The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (6th gen) is simply the best thin and light machine you can buy in the commercial or consumer space.

Best in class keyboard; Bright; matte; IPS; touchscreen display; Excellent performer; Dependable battery life

Expensive

The X1 Carbon is a slick refinement of the classic ThinkPad formula.

Refined keyboard and touchpad experience; Soft-touch carbon materials feel great; Perfect use of Thunderbolt 3; Speedy processor and storage; Robust build quality

Touchscreen isn't responsive; Expensive compared to competitors; Mediocre battery life under some loads

The 2018 version of the ThinkPad X1 Carbon did not change that much compared to the previous model. The chassis is basically identical, and Lenovo only changed some visual details. We like the black logos and hinges, but the new colored X1 logo on the lid takes time getting used to.

high-end; light; and slim chassis; very bright WQHD panel with wide color gamut; decent performance utilization of the quad-core CPU; modern port selection including regular USB Type-A; good system performance; excellent keyboard; long battery runtime; three-year warranty; fast SD reader..

...but only microSD and tricky to access; very glossy screen; HDR is not supported yet; high surface temperatures under load; fan quickly reacts to load and emits a high-pitched noise; not "WWAN-ready; very limited maintenance; LAN only via (included) adapter

The new ThinkPad X1 Carbon is at the top of its game. With great performance, long battery life and a slim design it's the ultimate business notebook. The X1 Carbon 2018 model, also known as the 6th Gen,

Thin; Light & Great Design; Amazing Keyboard + TouchPad or Pointer Stick; Impressive Battery Live & Rapid Charging; Great Display Options Including Epic HDR Screen

Webcam Needs Upgraded

The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (6th gen, 2018) is arguably the perfect traditional laptop – but what if you could make it better – and slightly more expensive The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga (3rd gen, 2018) is that laptop, because it is a convertible that has a built-in pen.

Great 2-in-1 design and looks; The HDR display is now anti-reflective; Built-in active pen for whenever you need it; Pretty good audio

Odd configuration options and limitations; Terrible fingerprint reader

There are few things more consistent in the tech world than ThinkPad laptops. For over 25 years, IBM and then Lenovo have been cranking out the utilitarian workhorses that put business needs first.

Lightweight; yet durable design; Comfortable keyboard; good touchpad; Adequate supply of ports; Matte display option is a treat; Fast performance

Only average battery life; Questionable keyboard layout choices; Dizzying array of configurations that require too many compromises; Sucky fingerprint scanner; Active; sometimes noisy; fans

Every year since 2012, Lenovo went out of its way to create what it deems to be the ultimate mobile warrior machine: the ThinkPad X1 Carbon. Each year (aside from the touch panel hiccup in 2014 ), it inches its way to perfection.

I figure I will drop my other review in here in case anyone wants the full scoop.

- So light; Yes the 2lb difference between the MacBook Pro and this does make a noticeable difference

- Trackpad; It is on par with other Windows pcs and high quality, but simply not as good as the macs

The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon range in India starts at Rs 1,21,000. The laptop features a full carbon fiber chassis, which keeps it durable and light. The X1 Carbon is focused on business productivity, and achieves that well.

The ThinkPad X1 Carbon remains the ultimate business Ultrabook, thanks to its gorgeous design, awesome typing experience, long battery life and epic screen. If you're looking for even more endurance, your budget is tighter, and you don't need the same level of durability and security that the Carbon...