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ThinkPad X13

£699.00 RRP £ 750.00 Save £51.00

A business-grade ultra-light 13.3" laptop, which is very easy to carry and at the same time very powerful, is there in the market. Perfect solution for discerning travelers who want to stay in touch with their work and with maximum security on the street. It has a keyboard which you can use with ease, the new security method of recognizing a person's unique characteristics, and a solid body design. Comes with a fast, responsive keyboard that has biometric security

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Black

Storage

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256GB
512GB

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Colour Black
Storage 512GB

Processor Intel Core i5-10210U
Display 13.3" Full HD (1920x1080)
Memory & Storage 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD
Graphics Intel UHD Graphics
Condition

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Free next day delivery for orders over £150
Free 48 hour delivery for orders over £30

The length of warranty depends on the condition of the device.

  • Brand New - manufacturer warranty (min. 12 months)
  • Refurbished (Good or better) - 12 month warranty
  • Refurbished (Poor condition) - 3 month warranty
  • Please note that your warranty will not cover any faults due to impact, pressure, liquid damage, temperature, or any attempt (by you or a third party) to alter or repair the device.

Need to send your phone back to us? No problem! Returning an item is simple and hassle-free at The Big Phone Store. Here’s how it works:

  • You have 15 days from the date of purchase to notify us that you wish to return your order.
  • Once your return is approved, you have an additional 15 days to send the item back to us, totalling up to 30 days to complete your return.

How much does it weigh? Around 1.2 kg (2.6 lbs), very lightweight.
Does it have a touchscreen option? Yes, depending on the model configuration.
Is the SSD user-replaceable? Yes, but professional help is recommended.
What’s the battery backup? Typically 10–12 hours under normal use.
Does it have a SIM card slot for LTE? Some models support LTE, check specifications before purchase.

Design and Build

Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 1 in the 13.3-inch size comes housed in a 16.5mm magnesium alloy and carbon fiber case, which weighs only 1.29 kg. The model is available in Black color with a backlit keyboard and a TrackPoint. MIL-STD-810G certification implies that the laptop is durable. Users are satisfied with the laptop's lightweight but felt that the laptop is a bit thick as compared to ThinkPad X1 Carbon.

  • Magnesium alloy/carbon fiber chassis, 16.5mm thick
  • Backlit keyboard, TrackPoint
  • MIL-STD-810G durability
  • Optional touchscreen
  • No 2-in-1 design
Feature Details
Dimensions 312 x 217 x 16.5 mm
Weight 1.29kg
Materials Magnesium alloy, Carbon fiber
Color Black
Ports 2 USB-A, 2 USB-C, HDMI, 3.5mm audio
Keyboard Backlit, TrackPoint

ThinkPad X13 Gen 1 Display

X13 Gen 1 is equipped with a Full HD IPS 13.3-inch display (1920x1080, 60Hz) with 300 nits of brightness and ~166PPI. This panel has 45% NTSC coverage. Additional models with a touchscreen feature are offered. The image quality on the screen is great though not as bright as on the X1 Carbon. Users are happy with the unit's portability but some of them are not satisfied with the average level of brightness.

  • FHD IPS (1920x1080, 60Hz)
  • 300 nits brightness
  • 45% NTSC
  • Anti-glare coating
  • Optional touchscreen
Specification Details
Size 13.3 inches
Type IPS
Resolution 1920x1080, ~166 PPI
Brightness 300 nits
Refresh Rate 60Hz
Features Anti-glare, Optional Touchscreen

Performance and Software

A processor combination of Intel Core i5-10210U (4-core, 4.2GHz) with Intel UHD Graphics powers the X13 Gen 1. Also, the device comes with 8GB or 16GB DDR4 RAM and Windows 10 Pro (upgradable to Windows 11). The system performance is on par with the ThinkPad L13 Yoga, but the graphics are not as good as with the ThinkPad L13 Gen 2. Users love the portability of the laptop but have also mentioned that the graphics power is limited.

  • Intel Core i5-10210U, 4-core
  • Intel UHD Graphics
  • 8GB/16GB DDR4 RAM
  • Windows 10 Pro (upgradable to Windows 11)
  • No Linux pre-installed
Test X13 Gen 1 Score (est.)
Geekbench 5 (Single-Core) ~1000
Geekbench 5 (Multi-Core) ~3400
Cinebench R20 ~1300

The i5-10210U ensures smooth performance, but it’s less efficient than ThinkPad L13 Gen 2’s i5-1135G7.

Storage and Ports

The X13 Gen 1 includes 256GB or 512GB PCIe SSD storage, two USB-A, two USB-C, HDMI, and a 3.5mm audio jack. It supports Thunderbolt 3. Users appreciate port flexibility but note no RJ45 Ethernet unlike ThinkPad T14 Gen 1.

  • 256GB/512GB PCIe SSD
  • 2 USB-A, 2 USB-C, HDMI, 3.5mm audio
  • Thunderbolt 3 support
  • No RJ45 Ethernet
  • No SD card slot
Feature Specifications
Storage 256GB/512GB PCIe SSD
Ports 2 USB-A, 2 USB-C, HDMI, 3.5mm audio

Battery and Charging

The X13 Gen 1 offers a 48Wh battery with up to 14 hours of battery life (light use). It supports 65W USB-C charging (0–80% in ~1 hour). Real-world use yields 10–12 hours. Users value battery life but note similar performance to ThinkPad T14 Gen 1.

  • 48Wh battery
  • Up to 14h (light use)
  • 65W USB-C charging
  • 10–12h real-world
  • No wireless charging
Model Battery Life Real-World Test
X13 Gen 1 14h 10–12h

Connectivity

The X13 Gen 1 supports Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Bluetooth 5.0, and optional LTE. It includes a 720p webcam and dual speakers. Connectivity is modern but lacks Wi-Fi 6E, unlike ThinkPad L13 Gen 2. Users praise Wi-Fi speed but note basic webcam quality.

  • Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Bluetooth 5.0
  • Optional LTE
  • 720p webcam
  • Dual speakers
  • No Wi-Fi 6E
Feature Details
Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
Bluetooth 5.0
Cellular Optional LTE
Webcam 720p
Audio Dual Speakers

Pricing and Availability

The starting price for the X13 Gen 1 (i5-10210U, 8GB, 256GB) was $1,099. It was first released in May 2020 via Lenovo and their resellers. Models with 16GB RAM and 512GB SSD were $1,299. The model is no longer in production after the 2022 year, and refurbished devices cost $400-$600. Users are happy with the laptop's portability but they compare it with the ThinkPad L13 Gen 2, which is more powerful.

Configuration Price (USD) Monthly (24 mo)
i5-10210U, 8GB, 256GB $1,099 $45.79
i5-10210U, 16GB, 512GB $1,299 $54.13
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