ThinkPad X series

The ThinkPad X series is a line of laptop computers and convertible tablets produced by Lenovo with less power than its other counterparts. It was initially produced by IBM until 2005.

ThinkPad X series
ThinkPad X220
DeveloperIBM (2000–2005)
LG/IBM (2000-2004,[1] only for South Korea branding)
Lenovo (2005–present)
TypeCompact Laptop,
Netbook (X1##e),
Subnotebook (X2##),
Ultrabook
Release dateSeptember 2000
PredecessorThinkPad 240
ThinkPad 500 series

IBM announced the ThinkPad X series (initially the X20) in September 2000 with the intention of providing "workers on the move with a better experience in extra-thin and extra-light mobile computing."[2] The ThinkPad X series replaced both the 240 and 570 series during IBM's transition from numbered to letter series during the early 2000s. The first X Series laptops were "slimmer than a deck of cards" and "lighter than a half-gallon of milk", despite the presence of a 12.1-inch Thin-film transistor (TFT LCD) display.[3] These design values—thin and light—continued to be integral to the ThinkPad X-series laptops' design and marketing, even after the purchase of IBM's Personal Computing Division by Lenovo. The first X Series ThinkPad released by Lenovo was the X41 in 2005.[4]

The ThinkPad X-series laptops from Lenovo were described by Trusted Reviews as "combining an ultraportable's weight and form factor with a durable design."[5] The X-series laptop styles include traditional ultraportables, as well as convertible tablet designs.[6] According to Lenovo, the ThinkPad X-series laptops include low power processors, offer long battery life, and several durability features such as a Roll Cage (Magnesium Frame around the Display), magnesium alloy covers, and a spill-resistant keyboard[6] but currently lacks a replaceable battery and upgradable RAM slots.

Battery configuration

Main M(x) Main hot-swappable
(max.cells)
Secondary U Ultrabay removable
u Ultrabay unremovable
M(x) Main removable
(max.cells)
m(x) internal
(max.cells)
"PowerBridge"
m(x) Main internal
(max.cells)
S Slice battery
Laptop color codes

Laptop storage combinations (excluding WWAN slot)

Level PCIe 4.0 x4 PCIe 3.0 x4 PCIe 3.0 x2 M.2 SATA mSATA 1.8" SATA 2.5" SATA 1.8" IDE 2.5" IDE
2019
Not yet
(laptops)
2013 2013 2013 2009 2003 2003 1991 1988
3 2
4
3 1
2 2
3 2
3
2 1
4
3 1
2 2
2
1 1
3
2 1
1
2
1 1
2 1
4
1
1 1
3
1
1 1
1 1
1 1
2
3
1
1
2
1
1

Laptop memory

Amount LPDDR5X LPDDR5 DDR5 LPDDR4X LPDDR4 DDR4 LPDDR3 DDR4 DDR3L DDR3 DDR2 DDR SDR EDO FPM
dual channel < dual channel dual channel < dual channel dual channel < dual channel dual channel < dual channel
2022
(laptops)
2019
(laptops)
2020
2017 2014 2014 2012 2014 2010 2007 2003 1998 1993 1993 1987
max memory = 512 GB N/A N/A 512 GB N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
max memory = 256 GB N/A 256 GB (4 slots) N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
max memory = 128 GB 128 GB 128 GB N/A N/A 128 GB (4 slots) N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
64 GB max memory < 128 GB 64 GB N/A N/A 64 GB N/A 64 GB (2 slots) 64 GB (4 slots) N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
32 GB max memory < 64 GB 32 GB 32 GB 32 GB N/A 32 GB 32 GB (2 slots) 32 GB (4 slots) N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
16 GB max memory < 32 GB 16 GB 16 GB 16 GB 16 GB 16 GB (2 slots) 16 GB (4 slots) N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
8 GB max memory < 16 GB 8 GB 8 GB 8 GB 8 GB 8 GB (2 slots) 8 GB (4 slots) N/A N/A N/A
4 GB max memory < 8 GB 4 GB 4 GB 4 GB 4 GB 4 GB 4 GB (4 slots) 4 GB (4 slots) N/A
2 GB max memory < 4 GB 2 GB (8 chips) 2 GB 2 GB 2 GB 2 GB 2 GB N/A
1 GB max memory < 2 GB 1 GB (1 chip) dual channel min dual channel min N/A single channel min 1 GB 1 GB 1 GB 1 GB (4 slots)
512 MB max memory < 1 GB N/A N/A N/A single channel min single channel min N/A dual channel min half channel min 512 MB (8 chips) 512 MB (8 chips) 512 MB 512 MB
256 MB max memory < 512 MB N/A N/A N/A 256 MB (1 chip) 256 MB (1 chip) N/A single channel min 256 MB (1 chip) N/A single channel min N/A single channel min 256 MB
128 MB max memory < 256 MB N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A 128 MB (1 chip) N/A N/A half channel min N/A half channel min
64 MB max memory < 128 MB N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A 64 MB (1 chip) N/A 64 MB (1 chip)
max memory < 64 MB N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A

IBM-branded models[7]

IBM-branded ThinkPad X 2000-2007;
Lenovo-branded ThinkPad X 2007-2008
43 screens
X2*/X3*/X4* X6*
(2006-2008)
2000 2001 2002 2003-2004 2005
12" Standard X20 X21 X22 X23 X24
X30 X31 X32 X60 X61
Rotation
convertible
X41
Tablet
X60
Tablet
X61
Tablet
Slim X20 X21 X40 X41 X60s X61s
Docking stations compatibility
ThinkPad Dock (2631)
ThinkPad Port Replicator
All X31
UltraBase X2 media slice All X24
ThinkPad Dock II (2877)
ThinkPad Port Replicator II
ThinkPad Mini-Dock (2878)
X31
ThinkPad X3 UltraBase media slice X30, X31, X32
ThinkPad X4 UltraBase X40, X41
ThinkPad X4 Dock X40, X41, X41 Tablet
ThinkPad X6 UltraBase X60, X60s, X61, X61s
ThinkPad X6 Tablet UltraBase X60 Tablet, X61 Tablet

X20

Photograph of an open Thinkpad X20
ThinkPad X20

The X20 was the first in IBM/Lenovo's long-standing X-series ultraportable line; the Celeron-based configurations had a thinner case.

  • Processor: Intel Coppermine Mobile, Celeron (500 MHz), or Pentium III (600 MHz)
  • Memory: 64128 MiB, maximum of 320 MiB (1 slot, 64 MiB soldered) SDR
  • Storage: IDE, 10 or 20 GB[8]
  • Display: 12.1 in (31 cm) SVGA (800 × 600) or XGA (1024 × 768) CCFL-backlit TN LCD
  • Dimensions: 279 × 227 × 2530 mm (or 2428 mm with Celeron CPU)
  • Mass/Weight: 1.6 kg (3.5 lb), or 1.43 kg (3.2 lb) (with standard battery, and Pentium or Celeron CPU)

X21

Same specifications as the X20, except an optional 600 or 700 MHz processor and more onboard RAM could be ordered.

X22

All new internal design, slim-version dropped, SVGA screen option dropped, Tualatin CPUs, faster (Radeon 7000 8 MiB) GPU, Communications Daughter Card/CDC slot, optional FireWire and/or WiFi on some models, 133 MHz FSB, maximum RAM increased to 640 MiB.

  • Processor: Intel Pentium III Mobile (733 or 800 MHz)
  • Memory: 128, 256, up to 640 MiB (1 slot, 128 MiB soldered) SDR; 8-chip 512 MiB or 4-chip 128 MiB modules only.
  • Storage: IDE, 10 or 20 GB
  • Display: 12.1 in (31 cm) XGA (1024 × 768) CCFL-backlit TN LCD
  • Dimensions: 279 × 227 × 2530 mm
  • Mass/Weight: 1.56 kg (3.4 lb) (with standard battery)

X23

Same as the X22 but with faster processors (800 or 866 MHz), bigger hard drives up to 30 GB, Bluetooth, and the IBM Security Sub System on selected models.

X24

Same as the X23 with even faster processors: 1.06 to 1.13 GHz.

X30

Full-powered successor to the X2x line with a completely redesigned case. However, they shared much of the technology. 830MG chipset with Intel Extreme Graphics GPU. Maximum of 1 GiB RAM, thanks to two RAM slots. FireWire was now standard on all models. Up to 60 GB hard drives were available, and additional secondary "Extended Life Battery" could be purchased.

  • Processor: Intel Pentium III Mobile (1.06 or 1.2 GHz)
  • Memory: 128, 256, or 512 MiB DDR (up to 1024 MiB, 2 slots)
  • Storage: IDE, 15, 20, 30, 40, 48 or 60 GB
  • Display: 12.1 in (31 cm) XGA (1024 × 768) CCFL-backlit TN LCD
  • Dimensions: 273 × 223 × 2530 mm
  • Mass/Weight: 1.64 kg (3.6 lb) (with standard battery)

X31

X30 updated to the Intel Centrino platform, Pentium M CPUs, faster RAM (DDR PC2100), better GPU (ATI Radeon 7000) and more VRAM (16 MiB), USB 2.0, 2nd USB port on the left side, Gigabit LAN introduced on some models, IBM Security Sub System on some models.

  • Processor: Intel Pentium M (Banias), L2-Cache: 1 MiB, TDP: 2224.5 W, 400 MHz FSB
    • 1.3 GHz, 1.4 GHz, 1.5 GHz, 1.6 GHz, or 1.7 GHz
  • Memory: 256512 MiB DDR (up to 2048 MiB, 2 slots)
  • Storage: IDE 2.5";
    • Models with 4200 RPM drives and capacities of 20, 30, 40, or 60 GB
    • Models with 5400 RPM drives and capacities of 40, 60, or 80 GB
  • Display: 12.1 in (31 cm) XGA (1024 × 768) CCFL-backlit TN LCD
  • Dimensions: 273 × 223 × 30.2 mm
  • Mass/Weight: 1.64 kg (3.6 lb) (with standard battery)

X40

The first model in a new "Thin and Light" sub-line. Specifications:[9]

  • Processor: Intel Pentium M 1.0, 1.2, or 1.3 GHz (Banias) or 1.1, 1.2, 1.4, 1.5, or 1.6 GHz (Dothan)
  • Memory: 2561,536 MiB DDR (256 or 512 MiB[lower-alpha 1] soldered, 1 slot)
  • Storage: IDE 1.8", 20 or 40 GB
  • Display: 12.1 in (31 cm) XGA (1024 × 768) CCFL-backlit TN LCD
  • Dimensions: 268 mm × 211 mm × 2127 mm
  • Mass/Weight: 1.23 kg (2.7 lb)

X41, X41 Tablet

Three years after the release of the X30, upon acquiring the ThinkPad division, Lenovo released the ThinkPad X41 ultraportable laptop and the ThinkPad X41 tablet. The X41 tablet was convertible, with the capacity to function as a tablet PC and an ultraportable laptop.

X32

Photograph of a ThinkPad X32 showing an X60 tablet IPS display.
A modified ThinkPad X32 equipped with an X60 tablet IPS display, docked in an UltraBase X3

The X32 was introduced in 2005. The numbering system was irregular, as it was actually introduced after the X40, but using the older X3x chassis design. It was also more powerful than the X40 and X41 units, due to the use of faster full-voltage Dothan processors and standard 2.5-inch 5400/7200 RPM hard drives.[10] It was a very short-lived model, discontinued within months of introduction. On this model, IBM included Gigabit LAN and the Security Sub System on all models. The X32 and X41 are two of the last IBM-designed ThinkPads before Lenovo took over. The X41 tablet was designed by Lenovo.

2006

The X-series laptops released in 2006 by Lenovo were the X60, X60s, and X60 tablets.

X60 and X60s

A photograph showing an open Lenovo ThinkPad X60s
A Lenovo ThinkPad X60s

The X60 and X60s slimline differed primarily by their processors: the X60s had a low voltage processor, while the X60 did not. This gave the X60s a lower active temperature and longer battery life in exchange for reduced performance.[11] The X60s also had a smaller heatsink and a slightly thinner case with a different battery form factor, although it could use standard X60 batteries with a plastic adapter.

In its review of the ThinkPad X60/X60s, Notebook Review called the laptop, "Hands down the best performing ultraportable on the market", while raising issues about the design and the lack of an optical drive.[11]

The two laptops were available in a variety of configurations. Later X60 models used 64-bit Core 2 Duo CPUs, and some X60s were available with a lightweight LCD panel. Typical specifications[12][11] of the laptops are provided below:

  • Processor:
    • Intel Core Solo T1300 (1.6 GHz), Core Duo T2300E, T2400, T2500 (1.662.0 GHz) or Core 2 Duo T5500, T5600, T7200 (1.662.0 GHz) X60
    • Intel Core Duo L2300, L2400, L2500 (1.501.83 GHz), or Core 2 Duo L7400 (1.50 GHz) X60s
  • Chipset: Intel 945GM
  • Memory: up to 3.2 GiB DDR2 (2 slots, fits 4 GiB, but chipset limit is 3.2 GiB)
  • Graphics: Intel GMA 950
  • Storage: 1 × 2.5" SATA 1.5 Gbit/s (80 GB 5400 RPM)
  • Display: 12.1 in (31 cm) 1024 × 768 CCFL-backlit TN LCD
  • Mass/Weight: starting at 1.43 kg (3.15 lb) (X60), or 1.38 kg (3.04 lb) (X60s)
  • Operating System: Microsoft Windows XP Professional

X60 Tablet

The ThinkPad X60 tablet was praised by reviewers. LAPTOP Magazine said the ThinkPad X60 tablet "raises the bar for business-class convertibles".[13] The most significant issue raised was the low capacity 4-cell battery, which provided a battery life of two hours.[13]

Lenovo-branded models

Lenovo ThinkPad X 2007-2023

(Including X1 and part of Yoga series)

Screens aspect ratio: 43 1610 169 1610 21 1610
Type X61* X*0* X*2*
(2011)
X*3*
(2012)
X*4*
(2013)
(2014) X*5*
(2015)
X*6*
(2016)
X*7*
(2017)
X*8*
(2018)
X*9*
(2019)
X1*

(2020)

(2021) (2022) (2023)
2008 2010
11.6" Netbook X100e X120e X130e
X121e X131e
12" Slim X61s X200s X201s X230s X240s
Standard X61 X200 X201 X220 X230 X240 X250 X260 X270 X280
Standard (AMD) A275 A285
Low-cost (i3 CPU) X201i X220i X230i
Rotation
convertible
X61
tablet
X200
tablet
X201
tablet
X220
tablet
X230
tablet
X201i
tablet
X220i
tablet
X230i
tablet
Flipbook «2-in-1» 260 Yoga
13" 370 Yoga X380 Yoga X390 Yoga X13 Yoga Gen1 X13 Yoga Gen2 X13 Yoga Gen3 X13 Yoga Gen4
Standard X390 X13 Gen1 X13 Gen2 X13 Gen3 X13 Gen4
Standard (AMD) X395
Premium X300 X301 X1
12" Tablet X1 Tablet Gen1 X1 Tablet Gen2
13" X1 Tablet Gen3 X1 Fold
Ultralight X1 Nano Gen1 X1 Nano Gen2 X1 Nano Gen3
13.5" Flipbook «2-in-1» X1 Titanium Yoga Gen1
14" X1 Yoga Gen1 X1 Yoga Gen2 X1 Yoga Gen3 X1 Yoga Gen4 X1 Yoga Gen5 X1 Yoga Gen6 X1 Yoga Gen7 X1 Yoga Gen8
Premium
ultrabook
X1 Carbon Gen1 X1 Carbon Gen2 X1 Carbon Gen3 X1 Carbon Gen4 X1 Carbon Gen5 X1 Carbon Gen6 X1 Carbon Gen7 X1 Carbon Gen8 X1 Carbon Gen9 X1 Carbon Gen10 X1 Carbon Gen11
15" X1 Extreme
Gen1
X1 Extreme
Gen2
X1 Extreme
Gen3
16" X1 Extreme
Gen4
X1 Extreme
Gen5
Docking stations and port replicators compatibility (12" and X series laptops only)
ThinkPad X6 Ultrabase X61/X61s
ThinkPad X6 Tablet UltraBase X61
tablet
ThinkPad X200 Ultrabase All 12"
ThinkPad Port Replicator Series 3 All 12"
ThinkPad UltraBase Series 3 All 12"
ThinkPad Mini Dock series 3
ThinkPad Mini Dock Plus series 3
X220/X220i;
X230/X230i (with some issues);
X220 tablet (after dock modification)
ThinkPad Basic Dock
ThinkPad Pro Dock
X250, X260
ThinkPad Ultra Dock X240, X250, X260
USB-C Dock X270, X280
X1 Carbon, X1 Carbon Extreme
ThinkPad Basic Dock (USB-C)
ThinkPad Pro Dock (USB-C)
ThinkPad Ultra Dock (USB-C)
X280
X1 Carbon
X1 Carbon Extreme
X1 port replicators
ThinkPad OneLink Dock X1 Carbon

Battery configuration

Main M(x) Main hot-swappable
(max.cells)
Secondary U Ultrabay removable
u Ultrabay unremovable
M(x) Main removable
(max.cells)
m(x) internal
(max.cells)
"PowerBridge"
m(x) Main internal
(max.cells)
S Slice battery
Laptop color codes

Laptop storage combinations (excluding WWAN slot)

Level PCIe 4.0 x4 PCIe 3.0 x4 PCIe 3.0 x2 M.2 SATA mSATA 1.8" SATA 2.5" SATA 1.8" IDE 2.5" IDE
2019
Not yet
(laptops)
2013 2013 2013 2009 2003 2003 1991 1988
3 2
4
3 1
2 2
3 2
3
2 1
4
3 1
2 2
2
1 1
3
2 1
1
2
1 1
2 1
4
1
1 1
3
1
1 1
1 1
1 1
2
3
1
1
2
1
1

Laptop memory

Amount LPDDR5X LPDDR5 DDR5 LPDDR4X LPDDR4 DDR4 LPDDR3 DDR4 DDR3L DDR3 DDR2 DDR SDR EDO FPM
dual channel < dual channel dual channel < dual channel dual channel < dual channel dual channel < dual channel
2022
(laptops)
2019
(laptops)
2020
2017 2014 2014 2012 2014 2010 2007 2003 1998 1993 1993 1987
max memory = 512 GB N/A N/A 512 GB N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
max memory = 256 GB N/A 256 GB (4 slots) N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
max memory = 128 GB 128 GB 128 GB N/A N/A 128 GB (4 slots) N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
64 GB max memory < 128 GB 64 GB N/A N/A 64 GB N/A 64 GB (2 slots) 64 GB (4 slots) N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
32 GB max memory < 64 GB 32 GB 32 GB 32 GB N/A 32 GB 32 GB (2 slots) 32 GB (4 slots) N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
16 GB max memory < 32 GB 16 GB 16 GB 16 GB 16 GB 16 GB (2 slots) 16 GB (4 slots) N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
8 GB max memory < 16 GB 8 GB 8 GB 8 GB 8 GB 8 GB (2 slots) 8 GB (4 slots) N/A N/A N/A
4 GB max memory < 8 GB 4 GB 4 GB 4 GB 4 GB 4 GB 4 GB (4 slots) 4 GB (4 slots) N/A
2 GB max memory < 4 GB 2 GB (8 chips) 2 GB 2 GB 2 GB 2 GB 2 GB N/A
1 GB max memory < 2 GB 1 GB (1 chip) dual channel min dual channel min N/A single channel min 1 GB 1 GB 1 GB 1 GB (4 slots)
512 MB max memory < 1 GB N/A N/A N/A single channel min single channel min N/A dual channel min half channel min 512 MB (8 chips) 512 MB (8 chips) 512 MB 512 MB
256 MB max memory < 512 MB N/A N/A N/A 256 MB (1 chip) 256 MB (1 chip) N/A single channel min 256 MB (1 chip) N/A single channel min N/A single channel min 256 MB
128 MB max memory < 256 MB N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A 128 MB (1 chip) N/A N/A half channel min N/A half channel min
64 MB max memory < 128 MB N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A 64 MB (1 chip) N/A 64 MB (1 chip)
max memory < 64 MB N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A

2007

The X Series laptops released by Lenovo in 2007 were the X61, the X61s, and the X61 tablet.

X61 and X61s

A Lenovo ThinkPad X61

The X61 received mixed user reviews on CNET, with some users reporting display problems and delivery delays, while others praised the laptop for performance and portability.[14]

Reviewers, however, praised the ultraportable. Notebook Review called it an "extremely fast ultraportable".[15] However, they criticized the display colors and viewing angles. They also pointed out that the palm rest was prone to heating up because of the wireless networking card underneath it.[15]

The X61s was lauded for its excellent build quality, performance, and long battery life.[16] The battery was an improvement over the X41. The model is one of the last to feature a 43 aspect ratio display.

The specifications[12][15] of the X61 are given below: The specifications[12][16] of the most common models the X61s are given below:
  • Processor: Intel Core 2 Duo T7100 (1.8 GHz) to T9300 to (2.5 GHz)
  • Chipset: Intel 965GM
  • Memory: from 512 MiB to 4096 MiB DDR2 667 MT/s (2 slots, 8192 MiB is unofficially supported)
  • Graphics: Intel X3100
  • Display: 12.1 in (31 cm) 1024 × 768 (43) CCFL-backlit TN LCD[lower-alpha 2]
  • Storage: 1 × SATA 1.5 Gbit/s (from 80160 GB)[lower-alpha 3]
  • Mass/Weight: starting at 1.41 kg (3.1 lb)
  • Processor: Intel Core 2 Duo L7500 1.6 GHz
  • Chipset: Intel 965GM
  • Memory: from 512 MiB to 4096 MiB DDR2 667 MHz (2 slots, 8192 MiB is unofficially supported)
  • Graphics: Intel X3100
  • Display: 12.1 in (31 cm) 1024 × 768 (43) CCFL-backlit TN LCD[lower-alpha 2]
  • Storage: 1 × SATA 1.5 Gbit/s (100 GB 7200 RPM)[lower-alpha 3]
  • Operating System: Microsoft Windows Vista Business 32-bit

Some X60s models shipped with the Intel Core 2 Duo L7300 clocked at 1.40 GHz or the L7700 clocked at 1.80 GHz. As of 2018, it was still possible to purchase new batteries and spare parts for these laptops from a few online retailers.

X61 Tablet

Photograph of An X61 tablet flipped open in tablet mode
An X61 tablet, flipped to tablet mode

The ThinkPad X61 tablet also received positive reviews, with IT Reviews saying that "the build quality and engineering are second to none and this shines through with the tablet features which have been executed with something close to genius".[18] However, the high price tag and relatively inadequate performance were criticized by the reviewer.[18]

tabletPC Review acknowledged the sturdiness of the X61 tablet, the high battery life, and the quality of the pen.[19] The features that met with disfavor were the lack of a widescreen, display brightness and colors, and the lack of an optical drive—although the reviewer admitted that the absence helps reduce weight.[19]

2008

The laptops released in the X series in 2008 followed the new naming conventions established by Lenovo. The X Series laptops released by Lenovo in 2008 were X200, X200 tablet and X300.

X200 and X200s

Photograph showing open X61 and X200s sitting side by side
X61 and X200s

The ThinkPad X200 was released on 15 July 2008.[20] It leveraged the new technology from the X300, including the options of a solid-state drive (SSD), an optional integrated camera, 12.1 in (31 cm) widescreen display, optional 3G mobile broadband card, a new 9-cell battery for extended running time up to 9.8 hours, weight as low as 1.34 kg (2.95 lb), and an Intel Core 2 Duo CPU up to 2.66 GHz. This was one of the last models of the X-Series able to run Libreboot, a Free Software BIOS replacement.

Lenovo released X200s on 23 September 2008.[21] It differed from the standard X200 in being lighter, having longer battery life, and running more quietly due to an "owl fan" design for cooling taken from the X300.[22] The X200s was available with more than half a dozen different CPUs and three screen options; the top of the range was a WXGA+ LED-Backlit TN Panel.[23]

The hardware specifications[12][24] of the X200 are: X200s notable differences:
  • Processor: Intel Montevina Platform, Core 2 Duo (Penryn) up to 35 W TDP T9600 (2.8 GHz), many 25 W CPUs are also available (P8400, P8600, P8700, etc.)
  • Chipset: Intel GM45
  • Memory: Up to 8192 MiB DDR3 (2 slots)
  • Graphics: Intel GMA X4500MHD
  • Display: (1610) 12.1 in (31 cm) 1280 × 800 CCFL-backlit TN LCD or 1280 × 800 LED-backlit TN LCD[lower-alpha 4]
  • Battery: 4-, 6-, or 9-cell, up to 10 hours with a 9-cell battery
  • Mass/Weight: 1.34 kg / 2.95 lb (with 4-cell), 1.47 kg / 3.24 lb (with 6-cell), 1.63 kg / 3.59 lb (with 9-cell battery)
  • Processor: Intel Montevina Platform, Core 2 Duo (Penryn) from ULV version SU2300 (1.2 GHz) up to SL9600 (2.13 GHz)
  • Chipset: Intel GS45
  • Display: (1610) 12.1 in (31 cm) 1280 × 800 CCFL-backlit TN LCD, or 1280 × 800 LED-backlit TN LCD, or 1440 × 900 LED-backlit TN LCD[lower-alpha 4]
  • Mass/Weight: 1.1 kg / 2.43 lb (with 4-cell), 1.23 kg / 2.71 lb (with 6-cell), 1.38 kg / 3.04 lb (with 9-cell battery)
Also optional lightweight carbon-reinforced lid;
Optional webcam.

The X200s features cooler components (made possible with the fan design modeled on owl-wings). However, both laptops did not have a touchpad (only the TrackPoint), no HDMI, DVI, or DisplayPort, and no built-in optical drive.[24] The X200 series included tablet PC models, designated by the usage of the "t" suffix, primarily the X230t.[26]

X200 Tablet

Lenovo released X200 tablet on 9 September 2008.[21] Like other tablet-designated models this added a convertible screen assembly containing a touch digitizer with pen and buttons on the screen front for operating the device without access to keyboard and buttons in converted mode.[27]

X300 and X301

Photograph of an open X300 laptop
X300

Codenamed "Kodachi", with X300 was released on 26 February 2008. It is distinguished from other ultraportable laptops by its use of LED backlighting, removable battery, solid-state drive, and integrated DVD burner. The ThinkPad X300 used a small form factor Intel GS965 chipset (instead of the standard GM965 chipset), along with the Intel Core 2 Duo L7100 low-voltage CPU (with 12 W Thermal design power (TDP). Its successor, the ThinkPad X301 uses the Intel Centrino 2 mobile platform with GS45 chipset, and an ultra-low-voltage (ULV) CPU. It also integrates GPS, WWAN, and a webcam in the top lid. The thickest part of the laptop is 23 mm (0.92 in), while the thinnest part is 19 mm (0.73 in).

The X300's original internal codename was "Razor", after the then-popular Motorola Razr flip phone. Lenovo noticed that three technologies were converging that would make it possible to build a very thin, light, and fast ThinkPad. The first was solid-state storage, which would replace mechanical hard drives. The second was light-emitting diode (LED) backlighting for flat-panel displays which would improve battery life and image quality. The third was ultrathin optical drives just 7 mm thick, compared to 9.5 mm and 12.7 mm used by previous ThinkPads. The Razor concept was eventually merged with the Bento-Fly project and renamed Kodachi.

The price at the time of the review by Notebook Review was extremely high, and indicated to be out of range for all but corporate users.[28] LAPTOP Magazine awarded the X300 laptop a score of 4.5 stars, among the highest for a ThinkPad X-series laptop.[29]

The hardware specifications[12][28] of the X300 are: X301 differences:
  • Processor: 1.2 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo L7100
  • Memory: Up to 8192 MiB DDR2 (2 slots)
  • Graphics: Intel GMA X3100
  • Display: 13.3 in (34 cm) 1440 × 900 (1610) LED-backlit TN LCD
  • Storage: 1 × SATA 3 Gbit/s (80250 GB HDD or 64 GiB SSD) (1.8")
  • Optical Drive: Ultra-thin DVD Burner (Ultrabay, replaceable by second HDD or additional battery)
  • Dimensions: 310 mm × 230 mm × 19 mm–23 mm (12.20 in × 9.06 in × 0.75 in–0.91 in)
  • Mass/Weight: starting at 1.33 kg (2.93 lb)
  • Operating System: Windows XP Professional
  • Processor: Intel Core 2 Duo U9400 (1.4 GHz) or U9600 (1.6 GHz)[lower-alpha 5]
  • Memory: Up to 8192 MiB DDR3 (2 slots)
  • Graphics: Intel GMA X4500MHD
  • Storage: 1 × SATA 3 Gbit/s 64 GiB SSD (1.8") only available.
Also additional DisplayPort added.

This laptop was less than an inch thick, making it the thinnest ThinkPad available at the time.[28] The X300 laptop offered a quick boot with SSD.[28] It also offered a built-in optical drive, uncommon in thin and light notebooks.[28] However, the laptop did not include an SD card reader, had no expansion dock capability, and no ExpressCard or PC Card slot.[28]

ModelRelease (EU)Dimensions (mm / in)Weight (min)CPUChipsetMemory (max)GraphicsStorageNetworkingScreen BatteryOther
12.1"
X200 [12] 2008
295 × 210 × 21–35
11.61 × 8.27 × 0.83–1.38
1.35 kg (3.0 lb) Intel Core 2 Duo Penryn
P8400, P8600, P8700... T9600
Intel GM45 8 GiB DDR3 — 1066 MHz
(2 slots)
Intel GMA 4500MHD One 2.5" SATA Drive Gigabit Ethernet
Wi-Fi Mini PCIe Card
Optional BT 2.1 Module
Optional WWAN Mini PCIe Card (exclusive)
16:10 aspect ratio

1280×800 TN
Warning icon
M(4/6/9)
One white ThinkLight
X200s [12] 2008
295 × 210 × 21–29
11.61 × 8.27 × 0.83–1.14
1.1 kg (2.4 lb) Intel Penryn
Celeron SU2300 (1x 1.2 GHz) or Core 2 Duo
up to SL9600 (2x 2.13 GHz)
Intel GM45 8 GiB DDR3 — 1066 MHz
(2 slots)
Intel GMA 4500MHD One 2.5" SATA Drive
Turbo Memory Half Mini PCIe Card (exclusive option)
Gigabit Ethernet
Wi-Fi Mini PCIe Card
Optional BT 2.1 Module
Optional WWAN
16:10 aspect ratio

1280×800 TN
1440×900 TN
Warning icon
M(4/6/9)
One white ThinkLight
X200 Tablet [12] 2008
295 × 228 × 26.5–33
11.61 × 8.98 × 1.04–1.30
1.6 kg (3.5 lb) Intel Core 2 Duo Intel GM45 8 GiB DDR3 — 1066 MHz
(2 slots)
Intel GMA 4500MHD One 2.5" SATA Drive Gigabit Ethernet
Wi-Fi Mini PCIe Card
Optional BT 2.1 Module
Optional WWAN
16:10 aspect ratio

1280×800 IPS Touch
M(4/8)
13.3"
X300 [12] 2008
318 × 231 × 18.6–23.4
12.52 × 9.09 × 0.73–0.92
1.43 kg (3.2 lb) Intel Core Duo SL7100 Intel GS965 8 GiB DDR2 — 667 MHz
(2 slots)
Intel GMA X3100 One UltraBay
One 1.8" SATA Drive
Gigabit Ethernet
Wi-Fi Mini PCIe Card
BT 2.0 Module
Optional WWAN Mini PCIe Card (exclusive)
Optional UWB Half Mini PCIe Card (exclusive)
16:10 aspect ratio

1440×900 TN
M(3/6)
U
One white ThinkLight
X301 [12] 2008
318 × 231 × 18.6–23.4
12.52 × 9.09 × 0.73–0.92
1.43 kg (3.2 lb) Intel Core 2 Duo SU9400 or SU9600 Intel GS45 8 GiB DDR3 — 1066 MHz
(2 slots)
Intel GMA 4500MHD One UltraBay
One 1.8" SATA Drive
Turbo Memory Half Mini PCIe Card (exclusive option)
Gigabit Ethernet
Wi-Fi Mini PCIe Card
BT 2.0 or 2.1 Module
Optional WWAN Mini PCIe Card (exclusive)
16:10 aspect ratio

1440×900 TN
M(3/6)
U
One white ThinkLight

2010

The X-series laptops released in 2010 from Lenovo were the X100e, X201, X201s, and X201 tablet.

X100e and Mini 10

Thinkpad X100e (left) compared to X30 and X200 models

The ThinkPad X100e was released in 2010, with Engadget calling the laptop "the perfect solution between a netbook and a larger 13- or 14-inch ULV ultraportable".[30] Available in two colors (heatwave red and the traditional ThinkPad matte black) the design was compared to that of the Edge series which deviated from traditional ThinkPad design.[30] The X100e, however, despite the choice of colors, retained the "angular edges and boxy build" which "scream traditional ThinkPad design".[30]

The specifications[31] of the X100e laptop are given below:

  • Processor: 1.6 GHz AMD Athlon Neo Single-Core MV-40
  • Memory: Up to 4 GiB 667 MT/s DDR2 (2 slots) with 2 GiB fitted as standard
  • Graphics: ATI Radeon 3200
  • Display: 11.6 in (29 cm) 1366 × 768 (169) LED-backlit TN LCD
  • Storage: 1 × SATA 3 Gbit/s (250 GB 5400 RPM)
  • 0.3 Mpx webcam, 4-in-1 card reader
  • Battery: 6-cell
  • Dimensions: 280 mm × 210 mm × 15 mm–30 mm (11.02 in × 8.27 in × 0.59 in–1.18 in)
  • Mass/Weight: 1.5 kg (3.3 lb) with a 6-cell battery
  • Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Professional 32-bit

A modified and re-branded low-cost version of the Lenovo X100e, named the Mini 10 was issued to all year 9 students in NSW Australia at the start of 2010. They featured an Intel Atom N450 (1.66 GHz) processor, 160 GB HDD, 2 GiB RAM, a 10-inch 1024×600 Screen (fitted in a 11.6-inch frame), 0.3MP Webcam and Windows 7 Enterprise.[32]

X201, X201i and X201s

The main 12-inch line-up only received an internal hardware update and a new palmrest with a touchpad.

The specifications[12][33] of the X201 are given below: The specifications[12][33] of the X201s are given below:
  • Processor: Intel Core i5-540M (2.53 GHz, 3 MB Cache) or i5-520M (2.40 GHz)
  • Memory: 4 GiB DDR3 1066 MT/s (2 slots), upgradable to 8 GiB
  • Graphics: Intel GMA HD (integrated)
  • Display: 12.1 in (31 cm) (1280 × 800 (1610) LED-backlit TN LCD [lower-alpha 4]
  • Storage: 1 × SATA 3 Gbit/s (320 GB 7200 RPM)
  • Battery: 4-, 6-, or 9-cell
  • Dimensions: 290 mm × 230 mm × 20 mm–36 mm (11.42 in × 9.06 in × 0.79 in–1.42 in)
  • Mass/Weight: 1.60 kg (3.52 lb)
  • Operating System: Windows 7 Professional (32-bit or 64-bit)
  • Processor: Intel Core i7-640LM (2.13 GHz)
  • Memory: 4 GiB DDR3 1066 MT/s (2 slots), upgradable to 8 GiB
  • Graphics: Intel GMA HD (integrated)
  • Display: 12.1 in (31 cm) 1440 × 900 (1610) LED-backlit TN LCD[lower-alpha 4]
  • Storage: 1 × SATA 3 Gbit/s (200 GB 5400 RPM)
  • Battery: 4-, 6-, or 9-cell
  • No webcam or WWAN module
  • Dimensions: 290 mm × 210 mm × 20 mm–36 mm (11.42 in × 8.27 in × 0.79 in–1.42 in)
  • Mass/Weight: 1.26 kg (2.77 lb)
  • Operating System: Windows 7 Professional (64-bit)

The X201i model is a version of the regular X201 with a Core i3 CPU.

X201 Tablet

The X201 tablet, released in 2010, was criticized by Engadget for its lack of durability, protruding battery, and 33 mm (1.3 in) thick body, while praised for its performance.[34] Notebook Review had similar views about the X201 tablet in terms of both performance and battery life while indicating the display was superior to that of the X201 or X201s.[33]

ModelRelease (EU)Dimensions (mm / in)Weight (min)CPUChipsetMemory (max)GraphicsStorageNetworkingScreen BatteryOther
10.1"
X100e (Intel) / Mini 10 2010 1.33 kg (2.9 lb) Intel Atom N450 2 GB DDR2 — 667 MHz
(1 slot)
Intel GMA 3150 One 2.5" SATA Drive Gigabit Ethernet
Wi-Fi Mini PCIe Card
BT 2.1 Module
1280×720 Warning icon
M(6)
11.6"
X100e (AMD) [12] 2010
282 × 209 × 16–30
11.10 × 8.23 × 0.63–1.18
1.47 kg (3.2 lb) AMD Athlon Neo AMD M780G 8 GB DDR2 — 667 MHz
(2 slots)
ATI Mobility Radeon HD One 2.5" SATA Drive Gigabit Ethernet
Wi-Fi Mini PCIe Card
BT 2.1 Module
Optional WWAN Mini PCIe Card (exclusive)
1366×768 Warning icon
M(6)
12.1"
X201 [12] 2010
295 × 210 × 20.7–35.3
11.61 × 8.27 × 0.81–1.39
1.31 kg (2.9 lb) Intel 1st Gen Core i5 Intel QM57 Express 8 GB DDR3 — 1066 MHz
(2 slots)
Intel HD Graphics One 2.5" SATA Drive Gigabit Ethernet
Wi-Fi Mini PCIe Card
Optional BT 2.1 Module
Optional WWAN Mini PCIe Card (exclusive)
16:10 aspect ratio

1280×800
Warning icon
M(4/6/9)
One white ThinkLight
X201i [12] Intel 1st Gen Core i3
X201s [12] 2010
295 × 210 × 20.7–28.7
11.61 × 8.27 × 0.81–1.13
1.1 kg (2.4 lb) Intel 1st Gen Core Intel QM57 Express 8 GB DDR3 — 1066 MHz
(2 slots)
Intel HD Graphics One 2.5" SATA Drive Gigabit Ethernet
Wi-Fi Mini PCIe Card
Optional BT 2.1 Module
16:10 aspect ratio

1440×900
Warning icon
M(4/6/9)
One white ThinkLight
X201 Tablet [12] 2010
295 × 228 × 26.5–33.3
11.61 × 8.98 × 1.04–1.31
1.62 kg (3.6 lb) Intel 1st Gen Core Intel QM57 Express 8 GB DDR3 — 1066 MHz
(2 slots)
Intel HD Graphics One 2.5" SATA Drive Gigabit Ethernet
Wi-Fi Mini PCIe Card
Optional BT 2.1 Module
Optional WWAN Mini PCIe Card (exclusive)
16:10 aspect ratio

1280×800 Pen
M(4/8)

2011

The ThinkPad X-series laptops released in 2011 by Lenovo were the X120e, X220, X220i, X220 tablet and X1.

In some models the keyboard is significantly changed: The extra buttons for mute, volume up, and volume down are moved under Fn+Fxx keys. The shape of the keys and the distance between keys are changed (Chiclet or Island-style keyboard). There is a global trend that the keys are getting more flat, and the way of movement is getting shorter. The last and most popular models with a really traditional keyboard were X61, X200, X201 (sleeper ThinkPad builders are using these models to put a custom motherboard into the "vintage" case, see: X62, X210). This year X220 had an almost traditional keyboard, but some keys (ins, del) changed their positions and size.

X120e, X121e

Photograph showing the keyboard and Trackpoint of the X120e model laptop
Keyboard and Trackpoint of the X120e

The ThinkPad X120e was released in March 2011.[35] The laptop won Best Affordable Business Ultraportable at CES 2011.[36] The laptop's specifications[12][37][38] are given below.

  • Battery: 7.5 hours
  • Mass/Weight: Starting at 1.33 kg (2.93 lb) with a 3-cell battery.

X220

The ThinkPad X220 was released in April 2011[39] with a new thinner, latchless case and a 16:9 screen. LAPTOP Magazine received the X220 positively.[3] It was praised for its battery life, performance, low weight, display, keyboard,[40] and significantly improved temperature control.[3] However, the web camera did not receive favor—while images were crisp and clear, colors were reported to be muted.[3]

Engadget said the "all-too-familiar ThinkPad can deceive you with its boring business looks, but it's arguably one of the best laptops we've ever tested".[41] Notebook Review was of the same opinion, stating that the "ThinkPad X220 is quite simply the best 12-inch business notebook we've reviewed so far."[42]

The laptop's specifications[12][43] are given below:

  • Processor: Intel Sandy Bridge, up to a Core i7-2640M
  • Memory: Up to 8 GiB DDR3 1333 MT/s (unofficially up to 16 GiB and 1866 MT/s)
  • Graphics: Intel HD Graphics 3000
  • Display: 12.5 in (32 cm) 1366 × 768 (169) LED-backlit TN or IPS LCD. The X220 was the first non-tablet X series to have an IPS screen option from the factory.[44]
  • Storage: 1 × SATA 6 Gbit/s, 1 × mSATA 3 Gbit/s
  • Battery: Up to 9 hours with a 6-cell battery and up to 15 hours with a 9-cell battery. This battery life can be increased to 23 hours with a 9-cell battery and an external battery pack.[43]
  • Mass/Weight: Less than 1.8 kg (4 lb)
  • Dimensions: 305 mm × 206.5 mm × 19 mm–34.6 mm (12.01 in × 8.13 in × 0.75 in–1.36 in)[45]

The X220i uses the same motherboard and chipset as the standard X220 but has a less powerful Intel Core i3 processor, compared to the i5 and i7 options available for the X220. As another cost-reducing measure, the X220i was not offered with an IPS display option.

X220 Tablet

The X220 tablet was also released in April 2011. It offered the same specifications as the X220 laptop in terms of processor, graphics, and RAM. The battery life on the X220 tablet was up to nine hours with a 6-cell battery and up to 18 hours with an external battery pack and a 6-cell battery.[46] The starting weight of the tablet was 3.88 lbs.[47]

X1 (0th Gen)

An addition to the lightweight X series, weighing between 1.36 kg to 1.72 kg depending on configuration. It was the thinnest ThinkPad laptop to date at 16.5 (front) and 21.5 mm (rear). The screen is a 13.3-inch (340 mm) LED-backlit HD infinity panel with 1366 × 768 (WXGA) resolution. The base configuration uses an Intel Sandy Bridge 2.5 GHz Core i5-2520M (up to 3.20 GHz) with 4 GiB of RAM (up to 8 GiB), SATA SSD or hard drive, Intel Integrated HD Graphics, USB 3.0, backlit keyboard, 802.11 b/g/n WiFi and an average of eight hours of battery life. The battery is internal and not removable, and there is no optical drive.

The ThinkPad X1 laptop was released by Lenovo in May 2011. Notebook Review offered a positive opinion of the ThinkPad X1, saying that it was, "A powerful notebook that combines the durability and features of a business-class ThinkPad with the style of a consumer laptop."[48] A 13.3-inch X1 ThinkPad was announced to be available in the UK on June 7, 2011.

The specifications[49] of the ThinkPad X1 laptop are given below:

  • Processor: Up to Intel Core i7-2620M (2× 2.70 GHz, 4 MiB L3)
  • Memory: Up to 8 GiB DDR3 1333 MT/s (1 slot)
  • Graphics: Intel HD Graphics 3000
  • Storage: 1 × SATA 6 Gbit/s (320 GB 7200 RPM HDD, or an SSD, ranging from 128 GiB to 160 GB)
  • Battery: Up to 5.2 hours.[50] This could be extended further to 10 hours with a slice battery.[51]
  • Mass/Weight: Starting at 1.69 kg (3.73 lb)
  • Dimensions: 340 mm × 230 mm × 17 mm–21 mm (13.39 in × 9.06 in × 0.67 in–0.83 in)
ModelRelease (EU)Dimensions (mm / in)Weight (min)CPUChipsetMemory (max)GraphicsStorageNetworkingScreen BatteryOther
11.6"
X120e (Intel) [12] Mar 2011
282 × 189–210 × 15.6–29.5
11.10 × 7.44–8.27 × 0.61–1.16
1.33–1.5 kg (2.9–3.3 lb) AMD Zacate Fusion E-240 or E-350 AMD A50M FCH 16 GB DDR3L — 1333 MHz
(2 slots)
AMD Radeon HD 6310M One 2.5" SATA Drive Gigabit Ethernet
Wi-Fi Half Mini PCIe Card
Optional BT 3.0 Module
Optional WWAN Mini PCIe Card (exclusive)
1366×768 Warning icon
M(6)
X121e (Intel) [38] Aug 2011
289.6 × 208 × 23.5
11.40 × 8.19 × 0.93
1.4 kg (3.1 lb) Intel 2nd Gen Core i3 Intel HM65 Express 16 GB DDR3 — 1333 MHz
(2 slots)
Intel HD Graphics 3000 One 2.5" SATA 7mm Drive Gigabit Ethernet
Wi-Fi Half Mini PCIe Card
BT 3.0 Module
Optional WWAN Half Mini PCIe Card (exclusive)
1366×768 Warning icon
M(6)
X121e (AMD) AMD C-50, E-300, E-350, or E-450 AMD A50M FCH 16 GB DDR3L — 1333 MHz
(2 slots)
AMD Radeon HD 6310M or 6320M
12.5"
X220 [12] Apr 2011
305 × 206.5 × 19.0–26.6
12.01 × 8.13 × 0.75–1.05
1.35 kg (3.0 lb) 2nd Gen Intel Core Intel QM67 Express 16 GB DDR3 — 1333 MHz
(2 slots)
Intel HD Graphics 3000 One 2.5" SATA 7mm Drive Gigabit Ethernet
Wi-Fi Half Mini PCIe Card
Optional BT 3.0 Module
Optional WWAN Mini PCIe Card (exclusive)
1366×768 Warning icon
M(9)
S
X220i 2nd Gen Intel Core i3 Warning icon
M(9)
S
X220 Tablet [12] May 2011
305 × 228.7 × 27–31.3
12.01 × 9.00 × 1.06–1.23
1.66 kg (3.7 lb) 2nd Gen Intel Core Intel QM67 Express 16 GB DDR3 — 1333 MHz
(2 slots)
Intel HD Graphics 3000 One 2.5" SATA 7mm Drive Gigabit Ethernet
Wi-Fi Half Mini PCIe Card
BT 3.0 Module
Optional WWAN
1366×768 Warning icon
M(6)
S
X220i Tablet 2nd Gen Intel Core i3 Warning icon
M(6)
S
13.3"
X1 [12] June 2011
337 × 231.1 × 16.5–21.3
13.27 × 9.10 × 0.65–0.84
1.69 kg (3.7 lb) 2nd Gen Intel Core
Intel QM67 Express 8 GB DDR3 1333 MHz
(1 slot)
Intel HD Graphics 3000 One 2.5" SATA 7mm Drive Gigabit Ethernet
Wi-Fi Half Mini PCIe Card
BT 3.0 Module
Optional WWAN
1366×768 m
S


2012

The ThinkPad X-series laptops released in 2012 by Lenovo were the X1 Carbon, X131e, X230 and X230t (tablet).

In the T, W, and L series the models ThinkPad T430, T430s, T530, W530, L430 and L530 were also released.[52]

The Ins, or Insert key, was removed as an individual key, and instead changed as a function of the End key. To use the Insert key's functionality, one would now need to use the key combo Fn-End, completely eradicating the ability to use Ctrl-Ins - Shift-Ins as an alternative way to use copy and paste.

X130e, X131e

The X131e is a laptop designed for the education market and comes in three versions: ChromeOS, Windows and DOS. It has a durable case fitted with rubber bumpers and thickened plastic case components to improve its durability. The display is an 11.6 in (29 cm) panel with a 1366 × 768 resolution and an anti-glare coating. It can be customized with various colors, school logos, and asset tagging. The X131e comes in several processor versions: Intel's Celeron/Core i3 and AMD's E1/E2. All models are basically the same as the X130e, with some including SIM card slots for cellular network access and some including Wireless WAN (WWAN) cards.[53][54][55][56]

A special edition laptop was provided for Australian Year 9 students as part of the Digital Education Revolution (DER) program in 2012.

Hardware specifications:

  • Processor: Intel Celeron 857 (1.2 GHz dual-core)
  • Memory: 4 GiB DDR3
  • Storage: 320 GB SATA HDD, with additional SD-card slot
  • Display: 11.6 in (29 cm) 1366 × 768 (169) LED-backlit TN LCD
  • Integrated 0.3 Mpx camera
  • Integrated Wi-Fi and Bluetooth
  • Mass/Weight: 1.78 kg (3.9 lb) with 6-cell battery

X230

X230 model

The ThinkPad X230 announced on 15 May 2012[52] replaced the earlier X220. The X230 uses the same chassis but introduced a new chiclet-style, 6-row keyboard replacing the classic 7-row keyboard style, Ivy Bridge processor, and for the first time in the X-series—USB 3.0. The new keyboard design became a controversial topic in the ThinkPad community along with the locked-down BIOS that discouraged third-party components including batteries or WLAN cards. The Ivy Bridge processors brought performance improvements compared to the X220, and the integrated Intel HD Graphics 4000 is more than capable of delivering a good gaming experience in 4X or classic RTS games.

The maximum amount of installable memory is 16 GiB in two memory slots, allowing for dual-channel RAM. Just like the X220, it is possible to use an mSATA SSD within the second Mini PCI Express slot instead of a WWAN card.[57]

Specifications:[12][58][59]

  • Processor: Intel 3rd Generation Core i5/i7 (Ivy Bridge) CPU:
    • Core i7-3520M (2.9 GHz dual-core, 4 MB L3 cache)
    • Core i5-3360M (2.8 GHz dual-core, 3 MB L3 cache)
    • Core i5-3320M (2.6 GHz dual-core, 3 MB L3 cache)
    • Core i5-3210M (2.5 GHz dual-core, 3 MB L3 cache)
  • Memory: Up to 16 GiB DDR3 (1600 MT/s, 2 socketed DIMMs)
  • Graphics: Intel HD Graphics 4000
  • Display: 12.5 in (32 cm) 1366 × 768 (169) LED-backlit TN or IPS LCD
  • Storage: 1 × SATA 6 Gbit/s (320 or 500 GB HDD, or 128 or 180 GiB SSD), 1 × mSATA 6 Gbit/s socket
  • 720p HD webcam (04f2:b2eb Chicony Electronics Co., Ltd) or 3×3 Antenna Grid

X230i is just an i3-equipped version of a regular X230.

X230s

The X230s is a China-Market only model. More akin to the X240 instead of the X230, it gained many of the design cues later found on the X240 Line, and were equipped with Intel 3rd Gen ULV CPUs.[60]

X230 Tablet

The ThinkPad X230 Tablet was announced on 15 May 2012[52] and replaced the earlier X220 tablet. The ThinkPad X230t is not compatible with previous series 3 docking stations (4337 and 4338) and is only compatible with the UltraBase series 3 "slice base".[61] The X230t has a touchscreen with stylus support whereas the X230 has no touchscreen. The X230T also has a full size display port whereas the X230 has a mini display port.

X1 Carbon

Photograph of the X1 Carbon laptop
X1 Carbon
Photograph of the ThinkPad X1 Carbon's Japanese keyboard, track point, and trackpad
The ThinkPad X1 Carbon's keyboard (Japanese), track point, and touchpad

In early August 2012, Lenovo released the first generation of ThinkPad X1 Carbon announced on 15 May 2012.[52] The X1 Carbon weighs 1.35 kg (3.0 lb), has a battery life of roughly eight hours, and has a start-up time of less than 20 seconds. The X1 Carbon was first released in China because of the popularity of ThinkPads in that market.[62]

The first X1 Carbon featured only an M.2 SSD instead of a 2.5" hard drive bay. The base model has 4 GiB of memory, an Intel Core i5-3317U processor, and a 128 GiB SSD. The most expensive model has an Intel Core i7 processor and a 256 GiB SSD. The X1 Carbon requires a dongle to connect an Ethernet cable, and some models include a 3G cellular modem.[63]

The first-generation X1 Carbon has a 14 in (36 cm) TN-panel LCD display with a resolution of 1600 × 900 (169 aspect ratio). The X1 Carbon weighs 1.36 kg (3.0 lb) and measures 331 mm × 226 mm × 19 mm (13.03 in × 8.9 in × 0.74 in). The X1 Carbon's case is made of light carbon fiber and has a matte black finish.[63] The Carbon is also marketed "as the thinnest 14" ultrabook.[64]

In a review published for CNET, Dan Ackerman wrote, "At first glance, the ThinkPad X1 Carbon looks a lot like other ThinkPads, but in the hand it stands out as very light and portable. The excellent keyboard shows up other ultrabooks, and the rugged build quality is reassuring. With a slightly boosted battery and maybe a lower starting price, this could be a serious contender for my all-around favorite thin laptop."[65]

Peter Bright wrote a disparaging review for Ars Technica. He found the new X1 Carbon with the "Adaptive Keyboard" to be near perfect but unusable because the keyboard was so non-standard when compared with that of a desktop or the older ThinkPad T410s and Lenovo Helix keyboards. As a touch typist, he despaired at the removal of the function keys, and the layout. He cited the repositioning of the Caps Lock key, replacing it with Home/End, and the positioning of the backspace and delete keys.[66]

In November 2012, Lenovo announced a touch-screen variant called the ThinkPad X1 Carbon Touch designed for use with Windows 8. Its display makes use of multi-touch technology that can detect simultaneous inputs from up to ten fingers.[67] On the performance of the X1 Carbon Touch's SSD, Engadget states, "The machine boots into the Start screen in 11 seconds, which is pretty typical for a Windows 8 machine with specs like these. We also found that the solid-state drive delivers equally strong read and write speeds (551 MB/s and 518 MB/s, respectively), which we noticed the last time we tested an Ultrabook with an Intel SSD."[68]

ModelRelease (EU)Dimensions (mm / in)Weight (min)CPUChipsetMemory (max)GraphicsStorageNetworkingScreen BatteryOther
11.6"
X130e (Intel) [12] 2012
293.4 × 216 × 24.8
11.55 × 8.50 × 0.98
1.78 kg (3.9 lb) Intel Celeron 867
Intel Core i3-2367M
Intel HM65 Express 16 GB DDR3L — 1333 MHz
(2 slots)
Intel HD Graphics 3000 One 2.5" SATA Drive Gigabit Ethernet
Wi-Fi Half Mini PCIe Card
Optional BT 3.0 Module
Optional WWAN Mini PCIe Card (exclusive)
1366×768 Warning icon
M(6)
X130e (AMD) AMD E-300 or E-450 AMD A50M FCH AMD Radeon 6310 or 6320
12.5"
X230 [69] May 2012
305 × 206.5 × 19.0–26.6
12.01 × 8.13 × 0.75–1.05
1.34 kg (3.0 lb) 3rd Gen Intel Core Intel QM77 Express 16 GB DDR3 — 1600 MHz
(2 slots)
Intel HD Graphics 4000 One 2.5" SATA 7mm Drive Gigabit Ethernet
Wi-Fi Half Mini PCIe Card
Optional BT 4.0 Module
Optional WWAN Mini PCIe Card (exclusive)
1366×768 Warning icon
M(4/6/9)
28.8Wh / 62.4Wh / 93.6Wh
S
X230i 3rd Gen Intel Core i3
X230 Tablet [70] May 2012
305 × 228.7 × 27–31.3
12.01 × 9.00 × 1.06–1.23
1.66 kg (3.7 lb) 3rd Gen Intel Core Intel QM77 Express 16 GB DDR3 — 1600 MHz
(2 slots)
Intel HD Graphics 4000 One 2.5" SATA 7mm Drive Gigabit Ethernet
Wi-Fi Half Mini PCIe Card
Optional BT 4.0 Module
Optional WWAN Mini PCIe Card (exclusive)
1366×768 Warning icon
M(3/6)
30Wh / 66Wh
S(6/6+)
64Wh / ? Wh
X230i Tablet 3rd Gen Intel Core i3

2013

The ThinkPad X Series laptops released in 2013 by Lenovo were the X131e Chromebook, X240 and ThinkPad Helix (Convertible tablet).

X131e Chromebook

The Chromebook version of the X131e was released in early 2013. It also has less powerful internals due to it running ChromeOS.

X240 and X240s

Photograph of an open X240 laptop
X240 (with X250 touchpad)

The ThinkPad X240 replaced the earlier X230 and X230s. Compared to the X230, the X240 changed from the higher-power Intel Core CPUs labelled as "mobile class", to the lower-power CPUs labelled "ultrabook class". Depending on the CPU model, the change resulted in a 10%20% reduction in CPU performance compared to the older, but higher power Ivy Bridge generation CPUs.[71] This was the first X-series laptop to forgo the classic TrackPoint buttons in favor of a touchpad that can also be pushed. The X240 reduced the maximum physical memory to 8 GiB, with only one memory slot, making dual-channel unavailable (compared to 16 GiB dual-channel in two memory slots on the X230), lost the dedicated insert key and volume control keys. The X240 uses the rectangular "slim tip" power plug. X240 has two double batteries. And also the touchpads on the X240 range were emphasized on YouTube channels like Laptop Retrospective as feeling like paper and that's why the X250 touchpads were commonly fitted on X240 models for improved clicking and satisfaction of a good touchpad.

The X240s is a slimmed down and lighter, Asian-market-only version of the X240 with the docking port missing and Power Bridge hot-swappable battery replaced with two internal batteries rated at 23.5 Wh each,[72] which by extension removes the option to install larger 6-cell batteries in place of the default 3-cell.

Helix

The ThinkPad Helix was released as an option for corporate IT buyers who were looking for the power of a high-end Ultrabook and the mobility of a tablet. The ThinkPad Helix featured a tablet powered by Ivy Bridge components, a docking keyboard, and a Wacom digitizer stylus.[73]

ModelRelease (US)Dimensions (mm / in)Weight (min)CPUChipsetMemory (max)GraphicsStorageNetworkingScreen BatteryOther
11.6"
X131e (Intel) [74] Feb 2013
293.4 × 216 × 32.3
11.55 × 8.50 × 1.27
1.78 kg (3.9 lb) Intel Celeron or 3rd Gen Core i3

i3-2367M
i3-3227U

Intel HM77 Express 16(M)/32(U) GB DDR3L — 1333(M)/1600(U) MHz
(2 slots)
Intel HD Graphics 3000 or 4000 One 2.5" SATA 7mm Drive Gigabit Ethernet
Wi-Fi + BT Half Mini PCIe Card
Optional WWAN
Anti-glare:

1366×768 TN 200 nits

Warning icon
M(6)
62.4Wh
X131e (AMD) [75] AMD
E1-1200
E2-1800
AMD A68M FCH 32 GB DDR3L — 1600 MHz
(2 slots)
AMD Radeon HD 7310 or 7340
12.5"
X240 [76] Oct 2013
305.5 × 208.5 × 19.9
12.03 × 8.21 × 0.78
1.31 kg (2.9 lb) 4th Gen Intel Core 16 GB DDR3L — 1600 MHz
(1 slot)
Intel HD Graphics 4400 One 2.5" SATA
One M.2 SATA (conflicting)
Gigabit Ethernet
Wi-Fi + BT M.2 Card
Optional WWAN M.2
Anti-glare:

1366×768 TN 200 nits
1366×768 IPS 300 nits
1920×1080 IPS 400 nits
1920×1080 IPS Touch

M(3/6/6)
23/48/72Wh
m(3)
23Wh
X240s [77] Aug 2013
305.5 × 208.5 × 17.7
12.03 × 8.21 × 0.70
4th Gen Intel Core One M.2 SATA No Onboard Ethernet
Wi-Fi + BT M.2 Card
m(3)
23.5Wh
m(3)
23.5Wh

X140e

The X140e is the last ThinkPad with a classic round power plug.

ModelRelease (US)Dimensions (mm / in)Weight (min)CPUChipsetMemory (max)GraphicsStorageNetworkingScreen BatteryOther
11.6"
X140e [78] Dec 2014
293.4 × 216 × 35
11.55 × 8.50 × 1.38
1.78 kg (3.9 lb) AMD
E1-2500
A4-5000
32 GB DDR3L — 1600 MHz
(2 slots)
AMD Radeon HD 8240 or 8330 One 2.5" SATA 7mm Drive Gigabit Ethernet
Wi-Fi + BT
Anti-glare:

1366×768 TN 200 nits

Warning icon
M(6)
62.4Wh

X250

X250 Touch

The ThinkPad X Series laptops released in 2015 by Lenovo were the third-generation X1 Carbon and X250 during the CES congress. The ThinkPad X250 has a Broadwell processor.[79] The X250 saw a return of separate trackpoint buttons; it has only one RAM slot. A touch screen was available for this model. The X250 uses the rectangular power plug.

ModelRelease (US)Dimensions (mm / in)Weight (min)CPUChipsetMemory (max)GraphicsStorageNetworkingScreen BatteryOther
12.5"
X250 [80] 2015
305.5 × 208.5 × 20.3
12.03 × 8.21 × 0.80
1.31 kg (2.9 lb) 4th or 5th Gen Intel Core 16 GB DDR3L — 1600 MHz
(1 slot)
Intel HD Graphics 4400 or 5500 (5th Gen) One 2.5" SATA
One M.2 SATA (conflicting)
Gigabit Ethernet
Wi-Fi + BT M.2 Card
Optional WWAN M.2 SATA Card
Anti-glare:

1366×768 TN
1366×768 IPS
1920×1080 IPS
1920×1080 IPS Touch

M(3/6/6)
23/48/72Wh
m(3)
23Wh

X260

The ThinkPad X260 laptop was released in 2016 by Lenovo during the CES congress and replaced the earlier ThinkPad X250. The ThinkPad X260 adopts the Skylake processors, adds an additional USB 3.0 port, but USB-C is missing.[81] and replaces the VGA port with an HDMI port in addition to the existing Mini DisplayPort port.[82][83] Lenovo claims the X260 can achieve battery life of 21.5 hours from a full charge.[84]

ModelRelease (US)Dimensions (mm / in)Weight (min)CPUChipsetMemory (max)GraphicsStorageNetworkingScreen BatteryOther
12.5"
X260 [85] 2016
305.5 × 208.5 × 20.3
12.03 × 8.21 × 0.80
1.34 kg (3.0 lb) 6th Gen Intel Core 32 GB DDR4 — 2133 MHz
(1 slot)
Intel HD Graphics 520 One 2.5" SATA
or One M.2 x2
Gigabit Ethernet
Wi-Fi + BT M.2 Card
Optional WWAN M.2 card (?)
Anti-glare:

1366×768 TN
1366×768 IPS
1920×1080 IPS

M(3/6/6)
23/48/72Wh
m(3)
23Wh

X270

The 12.5 in (32 cm) ThinkPad X270 was announced in December 2016 with TN and IPS displays available in HD and FHD as well as a FHD touch screen option. Lenovo claims the X270 can achieve more than 20 hours of battery life from a full charge.[86] It includes one USB-C port supporting USB 3.1 Gen 1 speed (5 Gbit/s) and PD (charging via USB-C), HDMI, two USB Type-A 3.0 ports, one of which is "always on", allowing users to charge items plugged in while the laptop is off or asleep.[87]

A275

The A275 is a version of the X270 with an AMD processor and some other differences.

ModelRelease (US)Dimensions (mm / in)Weight (min)CPUChipsetMemory (max)GraphicsStorageNetworkingScreen BatteryOther
12.5"
X270 [88] 2017
305.5 × 208.5 × 20.3
12.03 × 8.21 × 0.80
1.27 kg (2.8 lb) 6th or 7th Gen Intel Core 32 GB DDR4 — 2133 MHz
(1 slot)
Intel HD Graphics 520 or 620 (7th Gen) One 2.5" SATA 7mm
or
One M.2 x2
Gigabit Ethernet
Wi-Fi + BT M.2 Card
Optional WWAN
Anti-glare:

1366×768 TN
1366×768 IPS
1920×1080 IPS
1920×1080 IPS Touch (on-cell)

M(3/6/6)
23/48/72Wh
m(3)
23Wh
A275 [89] 2017 1.27 kg (2.8 lb) AMD Carrizo or Bristol Ridge 32 GB DDR4 — 1866 MHz
(1 slot)
AMD Radeon R5 or R7 Graphics One 2.5" SATA 7mm
or
One M.2 x2
Gigabit Ethernet
Wi-Fi + BT M.2 Card
Optional WWAN
Anti-glare:

1366×768 TN
1920×1080 IPS
1920×1080 IPS Touch (on-cell)

X280

Lenovo ThinkPad x280[90] is the first in the X line to feature charging and docking to USB-C Thunderbolt.

Unlike previous models in the series, this has soldered RAM, a non-removable battery, and no built-in RJ45 Ethernet port (although one is available via an extension cable). Some users have contended that this eliminates several of the central appeals of the X2* series, and that it effectively represents a replication of Lenovo's existing lines rather than a true continuation of the series.

A285

Lenovo Thinkpad A285 notebook

The A285 is a version of the X280 with an AMD processor. While the ports selection and connectivity look identical, A285 lacks X280's Thunderbolt 3 support.[91]

X380 Yoga

ModelRelease (US)Dimensions (mm / in)Weight (min)CPUChipsetMemory (max)GraphicsStorageNetworkingScreen BatteryOther
12.5"
X280 [92] 2018
307.7 × 209.8 × 17.4–17.8
12.11 × 8.26 × 0.69–0.70
1.13 kg (2.5 lb) 7th or 8th Gen Intel Core 4/8/16 GB DDR4 — 2133 or 2400 (8th Gen) MHz
(soldered)
Intel HD Graphics 620 (7th Gen)
or Intel UHD Graphics 620 (8th Gen)
One M.2 x4 Mini Gigabit Ethernet
Wi-Fi + BT M.2 Card
Optional WWAN M.2 Card (?)
Anti-glare:

1366×768 TN
1920×1080 IPS
1920×1080 IPS Touch (on-cell)

m
48Wh
ThinkShutter
One TB3 x2
Soldered charging port
A285 [93] 2018 1.13 kg (2.5 lb) 1st Gen AMD Ryzen Mobile 8/16 GB DDR4 — 2400 MHz
(soldered)
AMD Radeon Vega 6, 8 or 10 One M.2 x4 Mini Gigabit Ethernet
Wi-Fi + BT M.2 Card
Optional WWAN M.2 Card (?)
Anti-glare:

1366×768 TN
1920×1080 IPS
1920×1080 IPS Touch (on-cell)

ThinkShutter
13.3"
X380 Yoga [94] 2018
313.5 × 222.2 × 18.2
12.34 × 8.75 × 0.72
1.43 kg (3.2 lb) 7th or 8th Gen Intel Core 8/16 GB DDR4 — 2400 MHz
(soldered)
Intel HD Graphics 620 (7th Gen)
or Intel UHD Graphics 620 (8th Gen)
One M.2 x4 Warning iconMini Gigabit Ethernet
Wi-Fi + BT M.2 Card
Optional WWAN M.2 Card (?)
Anti-glare, anti-smudge:

1920×1080 IPS Touch

m
51Wh
One TB3 x2

X390

Update of X280 with a same case but with a 13 in (33 cm) screen.

X395

Same as the X390, but it has an AMD processor.

X390 Yoga

ModelRelease (US)Dimensions (mm / in)Weight (min)CPUChipsetMemory (max)GraphicsStorageNetworkingScreen BatteryOther
13.3"
X390 [95] 2019
311.9 × 217.2 × 16.9
12.28 × 8.55 × 0.67
1.22 kg (2.7 lb) 8th or 10th Gen Intel Core 4/8/16/32 GB DDR4 — 2400 MHz
(soldered)
Intel UHD Graphics One M.2 x4 Mini Gigabit Ethernet

Intel Wireless-AC 9560 Wi-Fi or Wi-Fi 6 AX200
+ BT 5.0
(soldered)
Optional WWAN M.2 Card (?)
Anti-glare:

1366×768 TN
1920×1080 IPS
1920×1080 IPS PrivacyGuard
1920×1080 IPS Touch (on-cell)

m
48Wh
ThinkShutter
One TB3 x2
Soldered charging port
X395 [96] 2019 1.28 kg (2.8 lb) 2nd Gen AMD Ryzen Mobile 8/16 GB DDR4 — 2400 MHz
(soldered)
AMD Radeon Vega 6, 8, or 10 One M.2 x4 Mini Gigabit Ethernet
Wi-Fi + BT M.2 Card
Optional WWAN M.2 Card (?)
Anti-glare:

1366×768 TN
1920×1080 IPS
1920×1080 IPS PrivacyGuard
1920×1080 IPS Touch (on-cell)

ThinkShutter
Soldered charging port
X390 Yoga [97] 2019
310.4 × 219 × 15.95
12.22 × 8.62 × 0.63
1.29 kg (2.8 lb) 8th Gen Intel Core 8/16 GB DDR4 — 2400 MHz
(soldered)
Intel UHD Graphics One M.2 x4 Mini Gigabit Ethernet

Intel Wireless-AC 9560 Wi-Fi or Wi-Fi 6 AX200
+ BT 5.0
(soldered)
Optional WWAN M.2 Card (?)
Anti-glare, anti-smudge:

1920×1080 IPS Touch

m
50Wh
ThinkShutter
One TB3 x2

X13 Yoga Gen 1

ModelRelease (US)Dimensions (mm / in)Weight (min)CPUChipsetMemory (max)GraphicsStorageNetworkingScreen BatteryOther
13.3"
X13 Gen 1 (Intel) [98] Aug 2020
312 × 217.2 × 16.9
12.28 × 8.55 × 0.67
1.22 kg (2.7 lb) 10th Gen Intel Core 8/16/32 GB DDR4 — 2666 MHz
(soldered)
Intel UHD Graphics One M.2 x4 Mini Gigabit Ethernet

Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX201
+ BT 5.0
(soldered)
Optional WWAN M.2 Card (?)

Anti-glare:
1366 × 768 TN

1920 × 1080 IPS

1920 × 1080 IPS PrivacyGuard

1920 × 1080 IPS Touch (on-cell)

m
48Wh
ThinkShutter
One TB3 x?
X13 Gen 1 (AMD) [99] 1.28 kg (2.8 lb) 3rd Gen AMD Ryzen Mobile AMD Radeon 7nm Vega 6 or 7 Mini Gigabit Ethernet
Wi-Fi + BT M.2 Card
Optional WWAN M.2 Card (?)
ThinkShutter
X13 Yoga Gen 1 [100] Feb 2020
310.4 × 219 × 15.95
12.22 × 8.62 × 0.63
1.25 kg (2.8 lb) 10th Gen Intel Core 8/16 GB DDR4 — 2666 MHz
(soldered)
Intel UHD Graphics Mini Gigabit Ethernet

Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX201
+ BT 5.0
(soldered)
Optional WWAN M.2 Card (?)

Anti-glare, anti-smudge:
1920 × 1200 IPS Touch

1920 × 1200 IPS Touch PrivacyGuard

3840 × 2160 OLED Touch

m
50Wh
ThinkShutter
One TB3 x?

X12 Detachable

The Thinkpad X12 Detachable is a successor to the Thinkpad X1 Tablet. It has a 12.3 inch 3:2 FHD+ screen with a resolution of 1920x1280 pixels, 1,876 ppi.

The X12 model followed the same format as the Microsoft Surface Pro line of detachable 2-in-1 laptops.

X13 Yoga Gen 2

ModelRelease (US)Dimensions (mm / in)Weight (min)CPUChipsetMemory (max)GraphicsStorageNetworkingScreen BatteryOther
13.3"
X13 Gen 2 (Intel) [101] Feb 2021
305.8 × 217.89 × 18.06
12.04 × 8.58 × 0.71
1.21–1.38 kg (2.7–3.0 lb) 11th Gen Intel Core 8/16/32 GB LPDDR4 — 4266 MHz
(soldered)
Intel UHD
Intel Iris Xe
One M.2 x4 Mini Gigabit Ethernet

Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX200/AX201/AX210
+ BT 5.1
(soldered)
Optional WWAN M.2 Card (?)

Anti-glare:
1920 × 1200 IPS

1920 × 1200 IPS PrivacyGuard

1920 × 1200 IPS Touch (on-cell)

2560 × 1600 IPS Low power

m
41Wh
54.7Wh
Two TB4
X13 Gen 2 (AMD) [102] 4th Gen AMD Ryzen Mobile AMD Radeon Mini Gigabit Ethernet
Wi-Fi + BT 5.1
Optional WWAN M.2 Card (?)
Two USB-C 3.2
X13 Yoga Gen 2 [103]
305 × 213.9 × 15.39
12.01 × 8.42 × 0.61
1.2 kg (2.6 lb) 11th Gen Intel Core Intel Iris Xe No Ethernet

Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX201
+ BT 5.1
(soldered)
Optional WWAN M.2 Card (?)

Anti-glare or anti-smudge:
1920 × 1200 IPS Touch

1920 × 1200 IPS Touch PrivacyGuard

2560 × 1600 IPS Touch

m
52.8Wh
Two TB4

X13 Yoga Gen 3

ModelRelease (US)Dimensions (mm / in)Weight (min)CPUChipsetMemory (max)GraphicsStorageNetworkingScreen BatteryOther
13.3"
X13 Gen 3 (Intel) [104] Jun 2022
305.8 × 217.89 × 18.25
12.04 × 8.58 × 0.72
1.20–1.32 kg (2.6–2.9 lb) 12th Gen Intel Core U or P series 8/16/32 GB LPDDR5 — 4800 MHz
(soldered)
Intel UHD
or
Intel Iris Xe
One M.2 x4 No Onboard Ethernet

Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX211
+ BT 5.1
(soldered)
Optional WWAN M.2 Card (?)

Anti-glare:
1920 × 1200 IPS

1920 × 1200 IPS PrivacyGuard

1920 × 1200 IPS Touch (on-cell)

2560 × 1600 IPS Low power

m
41Wh
54.7Wh
Two TB4
X13 Gen 3 (AMD) [105] 1.19–1.38 kg (2.6–3.0 lb) 5th Gen AMD Ryzen Mobile 8/16/32 GB LPDDR5 - 6400 MHz
(soldered)
AMD Radeon 660M/680M No Onboard Ethernet
AMD Wi-Fi 6E RZ616 + BT 5.1
Optional WWAN M.2 Card (?)
One USB4
One USB-C 3.2
X13 Yoga Gen 3 [106]
305 × 214.15 × 15.9
12.01 × 8.43 × 0.63
1.19 kg (2.6 lb) 12th Gen Intel Core 8/16/32 GB LPDDR4 — 4266 MHz
(soldered)
Intel Iris Xe No Onboard Ethernet
Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX211
+ BT 5.1
(soldered)
Optional WWAN M.2 Card (?)

Anti-glare or anti-smudge:
1920 × 1200 IPS Touch

1920 × 1200 IPS Touch PrivacyGuard

2560 × 1600 IPS Touch

m
52.8Wh
Two TB4

X13 Yoga Gen 4

ModelRelease (US)Dimensions (mm / in)Weight (min)CPUChipsetMemory (max)GraphicsStorageNetworkingScreen BatteryOther
13.3"
X13 Gen 4 (Intel) [107] May 2023
301.7 × 214.8 × 15.95
11.88 × 8.46 × 0.63
1.09–1.25 kg (2.4–2.8 lb) 13th Gen Intel Core
U or P series
8/16/32 GB LPDDR5 — 4800 MHz
(soldered)
Intel Iris Xe One M.2 x4 No Onboard Ethernet

Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX211
+ BT 5.1
(soldered)
Optional WWAN M.2 Card (?)
Anti-glare:

1920 × 1200 IPS 300 nits
1920 × 1200 IPS Low power 400 nits
1920 × 1200 IPS Touch 300 nits

2880 × 1800 IPS Low power 400 nits
m
41Wh
54.7Wh
Two TB4
X13 Gen 4 (AMD) [108] 2023 1.19–1.27 kg (2.6–2.8 lb) 6th Gen AMD Ryzen Mobile
Ryzen 5 Pro
Ryzen 7 Pro
16/32 GB LPDDR5x
6400 MHz
(soldered)

AMD Radeon 740M / 780M No Onboard Ethernet

MT Wi-Fi 6E RZ616
QC Wi-Fi 6E NFA725A + BT 5.1(soldered)

Optional WWAN M.2 Card
Anti-glare:

1920 × 1200 IPS 300 nits
1920 × 1200 IPS Low power 400 nits

1920 × 1200 IPS Touch 300 nits
X13 Yoga Gen 4 [109] May 2023
301.7 × 214.6 × 16.4
11.88 × 8.45 × 0.65
1.21 kg (2.7 lb) 13th Gen Intel Core
U or P series
8/16/32 GB LPDDR5 — 4800 MHz
(soldered)
Intel Iris Xe No Onboard Ethernet
Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX211
+ BT 5.1
(soldered)
Optional WWAN M.2 Card (?)
Anti-reflection, anti-smudge:

1920 × 1200 IPS Touch
Anti-glare:
1920 × 1200 IPS Touch

1920 × 1200 IPS Touch Low power
Two TB4

See also

Notes

  1. Optional 512 MB only with 1.2 GHz Banias CPU or with 1.4/1.5/1.6 GHz Dothan CPU
  2. from many unspecified manufacturers (Samsung, BoeHydis, ChiMei, and lightweight X60s screen by Toshiba/Matsushita),[17] and therefore different qualities; but unofficial replaceable by a X61 tablet 1400 × 1050 AFFS screen
  3. any SATA HDD or SSD will work, and via a BIOS mod it supports SATA 3 Gbit/s
  4. unofficially replaceable by 1440 × 900 (16∶10) CCFL-backlit IPS LCD[25]
  5. U9600 overclockable with simple hardware modification up to 2.13 GHz.

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