Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 2 (21E9) Specifications, Tests and Review

Screen Size
13" - IPS
Resolution
2160 x 1350 (2K)
Touchscreen
Yes (10-point multi-touch)
CPU
Intel Core i7 (12th Gen) 1270P / 2.2 GHz
GPU
Intel Iris Xe Graphics
RAM
16 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Core Qty
12-core
Storage
256 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 4.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption - Kioxia
Battery Capacity
49.5 Wh

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Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 2 (21E9) Review

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ultra-lightweight design

impressive battery life

robust security features

sharp display quality

powerful intel processor

limited port selection

higher price point

no touchscreen option

average speaker quality

Total Rating

81 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 2 (21E9)
Product Type Notebook - 180-degree hinge design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 29.33 cm x 20.81 cm x 1.48 cm
Weight 991.5 g
Case Material Carbon fibre (top), magnesium alloy (bottom)
Colour Black weave
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 2 (21E9)
Screen Size (Type) 13" - IPS
Touchscreen Yes (10-point multi-touch)
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight
Screen Resolution 2160 x 1350 (2K)
Widescreen Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:10
Image Brightness 450 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 100% sRGB
Features Anti-glare, anti-reflective, anti-smudge, 170° viewing angle, Low Power, Add-on Film Touch
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 2 (21E9)
CPU Intel Core i7 (12th Gen) 1270P / 2.2 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.8 GHz
Number of Cores 12-core
Cache 18 MB
Features Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 2 (21E9)
RAM 16 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type LPDDR5 SDRAM
Speed 5200 MHz
Rated Speed 6400 MHz
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 2 (21E9)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 4.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption - Kioxia
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 2 (21E9)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Max Monitors Supported 2 external monitor(s)
Camera Yes - 1080p
Camera Features Privacy shutter, Windows Hello, fixed focus, hybrid FHD/IR camera
Sound Stereo speakers, two tweeters, two woofers, four microphones
Codec Realtek ALC3306
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Atmos, Dolby Voice
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 2 (21E9)
Wireless Bluetooth 5.1, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
Wireless Controller Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX 211
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 2 (21E9)
Technology 3-cell lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 49.5 Wh
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 2 (21E9)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 2 (21E9)
Type Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Keyboard Backlight Yes
Features Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, Fn keys with Unified Communications controls, glass touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 2 (21E9)
Interfaces 2 x USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
LAN (on supplied adapter)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 2 (21E9)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition (available through downgrade rights from Windows 11 Pro) + Windows 11 Pro Licence
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 2 (21E9)
Included Accessories Lenovo USB-C to Ethernet Adapter, USB-C slim power adapter
Security Discrete Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader
Features Administrator password, power-on password, RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810H tested, NVMe password, USB FIDO (Fast Identity Online) device integration, Firmware Resiliency 3.0, certificate based BIOS authentication
Compliant Standards RoHS, TCG Certified
Max Operating Temperature 35 °C
Min Operating Temperature 5 °C
Humidity Range Operating 8 - 95%

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