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日本Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 3 review – small laptops are getting seriously powerful
Verdict
As a conclusion from our test, we can say a couple of things. The ThinkPad X13 Gen 3 is a very likable little device. However, its cooling is not good enough to sustain high frequencies for more than 30 seconds. This makes the laptop really appropriate for day-to-day business tasks and one-by-one photo editing.
This leads us to the second unfortunate aspect of it – memory. It is soldered to the motherboard, which prevents you from ever being able to upgrade it. On the bright side, you can choose between 8, 16, and 32GB of LPDDR5 RAM upon purchase.
Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 3’s IPS panel has a WUXGA resolution (1920×1200), comfortable viewing angles, and a good contrast ratio. This display is perfect for data entry and analysis, due to its 16:10 aspect ratio.
In addition, it covers 100% of the sRGB color gamut, and thanks to our Gaming and Web design profile – it produces really accurate colors. Furthermore, it doesn’t use PWM for brightness adjustment, which makes it comfortable to use for long periods of time.
Not only are its colors accurate, but they are one of the most accurate we’ve ever tested on a notebook. Pair that with a fast WWAN connection (yes, it supports 5G), and you will be able to edit photos of the Big Foot, as soon as you take them. Plus, the keyboard is spill-resistant, so you shouldn’t worry about damage when you pour some vodka on it.
On the other hand, you may not even need vodka to stay warm. Its keyboard reaches up to 44°C when you work the hardware hard, so you can put your hands (or feet) on it.
Privacy-wise, there are a couple of interesting features. You get an optional IR face recognition scanner and a fingerprint reader. Its battery life is not that good – 10 hours of Web browsing, or 7 hours and 30 minutes of video playback. It might not last you through an entire workday, especially if you put some strain on it.
Last but not least, the port selection of this premium 13-incher is good. While it lacks an SD card reader, it features two Thunderbolt 4 connectors, a Smart card reader, and even two full-sized USBs.
The target group for this device is not very wide. However, if you are willing to get a device of this size and quality, the ThinkPad X13 Gen 3 will not disappoint you. And if you want to get a more modern look – the Dell XPS 13 Plus 9320 is still an option.
You can check the prices and configurations in our Specs System: https://laptopmedia.com/series/lenovo-thinkpad-x13-gen-3-intel/
Pros
- Premium build quality
- 100% sRGB coverage and super accurate colors with our Gaming and Web design profile (BOE NV133WUM-N61 (LEN41A0))
- No PWM (BOE NV133WUM-N61 (LEN41A0))
- Charges via Type-C
- 2x Thunderbolt 4 + Gen 4 SSD support
- IR face recognition + fingerprint reader
Cons
- Needs a better cooling
- Soldered memory
You have got to be high if you think I can afford that laptop all I can pay for a computer is 100 dollars no more since I get 100 dollars a month
I don’t understand why laptops are over a hundred dollars when you cant even watch anything free on them Netflix cost money and Hulu you have to be rich these days to even get a computer