Lenovo ThinkPad 4G LTE OLED Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 7 - 14" Review

The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 7 is a premium 2-in-1 that's built for business on the go. It packs a sharp 14-inch OLED touchscreen, a built-in stylus, and even 4G LTE connectivity so you can work from anywhere without hunting for Wi-Fi.

But you're not buying this for raw power. It's a productivity machine first, with a focus on reliability and connectivity. The 12th Gen Intel i7-1265U vPro chip is fine for office apps, but it's not going to win any speed contests.

Performance is a mixed bag. That 93rd percentile OLED screen is stunning for movies and makes everything look great. And having 4G LTE built-in is a genuine game-saver for travel. But the Intel 1265U CPU lands in the 30th percentile, so it's not a powerhouse. The integrated Iris Xe graphics are fine for video calls, but forget about gaming—it scores a 14 out of 100 there. It's built for spreadsheets and presentations, not rendering or gaming.

At $1800, this is a tough sell. You're paying a premium for that OLED screen and the 4G LTE modem. The performance hardware inside—the CPU, RAM, and storage—all rank in the bottom half of the pack. If you absolutely need a business-ready 2-in-1 with built-in cellular and a top-tier display, it makes sense. For everyone else, the price feels high for the specs you get.

Compared to an Apple MacBook Pro, you lose a ton of CPU and GPU performance, but you gain a touchscreen, stylus, and 4G LTE. Against a Lenovo Legion or MSI gaming laptop, this isn't even in the same league for power. The more direct rival is something like the ASUS Zenbook Duo, which offers a unique dual-screen setup for similar productivity tasks, often at a better price. This ThinkPad's niche is its all-in-one mobile package.

Buy this if you're a business professional who needs a single, reliable machine for travel, values a brilliant display for client presentations, and must have built-in cellular connectivity. Don't buy it if you need serious processing power, plan to do any gaming, or are just looking for the best performance for your money.