Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 7 Laptop User Guide

: June 10, 2024
: Lenovo

Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 7 Laptop

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Product Information

The ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 7 is a high-performance laptop designed for users who need a powerful and versatile device for work and entertainment. It comes with Thunderbolt 4 and USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports, HDMI, a pen slot, a headphone/microphone combo jack, and a Kensington Nano Security Slot.
The device is powered by Intel Core i5 or i7 processors with up to 20 cores and 24 threads, and Intel Iris Xe Graphics. It has up to 24MB cache memory and supports up to 2TB M.2 2280 SSD storage. The laptop has a built-in camera and sensor, and a long-lasting battery that can last up to 24.1 hours with JEITA 2.0.

Product Usage Instructions

To use the ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 7, plug in the power adapter and press the power button to turn on the device. Use the touchpad or the TrackPoint pointing stick to navigate the screen, or connect a mouse to one of the USB ports. Connect external displays using the HDMI port or Thunderbolt 4 ports, and use the pen slot to store the Lenovo Pen Pro.
To unlock the device, use Windows Hello or enter your password at the login screen. Use the headphone/microphone combo jack to connect headphones or a microphone for audio input/output. Use the Kensington Nano Security Slot to secure the device with a compatible lock.
Use the pre-installed operating system, such as Windows 10 or Linux, to run applications and perform tasks. Use the built-in camera and sensor for video calls or facial recognition. To extend battery life, adjust the screen brightness and power settings, and close unused applications.

OVERVIEW

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1. Thunderbolt 4	5. Pen slot
2. Thunderbolt 4	6. Headphone/microphone combo jack (3.5mm)
3. USB 3.2 Gen 1	7. USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
4. HDMI	8. Kensington Nano Security Slot

Notes:

Optional nano-SIM card slot on the right side (not shown on the sample product above)

PERFORMANCE

Processor

Processor Family

12th Generation Intel® Core™ i5 / i7 Processor
Processor

Processor Name| Cores| Threads| Base Frequency| Max Frequency| Cache| Processor Graphics
---|---|---|---|---|---|---
Core i5-1235U| 10 (2 P-core + 8 E-core)| 12| P-core 1.3GHz / E-core 0.9GHz| P-core 4.4GHz / E-core 3.3GHz| 12MB| Intel Iris® Xe Graphics
Core i5-1245U| 10 (2 P-core + 8 E-core)| 12| P-core 1.6GHz / E-core 1.2GHz| P-core 4.4GHz / E-core 3.3GHz| 12MB| Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Core i7-1255U| 10 (2 P-core + 8 E-core)| 12| P-core 1.7GHz / E-core 1.2GHz| P-core 4.7GHz / E-core 3.5GHz| 12MB| Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Core i7-1265U| 10 (2 P-core + 8 E-core)| 12| P-core 1.8GHz / E-core 1.3GHz| P-core 4.8GHz / E-core 3.6GHz| 12MB| Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Core i5-1240P| 12 (4 P-core + 8 E-

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Notes: 1.i7-1280P is NOT available in EMEA.

Operating System

Windows® 11 Pro
Windows 11 Home
Windows 11 Home Single Language
Windows 11 DG Windows 10 Pro 64
Windows 10 IoT Enterprise LTSC 2021
Linux
Ubuntu Linux
No operating system

Notes:

Some features may not be supported on the system with Linux preload, including but not limited to Intel RST RAID, MIPI computer vision camera, WWAN, Human Presence Detection, etc.

Graphics

Graphics	Type	Memory	TGP	Key Features
Intel Iris Xe Graphics	Integrated	Shared	Share CPU TDP	DirectX® 12.1

Monitor Support

Supports up to 4 independent displays (native display and 3 external monitors via Thunderbolt™ and HDMI®)

Thunderbolt supports up to 5K@60Hz
HDMI supports up to 4K@60Hz

Notes:

Refresh rates >60hz also supported, however max resolution will be limited.

Chipset

Intel SoC (System on Chip) platform

Memory

Max Memory[1][2]

8GB soldered memory, not upgradable
16GB soldered memory, not upgradable
32GB soldered memory, not upgradable

Memory Slots

Memorysolderedtosystemboard,noslots,8-channel

Memory Type[3]

LPDDR5-5200

Notes:

The max memory is based on the test results with current Lenovo® memory offerings. The system may support more memory as the technology develops.
8GB memory is NOT available in EMEA.
Installed memory is actually 6400MHz but run at 5200MHz due to processor limitation

Storage

Storage Support[1]
One drive, up to 2TB M.2 2280 SSD
Storage Slot
One M.2 2280 PCIe® 4.0 x4 slot
Storage Type[2]**

Disk Type	Interface	Offering	Security
M.2 2280 SSD	PCIe NVMe®, PCIe x4	256GB / 512GB / 1TB	Opal 2.0
M.2 2280 SSD	PCIe NVMe, PCIe 4.0 x4 Performance	512GB / 1TB / 2TB	Opal 2.0

Notes:

The storage capacity supported is based on the test results with current Lenovo storage offerings. The system may support larger storage as the technology develops.
PCIe x4 SSD may be PCIe 3.0×4 or PCIe 4.0×4 as a substitution. 512GB and 1TB M.2 2280 PCIe 4×4 SSD are NOT available in EMEA.

Removable Storage

Card Reader

No card reader

Multi-Media

Audio Chip

High Definition (HD) Audio, Realtek® ALC3306 codec

Speakers

Stereo speakers, 2W x2 woofers and 0.8W x2 tweeters, Dolby® Atmos®

Microphone

Quad-microphone array, 360° far-field, Dolby Voice

Camera

FHD 1080p, with privacy shutter, fixed focus
FHD 1080p + IR hybrid, with privacy shutter, fixed focus
FHD 1080p + IR discrete, with privacy shutter, MIPI, fixed focus, Computer Vision

Sensor

Accelerometer (G) sensor
Proximity (P) sensor

Battery

Integrated Li-Polymer 57Wh battery, supports Rapid Charge (charge up to 80% in 1hr) with 65W AC adapter

Battery Life[1]

Configuration 1 (max battery life)
MobileMark® 2018: up to 14.9 hr with 848 performance score @250nits
JEITA 2.0: up to 24.5 hr @150nits
Local video playback: u p to 19.7 hr @150nits
Alternate configuration 2
MobileMark 2018: up to 14.2 hr with 820 performance score @200nits
MobileMark 25: up to 11.3 hr with 608 performance score @250nits
JEITA 2.0: up to 24.1 hr @150nits
Local video playback: up to 19.7 hr @150nits
Alternate configuration 3
MobileMark 2018: up to 14.0 hr with 810 performance score @200nits
MobileMark 25: up to 11.0 hr with 614 performance score @250nits
JEITA 2.0: up to 21.8 hr @150nits
Local video playback: up to 19.3 hr @150nits

Notes:

Configuration (max battery life): WUXGA (touch), Intel i5-1235U, 8GB LPDDR5, Win 11, 57Wh battery, best power efficiency power mode

Alternate configuration 2: WUXGA (touch), Intel i5-1240P, 16GB LPDDR5, Win 11, 57Wh battery, best power efficiency power mode
Alternate configuration 3: WUXGA (touch), Intel i7-1260P, 16GB LPDDR5, Win 11, 57Wh battery, best power efficiency power mode
All battery life claims are approximate maximum and based on results using MobileMark 2018, MobileMark 25, JEITA 2.0, continuous 1080p local video playback (using default Media Player in Fullscreen mode with 150nits brightness and default volume level), or Google Power Load Test (PLT) battery-life benchmark tests.
Actual battery life will vary and depends on many factors such as product configuration, software, wireless functionality, power
management settings, and screen brightness.
The maximum capacity of the battery will decrease with time, ambient temperature and use.
Refer to Microsoft® link for more information about the Windows Performance power slider.

Power Adapter

45W USB-C® (2-pin) AC adapter, supports PD 3.0, 100-240V, 50-60Hz
45W USB-C (3-pin) AC adapter, supports PD 3.0, 100-240V, 50-60Hz
65W USB-C (2-pin) AC adapter, supports PD 3.0, 100-240V, 50-60Hz
65W USB-C (3-pin) AC adapter, supports PD 3.0, 100-240V, 50-60Hz
65W USB-C slim (2-pin) AC adapter, supports PD 3.0, 100-240V, 50-60Hz
65W USB-C slim (3-pin) AC adapter, supports PD 3.0, 100-240V, 50-60Hz

Notes:

AC adapter offerings depend on the country.
In EMEA only 65W USB-C slim AC adapters are available.

DESIGN

Display

Size| Resolution| Touch| Type| Brightness| Surface| Aspect Ratio| Contrast Ratio| Color Gamut| Viewing Angle (L/R/U/D)| Key Features
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---
14″| WUXGA (1920×1200)| Multi-touch| IPS| 400 nits| Anti-glare| 16:10| 1000:1| 100% sRGB| 85°/85°/85°/85°| Low power, Eyesafe® Certified, ICC
| | | | | | | | | | Template color calibration
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14″

|

WUXGA (1920×1200)

|

Multi- touch

|

IPS

|

400 nits

| Anti- reflection, Anti- smudge|

16:10

|

1000:1

|

100% sRGB

|

85°/85°/85°/85°

14″

|

WQUXGA (3840×2400)

|

Multi- touch

|

OLED

|

SDR

400nits / HDR

500nits

|

Anti- reflection, Anti- smudge

|

16:10

|

100000:1

|

100% DCI- P3

|

85°/85°/85°/85°

| Low power, Dolby Vision™, DisplayHDR™ 400, Eyesafe Certified, ICC Template color calibration

Color Calibration

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No color calibration

Touchscreen

OGS (One Glass Solution) multi-touch, supports 10-point touch

Notes:

California Electronic Waste Recycling Fee
In California USA, per state law, Lenovo charges an electronic waste recycling fee on this covered device at the time of sale of the product. For more information, please go to https://www.calrecycle.ca.gov/Electronics/Consumer

Multi-mode

Laptop,tent,stand,andtabletmodessupportedby360°hinge

Input Device

Pen

Lenovo Integrated Pen, with built-in rechargeable battery, 4096 levels of pressure sensitivity, on-board garaged and rechargeable

Keyboard

6-row, spill-resistant, air intake design, multimedia Fn keys with Unified Communications controls

Keyboard Backlight

LED backlight

UltraNav™

TrackPoint® pointing device and glass surface multi-touch touchpad, 56 x 110 mm (2.20 x 4.33 inches)

Mechanical

Dimensions (WxDxH)[1]

314.4 x 222.3 x 15.53 mm (12.38 x 8.75 x 0.61 inches)

Weight[2]

Starting at 1.38 kg (3.04 lbs)

Case Color

Storm grey

Case Material

Aluminium (top), aluminium (bottom)

Notes:

The system dimensions may vary depending on configurations.
The system weight is approximate and based on results in Lenovo lab, which varies depending on the source of component, variance of the distribution of each component, and manufacturing process. It may not be the exact weight for each specific model.

CONNECTIVITY

Network
Ethernet[1]
No onboard Ethernet
WLAN + Bluetooth®[2][3]**

Intel Wi-Fi® 6 AX201, 802.11ax 2×2 Wi-Fi + Bluetooth 5.1
Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX211, 802.11ax 2×2 Wi-Fi + Bluetooth 5.1

WWAN

Wireless WAN upgradable to 4G (with antenna ready)
Fibocom FM350-GL, 5G Sub-6 GHz, M.2 Card, with embedded eSIM functionality
Fibocom L860-GL-16, 4G LTE CAT16,MIMO 4×4, M.2 card
No support

SIM Card

Gemalto eSIM card (physical)
No SIM card inbox

NFC

Near Field Communication
No support

Notes:

Ethernet support via optional Lenovo USB-C to Ethernet Adapter.
Bluetooth 5.2 is hardware ready but may run at a lower version due to OS limitations.

Wi-Fi 6 and Wi-Fi 6E full features might be limited by country level restrictions.
Wi-Fi 6E only enabled on Windows 11 and operates as Wi-Fi 6 with Windows 10. 6GHz Wi-Fi 6E operation is dependent on the support of the operating system,
routers/APs/Gateways that support Wi-Fi 6E, and the regional regulatory certifications & spectrum allocation.

Ports[1]

Standard Ports
1x USB 3.2 Gen 1
1x USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
2x Thunderbolt 4 / USB4® 40Gbps (support data transfer, Power Delivery 3.0 and DisplayPort™ 1.4a)
1x HDMI, up to 4K/60Hz
1x Headphone/microphone combo jack (3.5mm)

Optional Ports

1x Nano-SIM card slot (WWAN support models)

Notes:

The transfer speed of following ports will vary and, depending on many factors, such as the processing speed of the host device, file
attributes and other factors related to system configuration and your operating environment, will be slower than theoretical speed.
USB 2.0: 480 Mbit/s;
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (SuperSpeed USB 5Gbps, formerly USB 3.0 / USB 3.1 Gen 1): 5 Gbit/s;
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (SuperSpeed USB 10Gbps, formerly USB 3.1 Gen 2): 10 Gbit/s;
USB4 20Gbps / USB 3.2 Gen 2×2 (SuperSpeed USB 20Gbps): 20 Gbit/s;
USB4 40Gbps (USB 40Gbps): 40 Gbit/s;
Thunderbolt 3/4: 40 Gbit/s

Docking

Various docking solutions supported via Thunderbolt / USB-C.
For more compatible docking solutions, please visit Docking for ThinkPad X1 Yoga® Gen 7

Monitor Cable

Lenovo HDMI to VGA Monitor Adapter
No monitor cable

SECURITY & PRIVACY

Security

Security Chip

Discrete TPM 2.0, TCG certified

Physical Locks

Kensington® Nano Security Slot™, 2.5 x 6 mm

Smart Card Reader

No smart card reader

Fingerprint Reader

Touch style fingerprint reader integrated in power button, match-on-chip

BIOS Security

Power-on password
Supervisor password
System management password
NVMe password
FIDO (Fast Identity Online) authentication
Certificate based BIOS authentication
Firmware Resiliency 3.0

Other Security

Camera privacy shutter
(Optional) IR camera for Windows Hello
(Optional) Privacy Guard with Privacy Alert
Glance by Mirametrix®
(Optional) Computer Vision-based User Presence Sensing including lock on leave
Tile ready

MANAGEABILITY

System Management

Intel vPro® Enterprise
Non-vPro

Notes:

Intel vPro offers a superset of DASH’s defined capabilities.

SERVICE

Warranty[1]

Base Warranty

1-year courier or carry-in service
1-year courier or carry-in with 2-year system board service (Korea only)
1-year limited onsite service
3-year (1-yr battery) courier or carry-in service
3-year (1-yr battery) limited onsite service
No base warranty

Notes:

The warranty upgrades may be bundled with some models, please check the “Included upgrade” column in the specific model’s configurations. For more service extensions, please go to https://smartfind.lenovo.com/. To learn more details of warranty policy, please access https://pcsupport.lenovo.com/warranty.

ENVIRONMENTAL

Sustainability

Material

95% PCC recycled plastic used in speaker enclosure 25-30% PCC recycled plastic used in the 57Wh battery
95% PCC recycled plastic used in standard 65W adapter

Low-temperature solder

90% recycled and/or sustainable packaging

Operating Environment

Temperature[1]

Operating: 5°C (41°F) to 35°C (95°F)
Storage and transportation in original shipping package: -20°C (-4°F ) to 60°C (140°F)
Storage without package: 5°C (41°F) to 43°C (109°F)

Humidity

Operating: 8% to 95% at wet-bulb temperature 23°C (73°F)
Storage and transportation: 5% to 95% at wet-bulb temperature 27°C (81°F)

Altitude

Maximum altitude (without pressurization): 3048 m (10,000 ft)

Notes:

When you charge the battery, its temperature must be no lower than 10°C (50°F).

ACCESSORIES

Bundled Accessories

Lenovo USB-C to Ethernet Adapter
None

CERTIFICATIONS

Green Certifications[1]

EPEAT™ Gold
ENERGY STAR® 8.0
ErP Lot 3
TCO Certified 9.0
RoHS compliant

Notes:

The items listed under the “Green Certifications” section may not only refer to certification but also registration or self-declaration.
EPEAT is registered where applicable, please see https://www.epeat.net for registration status by country.

Mil-Spec Test
MIL-STD-810H military test passed

Other Certifications

(Optional) Intel Evo™ Platform
(Optional) Eyesafe Certified
TÜV Rheinland® Dynamic Privacy Filter (DPF) Certification (Privacy Guard models)
Feature with ** means that only one offering listed under the feature is configured on selected models. Lenovo reserves the right to change specifications or other product information without notice. Lenovo is not responsible for photographic or typographical errors. LENOVO PROVIDES THIS PUBLICATION “AS IS,”
WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. Some jurisdictions do not allow you.
The specifications on this page may not be available in all regions, and may be changed or updated without notice.