The best Lenovo laptops of 2023: Expert tested and reviewed

Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon features: Processor: 11th-generation Intel Core i5-1140G7 vPro Processor | RAM: 16GB | Screen size: 14 inches | Operating system: Windows 10 Pro | Dimensions: 12.7 x 0.6 x 8.6 inches

There is no doubt about it: The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon is the best Lenovo laptop you can buy. 

With an 11th-generation Intel Core i5-1140G7 vPro Processor, the Intel Evo platform creates a high-performing machine that makes it a favorite among users. 

The 13-inch display incorporates Intel Iris Xe Graphics for improved imaging with an anti-glare screen. You get 256GB of storage, and to take your own photos, there is a 720P HD camera. A fingerprint reader is included for added convenience. 

The battery is impressive, too. Jamie Irwin, digital marketing expert at TutorCruncher, said, “This model is also known for its long battery life, so you can stay productive even when away from your charger.”

According to ZDNET writer Sandra Vogel, it can also be great for business: “Lenovo's ThinkPad series is regarded by many as the standard-setter for business laptops, with the X1 Carbon at the pinnacle.”

Review: Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon

Entrepreneur Paul Serra owns multiple companies, including Elevated Fortune, and has used Lenovo laptops for well over a decade. “I am currently using the ThinkPad X1 Carbon. The X1 Carbon is primarily for business use,” he said, noting that “the X1 Carbon is wonderful for business travel because the battery life lasts nearly an entire day, from my experience.”

Barry Smith, founder and CEO of Homesmith Construction, uses a Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon, too. “It is everything I was hoping it would be — very slim, high quality, fast, powerful, and reliable,” he said.