No fundamental changes have been made to the ThinkPad X380 Yoga, when compared to its predecessor (Thinkpad Yoga 370). Besides a new name, Lenovo also introduces a new quad-core ULV processor from Intel.

IPS display; Full HD resolution; high-value case; maintenance options; NVMe SSD; Thunderbolt 3; great battery life

the CPU cannot utilize its full performance; PWM; only a one-year warranty; installing an LTE modem is impossible; no operating system

The ThinkPad X380 Yoga had the features for which I was shopping and I am very satisfied with my choice. The Configuration I bought on Lenovo.com were not readily available from other resellers. The unit replaced a old Ultrabook and is comparably light.

As a result, the ThinkPad X380 Yoga's excellence is admirable, but it doesn't set it apart. Consider yourself lucky if your IT department issues you one, or if you can afford to buy one yourself.

Sturdy build quality; Built-in active stylus; Comfortable keyboard smooths flat in tablet mode; Fast charging

Small touchpad; Frequent fan noise; Ethernet port requires proprietary adapter

Lenovo's push to create slim, portable ThinkPads has been paying off, with the X1 Carbon and X1 Yoga coming in as two of the best laptops we reviewed this year. I have here now the X380 Yoga, a 13-inch laptop that certainly looks like a classic ThinkPad yet has convertible function and a very slim...

Speedy SSD that can be replaced; Deep display color; Lovely typing experience; Great port selection

Small touchpad; RAM and battery are stuck fast

This isn't the laptop you buy to impress your friends or attract envious looks from across the boardroom, but it is the laptop you buy if you want to carry around a true-business class machine that won't weight down your briefcase, backpack or cabin bag.

Powerful; Versatile; Practical

Not the most stylish; Could be speedier with more RAM

Lenovo's ThinkPad range needs no introduction: tough build quality and a clear design ethic run right through the range, along with a reputation for solid performance.

Familiar design and solid build; 360-degree screen rotation with keyboard lock-out in tablet modes; Mobile broadband option; Rechargeable stylus; housed on laptop

Battery life could be better; Moderate screen brightness; No ThinkShutter on webcam; Speakers lack bass tones