Lenovo ThinkPad X280 i5 12.5 inch IPS SSD Black

MPN: 20KF001QGE  |  EAN: 0192158813615  |  Model: ThinkPad X280

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Choosist's Ratings

Lenovo ThinkPad X280 i5 12.5 inch IPS SSD Black - 20KF001QGE Performance, Usage and Feature Ratings
Use Rating
College (Students)
Outstanding
Watching Movies
Outstanding
Browsing
Outstanding
Social Media
Outstanding
Documents
Outstanding
Email
Outstanding
Short Journeys
Outstanding
Use in Public Places
Outstanding
Long Journeys
Outstanding
Use Around the Office
Outstanding
Use At the Client's
Outstanding
Carrying All the Time
Outstanding
Carrying Occasionally
Outstanding
Working in Low Light
Outstanding
Presentations
Outstanding
Cool Look
Outstanding
Business Look
Outstanding
Serious Multitasking
Outstanding
10 to 12 Inches
Outstanding
Outstanding
Windows
Outstanding

Great for photo editing

Achieve great photo editing results with the ThinkPad X280 from . It comes with a large storage capacity for any pictures you keep on locally on the laptop. It also boasts a handy Memory Card Reader, making it incredibly easy to transfer pictures from your camera while on the move.

It's good for academic research

As a student or researcher in the social or physical sciences, this device provides a good balance of portability (with it's 12.5 inches screen size) and performance so that you're free to roam the labs or libraries with a machine that can competently multi-task your data crunching, "multi-tabbed browsing" and the production of academic content.

All about the Films!

In addition to its excellent Advanced screen, this laptop comes with a 1920 x 1080 pixels resolution ensuring scenes pop with colour and great fidelity. Also, while watching in the dark, you can start, stop and skip through scenes using the backlit keyboard.

Music and Audio

Developing your own tunes and mixes is important to you, so we've recommended a laptop that has got an advanced audio system on-board with HD sound capabilities.

The presence of a 4 cores core process will help speed up music format conversions or codec-based compression.

Regular Stuff / Everyday Tasks

Spreadsheets, presentations and documents, are relatively undemanding, but the Intel Core i5-8250U processor and 8 GB RAM ensures even image laden files won't leave you watching the 'spinning wheel' on the ThinkPad X280

Surf the web at speed thanks to the ThinkPad X280’s speedy b/g/n/ac WiFi interface.

Email demands very little from a laptop. We've taken this into account.

Social networking is relatively lightweight, so the low power 1.6 GHz processor is ideal. With 16.6 hours battery life, you can stay connected between charges.

Battery life is fairly decent

Designed to be carried about, the ThinkPad X280 can be used everywhere in your home thanks to its 16.6 hours battery life.

The 16.6 hours battery life in the ThinkPad X280 is sufficient for short sessions of use in coffee shops, parks etc.

The ThinkPad X280 allows you to stay productive even when you need to pop out for a few hours thanks to its portability and 16.6 hours battery life.

A long journey doesn’t mean wasted time with the ThinkPad X280 thanks to its massive 16.6 hours battery life.

The 16.6 hours battery life in the ThinkPad X280 can keep you going while moving from one meeting space to another.

Get straight to work on site with the ThinkPad X280. A 16.6 hours battery life means you don’t have to start the day hunting for a free power socket.

Suits your occasional mobility

As you'll be needing to move about now and then, it's 1.1 kg weight should suit your needs just fine.

Great to use on the go!

The ThinkPad X280 is a great choice for when you need a good value, reliable laptop that won't be carried around too often. It’s not the smallest or lightest, however the 1.1 kg weight is enough to get the job done.

Working in the dark

The light may be low, but the ThinkPad X280 allows you to work or play around the clock. Make every keystroke count thanks to the 1 .

Presentations

When delivering presentations, you need to be sure you can connect to the meeting room projector or screen. The 1 offers several different display ports to make sure everyone can see your slideshow.

Slick package

It's got clean lines and a premium look, which showcases a refined taste in mobile devices.

Looks very professional

The ThinkPad X280 has got the traditional corporate look and will definitely blend in within the enterprise environment.

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Technical Specifications

Lenovo ThinkPad X280 i5 12.5 inch IPS SSD Black - 20KF001QGE Technical Specifications
Specification Description
Design
Colour Black
Form Factor Clamshell
Display
Display Brightness 300 cd/m²
Display Contrast Ratio 700:1
Display HD Type FHD
Display Resolution 1920 x 1080 pixels
Display Size 12.5 inches
Display Technology Name IPS
Processor
Processor Architecture 64 Bit
Processor Cores 4 cores
Processor Family Intel Core i5
Processor Model Intel Core i5-8250U
Processor Speed 1.60 GHz
Processor Threads 8
Memory
RAM Size 8 GB
RAM Speed 2400 MHz
RAM Type DDR4-SDRAM
Storage
SSD Capacity 256 GB
Storage Total Capacity 256 GB
Storage Type SSD
Graphics
Graphics Card Model - Integrated Intel UHD Graphics 620
Graphics Card Type Integrated
Audio
Sound System Dolby Audio Premium
Networking
Network 3G (UMTS) Yes
Network 4G Yes
Network Bluetooth Type 4.1
Network Wireless Type b/g/n/ac
Ports & Interfaces
Docking Port 1
HDMI Port 1
HDMI Version 1.4b
Memory Card Reader 1
Microphone 1
Thunderbolt 3 USB Type-C Port Ports 1
USB 3.0 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C Ports 1
USB 3.0/3.1 (Gen 1) Type-A Ports 2
USB Sleep-and-Charge Ports 1
Camera
Camera 1
Keyboard
Keyboard Back-lit Yes
Keyboard Spill Resistant Yes
Software
Operating System Architecture 64 Bit
Operating System Name Microsoft Windows
Operating System Version Windows 10 Pro
Battery
Battery Life 16.6 hours
Security
Cable Lock Slot Yes
Weight & Dimensions
Dimesnsions - Depth 20.9 inches
Dimesnsions - Height (front) 1.7 inches
Dimesnsions - Height (rear) 1.7 inches
Dimesnsions - Width 30.7 inches
Weight 2.49 lbs
Certifications & Compliance
Energy Star Certified Yes
EPEAT Compliance Gold
RoHS Compliance 1