Has it really only been four years since Lenovo's first Yoga hybrid That 13-inch two-in-one PC was the biggest argument in favor of the then-new Windows 8 and its tile-based interface, because it could transform into a touch-friendly tablet with ease, and because it did so without compromising the...

The new OLED display looks stunning; and this professional-level Yoga has a great keyboard; active stylus; and rugged body

It's not as thin or light as the more consumer-oriented Yoga hybrids; and adding the OLED screen is an expensive option

Not surprisingly, the most interesting out of the bunch is the latter, the X1 Yoga, which takes the innovations of the X1 Carbon and places them in a convertible form, boasting access to Intel's latest 8th-generation Core processors, up to 16GB of RAM and up to 1TB of SSD storage under the hood.

Lenovo's toe-curlingly bad adverts for its Yoga 2-in-1 devices really shouldn't put anyone off considering one of the laptops if they're in the market for a new lappy - tempting as it might be to do so.

The X1 Yoga is a cutting-edge 2-in-1 stuffed into a tried-and-true but very premium chassis. If you must have a laptop with an HDR screen, it's worth the considerable expense. If not, there are other high-end business 2-in-1s with similar computing performance, better battery life, and cheaper...

Copious memory and storage as configured; Bright, vivid HDR display; Built-in active stylus; Keyboard automatically retracts in tablet mode; Quick charging

Expensive as configured; Ethernet port requires proprietary adapter

We held the Core i7 HDR variant of the 2018 X1 Yoga in a positive light. We lauded its well-built chassis, good performance, and quiet operation but took some issue with its high price tag. At USD $2400, that model of the X1 Yoga may be out of the price range of most users.

excellent build quality; versatile modes; well-balanced keyboard; good security options; great port selection w/ 2x Thunderbolt 3; accurate and comfortable TrackPoint; good color accuracy; no PWM; blazing fast storage; excellent performance without much sacrifice in fan noise or heat; very slim,...

on the pricey side; mediocre color space coverage; heavy for a 2-in-1; display is a bit too dim; problems with glare; thin and unpleasant speakers; somewhat awkward to use in tablet mode due to size; no dedicated volume keys make volume adjustment cumbersome in tablet mode

Tough, fast, and generous with battery life, the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga has a lot going for it, but a bargain price isn't one of them.

Premium construction and tough shell; Sliding cover for webcam lens; Impressive performance and battery life

Steep price tag; Tough-to-access memory card slot

We have covered Lenovo's X1 Yoga series since , and while the company might only be on its 3rd generation machine, what's under its hood is what might be thought of as four generations of advancement since then.

Outstanding 2-in-1 functionality; Quad-Core processor; Best in class keyboard; Solid display; Excellent stylus pen functionality; Fast NVMe SSD

Thermal throttles quickly; SD/SIM slot hard to access; Speakers are lacking

Taking the venerable ThinkPad X1 Carbon and adding a 360º hinge should result in one of the best convertible laptops that money can buy, but the transformation isn't quite so straightforward.

Excellent all-round performance; Very good keyboard and trackpad; Impressive display brightness; Integrated ThinkPad Pen Pro; Robust ThinkPad X1 build quality; Three-year warranty

Fan noise is noticeable; Battery life good but not great; Oversaturated display colours; HDR and Dolby Vision question marks

Lenovo's ThinkPad X1 Yoga (3rd Gen) remains an excellent convertible laptop -- definitely up there in the top tier. It's slightly larger and heavier than the ThinkPad X1 Carbon (6th Gen), with thicker screen bezels, but brings 360-degree screen rotation to the ThinkPad X1 range.

Well built; Screen locks out in tent and tablet modes; ThinkShutter webcam security; Stylus cleverly housed within the chassis; LTE mobile broadband option

Battery life could be better; Dongle required for Ethernet connection; Expensive

Like all ThinkPads, the ThinkPad X1 Yoga is tested against 12 military-grade requirements and more than 200 quality checks to ensure they run in extreme conditions. From the arctic wilderness to desert dust storms, from zero-gravity to spills and drops, you can trust this laptop to handle whatever...