#1
Apple
$1,236.69
MacBook Air
720 opinions
586 positive9 neutral125 negative
Lenovo
ThinkPad X270
54.1/100
43 Reddit opinionsRedDB rating based on Reddit opinions
30 positive1 neutral12 negative
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Framework 12 display brightness is good
I had a ThinkPad X270 with the crap 220nit HD TN panel and that was not usable at all outdoors, let alone near direct sunlight haha
SirDarknessTheFirst in r/framework
June 1, 2026 at 1:12 PM
6
Why do you love thinkpad?
I once found a ThinkPad X270 at my school, literally thrown into a trash container without RAM or a disk. I grabbed it and tried to revive it by installing some spare RAM from another laptop, but it didn’t turn on. I was really sad and had no idea how to fix it, so I just stored it in my room like a
...MGMaximilian in r/thinkpad
October 6, 2025 at 12:04 AM
21
Convince me to get Framework over Macbook
Using Linux: It is a pro as well as a con. Everything "just worked" with macOS, especially proprietary software required for university, like Zoom and Microsoft Office suites. I remember trying to daily drive my ThinkPad X270, only to constantly having to switch back to my Macbook since Zoom screen
...Sarin10 in r/framework
August 12, 2025 at 2:09 AM
20
Finally joined the family!!! (Also my first pc ever:3)
Yeah, but the T14 Gen 2 is still considered as one of the last models that still provide meaningful user upgradability, even in the X series my X13 has soldered DDR4 Ram compared to the older ThinkPad X270 and earlier. :(
No_Network_2420 in r/thinkpad
July 2, 2026 at 12:19 PM
4
Possivelmente o notebook mais bizarro que vocês verão hoje!
E eu achando que o ThinkPad x270 já era o menor
XXxLord_ in r/linuxbrasil
November 13, 2025 at 12:15 PM
6
Switching from Windows 11 Pro to Linux
On my ThinkPad X270, I use LMDE7 with XFCE. But Debian (13) with KDE Plasma should run really smoothly on your Laptop.
GuyNamedStevo in r/linux4noobs
January 1, 2026 at 3:27 PM
4
Best cheap used laptop in 2026 for basic use? (150–250€ budget)
Actually, I’m more looking for a “hidden gem” model like the ThinkPad X270/X280 business laptops produced in massive quantities for companies, super reliable, and now dirt cheap on the used market. In 2026, what model would you recommend in that category?Dell Latitude? HP EliteBook? Fujitsu? Somethi
...Lemerovingien999 in r/laptops
May 13, 2026 at 11:01 AM
2
Fedora 42 - A Class of Its Own (V2)
Yeah, Linux sysadmin for many years. About 3 months ago I made the jump. Had spare time - went arch. 2 weeks ago I moved to Fedora 42 on Desktop and on my ThinkPad x270. Main PC is a Ryzen 2990WX + 96G of ram + RX7900 XTX/RX6600 with 5 screens Both machines run Fedora KDE flawlessly, everything work
...pikkaachu in r/Fedora
June 9, 2025 at 1:23 PM
6
Convince me to get Framework over Macbook
We can't tell you your priorities. With Apple, you pay a premium for their Apple Silicone processors and their ecosystem. With Framework, you pay a premium for repairability and upgradeability. With Thinkpads, you pay a premium for a specific form factor and ruggedness. I personally would never buy
...Stetto in r/framework
August 12, 2025 at 5:57 AM
4
Is ThinkPad workstation w540 worth 2025/2026 ?
Yeah it was cpubenchmark and I compare it with ThinkPad x270 Because I have only 2 choices because of cash either x270 or w549 My research ended up w540 is better than x270 95%
Dear-Caregiver2719 in r/thinkpad
October 10, 2025 at 7:04 AM
2
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