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Tiger Lake is Intel’s 11th-gen Core hardware designed for ultrabooks and portable laptops, and their most recent platform at the time of this article, available in stores from Q4-2020. Higher-power Tiger Lake H35 and H45 series have also been released after the initial low-power platform, and we’re covering those in separate articles, this is all about the 12-28W versions of Tiger Lake.
This follows-up on Intel’s Ice Lake 10th-gen platform and is mostly a refinement in terms of CPU design, features, and clock speeds, supplemented by a significant update in iGPU performance, with the inclusion of Intel Iris Xe graphics on most i5 and i7 processors of this generation.
We’ve tested quite a few different laptops based on Intel Tiger Lake hardware so far, and you’ll find all our reviews via this link.
Still, we’re not going to focus on the platform’s overall performance in this article or compare it to AMD’s Ryzen U alternative, that’s something we’re touching on in separate posts (and can also check out in this analysis from dr. Ian Cutress), especially since Tiger Lake implementations vary greatly between products, based on their power settings and thermal solutions. That’s why it’s important to go through detailed reviews that get in-depth on important aspects such as the performance, thermals, and noise, in order to get the best value with these Tiger Lake laptops.
Instead, we’ll quickly touch on what to generally expect from the 11th-gen Intel Tiger Lake platform and compile a detailed list of all the available laptops built on this hardware, split into two sections: sub-14-inch ultrabooks and full-size 15+ inch notebooks.
In a few words, expect Tiger Lake devices to snappily handle everyday use and run efficiently on battery, as the 11th-gen processors run at higher clocks (and thus slightly increased performance) at similar power, as well as require less power for basic chores, compared to the 10th-gen options. Furthermore, they significantly improve on their predecessors in GPU-loads such as light-gaming or video-processing, but don’t expect significant changes in multi-threaded performance, and keep-in-mind the previously mentioned performance variation between different SKUs.
As far as the actual Tiger Lake processors go, there are actually two different kinds, code-named UP3 and UP4. The term UP3 designates what we previously knew as Core U processors, with TDPs between 12 and 28 W. Details below.
| Intel Tiger Lake Core processors, 11th Gen UP3 Class: 12-28 W |
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| Cores | L3 Cache MB |
CPU Clock at 12W, in MHz |
CPU Clock at 28W, in MHz |
Single-Core Turbo up to, in MHz |
All-Core Turbo up to, in MHz |
iGPU EUs |
iGPU Clock |
Memory | |
| i7-1185G7 | 4C / 8T | 12 | 1200 | 3000 | 4800 | 4300 | 96 | 1350 | 3200 DDR4, 4266 LPDDR4x |
| i7-1165G7 | 4C / 8T | 12 | 1200 | 2800 | 4700 | 4100 | 96 | 1300 | 3200 DDR4, 4266 LPDDR4x |
| i5-1135G7 | 4C / 8T | 8 | 900 | 2400 | 4200 | 3800 | 80 | 1300 | 3200 DDR4, 4266 LPDDR4x |
| i3-1125G4 | 4C / 8T | 8 | 900 | 2000 | 3700 | 3300 | 48 | 1250 | 3200 DDR4, 3733 LPDDR4x |
| i3-1115G4 | 2C / 4T | 6 | 1700 | 3000 | 4100 | 4100 | 48 | 1250 | 3200 DDR4, 3733 LPDDR4x |
We’re mostly looking at quad-core processors based on Willow Cove Cores built on Intel’s refined 10nm SF-SuperFin lithography, and running at up to 4.8 GHz in Single-Core loads, while previous-gen Ice Lake 10th-gen processors ran at up to 4.0 GHz.
These are paired with an updated memory controller, updated media encoders, integrated Thunderbolt 4 and PCIe gen4 on the SOC, and a couple of other technological improvements, but especially Intel’s Iris Xe G7 graphics on the i5s/i7s, which is by far the major step-up for the Tiger lake platform in comparison to Ice Lake.
Some of the information presented here and pictures are based on this article.
With these out of the way, UP4 designates what we previously knew as the Core Y processors, with TDPs between 7 and 15 W. Details below.
| Intel Tiger Lake Core processors, 11th Gen UP4 Class: 7-15 W |
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| Cores | L3 Cache MB |
CPU Clock at 9W, in MHz |
Single-Core Turbo up to, in MHz |
All-Core Turbo up to, in MHz |
iGPU EUs |
iGPU Clock |
Memory | ||
| i7-1180G7 | 4C / 8T | 12 | – | – | – | 96 | 1100 | 4266 LPDDR4x | |
| i7-1160G7 | 4C / 8T | 12 | 1200 | 4400 | 3600 | 96 | 1100 | 4266 LPDDR4x | |
| i5-1130G7 | 4C / 8T | 8 | 1100 | 4000 | 3400 | 80 | 1100 | 4266 LPDDR4x | |
| i3-1120G4 | 4C / 8T | 8 | 1100 | 3500 | 3000 | 48 | 1100 | 3733 LPDDR4x | |
| i3-1110G4 | 2C / 4T | 6 | 1800 | 3900 | 3900 | 48 | 1100 | 3733 LPDDR4x | |
The immediate result is that there’s no more U and Y distinct branding for the Tiger Lake platform, and that’s going to generate further confusion, especially paired with the fact that each OEM can implement the processors at various TDPs within the allowed limits.
Generally, expect the UP4 Class processors to be implemented in the lightest and thinnest devices, such as the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano. Hopefully, some of these might also get fanless cooling, and we plan to further cover these UP4 SoCs in future articles here on the site once they’re available and we get to test them.
However, most Tiger Lake laptops that you’ll find in stores run on the Class UP3 Intel i7-1165G7 and i5-1135G7 processors, both quad-core CPUs with Intel Iris Xe G7 graphics. The Core i7-1165G7 runs at slightly faster clocks and includes a more powerful iGPU with 96 Execution Units, but based on what we’ve seen so far, it’s primarily an option I’d recommend on designs with adequate power-profiles and thermal solutions. At the same time, the i7 will most likely throttle with combined loads based on our experience in the thinner or the more basic models, that’s why the i5 is the better value here, even if it runs at lower cocks and integrates the more basic Iris Xe iGPU with 80 EUs.
As for the Core i3 available in the more affordable units, that’s only a dual-core processor with previous-gen Intel UHD G4 graphics. Based on our tests, it’s fine for basic use when paired with at least 8 GB of RAM and SSD storage, but the i5 is the more solid choice and worth paying extra if you can squeeze it within your budget. A quad-core i3 is also available, but still with previous-gen G4 graphics.
Finally, the Core i7-1185G7 sits at the top of the list as the highest-tier Tiger Lake processor currently available, but so far we’ve only seen it on an Intel platform-showcase and hardly on any real retail products. When available, expect this to be primarily implemented in larger laptops with beefier cooling, able to sustain that maximum power envelope of roughly 28W in sustained loads.
Tiger Lake laptops – the complete list
With these out of the way, let’s get to those detailed lists of available Tiger Lake laptops. We’ve split the reminding of this article into two sections: portable thin-and-light models with 14-inch or smaller screens, and full-size laptops with 15+ inch screens. You can find more about each product by following the links to our detailed articles and reviews on each unit’s name, as well as check out the latest configurations and prices at the time you’re reading this article by clicking on the links in the Price section. Furthermore, if you’re interested in the more succinct selection of premium Tiger Lake laptops that earn the Evo certification, we’ve discussed those in this separate article.
We’re constantly updating these lists, but if you spot anything that should be in here and is not, please tell us about it in the comments section at the end of the article.
14-inch and smaller thin-and-light Tiger Lake 11th-gen laptops
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| Model | Type | Screen | Hardware | Battery | Weight | Price | |
| Acer Aspire 5 A514-54 | clamshell | 14″ IPS FHD matte 300-nits 60% sRGB | up to i7-1165G7 w/ Iris Xe | 48 Wh | 1.45 kg / 3.2 lbs | from $599 | |
| Acer Book RS – Porsche Design | convertible | 14″ FHD IPS touch 100% sRGB | up to i7-1165G7 w/ Iris Xe | 56 Wh | 1.2 kg / 2.65 lbs | from $1999 | |
| Acer Spin 3 SP313-51N | convertible | 13.2″ 16:10 IPS WQXGA touch | up to i7-1165G7 w/ Iris Xe | 56 Wh | 1.5 kg / 3.3 lbs | from $899 | |
| Acer Spin 5 SP513-55N | convertible | 13.5″ 3:2 IPS FHD+ touch 400-nits | up to i7-1165G7 w/ Iris Xe | 56 Wh | 1.2 kg / 2.65 lbs | from $999 | |
| Acer Swift 3 SF313-53 | clamshell | 13.5″ 3:2 IPS FHD+ glossy 400-nits | up to i7-1165G7 w/ Iris Xe | 56 Wh | 1.15 kg / 2.55 lbs | from $799 | |
| Acer Swift 3 SF314-59 | clamshell | 14″ IPS FHD matte 300-nits 100% sRGB | up to i7-1165G7 w/ Iris Xe | 48 Wh | 1.15 kg / 2.55 lbs | from $699 | |
| Acer Swift 3X | clamshell | 14″ IPS FHD matte 300-nits 100% sRGB | up to i7-1165G7 w/ Iris Xe MAX | 58.7 Wh | 1.37 kg / 3.05 lbs | from $899 | |
| Acer Swift 5 SF514-55T | clamshell | 14″ IPS FHD matte 350-nits 100% sRGB | up to i7-1165G7 w/ Iris Xe | 56 Wh | 1.03 kg / 2.3 lbs | from $999 | |
| Acer Travelmate P4 | clamshell | 14″ IPS FHD matte | up to i7-1165G7 w/ Iris Xe | 48 Wh | 1.4 kg / 3.1 lbs | from $1099 | |
| Acer Travelmate Spin P4 | convertible | 14″ IPS FHD matte | up to i7-1165G7 w/ up to MX350 | 48 Wh | 1.53 kg / 3.57 lbs | from $1199 | |
| Asus ExpertBook B9 B9400 | clamshell | 14″ IPS FHD matte 400-nits 100% sRGB | up to i7-1165G7 w/ Iris Xe | 33/66 Wh | .98 kg / 2.2 lbs | – | |
| Asus VivoBook 14 K413/X413 | clamshell | 14″ IPS FHD matte 250-nits 60% sRGB | up to i7-1165G7 w/ up to MX350 | 42 Wh | 1.4 kg / 3.1 lbs | – | |
| Asus VivoBook S13 S333 | clamshell | 13.3″ IPS FHD matte 300-nits 100% sRGB | up to i7-1165G7 w/ up to MX350 | 50 Wh | 1.2 kg / 2.65 lbs | – | |
| Asus VivoBook S14 S433 | clamshell | 14″ IPS FHD matte 250-nits | up to i7-1165G7 w/ Iris Xe | 50 Wh | 1.5 kg / 3.2 lbs | from $699 | |
| Asus VivoBook S14 S435 | clamshell | 14″ IPS FHD matte 400-nits | up to i7-1165G7 w/ Iris Xe | 67 Wh | 1.3 kg / 2.9 lbs | from $799 | |
| Asus VivoBook Flip 14 TP470 | convertible | 14″ IPS FHD matte 250-nits | up to i7-1165G7 w/ Iris Xe MAX | 42 Wh | 1.5 kg / 3.3 lbs | – | |
| Asus ZenBook 13 UX325EA | clamshell | 13.3″ IPS/OLED FHD matte 450-nits 100% sRGB | up to i7-1165G7 w/ Iris Xe | 67 Wh | 1.1 kg / 2.45 lbs | – | |
| Asus ZenBook 14 UX425EA | clamshell | 14″ IPS FHD matte 400-nits 100% sRGB | up to i7-1165G7 w/ Iris Xe | 67 Wh | 1.15 kg / 2.55 lbs | – | |
| Asus ZenBook 14 UX435EA/EG | clamshell | 14″ IPS FHD matte/touch 300-nits 100% sRGB | up to i7-1165G7 w/ up to MX450 | 63 Wh | 1.2 kg / 2.65 lbs | – | |
| Asus ZenBook 14 Ultralight UX435EAL/EGL | clamshell | 14″ IPS FHD matte 300-nits 100% sRGB | up to i7-1165G7 w/ up to MX450 | 63 Wh | 1 kg / 2.2 lbs | – | |
| Asus ZenBook 14X UX5401 | clamshell | 14″ OLED 2.8K touch 400-nits 100% DCI-P3 | up to i7-1165G7 w/ Iris Xe | 63 Wh | 1.4 kg / 3.1 lbs | – | |
| Asus ZenBook S 13 UX393EA | clamshell | 13.9″ IPS 3:2 touch 500-nits 100% DCI-P3 | up to i7-1165G7 w/ Iris Xe | 67 Wh | 1.35 kg / 2.97 lbs | – | |
| Asus ZenBook Flip 13 UX363EA | convertible | 13.9″ IPS/OLED FHD touch 400-nits | up to i7-1165G7 w/ Iris Xe | 67 Wh | 1.28 kg / 2.8 lbs | – | |
| Asus ZenBook Flip S UX371EA | convertible | 13.9″ IPS FHD/OLED UHD touch 450-nits | up to i7-1165G7 w/ Iris Xe | 67 Wh | 1.2 kg / 2.65 lbs | – | |
| Dell Inspiron 14 5000 | clamshell | 14″ IPS FHD matte 250-nits | up to i7-1165G7 w/ Iris Xe | 53 Wh | 1.43 kg / 3.2 lbs | from $449 | |
| Dell Inspiron 14 5000 2-in-1 | convertible | 14″ IPS HD/FHD touch 250-nits | up to i7-1165G7 w/ Iris Xe | 40 Wh | 1.54 kg / 3.4 lbs | from $479 | |
| Dell Inspiron 14 7000 | clamshell | 14.5″ IPS 16:10 QHD+ matte 300-nits | up to i7-1165G7 w/ Iris Xe | 52 Wh | 1.26 kg / 2.78 lbs | from $899 | |
| Dell Inspiron 13 7000 2-in-1 | convertible | 13.3″ IPS FHD/UHD touch 300-nits | up to i7-1165G7 w/ Iris Xe | 53 Wh | 1.25 kg / 2.73 lbs | from $899 | |
| Dell XPS 13 9310 | clamshell | 13.4″ IPS 16:10 FHD/UHD matte/touch 500-nits | up to i7-1165G7 w/ Iris Xe | 52 Wh | 1.2 kg / 2.65 lbs | from $999 | |
| Dell XPS 13 9310 2-in-1 | convertible | 13.4″ IPS 16:10 FHD/UHD touch 500-nits | up to i7-1165G7 w/ Iris Xe | 52 Wh | 1.32 kg / 2.9 lbs | from $1099 | |
| Dynabook Portégé X30L | clamshell | 13.3″ IPS matte/touch 300-nits | up to i7-1165G7 w/ Iris Xe | 53 Wh | .9 kg / 2 lbs | from $1299 | |
| Dynabook Portégé X30W | convertible | 13.3″ IPS touch 300-nits | up to i7-1165G7 w/ Iris Xe | 53 Wh | 1 kg / 2.2 lbs | from $1299 | |
| Dynabook Portégé X40-J | clamshell | 14″ IPS FHD matte/privacy | up to i7-1165G7 w/ Iris Xe | 53 Wh | 1.4 kg / 3.1 lbs | from $1299 | |
| Eve V gen2 | tablet | 13.4″ 16:10 IPS touch 500-nits 90% DCI-P3 | up to i7-1165G7 w/ Iris Xe | – | – | – | |
| HP Envy 13 | clamshell | 13.3″ IPS FHD/UHD matte/touch | up to i7-1165G7 w/ up to MX450 | 51 Wh | 1.31 kg / 2.88 lbs | from $899 | |
| HP Envy x360 13 | convertible | 13.3″ IPS FHD touch | up to i7-1165G7 w/ Iris Xe | 51 Wh | 1.32 kg / 2.92 lbs | from $949 | |
| HP Pavilion 13 Aero | clamshell | 13″ IPS FHD matte | up to i7-1165G7 w/ Iris Xe | 43 Wh | .96 kg / 2.1 lbs | from $699 | |
| HP Pavilion 14 | clamshell | 14″ IPS HD/FHD matte | up to i7-1165G7 w/ up to MX450 | 43 Wh | 1.55 kg / 3.4 lbs | from $699 | |
| HP ProBook 440 G8 | clamshell | 14″ IPS HD/FHD matte 1000-nits | up to i7-1165G7 w/ MX450 | 45 Wh | 1.38 kg / 3.05 lbs | – | |
| HP Spectre x360 13 | convertible | 13.3″ IPS FHD/OLED touch | up to i7-1165G7 w/ Iris Xe | 60 Wh | 1.27 kg / 2.8 lbs | from $1199 | |
| HP Spectre x360 14 | convertible | 14″ 3:2 IPS FHD/OLED touch | up to i7-1165G7 w/ Iris Xe | 66 Wh | 1.33 kg / 3 lbs | from $1199 | |
| Lenovo IdeaPad 5i | clamshell | 14″ IPS FHD matte | up to i7-1165G7 w/ up to MX450 | 57 Wh | 1.4 kg / 3.1 lbs | – | |
| Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 9i | clamshell | 14″ IPS FHD 400-nits/UHD 500-nits matte | up to i7-1165G7 w/ Iris Xe | 63.5 Wh | 1.3 kg / 2.9 lbs | – | |
| Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 14 | convertible | 14″ IPS FHD touch 250-nits 60% sRGB | up to i7-1165G7 w/ up to MX450 | 52.5 Wh | 1.5 kg / 3.3 lbs | – | |
| Lenovo ThinkBook 13s | clamshell | 13.3″ IPS FHD matte 300-nits 100% sRGB | up to i7-1165G7 w/ Iris Xe | 56 Wh | 1.4 kg / 3.09 lbs | – | |
| Lenovo ThinkBook 14s | clamshell | 14″ IPS FHD matte 300-nits 100% sRGB | up to i7-1165G7 w/ Iris Xe | 56 Wh | 1.5 kg / 3.3 lbs | – | |
| Lenovo ThinkPad L13 G2 | clamshell | 13.3″ IPS HD/FHD matte | up to i7-1165G7 w/ Iris Xe | 46 Wh | 1.4 kg / 3.1 lbs | from $599 | |
| Lenovo ThinkPad E14 | clamshell | 14″ IPS FHD matte/touch | up to i7-1165G7 w/ up to MX450 | 45 Wh | 1.6 kg / 3.5 lbs | from $699 | |
| Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon | clamshell | 14″ 16:10 IPS FHD to UHD matte/touch | up to i7-1185G7 w/ Iris Xe | 57 Wh | 1.14 kg / 2.5 lbs | from $1199 | |
| Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano | clamshell | 13″ 16:10 IPS 2K matte/touch 450-nits 100% sRGB | up to i7-1180G7 w/ Iris Xe | 48 Wh | .96 kg / 2.11 lbs | from $1199 | |
| Lenovo Yoga 7i 14 (Yoga Slim 7) | convertible | 14″ IPS FHD touch 300-nits 100% sRGB | up to i7-1165G7 w/ Iris Xe | 71 Wh | 1.4 kg / 3.1 lbs | from $1249 | |
| Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Pro | clamshell | 14″ 16:10 IPS FHD+ glass 300/400-nits 90 Hz | up to i7-1165G7 w/ MX450 s5W | 61 Wh | 1.45 kg / 3.25 lbs | – | |
| Lenovo Yoga 9i (Yoga Slim 9) | convertible | 14″ IPS FHD 400-nits/ UHD 500-nits touch | up to i7-1165G7 w/ Iris Xe | 63.5 Wh | 1.35 kg / 3 lbs | from $1599 | |
| Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Carbon | convertible | 13.3″ 16:10 IPS QHD touch 300-nits 100% sRGB | up to i7-1165G7 w/ Iris Xe | 50 Wh | .96 kg / 2.13 lbs | – | |
| MSI Modern 14 | clamshell | 14″ IPS FHD matte 300-nits | up to i7-1165G7 w/ Iris Xe | 52 Wh | 1.3 kg / 2.9 lbs | – | |
| MSI Summit B14 | clamshell | 14″ IPS FHD matte 300-nits | up to i7-1165G7 w/ Iris Xe | 52 Wh | 1.32 kg / 2.9 lbs | – | |
| MSI Summit E14 | clamshell | 14″ IPS FHD/UHD matte/touch | up to i7-1165G7 w/ GXT 1650Ti | 52 Wh | 1.3 kg / 2.85 lbs | – | |
| MSI Prestige 14 | clamshell | 14″ IPS FHD/UHD matte | up to i7-1165G7 w/ GXT 1650Ti | 52 Wh | 1.3 kg / 2.85 lbs | – | |
| MSI Prestige 14 Evo | clamshell | 14″ IPS FHD matte low-power | up to i7-1165G7 w/ Iris Xe | 52 Wh | 1.3 kg / 2.85 lbs | – | |
| Razer Blade Stealth 13 | clamshell | 13.3″ IPS FHD 60/120 Hz matte, 4K touch | up to i7-1165G7 w/ up to GTX 1650Ti | 53 Wh | 1.41 kg / 3.1 lbs | from $1799 | |
| Samsung Galaxy Book Flex | convertible | 13.3″ IPS FHD touch | up to i7-1165G7 w/ Iris Xe | 69.7 Wh | 1.26 kg / 2.77 lbs | – | |
| Schenker VIA 14 | clamshell | 14″ IPS FHD matte 300-nits | up to i7-1165G7 w/ Iris Xe | 73 Wh | 1.08 kg / 2.4 lbs | from $1199 | |
| System76 Galago Pro | clamshell | 14″ IPS FHD matte | up to i7-1165G7 w/ up to GTX 1650 | 49 Wh | 1.41 kg / 3.1 lbs | from $1199 | |
| Razer Book 13 | clamshell | 13.3″ IPS 16:10 FHD+/UHD+ touch | up to i7-1165G7 w/ Iris Xe | 55 Wh | 1.35 kg / 2.95 lbs | from $1199 | |
| Razer Blase Stealth 13 | clamshell | 13.3″ 16:9 FHD IPS 120 Hz or OLED touch | up to i7-1165G7 w/ GTX1650Ti MQ | 53 Wh | 1.41 kg / 3.1 lbs | from $1699 | |
And here’s the second part that includes full-size 15 and 17-inch laptops.
Given how the Tiger Lake platform is greatly dependent on the thermal module and can be implemented in a couple of different power envelopes, there’s a good chance most of these full-size devices will outperform the more compact options in demanding loads and games, especially in the more premium designs.
There’s no way to tell without going through reviews for each of the models than end-up on your shopping list, though, and we’ve linked our more detailed articles where available.
Full-size Tiger Lake 11th-gen laptops |
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| Model | Type | Screen | Hardware | Battery | Weight | Price | |
| Acer Aspire 5 A515-56 | clamshell | 15.6″ IPS FHD matte 250-nits 60% sRGB | up to i7-1165G7 w/ up to MX450 | 48 Wh | 1.65 kg / 3.6 lbs | from $499 | |
| Acer TravelMate P2 | clamshell | 15.6″ IPS FHD matte 250-nits | up to i7-1165G7 w/ Iris Xe | 48 Wh | 1.72 kg / 3.8 lbs | – | |
| Asus VivoBook 15 K513/X513 | clamshell | 15.6″ IPS FHD matte 250-nits 60% sRGB | up to i7-1165G7 w/ Iris Xe | 42 Wh | 1.8 kg / 4 lbs | – | |
| Asus VivoBook S15 S533 | clamshell | 15.6″ IPS FHD matte 250-nits 100% sRGB | up to i7-1165G7 w/ up to MX350 | 50 Wh | 1.8 kg / 4 lbs | – | |
| Asus ZenBook Flip 15 UX564EI | clamshell | 15.6″ IPS FHD /OLED UHD touch | up to i7-1165G7 w/ up to 1650Ti | 96 Wh | 1.9 kg / 4.2 lbs | – | |
| Dell Inspiron 15 3000 | clamshell | 15.6″ IPS FHD matte 250-nits | up to i7-1165G7 w/ Iris Xe | 53 Wh | 1.72 kg / 3.8 lbs | from $449 | |
| Dell Inspiron 15 5000 | clamshell | 15.6″ IPS FHD matte 250-nits | up to i7-1165G7 w/ Iris Xe | 53 Wh | 1.72 kg / 3.8 lbs | from $499 | |
| Dell Inspiron 15 7000 2-in-1 | convertible | 15.6″ IPS FHD touch 300-nits | up to i7-1165G7 w/ Iris Xe | 53 Wh | 1.9 kg / 4.2 lbs | from $829 | |
| Dell Inspiron 17 7000 2-in-1 | convertible | 17″ IPS QHD+ touch 300-nits | up to i7-1165G7 w/ up to MX350 | 68 Wh | 2.45 kg / 5.4 lbs | from $979 | |
| HP Envy 17 | clamshell | 17.3″ IPS FHD/UHD glass | up to i7-1165G7 w/ up to MX450 | 55 Wh | 2.72 kg / 6 lbs | from $849 | |
| HP Envy x360 15 | convertible | 15.6″ IPS FHD/UHD touch | up to i7-1165G7 w/ up to MX450 | 51 Wh | 1.95 kg / 4.35 lbs | from $899 | |
| HP Laptop 15 / Pavilion 15 | clamshell | 15.6″ IPS HD/FHD matte 250-nits | up to i7-1165G7 w/ Up to MX450 | 41 Wh | 1.75 kg / 3.9 lbs | from $749 | |
| HP Pavillion x360 15 | convertible | 15.6″ IPS FHD touch 250-nits | up to i7-1165G7 w/ Iris Xe | 41 Wh | 1.93 kg / 4.25 lbs | from $799 | |
| HP ProBook 450 G8 | clamshell | 15.6″ IPS HD/FHD matte 1000-nits | up to i7-1165G7 w/ MX450 | 45 Wh | 1.75 kg / 3.85 lbs | – | |
| HP Spectre x360 15 | convertible | 15.6″ IPS/OLED UHD touch | up to i7-1165G7 w/ Iris Xe | 72.9 Wh | 1.92 kg / 4.23 lbs | from $1399 | |
| Lenovo IdeaPad 5i 15 | clamshell | 15.6″ IPS FHD matte/touch | up to i7-1165G7 w/ up to MX450 | 57/70 Wh | 1.7 kg / 3.8 lbs | – | |
| Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 15 | convertible | 15.6″ IPS FHD touch 250-nits 60% sRGB | up to i7-1165G7 w/ up to MX450 | 52.5 Wh | 1.8 kg / 3.96 lbs | – | |
| Lenovo ThinkBook 15 | clamshell | 15.6″ IPS FHD matte 250-nits | up to i7-1165G7 w/ Iris Xe | 45 Wh | 1.8 kg / 4 lbs | $799 | |
| Lenovo ThinkPad E15 | clamshell | 15.6″ IPS FHD touch 300-nits | up to i7-1165G7 w/ up to MX450 | 45 Wh | 1.7 kg / 3.74 lbs | from $699 | |
| Lenovo Yoga 7i 15 (Slim 7 15) | convertible | 15.6″ IPS FHD touch 300-nits 100% sRGB | up to i7-1165G7 w/ Iris Xe | 71 Wh | 1.7 kg / 3.75 lbs | from $799 | |
| MSI Modern 15 | clamshell | 15.6″ IPS FHD matte | up to i7-1165G7 w/ Iris Xe | 52 Wh | 1.6 kg / 3.52 lbs | – | |
| MSI Prestige 15 | clamshell | 15.6″ IPS FHD/UHD matte | up to i7-1185G7 w/ GTX 1650Ti | 52 Wh | 1.7 kg / 3.75 lbs | – | |
| MSI Summit B15 | clamshell | 15.6″ IPS FHD matte | up to i7-1165G7 w/ Iris Xe | 52 Wh | 1.6 kg / 3.52 lbs | – | |
| MSI Summit E15 | clamshell | 15.6″ IPS FHD/UHD matte/touch | up to i7-1165G7 w/ GTX 1650Ti | 82 Wh | 1.8 kg / 3.96 lbs | – | |
| MSI Stealth 15M | clamshell | 15.6″ IPS FHD matte | up to i7-1185G7 w/ RTX 2060MQ | 52 Wh | 1.78 kg / 3.92 lbs | $1549 | |
| System76 Darter Pro | clamshell | 15.6″ IPS FHD matte | up to i7-1165G7 w/ Iris Xe | 73 Wh | 1.77 kg / 3.9 lbs | – | |
We’re constantly updating this list of Intel 11th-gen Tiger Lake laptops and adding up new launches. Nonetheless, we’re a small team and there’s still a fair chance we’re going to miss some, so if you spot any device that should be in here and is not, please get in touch in the comments section down below so we can add it in.
With that kind mind, that wraps up this list of Tiger Lake ultrabooks and notebooks. Hopefully, this has helped you narrow down your options, and don’t forget that more details are available in our detailed reviews and buying guides.
mik
November 25, 2020 at 10:55 pm
Dell Inspiron 15 3501
Lenovo ThinkBook 15 G2 ITL
Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15ITL05
Acer TravelMate P2
HP ProBook 450 G8
HP ProBook 440 G8
Lenovo ThinkPad L13 G2
Andrei Girbea
November 26, 2020 at 11:40 am
Thank you, much appreciated. Updated.
Sebastian
November 26, 2020 at 3:39 pm
Thanks for putting all this info together.
Very useful! Im. A fan of your site.
Eager to read a future review on x1 nano & razer book.
Andrei Girbea
November 26, 2020 at 7:02 pm
Thanks, I can't wait to get our hands on those as well.
John
December 3, 2020 at 10:10 pm
Are you going to make a review about the Asus B9400?
Andrei Girbea
December 4, 2020 at 10:15 am
I'm not yet working on it, but most likely yes, around January
theo
December 5, 2020 at 12:26 pm
so the successor of the intel i7-10750H processor is the i7-1185G7?? Am I right?
Andrei Girbea
December 5, 2020 at 1:28 pm
No, the 1185G7 is the new top-tier Core U model. The next-gen Core H (10750H successor) is only scheduled for next year
THEO
December 5, 2020 at 12:28 pm
I'm looking forward to MSI Modern 15. I saw reviews from Vietnam, Thailand, Indonesia and Malaysia. I hope u can test it out soon :)
Andrei Girbea
December 5, 2020 at 1:28 pm
Not available here yet.
theo
December 5, 2020 at 2:03 pm
oh. this means a U processor (i7-1185G7) can be paired with a gtx-1650??? if that's true that would be awesome!
Andrei Girbea
December 5, 2020 at 2:07 pm
yes, that was also possible before. careful that some of those 1650/Ti chips might be max-q, read into the reviews for more details on the kind of performance you should expect.
Tim
December 8, 2020 at 12:13 am
Msi stealth 15m(17-1185g7 and rtx2060)
Rafe
December 9, 2020 at 7:24 pm
Recently got the Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Carbon here in my country. It's an i5-1135G7 with Xe graphics and 16GB of RAM. It's only clamshell and non-touch screen though but screen can go up to 180 degrees. Haven't tested it much but battery life is around 2-3 hours from 60% on normal usage like web browsing. Rather warm internal temperatures during those times too averaging 57C maximum spike of 74C. On idle when plugged in it's around 47C with an ambient temperature of around 35C. It's definitely light and thin that I'm quite scared about it's durability. Only one thing I didn't like is Lenovo didn't give us a USB docking station as all of its USB ports are Type C.
Andrei Girbea
December 10, 2020 at 3:54 pm
Thanks for the feedback. You could get extended warranty if you fear about long-term reliability, but the lightweight chassis shouldn't be an issue as long as you handle the laptop with care.
As for the docking stations, there are quite a few USB-C docks these days. USB-C is pretty much the norm these days on thin and light laptops, hard to accept at first, but something I think most can get used to after a couple of days.
Rafe
December 10, 2020 at 5:43 pm
Yeah I'm really being extra careful with it since it's so light and I'm used to lugging my Legion 5i around. It just bums me out that other regions got a docking station for free although Lenovo has an ongoing promo on select laptops which includes this model that comes with some freebies (Jacket, Backpack, Yoga ANC headset and presenter mouse)on top of 3 years premium warranty and 2 years accidental protection so I guess it's good enough. I'll try doing some Cinebench R20 and probably a couple of games too, see how well the i5 and its Xe graphics will perform and how its ultra thin chassis will handle it.
Andrei Girbea
December 10, 2020 at 6:07 pm
Idk about those freebies, but the extra warranty included by default is sure appreciated. If you have the time, please come back with more feedback once you get to run Cinebench and those games, I'm interested and it should help other readers, especially since it might be a while since I would personally get my hands on the laptop. It's not even available here yet.
TGL
December 11, 2020 at 2:15 pm
All Tiger lake reviews don't use the latest Intel 27.20.100.9030 graphics driver and do no represent the real performance of the Intel integrated Xe GPU.
Rafe
December 13, 2020 at 5:29 pm
So I decided to run Cinebench R20 on my Lenovo Slim 7i Carbon i5-1135g7 16GB RAM. I got a score of 1840 points, lower than existing reviews of Lenovo 7i and 9i with the same CPU where they got more than 2000 points. Single core though was at 579 points, matching the aforementioned two devices. At the multicore test, it managed to sustain a 40w 3.8Ghz boost for about 20 seconds, until its temperatures hit 94C forcing the chip to clock lower at around 2.8Ghz on 22w for the duration of the test. No games as of yet since I still don't have a dock to transfer games on and my third world internet speed will take a long time to download one haha.
Anyway the tests were done on extreme performance enabled via Lenovo Vantage
Andrei Girbea
December 15, 2020 at 3:58 pm
22W is not bad for a device of this size. That takes a toll on Cinebench multi-core, but the performance seems solid for daily use.
James Bennett
December 26, 2020 at 2:47 pm
Thoughts on the ux325ea i5-1135g7?
Can be purchased for £849 in the UK at the moment
Andrei Girbea
December 27, 2020 at 6:16 pm
Curently finishing up on the UX325EA, but you can find our review of the previous UX325JA model for some thoughts on why I would rather get the UX425 instead, if that's an option.
James
December 27, 2020 at 6:20 pm
Went ahead and bought the 325EA whilst it was on offer at Amazon for £849.
Will see how it holds out. Initial impressions are good though.
Few things i'll need to adapt to such as the keyboard layout etc, but they're minor issues that i'll soon overcome :)
Look forward to your review.
FYI – I5 11th Gen – 8GB RAM – 512GB SSD. – It's not going to be used for heavy loads as such. Web browsing, emails etc.
Andrei Girbea
December 27, 2020 at 6:25 pm
Sry for the late reply on your previous comment, let me know how you feel about the smaller keyboard layout, which is my major complaint about this series.
James Bennett
December 27, 2020 at 7:02 pm
The keyboard doesn't seem to be causing me an issue as such really?
I don't have the chunkiest of hands, more twig like if anything, so the keys feel okay. I think once muscle memory kicks in too it shouldn't be an issue!
Alex
January 10, 2021 at 7:44 am
What would really help to narrow down the options is to have a column whether it has usable (aka "full-size") arrow keys, although it appears to be "No" for all of the options.
MARK
February 12, 2021 at 5:48 am
i thought microsoft surface 7+ has the 11th gen cpu
Jörg
April 3, 2021 at 5:10 pm
Asus Vivobook S14 (S435EA).
ChiefH
April 15, 2021 at 5:45 pm
My System76 DarterPro-7 has an 11th gen i7-1165G7 It is a 15.9" display. Came with 8GB RAM which I upgraded to 32GB RAM. Intel Iris GPU, Thunderbolt 4
bo
April 24, 2021 at 3:36 pm
Asus K513 can have up to mx350, can't find tdp though.
microcenter.com/product/630243/asus-vivobook-15-k513eq-ph55-156-laptop-computer-black