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Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Series

Lenovo ThinkPad X13 G3, i7-1260PProcessor: unknown, AMD Cezanne (Zen 3, Ryzen 5000) R5 PRO 5650U, AMD Cezanne (Zen 3, Ryzen 5000) R7 PRO 5850U, AMD Renoir (Ryzen 4000 APU) R5 PRO 4650U, AMD Renoir (Ryzen 4000 APU) R7 PRO 4750U, Intel Alder Lake-M i5-1235U, Intel Alder Lake-P i5-1240P, Intel Alder Lake-P i7-1260P, Intel Comet Lake i5-10210U, Intel Tiger Lake i5-1135G7, Intel Tiger Lake i7-1165G7
Graphics Adapter: unknown, AMD Vega 6, AMD Vega 7, AMD Vega 8, Intel Iris Xe G7 80EUs, Intel Iris Xe G7 96EUs, Intel UHD Graphics 620
Display: 13.30 inch
Weight: 1.06kg, 1.25kg, 1.287kg, 1.29kg, 1.31kg, 1.321kg, 1.339kg, 1.443kg
Price: 1000, 1300, 1350, 1465, 1800, 1899 euro
Average Score: 82.54% - good
Average of 18 scores (from 37 reviews)
performance: 75%, features: 72%, display: 87%, mobility: 79%, workmanship: 87%, ergonomy: 90%, emissions: 93%

 

Lenovo ThinkPad X13 AMD, Ryzen 5 Pro 4650U

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below the display produce a laptop with a larger footprint than its competitors and make the ThinkPad X13 appear rather outdated.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

Specifications

Lenovo ThinkPad X13 AMD, Ryzen 5 Pro 4650UNotebook: Lenovo ThinkPad X13 AMD, Ryzen 5 Pro 4650U
Processor: AMD Renoir (Ryzen 4000 APU) R5 PRO 4650U
Graphics Adapter: AMD Vega 6
Display: 13.30 inch, 16:9, 1920 x 1080 pixels
Weight: 1.29kg
Price: 1350 euro
Links: Lenovo homepage

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Average Score: 80.83% - good

Average of 6 scores (from 12 reviews)

 

Reviews

80% Lenovo ThinkPad X13 (AMD) review
Source: Tom's Guide English
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%
Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 1 Review: All-Around Business Notebook
Source: Unbox English
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
80% Lenovo ThinkPad X13 (AMD) review
Source: Tom's Guide English
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%
80% Lenovo ThinkPad X13 (AMD) review
Source: Tom's Guide English Archive.org version
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: 11/09/2020
Rating: Total score: 80%
80% Lenovo ThinkPad X13 (AMD)
Source: PC Mag English Archive.org version
You 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%
85% Lenovo ThinkPad X13 (AMD Ryzen) review: Fast performance on last year's design
Source: Neowin English Archive.org version
My 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%
80% Lenovo ThinkPad X13 (AMD) review
Source: Laptop Mag English Archive.org version
The 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%
Lenovo ThinkPad X13 with AMD Ryzen Review (Gen 1, 2020)
Source: Lon.TV English Archive.org version
Lenovo 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
ThinkPad X13 Gen 1 (AMD) Review: Ryzen to the rescue for business
Source: On MSFT English Archive.org version
If 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
Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Review: A Fantastic Ryzen-Powered Laptop
Source: Hot Hardware English Archive.org version
We 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
Lenovo ThinkPad X13 AMD unboxing and first impressions
Source: Neowin English Archive.org version
Hands-On, online available, Long, Date: 08/16/2020

Foreign Reviews

Lenovo ra mắt ThinkPad X13 giá 26 triệu
Source: Nghenhin Vietnam VN→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Premium design; solid workmanship; powerful hardware; high performance; compact size; light weight; high mobility.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 06/12/2020

 

Lenovo ThinkPad X13-20T20033GE

Specifications

Lenovo ThinkPad X13-20T20033GENotebook: Lenovo ThinkPad X13-20T20033GE
Processor: Intel Comet Lake i5-10210U
Graphics Adapter: Intel UHD Graphics 620
Display: 13.30 inch, 16:9, 1920 x 1080 pixels
Weight: 1.287kg
Price: 1300 euro
Links: Lenovo homepage

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Reviews

88% Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Laptop Review: small, light, and 4G compatible | Notebookcheck
The Lenovo ThinkPad X390 is followed by ... the ThinkPad X13. Lenovo has changed the name of its small office laptops using a new naming scheme, but the new laptop remains true to the strengths of its predecessors. We show what buyers of the 13-inch laptop can expect in our review.
Lenovo ThinkPad X13 review – premium materials but a very familiar execution
Source: Laptop Media English Archive.org version
So, what is wrong with this device? Well, frankly – anything. The execution is great, the materials of use are extremely premium and the performance is …there. Okay, there is still the issue with the soldered memory, which drives us crazy. This is a productivity machine. And it is not cheap. This means you have to deal with it for at least a couple of years. And to do so, it would be extremely helpful if you were able to upgrade it. Instead, Lenovo is providing you with a handful of options, which you can only choose when buying the device. Indeed, you can pick the 32GB option right off the bat and it will do you well for quite a while. Additionally, the 16GB variant is not a bad choice either. However, in our opinion, you should stay away from the 8GB unit – you know better than anyone that most productivity apps are feasting on your machine’s precious RAM.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 08/20/2020
Lenovo ThinkPad X13 review – premium materials but a very familiar execution
Source: Laptop Media English Archive.org version
So, what is wrong with this device? Well, frankly – anything. The execution is great, the materials of use are extremely premium and the performance is …there. Okay, there is still the issue with the soldered memory, which drives us crazy. This is a productivity machine. And it is not cheap. This means you have to deal with it for at least a couple of years. And to do so, it would be extremely helpful if you were able to upgrade it. Instead, Lenovo is providing you with a handful of options, which you can only choose when buying the device. Indeed, you can pick the 32GB option right off the bat and it will do you well for quite a while. Additionally, the 16GB variant is not a bad choice either. However, in our opinion, you should stay away from the 8GB unit – you know better than anyone that most productivity apps are feasting on your machine’s precious RAM.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 08/20/2020
Lenovo ThinkPad X13 - disassembly and upgrade options
Source: Laptop Media English Archive.org version
Support, online available, Very Short, Date: 08/19/2020
Lenovo ThinkPad X13 - disassembly and upgrade options
Source: Laptop Media English Archive.org version
Support, online available, Very Short, Date: 08/19/2020

 

Lenovo ThinkPad X13-20UGS00800

Specifications

Lenovo ThinkPad X13-20UGS00800Notebook: Lenovo ThinkPad X13-20UGS00800
Processor: AMD Renoir (Ryzen 4000 APU) R7 PRO 4750U
Graphics Adapter: AMD Vega 7
Display: 13.30 inch, 16:9, 1920 x 1080 pixels
Weight: 1.287kg
Price: 1000 euro
Links: Lenovo homepage

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Reviews

89.5% Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 1 review: With AMD Renoir the fastest 13-inch ThinkPad laptop | Notebookcheck
As the newest small ThinkPad laptop, the Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 1 is the continuation of the traditional ThinkPad X series. In 2020, the AMD version bears the same name as the Intel model - and it is much faster. Buyers still have to live without Thunderbolt, but the performance advantage is so big that we do not consider it a deal-breaker.

 

Lenovo ThinkPad X13 G2 20WK0024GE

Specifications

Lenovo ThinkPad X13 G2 20WK0024GENotebook: Lenovo ThinkPad X13 G2 20WK0024GE
Processor: Intel Tiger Lake i7-1165G7
Graphics Adapter: Intel Iris Xe G7 96EUs
Display: 13.30 inch, 16:10, 1920 x 1200 pixels
Weight: 1.339kg
Price: 1800 euro
Links: Lenovo homepage

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Reviews

89.3% Lenovo ThinkPad X13 G2 Review: The perfect mobile companion? | Notebookcheck
Lenovo equips its compact business Ultrabook with a completely new chassis, updated processors, and a 16:10 screen. You can also get a fast 5G modem, but the manufacturer now uses a worse keyboard.

 

Lenovo ThinkPad X13-20UF000NMH

Specifications

Lenovo ThinkPad X13-20UF000NMHNotebook: Lenovo ThinkPad X13-20UF000NMH
Processor: AMD Renoir (Ryzen 4000 APU) R7 PRO 4750U
Graphics Adapter: AMD Vega 7
Display: 13.30 inch, 16:9, 1920 x 1080 pixels
Weight: 1.29kg
Links: Lenovo homepage

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Average Score: 80% - good

Average of 1 scores (from 1 reviews)

 

Foreign Reviews

80% Lenovo ThinkPad X13 (20UF000NMH) Review
Source: Tweakers Dutch NL→EN
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 05/21/2021
Rating: Total score: 80%

 

Lenovo ThinkPad X13 G2-20WK00AHGE

Specifications

Lenovo ThinkPad X13 G2-20WK00AHGENotebook: Lenovo ThinkPad X13 G2-20WK00AHGE
Processor: Intel Tiger Lake i5-1135G7
Graphics Adapter: Intel Iris Xe G7 80EUs
Display: 13.30 inch, 16:9, 1920 x 1080 pixels
Weight: 1.31kg
Price: 1300 euro
Links: Lenovo homepage

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Average Score: 75% - good

Average of 2 scores (from 3 reviews)

 

Reviews

80% Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 2
Source: PC Mag English
The ThinkPad X13 Gen 2 is what every business should expect from a ThinkPad. What it lacks in cutting-edge features like 4K resolution or an impossibly thin and light chassis, it makes up for in typing comfort, competent performance, and long battery life. This isn't a business laptop to impress C-suite executives, but it's a great laptop to run the rest of the business on. The ThinkPad X1 Carbon is a better choice for businesses with deeper pockets, while it's hard to beat the performance of the Apple M1 processor in the MacBook Pro. For every other organization whose IT department is looking for a compact workhorse, the X13 Gen 2 is a fine choice.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 09/08/2021
Rating: Total score: 80%
70% ThinkPad X13 Gen 2 review: Is it a cheaper dupe of the X1 Carbon?
Source: Laptop Mag English
The Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 2 has an edge over its competitors; it serves up impressive overall performance and its video-transcoding speed gave its rivals whiplash. However, I hesitate to recommend it because, as of this writing, the ThinkPad X1 Carbon with the same specs (Intel Core i5-1135G7 CPU, 256GB SSD and 8GB of RAM) is priced at $1,392 at Lenovo. This is only $200 more than our X13 Gen 2 review unit. You’d be better off shelling out a little more for the ThinkPad X1 Carbon, which garnered a five-star rating and an Editor’s Choice badge. Plus, the ThinkPad X1 Carbon comes with a fingerprint reader, great quad speakers, slim bezels, a consistently working touchpad and nearly 16 hours of battery life — the ThinkPad X13 Gen 2 could never.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 08/31/2021
Rating: Total score: 70%
ThinkPad X13 Gen 2 review: Is it a cheaper dupe of the X1 Carbon?
Source: Laptop Mag English
The ThinkPad X13 Gen 2 serves up zippy video transcoding, impressive overall performance and a productivity-boosting keyboard, but you’ll be better off shelling out a little more for the highly rated X1 Carbon.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 08/15/2021

 

Lenovo ThinkPad X13 G2 AMD 20XH001KGE

Specifications

Lenovo ThinkPad X13 G2 AMD 20XH001KGENotebook: Lenovo ThinkPad X13 G2 AMD 20XH001KGE
Processor: AMD Cezanne (Zen 3, Ryzen 5000) R5 PRO 5650U
Graphics Adapter: AMD Vega 7
Display: 13.30 inch, 16:10, 1920 x 1200 pixels
Weight: 1.443kg
Price: 1465 euro
Links: Lenovo homepage

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Reviews

90.6% Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 2 review: AMD Ryzen Pro makes the compact business laptop fast | Notebookcheck
The Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 2 already received a very good rating in its version with an Intel CPU. The compact business laptop gets even better with the AMD Ryzen 5000 series. The Cezanne U CPUs make the Lenovo ThinkPad faster while reducing temperatures and fan noise.

 

Lenovo ThinkPad X13s

Specifications

Lenovo ThinkPad X13sNotebook: Lenovo ThinkPad X13s
Processor: unknown
Graphics Adapter: unknown
Display: 13.30 inch, 16:10, 1920 x 1200 pixels
Weight: 1.06kg
Links: Lenovo homepage

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Reviews

How to open Lenovo ThinkPad X13s Gen 1 - disassembly and upgrade options
Source: Laptop Media English
Support, online available, Very Short, Date: 11/04/2022
ThinkPad X13s review: The best Windows on ARM laptop in ages
Source: On MSFT English
The Lenovo ThinkPad X13s is one of the best Windows on ARM laptops that you can buy. It sports killer battery life and really great day-to-day performance for a device of its class. That's mainly thanks to 32-bit and 64-bit app-emulation in Windows 11 and the power of the Snapdragon 8cx Gen 3. Only the fact that emulated apps can't leverage the GPU holds this back from being the perfect laptop.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 07/05/2022
Lenovo ThinkPad X13s hands-on at MWC 2022
Source: Engadget English
Hands-On, online available, Short, Date: 02/28/2022

 

Lenovo ThinkPad X13 G3 21BN0046GE

Specifications

Lenovo ThinkPad X13 G3 21BN0046GENotebook: Lenovo ThinkPad X13 G3 21BN0046GE
Processor: Intel Alder Lake-M i5-1235U
Graphics Adapter: Intel Iris Xe G7 80EUs
Display: 13.30 inch, 16:10, 1920 x 1200 pixels
Weight: 1.321kg
Price: 1899 euro
Links: Lenovo homepage

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Reviews

89.4% Lenovo ThinkPad X13 G3 laptop review: Endurance in outdoor use with Intel Alder Lake-U | Notebookcheck
- Magnesium gives the smallest ThinkPad a light and durable casing. Inside, there is powerful hardware and a long-lasting battery. Thus, the ThinkPad X13 Gen 3 invites you to work and travel. Thanks to LTE, you can stay online
How to open Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 3 - disassembly and upgrade options
Source: Laptop Media English
Support, online available, Very Short, Date: 02/14/2023
How to open Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 3 - disassembly and upgrade options
Source: Laptop Media English
Support, online available, Very Short, Date: 02/14/2023

 

Lenovo ThinkPad X13 G2, Ryzen 7 PRO 5850U

Specifications

Lenovo ThinkPad X13 G2, Ryzen 7 PRO 5850UNotebook: Lenovo ThinkPad X13 G2, Ryzen 7 PRO 5850U
Processor: AMD Cezanne (Zen 3, Ryzen 5000) R7 PRO 5850U
Graphics Adapter: AMD Vega 8
Display: 13.30 inch, 16:9, 1920 x 1080 pixels
Weight: 1.31kg
Links: Lenovo homepage

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Average Score: 84% - good

Average of 1 scores (from 1 reviews)

 

Foreign Reviews

84% Sağlam gövdede güçlü performans; Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 2 incelemesi
Source: Log.com.tr TR→EN
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 09/17/2022
Rating: Total score: 84%

 

Lenovo ThinkPad X13 G3, i5-1240P

Specifications

Lenovo ThinkPad X13 G3, i5-1240PNotebook: Lenovo ThinkPad X13 G3, i5-1240P
Processor: Intel Alder Lake-P i5-1240P
Graphics Adapter: Intel Iris Xe G7 80EUs
Display: 13.30 inch, 16:10, 1920 x 1200 pixels
Weight: 1.25kg
Links: Lenovo homepage

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Average Score: 70% - average

Average of 1 scores (from 2 reviews)

 

Reviews

How to open Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 3 - disassembly and upgrade options
Source: Laptop Media English
Support, online available, Very Short, Date: 02/14/2023
70% Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 3 (Intel) Review
Source: PC Mag English
The ThinkPad X13 Gen 3 upholds the legendary ThinkPad X-series standards in all ways but one: battery life. It lacks all-day unplugged stamina and isn’t competitive in its class, at least with its standard 41WHr battery. However, even had it lasted longer off the plug, Lenovo’s own ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 10 would still be a rosier choice. It has superior features and battery life and can be nearly the same price dependent upon Lenovo’s ever-changing sales. That said, the X13 Gen 3 should be more competitive with its optional 54WHr battery. If you can find it with that for less than the X1 Carbon, and especially if you want an AMD processor (which the X1 Carbon doesn’t offer), the X13 Gen 3 becomes a much more attractive buy.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 11/05/2022
Rating: Total score: 70%

 

Lenovo ThinkPad X13 G3, i7-1260P

Specifications

Lenovo ThinkPad X13 G3, i7-1260PNotebook: Lenovo ThinkPad X13 G3, i7-1260P
Processor: Intel Alder Lake-P i7-1260P
Graphics Adapter: Intel Iris Xe G7 96EUs
Display: 13.30 inch, 16:9, 1920 x 1080 pixels
Weight: 1.25kg
Links: Lenovo homepage

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Average Score: 85% - good

Average of 2 scores (from 6 reviews)

 

Reviews

[REVIEW] Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 3 - Some flaws, but still good enough
Source: Laptop Media English
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 06/04/2023
[REVIEW] Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 3 - Some flaws, but still good enough
Source: Laptop Media English
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 05/07/2023
Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 3 review – small laptops are getting seriously powerful
Source: Laptop Media English
As a conclusion from our test, we can say a couple of things. The ThinkPad X13 Gen 3 is a very likable little device. However, its cooling is not good enough to sustain high frequencies for more than 30 seconds. This makes the laptop really appropriate for day-to-day business tasks and one-by-one photo editing. This leads us to the second unfortunate aspect of it – memory. It is soldered to the motherboard, which prevents you from ever being able to upgrade it. On the bright side, you can choose between 8, 16, and 32GB of LPDDR5 RAM upon purchase. On the other hand, you may not even need vodka to stay warm. Its keyboard reaches up to 44°C when you work the hardware hard, so you can put your hands (or feet) on it. Privacy-wise, there are a couple of interesting features. You get an optional IR face recognition scanner and a fingerprint reader. Its battery life is not that good – 10 hours of Web browsing, or 7 hours and 30 minutes of video playback. It might not last you through an entire workday, especially if you put some strain on it. Last but not least, the port selection of this premium 13-incher is good. While it lacks an SD card reader, it features two Thunderbolt 4 connectors, a Smart card reader, and even two full-sized USBs. The target group for this device is not very wide. However, if you are willing to get a device of this size and quality, the ThinkPad X13 Gen 3 will not disappoint you. And if you want to get a more modern look – the Dell XPS 13 Plus 9320 is still an option.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 02/14/2023
How to open Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 3 - disassembly and upgrade options
Source: Laptop Media English
Support, online available, Very Short, Date: 02/14/2023

Foreign Reviews

85% Lenovo ThinkPad X13 3rd Gen
Source: Komputer for alle DA→EN
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 05/17/2023
Rating: Total score: 85%
85% Lenovo Thinkpad X13 3rd Gen
Source: Komputer for alle DA→EN
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 03/17/2023
Rating: Total score: 85%

 

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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.


Modern games should be playable with these graphics cards at low settings and resolutions. Casual gamers may be happy with these cards.

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.

Intel UHD Graphics 620: Integrated GPU (GT2, 24 EUs) found on some Kaby-Lake-Refresh CPU models (15 W ULV series). Technically identical to the previous Kaby-Lake GPU called HD Graphics 620.

AMD Vega 7: Integrated graphics adapter of the Ryzen APUs based on the Vega architecture with 7 CUs (= 448 shaders) and a clock speed of up to 1,600 MHz.

Intel Iris Xe G7 96EUs: Integrated graphics card in Intel Tiger Lake G4 SoCs based on the new Gen. 12 architecture with 96 EUs (Execution Units / Shader Cluster). The clock rate depends on the processor model. The Tiger Lake chips are produced in the modern 10nm+ process at Intel.

Intel Iris Xe G7 80EUs: Integrated graphics card in Intel Tiger Lake G7 SoCs based on the new Gen. 12 architecture with 80 EUs (Execution Units / Shader Cluster). The clock rate depends on the processor model. The Tiger Lake chips are produced in the modern 10nm+ process at Intel.

AMD Vega 8: Integrated graphics card of the Ryzen APUs based on the Vega architecture with 8 CUs (= 512 shaders) and a clock of up to 2.100 MHz.

These graphics cards are not suited for Windows 3D games. Office and Internet surfing however is possible.

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» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Graphics Cards and the corresponding Benchmark List.


AMD Renoir (Ryzen 4000 APU):

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.

R7 PRO 4750U: Mobile Octa-Core APU using Zen 2 cores clocked at 1.7 to 4 GHz and a Vega graphics card with 7 CUs clocked at up to 1600 MHz. The PRO version of Renoir is offering additional security and management features.

Intel Comet Lake:

i5-10210U: Comet Lake based low power quad-core processor (technically identical to Whiskey Lake and still produced in 14nm++). The CPU cores can clock between 1.6 and 4.2 GHz (all 4 cores 3.9 GHz max.) with HyperThreading (8 threads). The integrated memory controller supports LPDDR4-2933 and using cTDP up/down the performance can be adjusted by the OEM (10 - 25 Watt possible, 15W default). Compared to the faster i5-10510U, the level 3 cache was reduced from 8 to 6 MB.

Intel Tiger Lake:

i7-1165G7: An upper mid-range, quad-core processor of Tiger Lake product family. The i7 is designed for use in ultra-light (yet actively cooled) laptops; it is manufactured on Intel's third-gen 10 nm process marketed as SuperFin. The CPU cores run at 2.8 GHz (base clock speed @ 28 W TDP) to 4.7 GHz (single-core Boost frequency). This i7 features the 96 EU Intel Iris Xe G7 iGPU; it was the second-fastest CPU of TGL-UP3 line-up when Intel initially launched the series in 2020.

i5-1135G7: A quad-core, mid-range processor of Tiger Lake product family designed for use in ultra-light laptops. The i5 is manufactured on Intel's second-gen 10 nm process marketed as SuperFin and features an 80 EU Iris Xe G7 iGPU. Core i5-1135G7 has a base clock speed of 2.4 GHz as long as it is allowed to consume 28 watts.

AMD Cezanne (Zen 3, Ryzen 5000):

R5 PRO 5650U: Mobile six core APU using Zen 3 cores clocked at 2.3 to 4.2 GHz and a Vega graphics card with 7 CUs clocked at up to 1800 MHz. The PRO CPUs offer additional management and security features. The 5650U is otherwise identical to the Ryzen 5 5600U.

R7 PRO 5850U: A mobile Octa-Core APU with Zen 3 cores clocked at 1.9 to 4.4 GHz and a Vega iGPU with 8 CUs clocked at up to 2000 MHz. The PRO CPUs offer additional management and security features.

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Intel Alder Lake-M:

i5-1235U: On Alder-Lake based mobile CPU with 2 performance cores and 8 efficient cores. The performance cores offer hyper threading, leading to 12 threads that can be processed. The CPU clocks from 0.9 to 4.4 GHz. The TDP is specified at 15 Watt.

Intel Alder Lake-P:

i5-1240P: A mid-range 28 W Alder Lake family CPU featuring 4 performance cores and 8 efficient cores. This SoC is designed for use in ultra-light (yet actively cooled) laptops. The i5's performance cores are Hyper-Threading-enabled for a total of 16 threads. Core i5-1240P runs at 1.2 GHz to 4.4 GHz; it has a built-in 80 EU Iris Xe GPU and supports "Essentials" tier vPro features.

i7-1260P: An upper mid-range Alder Lake family CPU featuring 4 performance cores and 8 efficient cores. This 28 W SoC is designed for use in ultra-light (yet actively cooled) laptops. Core i7-1260P's performance cores are Hyper-Threading-enabled for a total of 16 threads. This 12th Gen CPU runs at 1.5 GHz to 4.7 GHz and supports "Essentials" tier vPro features. Last but not the least, Core i7-1260P has a built-in 96 EU Iris Xe GPU, not unlike certain 11th Gen Tiger Lake-UP3 processors.

» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Processsors.


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