| ThinkPad Yoga | |
| Developer: | Lenovo |
| Family: | ThinkPad |
| Type: | Ultrabook convertible laptop-tablet computer |
| Releasedate: | November 2013 |
| Os: | Microsoft Windows, ChromeOS (11e Option and stock on C13) |
| Cpu: | Intel Core U and G Series |
| Display: | 16:9/16:10 touch IPS or OLED, 11.6inches – 13.5inches – 14inches |
| Predecessor: | Thinkpad X230 Tablet |
The ThinkPad Yoga is a 2-in-1 convertible business-oriented tablet from Lenovo unveiled in September at the 2013 IFA in Berlin, Germany. It was released in the United States in November 2013.[1]
The ThinkPad Yoga series laptops have a "backlit" keyboard that flattens when flipped into tablet mode. This is accomplished with a platform surrounding the keys which rises until level with the keyboard buttons, a locking mechanism that prevents key presses, and feet that pop out to prevent the keyboard from directly resting on flat surfaces. Lenovo implemented this design in response to complaints about its earlier IdeaPad Yoga 13 and 11 models being awkward to use in tablet mode. A reinforced hinge was required to implement this design. Other than its convertible form factor, the first ThinkPad Yoga is a rather standard ThinkPad device with a black magnesium-reinforced chassis, island keyboard, a red TrackPoint, and a large buttonless touchpad[1] [2] (but touchpad have been upgraded to a mechanical 3-button version for a next generations of Yoga line).
| Size | 11.6" | 12" | 13" | 13.5" | 14" | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Flipbook «2-in-1» | ||||||
| Affordable | Mainstream | Premium | Mobile workstation | ||||
| 2013 | Yoga (Yoga 12) | ||||||
| 2014 | 11e Yoga | Yoga 14 | |||||
| 2015 | Yoga 260 | ||||||
| 2016 | 11e Yoga Gen 2 | 460 Yoga | X1 Yoga Gen 1 | P40 Yoga | |||
| 2017 | 11e Yoga Gen 3 | Yoga 370 | replaced byX1 Yoga | X1 Yoga Gen 2 | |||
| 2018 | 11e Yoga Gen 4 | L380 Yoga | X1 Yoga Gen 3 | ||||
| X380 Yoga | |||||||
| 2019 | 11e Yoga Gen 5 | L390 Yoga | X1 Yoga Gen 4 | ||||
| X390 Yoga | |||||||
| 2020 | 11e Yoga Gen 6 | L13 Yoga | X1 Yoga Gen 5 | ||||
| X13 Yoga | |||||||
| 2021 | L13 Yoga Gen 2 | X1 Titanium Yoga Gen 1 | X1 Yoga Gen 6 | ||||
| X13 Yoga Gen 2 | |||||||
| C13 Yoga | |||||||
The first ThinkPad Yoga has a 12.5-inch IPS touchscreen with 1080p resolution. The screen was designed for use with an optional pen-style digitizer. It is powered by Haswell processors from Intel. Buyers are able to choose standard 2.5" hard drives or SSD, and additional M.2 SSD, but have a non-replaceable battery and soldered RAM.
| Lenovo ThinkPad Yoga 11e (Windows Version) | |
| Type: | 2-in-1 PC |
| Media: | 1 x SATA (500 GB HDD) |
| Os: | Windows 8.1, Windows 10 |
| Cpu: | Intel Celeron N2940 (2MB Cache, Up To 2.25GHz) or Core M-5Y10c |
| Memory: | 8GB max DDR3L 1600 MHz |
| Display: | 11.6inches, 1366×768 (HD) LED IPS with touchscreen |
| Graphics: | Intel HD |
| Sound: | Dolby Advanced Audio v2 |
| Input: | Keyboard, touchpad |
| Camera: | 720p HD webcam |
| Connectivity: | USB 3.0 input, USB 2.0, HDMI 1.4, SD card reader, RJ-45 and a headphone/microphone port. |
| Dimensions: | W×H×D 11.8inches × 7.9inches × 0.827inches |
| Weight: | 3.3lb |
The Windows version has the same specs as the Chromebook, but comes with a 320GB hard drive for storage and also accepts SSDs. The memory can be upgraded up to 8GB. Unlike the Chromebook variant, the components of this version can be upgraded.
The ThinkPad 11e is a Chromebook that has a matte black chassis with reinforced hinges and corners, a sturdy lid, and a rubber bumper protecting its display in order to help it survive accidental dropping, spills, and general rough handling. It uses a quad-core Intel Celeron CPU, has 4 GB of RAM which can not be upgraded, an 11.6 inch screen, and 16GB of eMMC flash storage. Reviewers claim it is somewhat heavier than a typical Chromebook with a weight of 3.1 pounds. This is likely because of its ruggedized and reinforced chassis.
It uses typical ThinkPad-style keyboard with customized ChromeOS keys. It does not have Trackpoint but only a touchpad. The screen is matte with and anti-glare coating and has a resolution of 1366×768 pixels. A 720p webcam is mounted above the screen. It has media card reader, a USB 2.0 port, a USB 3.0 port, and HDMI 1.4 port and a headphone jack. Connectivity is provided by 802.11ac Wi-Fi and Bluetooth 4.0.[3]
The 11e fully supports the openSUSE flavor of the Linux operating system.[4]
The Yoga 14 model reportedly "strikes the middle ground between bulky workstations and flexible hybrids."[5] The laptop's metal hinge makes it sturdy, flexible and durable but has a below-average battery life. Like other models, the display can bend a full 360 degrees and the keyboard can be folded in half to use as a stand. According to a review for Business News Daily, "The ThinkPad Yoga 14 is a balancing act of diverse features. Thankfully, Lenovo pulled them all together into a satisfying work machine. The notebook features a high-quality build and an excellent keyboard and trackpad — all must-have features for serious productivity. And extras like the TrackPoint pointing stick are great for legacy ThinkPad users who prefer those options."[5]
| Model | Release (US) | Dimensions | Weight (min) | CPU | Chipset | Memory (max) | Graphics | Storage | Networking | Screen | Battery | Other |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11.6" | ||||||||||||
| 11e Yoga | 2014 | 8 GB — DDR3L | Intel HD Graphics | Gigabit Ethernet Wi-Fi + BT M.2 Card | ||||||||
| 11e Yoga Chromebook | 2014 | 2/4 GB — DDR3L | Intel HD Graphics | Wi-Fi + BT M.2 Card | ||||||||
| 14" | ||||||||||||
| 2014 | Intel HD 5500 + | Wi-Fi + BT M.2 Card | ||||||||||
| 15.6" | ||||||||||||
| 2014 | Intel HD 5500 + | Wi-Fi + BT M.2 Card | ||||||||||
The Yoga 260 uses a lightweight carbon-fiber hybrid material on its lid and magnesium-plastic blend on its lower portion. Lenovo claims the Yoga 260 has been subject to extensive testing of its ability to survive extreme temperatures, vibrations, altitudes, and shocks. Its keyboard is spill resistant. It includes a 12.5-inch display of resolution 1366×768 or 1920×1080.[6] An active stylus, the ThinkPad Pen Pro, is included for drawing and text entry; it can be used with Lenovo's WRITEit hand-writing recognition application. A large fingerprint reader is included for logging into a user account.[7]
The design of Yoga 260 is in the same generation as the ThinkPad X260,[8] which features 6th generation Intel Core i processors, same display resolution choices, same supported operating systems.
Yoga 460 is a base model with only integrated graphics.
The ThinkPad P40 Yoga, like other Yoga branded products, is a convertible device with "laptop, stand, tent, and tablet" modes. The P40 Yoga includes a touchscreen display with resolution of 1920×1080 or 2560×1440, designed in cooperation with Wacom, using that company's Active ES technology which can sense 2,048 different pressure levels. The screen works with a stylus called the ThinkPad Pen Pro that has various pen tips designed to give varied forms of tactile feedback. The P40 uses Intel Core i7 CPUs, can accommodate up to 16 gigabytes of RAM, has SSDs up to 512 gigabytes in size, and uses an Nvidia Quadro M500M GPU.[9]
| Model | Release (US) | Dimensions | Weight (min) | CPU | Chipset | Memory (max) | Graphics | Storage | Networking | Screen | Battery | Other |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11.6" | ||||||||||||
| 11e Yoga | 2015 | Intel HD Graphics | Gigabit Ethernet Wi-Fi + BT M.2 Card | |||||||||
| 12.5" | ||||||||||||
| Yoga 260 | 2015 | 17.8 x 309.9 x 220 | Intel HD Graphics 520 | Gigabit Ethernet Wi-Fi + BT M.2 Card | ||||||||
| 14" | ||||||||||||
| 2015 | 19.9 × 338 × 236 | Intel HD 520 | Gigabit Ethernet Wi-Fi + BT M.2 Card | Glare: 1920×1080 IPS Touch 2560×1440 IPS Touch Anti-glare: 1920×1080 IPS Touch | ||||||||
| 2015 | 19.9 × 338 × 236 | Intel HD 520 + | Gigabit Ethernet Wi-Fi + BT M.2 Card | Glare: 2560×1440 IPS Touch Anti-glare: 1920×1080 IPS Touch | ||||||||
The ThinkPad X1 Yoga is a revamp of the ThinkPad X1 Carbon that includes the multi-mode flexibility of the Yoga line and a 14-inch display with optional OLED technology. The display has a resolution of 2560×1440 pixels. It weighs about 2.8lb.[10]
| Model | Release (US) | Dimensions | Weight (min) | CPU | Chipset | Memory (max) | Graphics | Storage | Networking | Screen | Battery | Other |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11.6" | ||||||||||||
| 11e Yoga | 2016 | Intel HD Graphics (Celeron) or HD Graphics 510 or 520 | Gigabit Ethernet Wi-Fi + BT M.2 Card | |||||||||
| 11e Yoga Chromebook | 2016 | Intel HD Graphics | Wi-Fi + BT M.2 Card | |||||||||
| 14" | ||||||||||||
| X1 Yoga | 2016 | Intel HD Graphics 520 | Gigabit Ethernet Wi-Fi + BT M.2 Card | Glare: 2560×1440 OLED Touch Anti-glare: 1920×1080 IPS Touch 2560×1440 IPS Touch | ||||||||
A 13.3 inch replacement for the Yoga 260, with 7th generation Intel Core processors.[11]
Changes from previous X1 Yoga includes the use of 7th generation Intel Core i ('Kaby Lake') processors, addition of Thunderbolt 3 ports, USB-C connector for power adapter, 'wave' style keyboard featuring matte finish on the keyboard.[12]
| Model | Release (US) | Dimensions | Weight (min) | CPU | Chipset | Memory (max) | Graphics | Storage | Networking | Screen | Battery | Other |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11.6" | ||||||||||||
| 11e Yoga | 2017 | Intel HD Graphics 500 (Celeron) or HD Graphics 620 | Gigabit Ethernet Wi-Fi + BT M.2 Card | |||||||||
| 11e Yoga Chromebook | 2017 | Intel HD Graphics 500 | Wi-Fi + BT M.2 Card | |||||||||
| 13.3" | ||||||||||||
| Yoga 370 | 2017 | |||||||||||