.35 kg |
Performance scores
A 2018 X1 Yoga: premium convertible chassis, mainstream silicon
The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga 4th Gen (2018) combines an Intel Core i7 8665U with 32GB of RAM at $333, almost exactly the convertible-class median of about $356. The verdict rates it fairly priced. There is no discrete graphics on file (score zero against a class median of 3.84), so the case rests on the chassis: the top-tier ThinkPad convertible frame with its pen support and keyboard.
The X1-tier convertible experience at a median price
The X1 Yoga line carried Lenovo's flagship convertible engineering — a thin carbon chassis, the excellent ThinkPad keyboard, an included pen and a 14-inch HDR-capable display in some configurations. With 32GB of RAM fitted, this listing keeps the machine comfortable for office work, heavy browsing and note-taking for years. For a buyer who wants the premium folding ThinkPad experience without the premium price, this is the entry point.
Modest compute, below-par reliability reading
The honest numbers: a CPU score of 38.51 against a class median of 59.6 (about 35% below), no graphics capability flags on file, and a reliability index of 23 versus 49. The machine handles everyday office duty comfortably, but sustained compute and anything visual are out of scope, and the reliability reading warrants a careful unit inspection — hinge, battery, screen uniformity.
A standard recent-convertible curve
From a $1500 base the X1 Yoga has come down to $333, about 9.09% per year, with a projected $275 in two years. Median entry, median curve — predictable.
Convertible neighbors
Pricier options include the EliteBook x360 1040 G6 ($381) and ThinkPad X1 YOGA ($357); cheaper ones include the EliteBook x360 1030 G4 ($305) and Dell Inspiron 15 7573 ($313). The Yoga C740 ($349) sits sideways. Against the HP rivals, the X1 Yoga argues on keyboard and pen; against the C740, on chassis tier.
Bottom line
The X1 Yoga 4th Gen at $333 is a chassis purchase: flagship convertible engineering, 32GB of RAM and pen support at a median price. Compute is modest (38.51 CPU), graphics claims are absent, and reliability (23) merits inspection. For the ThinkPad-convertible experience on a budget, it is the honest entry.
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⚙️ Configuration analysis
Top configuration is built for office apps, web browsing, and basic daily tasks.
🤔 How to choose
Universal advice for any use case.
- Reliability vs price: reliability (median 49) ↔ price (median 355.7).
- Weight vs CPU: mobility (median 69) ↔ overall performance (median 37.8).
- Upgradeability vs battery: upgradability (median 50) ↔ battery life (median 4.8).
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