Lenovo ThinkBook 13x Gen 2
- Intel Core i7-1255U
- Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 (96EU)
- 13.3”, WQXGA (2560 x 1600), IPS
- 512GB SSD
- 16GB RAM
- 1.20 kg (2.6 lbs)
Specs
- Display
- HDD/SSD
- 512GB SSD
- M.2 Slot
- 1x 2280 PCIe NVMe 4.0 x4 See photo
- RAM
- 16GB RAM
- OS
- Windows 11 Pro
- Body Material
- Aluminum
- Dimensions
- 298 x 209 x 12.9 mm (11.73" x 8.23" x 0.51")
- Weight
- 1.20 kg (2.6 lbs)
- Ports and connectivity
- 2x USB Type-C
- Thunderbolt 4
- HDMI
- Card Reader
- Ethernet LAN
- Wi-Fi
- 802.11ax
- Bluetooth
- 5.0
- Audio jack
- 3.5mm Combo Jack
- Features
- Fingerprint reader
- Web camera
- HD & IR
- Backlit keyboard
- Speakers
- 2x 2W Stereo Speakers, Dolby Atmos
- Gifts
- 32GB USB Drive
Portability
Review
Lenovo ThinkBook 13x Gen 2 in-depth review
Built for business on the go, the Lenovo ThinkBook 13x Gen 2 leaves little to the imagination. Its physical properties explain 100% of the purpose of this laptop's existence.Before we get there, we have to state that there are a lot of shapes on the market - 2-in-1's, retractable screens, and now even foldables. However, the best-selling laptops are clamshells. And the ThinkBook 13x Gen 2 shows us what are the limits of this form factor.It is really interesting to see how the cooling setup is going to handle the Alder Lake-U processors. Considering the 12.9mm thickness this will be a very hard job, but if anyone can do it, that is Lenovo.Nowadays, a slight feeling of disappointment runs down our spine, when we see a lack of an OLED display option from a high-tier device. Howev[...]
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Pros
- Comfortable spill-resistant keyboard and touchpad
- 96% sRGB coverage and accurate color representation with our profile (LEN133WQ)
- No PWM (LEN133WQ)
- Supports PCIe x4 Gen 4 drives
- Optional "wireless" charger
- Two Thunderbolt 4 connectors (both can be used for charging)
- Wi-Fi 6 support plus optional IR face recognition, fingerprint reader, and 5G support
- Up to 32GB RAM
Cons
- Lacks an SD card reader
- Questionable battery life
- Memory is soldered to the motherboard
Disassembly, maintenance and upgrade options
We can't expect upgradeable memory from a laptop thinner than 13mm. However, it is a pleasant surprise that we see a Gen 4 SSD inside.Check out all Lenovo ThinkBook 13x Gen 2 prices and configurations in our Specs System, or read more in our In-Depth review.1. Remove the bottom plate There are 9 Torx-head screws that stand between you and this laptop's internals. After you undo them, pry the bottom panel with a plastic tool and remove it from the chassis. Be careful with the wireless charging ribbon cable.2. Remove the battery Inside, we find a 56Wh battery. It got us thr[...]
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