Lenovo ThinkPad X280 i5 12.5 inch IPS SSD Black

MPN: 20KF0022US  |  EAN: 0192158813097  |  Model: ThinkPad X280

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Choosist's Ratings

Lenovo ThinkPad X280 i5 12.5 inch IPS SSD Black - 20KF0022US Performance, Usage and Feature Ratings
Use Rating
College (Students)
Just Right
Watching Movies
Just Right
Browsing
Outstanding
Social Media
Outstanding
Documents
Just Right
Email
Outstanding
Short Journeys
Outstanding
Long Journeys
Outstanding
Use in Public Places
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
Regular Look
Outstanding
Business Look
Outstanding
Serious Multitasking
Just Right
10 to 12 Inches
Outstanding
Outstanding
Windows
Outstanding
Touchscreen
Outstanding

Great for photo editing

Resolution of up to 1920 x 1080 pixels means you can work in greater detail

Running editing programs such as photoshop is possible due to the inclusion of 8 GB of RAM and the 4 cores-core processor.

Even more, you can render your image and design work with ease as this laptops comes with a robust graphics card with a strong 3Dmark benchmark score of 1124 .

In addition, this laptop can be used night or day thanks to the built in back-lit keyboard.

It's good for academic research

As a student or researcher, the ThinkPad X280 provides a good balance of portability and performance. With b/g/n/ac WiFi support, you can easily roam between networks in libraries, offices and labs. This laptop gives you the tools you need to research and write outstanding papers.

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 i5-8350U 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.

Sending and receiving email is a relatively lightweight activity that the ThinkPad X280 can comfortably handle. It also comes with of total storage so you never have to delete a message or attachment again.

Although less powerful than other laptops, the ThinkPad X280 is more than capable of keeping you connected to Facebook, Twitter and all the other social networks you love.

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 ThinkPad X280 is the perfect size working on the move. With a battery life of 16.6 hours, this is a machine that slips easily into a bag and goes everywhere with you without worrying too much about the next time you need a charge.

Lightweight and compact, the ThinkPad X280 boasts 16.6 hours battery life to keep you going while on short trips like the daily commute on the train or subway.

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

If you work in a hot desk environment, portability will be key. The ThinkPad X280 comes with 16.6 hours battery life so you can move around the office as much as you need.

Thanks to a 16.6 hours battery life, the ThinkPad X280 lets you work and work and work while visiting client sites.

Suits your occasional mobility

Not the smallest laptop, but this is a good choice for when you don't want a full-size PC. The ThinkPad X280 works just as well on your lap or a desk.

Great to use on the go!

Because this has got a weight measuring in at 1.3 kg, it'll help you stay light and nimble. 

Working in the dark

This laptop can be used night or day thanks to the built in back-lit keyboard.

Presentations

Ensure everyone can see your presentation with the 1 . With an 1 and several 1 you will always be able to connect to an external projector or screen.

Looks like your everyday laptop

When you're more concerned about what your laptop does than how it looks, the ThinkPad X280 is a safe bet.

Looks very professional

It's 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 - 20KF0022US Technical Specifications
Specification Description
Design
Colour Black
Form Factor Clamshell
Display
Display HD Type FHD
Display Resolution 1920 x 1080 pixels
Display Size 12.5 inches
Display Technology Name IPS
Display Touchscreen Yes
Processor
Processor Architecture 64 Bit
Processor Cores 4 cores
Processor Family Intel Core i5
Processor Model Intel Core i5-8350U
Processor Speed 1.70 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
Networking
Network Bluetooth Type 4.1
Network Wireless Type b/g/n/ac
Ports & Interfaces
HDMI Port 1
HDMI Version 1.4b
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
Camera Resolution 1280 x 720 pixels
Keyboard
Keyboard Back-lit 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
Fingerprint Reader 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 2.8 lbs
Certifications & Compliance
Energy Star Certified Yes
EPEAT Compliance Gold
RoHS Compliance 1