•  Date Published: 16 Sep 2022
    • Intel Core i5-10210U
    • Intel UHD Graphics
    • 13.3”, Full HD (1920 x 1080), IPS
    • 2000GB SSD
    • 8GB DDR4
    • 1.22 kg (2.7 lbs)

    Specs

    • HDD/SSD
    • 2TB SSD
    • M.2 Slot
    • 1x 2280 PCIe NVMe 3.0 x4  See photo
    • RAM
    • 8GB DDR4
    • OS
    • Windows 11 Pro
    • Body Material
    • Plastic / Polycarbonate, Aluminum, Carbon, Magnesium alloy
    • Dimensions
    • 312 x 217.2 x 16.9 mm (12.28" x 8.55" x 0.67")
    • Weight
    • 1.22 kg (2.7 lbs)
    • Ports and connectivity
    • 2x USB Type-A
    • 3.2 Gen 1 (5 Gbps)
    • 1x USB Type-C
    • 3.2 Gen 1 (5 Gbps), Power Delivery (PD), DisplayPort
    • 1x USB Type-C
    • 3.2 Gen 2 (10 Gbps), Thunderbolt 3, Power Delivery (PD), DisplayPort
    • HDMI
    • 1.4b
    • Card Reader
    • MicroSD
    • Wi-Fi
    • 802.11ax
    • Bluetooth
    • 5
    • Audio jack
    • 3.5 mm combo
    • Docking Connector
    • Features
    • Fingerprint reader
    • Web camera
    • HD and IR
    • Backlit keyboard
    • Microphone
    • Dual Array Microphone
    • Speakers
    • 2x 2W, Dolby Audio
    • Optical drive
    • Security Lock slot

    Portability

    Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 1 (Intel)
    12.28" x 8.55" x 0.67" Dimensions
    1.22 kg (2.7 lbs) Weight
    Average 13.3-inch laptop
    1.27 kg (2.8 lbs) +4% Weight

    Review

    Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 1 in-depth review

    A business computer for traveling. This is how Lenovo describes its "new" ThinkPad X13. But ultimately, isn't every ThinkPad meant for this? So, how would they try to win their customers, and convince them that the X13 is better than the L13, which costs a fraction of the price of today's model?Well, first of all, there are the usual security features that pretty much all of the ThinkPad laptops come with. Then, there is the I/O versatility. And not in the last place, the quality of build - we will talk about that in a second.What hides beneath the bonnet, is a choice of Comet Lake processors, maxing out with the Core i7-10510U (or its vPro variant - the Core i7-10610U). Frankly, a quad-core ULV processor should do the job for a business machine, but you never know. Also, keep in [...]

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    Pros

    • Thin, light and sturdy Magnesium/Aluminum design
    • Pleasant spill-resistant keyboard with long travel and clicky feedback
    • I/O with docking support and Thunderbolt connectivity
    • Great battery life
    • Charges with USB Type-C
    • Doesn't use PWM for brightness adjustment
    • Covers 96% of sRGB
    • Extreme color accuracy when our Gaming and Web design profile is applied
    • Optional IR face recognition and fingerprint reader

    Cons

    • No RAM upgradability options
    • A bit pricey
    • Hardly any different from its predecessor

    Disassembly, maintenance and upgrade options

    This notebook is a premium business alternative, but its upgrade options are quite limited.Check out all Lenovo ThinkPad X13 prices and configurations in our Specs System or read more in our In-Depth review.1. Remove the bottom plate Traditionally, the Thinkpads are pretty easy to disassemble. And this laptop is not an exclusion. There are 5 Phillips-head screws you need to undo. Then, start the prying process from the spots beneath the hinges.2. Battery Battery-wise there is a 48Wh unit.3. Memory and storage Sadly, all of the memory is soldered to the motherboard.[...]

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