Sitting beside the left arrow key is a fingerprint reader, which, like the built-in infrared camera, works with Windows Hello to streamline logins and security checks. You can also set the functions of additional shortcuts through the included Lenovo Commercial Vantage software, which allows you to easily adjust nearly all Power, Audio, Display & Camera, and Input & Accessories options. With a press, you can mute/unmute the speakers, decrease/increase volume, enable/disable the built-in microphones, darken/brighten the display, manage external displays, enable/disable airplane mode, and turn the built-in webcam on or off.
Of course, even if you do drop the laptop, it’s MIL-STD-810G tested, so it can hold up to a variety of harsh environments and should do a decent job of avoiding significant damage from most accidents.īy default, keyboard shortcuts are active on the top row function keys. Paired with its distinctive look and mostly recycled aluminum body, Lenovo has created a laptop that begs to be carried around the office or coffee shop with little fear of accidental drops. However, thanks to its slightly textured surface and other material properties, the faux leather exterior succeeds in providing a sufficiently grippable surface. For one thing, it’s missing the distinct leather smell. The polyurethane-based black vegan leather exterior on the back of the display won’t fool anyone into thinking it’s real leather. With an exterior less like a traditional laptop and more like a premium leather portfolio case, the ThinkPad Z13 stands out by blending in more with classic business accessories than other functional technology. Processor: AMD Ryzen U Processor (2.70GHz, up to 4.70GHz Max Boost, 8 Cores, 16 Threads, 16MB Cache)Īs soon as I took the ThinkPad Z13 Gen 1 out of the box, I was struck by its unique look and feel with black and bronze accents.