# Lenovo ThinkPad X1 2-in-1 Gen 11 Aura Edition Review: PCMag Editors' Choice Business Convertible

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In PCMag's review, the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 2-in-1 Gen 11 Aura Edition earned an Editors' Choice award, highlighted by over 30 hours of video playback in battery testing, a lightweight 2.65-pound magnesium chassis, and tactile keyboard ergonomics. Configured with Intel Core Ultra Series 3 processors, the system delivers solid responsiveness for office multitasking, bundled stylus support, and generous connectivity including three Thunderbolt 4 ports. However, pricing starts steep at $2,544 ($2,796 as tested), lacks H-series chip options for demanding creators, and ships standard with a 60Hz panel.

## Media review

PCMag gives the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 2-in-1 Gen 11 Aura Edition an Editors' Choice designation and a 4.0 Excellent rating, citing its business-ready input devices, battery life, conferencing features, and convertible design while noting its high cost and limited graphics appeal.

Attribution: PCMag Reviews · Charles Jefferies
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- Source-reported strength: The reviewer reports 30 hours and 20 minutes in a video rundown test.
- Source-reported strength: The reviewer praises the keyboard's travel, tactile feedback, and layout.
- Source-reported strength: The review notes a 2.65-pound weight and a broad port selection, including three Thunderbolt 4 ports, USB-A, and HDMI.
- Source-reported limitation: The reviewer says it is expensive.
- Source-reported limitation: The reviewed configuration's 60Hz IPS display is less appealing for buyers seeking smoother motion or richer visuals than the optional OLED offers.
- Source-reported limitation: The reviewer says integrated graphics are not suited as a selling point and heavier workloads may benefit from H-class processors unavailable in this model.

### How long did the tested unit last in the battery rundown?

The reviewer reports 30 hours and 20 minutes in a locally stored 720p video test.

### What display did the review unit have, and what upgrade is available?

The review unit had an IPS display; the source says an optional OLED panel offers 2,880-by-1,800 resolution and a 120Hz variable refresh rate.

### Is it suitable for demanding graphics workloads?

The reviewer says its integrated graphics are capable for daily use and stylus drawing, but are not a selling point for GPU-accelerated applications.
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PCMag Reviews: https://www.pcmag.com/reviews/lenovo-thinkpad-x1-2-in-1-gen-11-aura-edition

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