Lenovo ThinkPad X13 AMD, Ryzen 5 Pro 4650U
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Average of 6 scores (from 12 reviews)
Reviews for the Lenovo ThinkPad X13 AMD, Ryzen 5 Pro 4650U
Source: Tom's Guide
I would have liked a laptop like the ThinkPad X13 to carry me through college and my first few years on the job force. It's rugged, packs extra keys in the keyboard, and has enough ports to have adapters coming in and out of it. I appreciate the flexibility of the touchscreen and multiple mouse offerings, even if the combination trackpad and TrackPoint took me a while to get used to. I also like that the X13 doesn't take up a ton of room; this is the kind of laptop to get if you want it docked in a tight space. And you will want it docked because although the 13.3-inch touchscreen is viable, you must have a monitor to make full use of the X13's capabilities.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 05/05/2021
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: Unbox
While it is slightly more expensive than the equally good ThinkPad T14 Gen 1, our review of the ThinkPad X13 Gen 1 shows that it comes with practically a better set of internals across the board–from the display to the SSD used. The configuration may be dead similar to the one used on the ThinkPad T14 Gen 1, but it looks like Lenovo used a better set of components to the ThinkPad X13 Gen 1.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 02/03/2021
Source: Tom's Guide
I would have liked a laptop like the ThinkPad X13 to carry me through college and my first few years on the job force. It's rugged, packs extra keys in the keyboard, and has enough ports to have adapters coming in and out of it. I appreciate the flexibility of the touchscreen and multiple mouse offerings, even if the combination trackpad and TrackPoint took me a while to get used to. I also like that the X13 doesn't take up a ton of room; this is the kind of laptop to get if you want it docked in a tight space. And you will want it docked because although the 13.3-inch touchscreen is viable, you must have a monitor to make full use of the X13's capabilities.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 01/29/2021
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: Tom's Guide
Archive.org versionI would have liked a laptop like the ThinkPad X13 to carry me through college and my first few years on the job force. It's rugged, packs extra keys in the keyboard, and has enough ports to have adapters coming in and out of it. I appreciate the flexibility of the touchscreen and multiple mouse offerings, even if the combination trackpad and TrackPoint took me a while to get used to. I also like that the X13 doesn't take up a ton of room; this is the kind of laptop to get if you want it docked in a tight space. And you will want it docked because although the 13.3-inch touchscreen is viable, you must have a monitor to make full use of the X13's capabilities.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 11/09/2020
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: PC Mag
Archive.org versionYou should shun its base models that lack full HD screen resolution, but Lenovo's Ryzen Pro-based ThinkPad X13 is an otherwise well-built, perky alternative to the company's ultra-deluxe X1 Carbon.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 10/02/2020
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: Neowin
Archive.org versionMy biggest complaint about the Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 1 is that the design feels a bit dated for a PC that I do consider premium, even if this configuration comes in at under a thousand dollars. I have no doubt that we'll see slimmer bezels on next year's model, which will be called Gen 2 under the new naming model, as Lenovo does tend to redesign all of these things at once. Honestly, the whole array of ThinkPads from this generation is mostly a spec bump, but that that's a bad thing.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 09/13/2020
Rating: Total score: 85%
Source: Laptop Mag
Archive.org versionThe ThinkPad X13 strips away all of the X1 Carbon's seductive qualities and leaves the practical bits. If the subpar battery life is a deal-breaker, we recommend splurging on the Asus ExpertBook B9450 or Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (8th Gen). Otherwise, the X13 is a great option for small businesses that need fast performance in a portable package without breaking the budget.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 09/13/2020
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: Lon.TV
Archive.org versionLenovo is releasing a bunch of nicely performing Ryzen based laptops this year. This one is a small form factor Thinkpad with a 13.3" display.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 09/05/2020
Source: On MSFT
Archive.org versionIf you’re considering the X13, you should pick it up now. If you’re looking for an AMD laptop for a business that can overpower an Intel one, then this is the one for you. The build and design might be the same, but the AMD Ryzen 5 Pro 4650U inside the laptop makes a huge difference and come closer in performance to a Core i7 10th Gen Intel CPU. The integrated graphics, meanwhile, are great for light gaming, and in combination, make the X13 a great multitasking machine.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 08/27/2020
Source: Hot Hardware
Archive.org versionWe really dig the Lenovo ThinkPad X13. Very often a notebook can do so much right, but there's a fatal flaw somewhere. Sometimes the cooling isn't up to snuff, or the design language is a little awkward. The ThinkPad X13 does away with all of that, and all we're really left with to complain about is a minor issue with ventilation placement while gaming. Snappy performance, aggressive pricing, excellent battery life, great portability, and solid expansions options add up to a laptop we could see using for years to come. Everyone who needs a great ultraportable should add the ThinkPad X13 to their short list. It is an excellent machine.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 08/26/2020
Source: Neowin
Archive.org versionHands-On, online available, Long, Date: 08/16/2020
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Source: Nghenhin Vietnam
VN→EN Archive.org versionPositive: Premium design; solid workmanship; powerful hardware; high performance; compact size; light weight; high mobility.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 06/12/2020
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The Lenovo ThinkPad X13 is the latest to join the Lenovo ThinkPad family. As far as the design is concerned, there is nothing new with the X13. Instead of taking advantage of a first-gen laptop to modernize the signature ThinkPad design, Lenovo has taken the easy way out by reusing the ThinkPad X390 mould. Overall, the ThinkPad X13 looks almost identical to its spiritual predecessor, except that the lid is reinforced with carbon fibre, while the deck is made of magnesium alloy. It feels sturdy and has all of the traditional ThinkPad accoutrement, including a rubber pointing stick, discrete touchpad clickers with red accents, and an illuminated "i" on the ThinkPad lid branding. In addition, there is a fingerprint sensor, a 180-degree folding hinge, and a webcam cover, which makes for a rather practical design. The chunky bezels above and below the display produce a laptop with a larger footprint than its competitors and make the ThinkPad X13 appear rather outdated.
It is definitely worth noting that, no matter the materials Lenovo uses, if it is a ThinkPad, it has military-grade durability. As for this case, the Lenovo ThinkPad X13 has passed 12 MIL-STD-810G tests for various extreme conditions, including high altitudes, freezing temperatures and dust storms. Apart from that, the ThinkPad comes with a fingerprint sensor and an optional IR camera for secure and quick login using Windows Hello. In addition, the device has been equipped with a webcam cover (ThinkShutter), which has been a standard feature on business notebooks.
In terms of connectivity, the ThinkPad X13 has a USB-3.2 Type-A input and a Kensington lock slot on the right side. On the other side, there are two USB-C inputs, an Ethernet extension port, a second USB-3.2 Type-A connector, an HDMI port, and a headphone/mic jack. It should be noted that Thunderbolt 3 is an Intel technology which would not be featured on this AMD-powered laptop. As far as the display is concerned, the X13 comes with a good 13.3-inch 1080p display with an anti-reflective finish. This model also has a really great keyboard. Every key pouch was countered with a tactile bump. There is a touchpad located just beneath the keyboard for user convenience. While those with smaller hands can easily get away with the touchpad, those with large hands might encounter some difficulty in handling it. As for the performance, the X13 comes with a Ryzen 5 Pro 4650U paired with 8 GB of RAM. The ‘Pro’ simply means that the chip has been designed specifically for business laptops. As for the GPU, the ThinkPad X13 has been equipped with Radeon graphics. In terms of its battery life, this device has a runtime of 7 hours and 53 minutes, falling short of the 10-hour premium laptop battery-life average. Overall, this is a great device to be explored for small businesses, depending on their needs and preferences.
Hands-on article by Jagadisa Rajarathnam
AMD Vega 6: Integrated graphics adapter of the Ryzen APUs based on the Vega architecture with 6 CUs (= 384 shaders) and a clock of up to 1,500 MHz.
Modern games should be playable with these graphics cards at low settings and resolutions. Casual gamers may be happy with these cards.
» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Graphics Cards and the corresponding Benchmark List.
R5 PRO 4650U: Mobile Hexa-Core APU using six Zen 2 cores clocked at 2.1 to 4 GHz and a Vega graphics adapter with 6 CUs clocked at up to 1500 MHz. The PRO version of Renoir offers additional security and management features.» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Processsors.
13.30":
There are hardly any tablets in this display size range anymore. For subnotebooks, on the other hand, it is the standard format.
The advantage of subnotebooks is that the entire laptop can be small and therefore easily portable. The smaller display also has the advantage of requiring less power, which further improves battery life and thus mobility. The disadvantage is that reading texts is more strenuous on the eyes. High resolutions are more likely to be found in standard laptops.
» To find out how fine a display is, see our DPI List.Lenovo: Lenovo ("Le" from English legend, novo (Latin) for new) was founded in 1984 as a Chinese computer trading company. As of 2004, the company was the largest laptop manufacturer in China and, after acquiring IBM's PC division in 2005, the fourth largest in the world. In addition to desktops and notebooks, the company manufactures monitors, projectors, servers, etc, and specializes in developing, manufacturing and marketing consumer electronics, personal computers, software, enterprise solutions and related services.
In 2016, the company ranked first in the world in computer sales. It still held it in 2023 with about 23% global market share. Important product lines are Thinkpad, Legion and Ideapad.
In 2011, it acquired a majority stake in Medion AG, a European computer hardware manufacturer. In 2014, Motorola Mobility was purchased, which gave Lenovo a boost in the smartphone market.
80.83%: This rating is slightly above average, there are somewhat more devices with worse ratings. However, clear purchase recommendations look different.
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