•  Date Published: 04 Jul 2025
    • Intel Core i5-1235U
    • Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 (80EU)
    • 13.3”, WUXGA (1920 x 1200), IPS
    • 512GB SSD
    • 16GB RAM
    • 1.20 kg (2.6 lbs)
    5.7
    TOTAL SCORE
    7.0 Portability Very Good
    8.0 Display Excellent
    5.6 For Work Average
    3.1 For Gaming Mediocre

    Specs

    • HDD/SSD
    • 512GB SSD
    • M.2 Slot
    • 1x 2280 PCIe NVMe 4.0 x4  See photo
    • RAM
    • 16GB RAM
    • OS
    • Windows 11 Home
    • Body Material
    • Plastic / Polycarbonate, Aluminum, Carbon, Glass Fiber
    • Dimensions
    • 305.8 x 217.89 x 18.25 mm (12.04" x 8.58" x 0.72")
    • 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
    • 2.0
    • Card Reader
    • Ethernet LAN
    • Wi-Fi
    • 802.11ax
    • Bluetooth
    • 5.2
    • Audio jack
    • 3.5mm Combo Jack
    • Features
    • Fingerprint reader
    • Web camera
    • HD / FHD
    • Backlit keyboard
    • Microphone
    • Dual Array Microphone, far-field, Dolby Voice
    • Speakers
    • 2x 2W Stereo Speakers, Dolby Audio
    • Security Lock slot
    • Kensington Nano Lock

    Portability

    Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 3 (Intel)
    12.04" x 8.58" x 0.72" 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 Gen 3 in-depth review

    The ThinkPad brand is full of laptops suiting every budget, and every size preference. Today, we have one for the more pretentious users. A laptop, that offers good portability, premium build, and more than adequate performance.The laptop in question is called the Lenovo Thinkpad X13 Gen 3, and it is exactly what you expect. However, it is interesting to see that the manufacturer is not afraid to use powerful CPUs inside its small chassis.We are talking about the Intel version, which is offered with up to the Core i7-1280P - a 28W CPU with 6 P-cores and 8 E-cores. As usual, you are given a choice of build materials. Well, your retailers are given a choice, so you can buy whatever is stocked - more on that in a minute.We are also thrilled to find out, that there are no TN displ[...]

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    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

    Disassembly, maintenance and upgrade options

    You don't get an opportunity to upgrade the memory down the road, but you can pick from three configuration options pre-purchase.Check out all Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 3 prices and configurations in our Specs System, or read more in our In-Depth review.1. Remove the bottom plate To access this notebook's internals, you need to undo 7 captive Phillips-head screws. Then, pry the bottom panel with a plastic tool, starting from the back.2. Remove the battery Inside, we got a 54.7Wh battery pack. To take it out, unplug the connector from the motherboard, and undo all four Phill[...]

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