ThinkPads are unmistakable. While other OEMs focus on achieving the thinnest and lightest chassis, the perfect shade of rose gold to attract the masses, and nearly invisible bezels, Lenovo has given the ThinkPad family thoughtful updates that keep its original focus and also attempt to stay on top of the newest laptop design and use innovations.

The 2018 ThinkPad X1 Carbon combines a familiar yet durable and sleek design with a few new features—an HDR-ready screen, a webcam shutter, and new mics. While these are small updates overall, they show that Lenovo continues to pay attention to what its customers want as well as what they may want in the future. The new X1 Carbon reminds us all that Lenovo’s classic laptop line can hold its own against flashier, trendier competing devices—it can even outshine them in some ways.

Look and feel

Lenovo has given ThinkPad diehards plenty of reasons to love these premium work laptops, and the sixth-gen ThinkPad X1 Carbon doesn’t skimp on any of them. The carbon fiber chassis on this 14-inch laptop makes this device incredibly light and comfortable to work with and tote to various work locations.