Lenovo ThinkPad X13 2-in-1 Gen 5

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Date Published: 27 Jan 2025

Intel Core Ultra 7 155U
Intel Graphics (4-Cores)
13.3”, WUXGA (1920 x 1200), IPS
1000GB SSD
16GB RAM
1.20 kg (2.6 lbs)

TOTAL SCORE

7.0 Portability Very Good

8.0 Display Excellent

6.1 For Work Good

4.2 For Gaming Average

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Specs

Display
13.3”, WUXGA (1920 x 1200), IPS

HDD/SSD
1000GB SSD

M.2 Slot
1x 2280 M.2 NVMe PCIe 4.0 x4 See photo

RAM
16GB RAM

OS
Windows 11 Pro

Body Material
Magnesium alloy

Dimensions
301.7 x 214.6 x 16.4 mm (11.88" x 8.45" x 0.65")

Weight
1.20 kg (2.6 lbs)

Ports and connectivity

1x USB Type-A
3.2 Gen 1 (5 Gbps)

1x USB Type-A
3.2 Gen 1 (5 Gbps), Sleep and Charge

2x USB Type-C
4.0, Thunderbolt 4, Power Delivery (PD), DisplayPort

HDMI
2.1 (4K@60Hz)

Card Reader

Ethernet LAN

Wi-Fi
802.11be

Bluetooth
5.4

Audio jack
3.5mm Combo Jack

Features

Fingerprint reader

Web camera
5.0MP + IR discrete, with privacy shutter, fixed focus

Backlit keyboard

Microphone
Dual-microphone array, 360 far-field, Dolby Voice

Speakers
2x 2W Stereo Speakers, Dolby Audio

Security Lock slot
Kensington Nano Lock

Portability

Lenovo ThinkPad X13 2-in-1 Gen 5

11.88" x 8.45" x 0.65" Dimensions

1.20 kg (2.6 lbs) Weight

Average 13.3-inch laptop

1.27 kg (2.8 lbs) +6% Weight

Review

Lenovo ThinkPad X13 2-in-1 Gen 5 in-depth review

Good portability is a key feature for people who travel a lot or for hybrid workers. The Lenovo ThinkPad X13 2-in-1 Gen 5 is a device that can impress many users with its low weight and capable hardware combined with tons of security features. We are talking about a dTPM 2.0 chip, a privacy shutter, a Kensington lock slot, and a self-healing BIOS. As always, you can pay more for extras like an IR Web camera, NFC, LTE connectivity, fingerprint reader, and vPro CPUs. If you get all these goodies, the price of the laptop will be jaw-dropping.This little machine is powered by 15W Intel Meteor Lake U-series processors. Since there are no dGPU options, you can rely on integrated Intel Graphics (4-Cores). The memory is soldered but you can order this laptop with up to 64GB RAM which should be[...]

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Pros

Solid magnesium build
Great portability
The fan is almost quiet during full CPU loads in "Best Performance" mode
PWM-free panel with 389 nits of max brightness (LEN41AE)
Comfortable viewing angles + 16:10 aspect ratio (LEN41AE)
94% sRGB coverage + accurate color with our "Design and Gaming" profile (LEN41AE)
Excellent reflection handling (LEN41AE)
Good audio quality
Type-C charging
5MP camera with a privacy shutter
Modern port selection with two Type-C ports
The CPU can sustain high P-core clocks in short and medium loads (~3.50 GHz - 3.00 GHz)
Great backlit keyboard + accurate touchpad
360-degree hinge that supports laptop, tent, stand, and tablet modes
Optional Lenovo Pen
Up to 64GB LPDDR5x RAM
LTE, NFC, fingerprint reader, Smart Card reader, vPro CPU, Intel Evo certification, and IR Web camera (all are optional)

Cons

Soldered memory and just one M.2 slot
High price
Too many optional features

Disassembly, maintenance and upgrade options

Opening the DeviceUndo the five Phillips-head screws securing the bottom panel. Use a thin plastic tool to pry the panel, starting from the back. Avoid prying the front. Once the sides are fully popped, lift the back of the plate slightly and slide it backward to remove it.More info: Here's how the bottom panel looks on the inside.Battery RemovalUnplug the battery connector from the motherboard. Undo the four Phillips-head screws securing the battery. Untangle the speaker cables around the battery housing.Note: The laptop is equipped with an opti[...]