Windows ARM64 – ThinkPad X13s
Cristian Adam reviewed the Lenovo ThinkPad X13s with Windows Arm64, praising its specs but facing overheating and performance issues. He later switched to an Apple MacBook Pro M1 Max for better performance.
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In July 2024, Cristian Adam shared his experience with the Lenovo ThinkPad X13s running Windows Arm64. He found the laptop on eBay for $600, featuring impressive specs like 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD, and a Qualcomm 8cx Gen3 CPU. Despite some advantages over his previous Samsung Galaxy Book Go, such as expandable storage and a solid build, Adam encountered issues like overheating leading to CPU throttling during heavy tasks. He also faced challenges with Lenovo's system updates and experienced blue screen crashes, possibly due to driver issues. Ultimately, Adam switched to an Apple MacBook Pro M1 Max for better performance. Lenovo has since released the ThinkPad T14s Gen6 with a Snapdragon X Elite CPU, aiming to compete with Apple Silicon CPUs. Despite some drawbacks, the ThinkPad X13s provided a glimpse into the evolving landscape of Arm64 laptops and Windows compatibility.
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