Lenovo ThinkPad X13s G1 (13.3-inch, 2022)

Lightweight and compact ; Quality, responsive keyboard ; Great webcam ; Reliable battery life

Snapdragon 8cx Gen brings a lot of limitations ; Limited port selection ; Very expensive

The Lenovo ThinkPad X13s is a solid productivity laptop aimed at office workers or university students. It does not indulge itself in many luxury features, despite the asking price matching a powerful MacBook or sleek Zenbook.

Lightweight ; Next-level battery life ; Dual NVMe slots

Two USB-C ports ; ARM platform won’t run all apps ; Expensive

This laptop begs to ask the question of why you might want Windows 11 if you can’t run all Windows applications. There are some reasons, but there are just as many for running Linux or using a Chromebook. Amazing battery life is available for those...

Extra-light for a 13-incher ; Superior battery life ; Bright 16:10 screen ; Option for 5G wireless ; Silent operation ; High-res webcam

Pricey, unless you catch it on a sale ; Not compatible with all apps ; Minimal ports, and no Thunderbolt 4 ; Chassis gets hot under load ; Shallow, ThinkPad-atypical keyboard

Lenovo’s ARM-based ultraportable ThinkPad X13s delivers excellent battery life and anywhere-5G connectivity, but practicality and price slay this Snapdragon model for most shoppers.

Outstanding battery life ; Elegant and durable design ; Good webcam performance ; Display quality is excellent ; Keyboard is top notch

Windows on ARM software incompatibilities ; Lack of OpenGL support

Outstanding battery life, with just enough small victories to overcome its addiction to being average in every other way.

Lightweight and easy to travel with ; Fast always-on 5G connection ; Emphasis on security by Lenovo

Processor slower than the competition ; Fingerprint scanner difficult to set up ; Limited number of USB ports

Extreme power-efficiency ; Extreme battery life ; Very durable and spill-resistant ; Enterprise-level support ; It runs nearly all X86 apps

No USB-A connector ; Some apps might not load ; Performance/size ratio could be better

The Lenovo ThinkPad X13s is the best Snapdragon-based laptop we’ve seen thus far that hits where it matters these days: ultra-long battery life, extreme connectivity, and superior webcam quality, which can make a massive difference for road warriors or...

Compact and lightweight ; Good battery life ; 5G support ; Quiet in operation (fanless) ; 5MP webcam with IR

Moderate performance ; No HDMI or Thunderbolt 4 ports ; No memory card reader ; Some Windows apps may not work on Arm platform

Lenovo's ThinkPad X13s is a compact and lightweight Windows on Arm ultraportable, and probably the leading example of its kind. It's well built and offers 5G support plus long battery life, which will make it appealing to mobile professionals of...

Thin and light ; Excellent webcam and mic ; 5G built-in

Unoptimized apps can be slow ; Speakers could be better ; Design won't be for everybody

The Lenovo ThinkPad X13s is the company's best attempt yet at a Windows on ARM laptop, this time designed primarily for enterprise customers. In short, it's one of the best Windows on ARM laptops on the market, with excellent battery life and one of...

Eminently portable ; Powerhorse for business tasks ; Incredibly quiet

Slightly awkward keyboard ; Bad microphone ; Poor colour accuracy