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Lenovo

Lenovo ThinkPad X260 laptop i5-6300U 32 GB 128 GB SSD

SKU CH-BXH2-J982F

A 12.5-inch business ultrabook with a dual-core i5-6300U, 32 GB DDR4 memory and a 128 GB SSD

  • Screen size12.5 in (31.8 cm)
  • ProcessorIntel Core i5 6th Gen
  • Graphics processorIntel HD Graphics
  • Memory size32 GB
  • SSD storage128 GB
  • Display resolution1366 × 768

Model 32GB/128GB

  • 32 GB DDR4 memory keeps heavy multitasking smooth
  • 128 GB SSD provides fast boot and app load times
  • Intel Core i5-6300U dual-core reaches 3.0 GHz with Turbo Boost
  • 5 inch HD display at 1366 x 768 fits in any bag
  • Wi-Fi 4 and Bluetooth plus USB 3, HDMI and Mini DisplayPort connect peripherals

Compact business ultrabook

The Lenovo ThinkPad X260 is a 12.5 inch ultrabook built for mobile professionals who need a lightweight Windows 10 Pro machine with a durable chassis. It ships with a dual-core Intel Core i5-6300U processor, 32 GB of DDR4 memory in a 16 GB x 2 configuration and a 128 GB SSD. The 1366 x 768 non-touch display keeps the form factor small for frequent travel.

Sustained workload behaviour

Under continuous load the i5-6300U can reach 3.0 GHz with Intel Turbo Boost Technology before thermal limits throttle the clock speed back toward the 2.4 GHz base. Integrated Intel HD Graphics 520 shares system memory, so extended graphical tasks reduce the bandwidth available to the CPU. The dual-channel 32 GB layout helps mitigate that contention during typical office multitasking.

Practical interface limits

Wi-Fi 4 caps wireless throughput well below modern router ceilings, so large file transfers over the LAN will saturate at 1000 Mbps on the RJ-45 port instead. The single HDMI output and Mini DisplayPort drive one external monitor each at 1080p, but cannot support higher refresh rates or resolutions. Three USB 3 ports provide 5 Gbps each, yet the controller shares total bandwidth across all three.

How it compares

Measured against everything we stock in Standard Laptops & Notebooks, at today’s prices. Recalculated every night.

Price $505.99
Cheaper than about 59% of the 32,549 comparable items (median $599.99).
Screen size 12.5 in (31.8 cm)
Lower than about 91% of the 32,085 comparable items (median 15.2 in).
Memory size 32 GB
Higher than about 80% of the 30,127 comparable items (median 16 GB).

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameLenovo
Product lineLenovo
Model nameThinkpad
Part numberX260
Product colorBlack
Design styleUltrabook
Product typeMainstream
Recommended useBusiness
Processor
ProcessorIntel Core i5 6th Gen
Processor modelIntel Core i5-6300U
CPU coresDual-core Processor
Memory
Memory size32 GB
Memory configuration16 GB x 2
Total memory slots2
Free memory slots0
Maximum supported memory32 GB
Storage
SSD storage128 GB
Hard driveNo
Storage configuration128 GB SSD
Optical driveNo
Display
Screen size12.5 in (31.8 cm)
Display resolution1366 × 768
Touch inputNon-Touch Screen
Display formatHD
Graphics
Graphics processorIntel HD Graphics
Graphics typeIntegrated Card
Audio & video
SoundIntegrated Sound card
SpeakersInternal Speakers
Web cameraYes
Connectivity
Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 4 and earlier generation
LAN connection10/100/1000 Mbit/s
Bluetooth supportYes
Wired network1 x RJ-45
Ports & slots
USB ports3
HDMI ports1 x HDMI
Docking port1
Audio jacks1 x Headphone/Microphone Combo Jack
Power
Power adapterYes
Size & build
Product weight4–4.9 lb (1.81–2.22 kg)
Software
Operating systemWindows 10 Pro
More details
Pointing deviceYes

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Questions about this item

How loud and hot does the i5-6300U get when the laptop runs all day?

The dual-core i5-6300U runs at 2.4 GHz base and up to 3.0 GHz with Turbo Boost; integrated Intel HD Graphics 520 keeps heat modest for typical business tasks.

What must I already own to use the three USB 3.0 ports and the Mini DisplayPort?

You need USB 3.0 peripherals or cables and a Mini DisplayPort cable or adapter for an external monitor; the laptop also has HDMI and an RJ-45 jack for wired LAN.

Will the Intel HD Graphics 520 drive my older 1366 x 768 monitor over HDMI?

Yes, the integrated Intel HD Graphics 520 supports HDMI output and handles 1366 x 768 resolution without a discrete GPU.

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