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Background
The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga (5th Gen) is a 14-inch convertible laptop with a touchscreen display. It includes the ThinkPad Pen Pro, stored in a designated slot and charged while not in use. The device can transform into various modes, such as a laptop, tent, stand, and tablet, utilizing its 360-degree hinge. The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga (5th Gen) features a rapid charge capability with a battery life of up to 19.3 hours on a single charge. Provided by Lenovo ThinkShield, the X1 Yoga generation 5 also has a built-in security feature.
The ThinkPad X1 series represents Lenovo’s high-end laptop line, encompassing X1 Carbon, X1 Yoga, X1 Titanium Yoga, X1 Extreme, X1 Nano, and X1 Fold. The X1 Yoga is the 14-inch convertible line within the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 series.
Released in January 2020, the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga (5th Gen) has been discontinued on the official website. However, it is still available through various retailers online. Subsequent models have been released since the 5th generation of the device. The latest model is the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga 8th generation, released in 2023.
Source: Lenovo ThinkPad Wikipedia page
Identification
The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga (5th Gen) has dimensions of 323mm x 218mm x 15.2mm and weighs approximately 1.35kg. It comes in the colour Iron Gray. The top lid of the laptop is labelled “ThinkPad X1”. The bottom left corner of the 14-inch screen has the “Lenovo” logo, and on the bottom right corner, it says “X1 Yoga”. There are 10 slots total, 6 on the left, 4 on the right. On the left side of the device, there are Thunderbolt 3 connectors, an Ethernet extension connector Gen 2, a Docking-station connector, a USB 3.2 connector Gen 1, an HDMI connector, and an Audio connector. On the right side of the device, there are ThinkPad Pen Pro, Power button, Always On USB 3.2 connector Gen 1, and Mini security-lock slot. A label on the bottom of the device indicates the machine type and the serial number.
Source: X1 Yoga Gen 5 user guide
Technical Specifications
Processor:
- 10th Generation Intel® Core™ i5-10210U Processor (1.60 GHz, up to 4.20 GHz with Turbo Boost, 4 Cores, 8 Threads, 6 MB Cache)
Operating system:
- Windows 10 Pro
Display:
- 14.0" FHD (1920 x 1080) IPS, touchscreen low power
- AR/AS, 400 nits
Memory:
- Up to 16 GB LPDDR3 2133MHz
Battery:
- Up to 19.3 hours (MM14)
- Up to 13 hours (MM18)
- 51Wh battery includes Rapid Charge support
Storage:
- 256 GB PCIe SSD
Graphics:
- Integrated Intel® UHD Graphics
Security:
- Fast Identity Online (FIDO) authentication capabilities
- Match-on-chip fingerprint reader
- dTPM 2.0 chip
- ThinkShutter camera cover
- Optional: ThinkPad PrivacyGuard
- Optional: ThinkPad PrivacyAlert
- Kensington lock slot
Audio:
- Dolby Atmos® Speaker System
- 4 x 360-degree far-field microphones
Camera:
- HD 720p with ThinkShutter privacy cover
- Optional: Hybrid Infrared (IR) & HD 720p with ThinkShutter
Dimensions (W x D x H):
- 323mm x 218mm x 15.2mm / 12" x 8.5" x 0.59”
Weight:
- Starting at 1.35kg / 2.99lb
Colour:
- Iron Gray
Connectivity:
- Intel® Wi-Fi 6 AX201 802.11AX (2 x 2) & Bluetooth® 5.1
- Intel® Wi-Fi 6 AX201 802.11AX (2 x 2) & Bluetooth® 5.1 with vPro®
- Optional WWAN: Integrated Global Mobile Broadband 4G LTE-A
Ports:
- 2 x USB-C Thunderbolt™ 3 (Power Delivery, DisplayPort)
- 2 x USB 3.2 (Gen 1) (1 Always on)
- HDMI 1.4
- Network extension for Ethernet/side mechanical docking
- Headphone / mic combo
Keyboard:
- Full sized
- spill resistant
- Backlit with white LED lighting
Source: Lenovo official site device page
Additional Information
- Lenovo official site device page: This official Lenovo site provides general information about the device, including tech specs, ports & slots, features.
- Lenovo official site product support page: This official Lenovo site product support page provides various support on drivers & softwares, troubleshoot & diagnose, how to’s, guides & manuals, warranty & services, and parts.
- Lenovo official YouTube page: This YouTube page provided by Lenovo explains how to replace the base cover assembly of Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 4 and 5.