Lenovo's new ThinkPad X12 Detachable is basically a more powerful Surface Pro

Lenovo Thinkpad X12 Source: Daniel Rubino / Windows Central

What y'all need to know

Lenovo announced the new ThinkPad X12 Detachable at CES 2022.
The PC features a form cistron like to Microsoft's Surface Pro, but with specs far and above what Microsoft currently offers.
The ThinkPad X12 Detachable is expected to continue auction later in January starting at $one,149.

Lenovo is going all-out for CES 2022, announcing a slew of new laptops. Among the latest is the new Lenovo ThinkPad X12 Detachable, a detachable PC that should appeal to anyone who is a fan of Microsoft's Surface Pro form cistron.

While the ThinkPad X12 Detachable certainly takes its cues from the Surface Pro, it sets itself apart with a range of specs that outclass Microsoft'south offering. That includes Intel'southward latest 11th Gen processors with vPro, along with Intel Iris Xe graphics for added integrated graphics horsepower. Thunderbolt four ports are on board here likewise, along with Wi-Fi 6 and 4G LTE support.

Category	ThinkPad X12 Detachable (Gen 1)
Os	Windows ten Pro
Processor	Up to 11th Gen Intel Core i7 vPro
RAM	Up to 16GB LPDDR4x
Graphics	Intel Iris Xe
Storage	Up to 1TB M.2 PCIe NVMe SSD
Display	12.iii inches FHD+ 3:two aspect ratio 400 nits, touch
Pen	Lenovo Precision Pen Tilt support
Ports	Thunderbolt 4 USB-C 3.2 Nano SIM 3.5mm audio
Audio	Dolby Premium Dual array microphones
Connectivity	Wi-Fi 6 4G LTE Bluetooth 5.1
Camera	Forepart-facing 5MP Rear-facing 8MP
Security	IR camera Fingerprint reader
Bombardment	42Wh
Dimensions	11.fifteen x 8.01 ten 0.35 inches (283.3mm 10 203.5mm x eight.8mm)
Weight	1.67 pounds (760g) ii.42 pounds (i.1kg) with keyboard
Color	Blackness

The ThinkPad X12 Detachable can exist pulled away from its keyboard to be used in tablet fashion, and it's compatible with the Lenovo Precision Pen or Lenovo Digital Pen for inking. The backlit keyboard also includes Lenovo's iconic red keyboard nub for those who are fans. An IR camera and fingerprint reader also ensure that you've got multiple options to keep your PC secure with Windows Hullo.

With a three:ii aspect ratio and a 12.3-inch brandish, it'due south hard to ignore the similarities to the Surface Pro here. For those intrigued by the Surface Pro's design who desire to get a picayune higher-cease on specs, the Lenovo ThinkPad X12 Detachable may be just what yous're looking for.

Lenovo says the ThinkPad X12 Detachable is prepare to get on sale after in Jan starting at $ane,149.

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