Lenovo ThinkPad X260 12.5" i5-6300U 8GB 256GB laptop

Lenovo ThinkPad X260 12.5" Ultrabook

The Lenovo ThinkPad X260 is a 12.5-inch ultrabook built for mobile professionals who value a compact, durable chassis. It runs Windows 10 Pro on an Intel Core i5-6300U dual-core processor with a base clock of 2.4 GHz and a turbo frequency of 3.0 GHz. Integrated Intel HD Graphics 520 handles the 1366 x 768 HD display. The system includes 8 GB of DDR4 memory in a dual-channel configuration and a 256 GB PCIe M.2 SSD.

Suited for business travel, not creative work

This laptop suits buyers who need a lightweight, reliable machine for office applications, email and web browsing on the move. The 12.5-inch non-touch screen keeps the footprint small and the weight between 4 and 4.9 lbs. Buyers who require a higher-resolution panel, discrete graphics for rendering or gaming, or a touchscreen for inking should look elsewhere. The integrated graphics and HD resolution limit suitability for colour-critical design or modern 3D workloads.

256 GB PCIe M.2 SSD decides storage fit

The single specification that determines whether this unit fits your workflow is the 256 GB PCIe M.2 SSD. It provides solid-state speed for the operating system and core applications, but the capacity is fixed unless you replace the drive. With both memory slots occupied by 4 GB modules, RAM upgrades require removing existing sticks. Buyers needing more local storage or 32 GB of memory out of the box must plan for a drive swap or a different model.