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Black 12.5-inch ThinkPad X280 ultrabook closed lid matte finish

Lenovo

Lenovo ThinkPad X280 12.5" FHD i5-8350U 16GB 1TB SSD

SKU CH-T89B-GTXB1

Compact 12.5" FHD ultrabook with a quad-core i5-8350U, 16 GB DDR4 and a 1 TB SSD

  • Screen size12.5 in (31.8 cm)
  • ProcessorIntel Core i5 8th Gen
  • Graphics processorIntel UHD Graphics
  • Memory size16 GB
  • SSD storage1 TB
  • Display resolution1920 × 1080

Model 16GB/1TB FHD W11P

  • Quad-core 8th Gen i5-8350U up to 3.6 GHz for responsive multitasking
  • 16 GB DDR4 memory handles demanding workloads smoothly
  • 1 TB PCIe M.2 SSD provides fast storage and quick boot times
  • 5" FHD 1920 x 1080 display delivers sharp visuals in a compact frame
  • Windows 11 Pro pre-installed with USB 3.0 and USB Type-C connectivity

Compact Business Ultrabook

The Lenovo ThinkPad X280 is a 12.5 inch FHD laptop powered by an 8th Gen Intel Core i5-8350U quad-core processor with 16 GB DDR4 RAM and a 1 TB SSD. It ships with Windows 11 Pro installed and includes an integrated webcam, Intel UHD Graphics 620, and Intel Dual Band Wireless with Bluetooth connectivity.

Mobile Professionals Seeking Portability

This ultrabook suits travellers and remote workers who need a lightweight 12.5 inch chassis with solid battery life for office applications and video calls. Buyers who want a touchscreen, discrete graphics, a larger display, or user-upgradable memory should look at other form factors because this model has a non-touch screen, soldered RAM, and integrated graphics only.

Quad-Core i5-8350U with 16 GB DDR4

The processor runs at a 1.7 GHz base frequency and can reach 3.6 GHz with Turbo Boost across four cores and eight threads, paired with 16 GB of DDR4 memory in a single module. This combination determines whether the system handles your multitasking workloads smoothly or if you need a higher core count or greater memory capacity.

How it compares

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

Price $383.99
Cheaper than about 71% 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 16 GB
Typical for this category: the median of 30,127 items is 16 GB.

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameLenovo
Product lineLenovo
Model nameThinkpad
Part numberX280
Product colorBlack
Design styleUltrabook
Product typeMainstream
Recommended useBusiness
Processor
ProcessorIntel Core i5 8th Gen
Processor modelIntel Core i5-8350U
CPU coresQuad-core Processor
Memory
Memory size16 GB
Memory configuration16 GB x 1
Total memory slots2
Free memory slots0
Maximum supported memory16 GB
Storage
SSD storage1 TB
Hard driveNo
Storage configuration1 TB SSD
Optical driveNo
Display
Screen size12.5 in (31.8 cm)
Display resolution1920 × 1080
Touch inputNon-Touch Screen
Display formatFHD
Graphics
Graphics processorIntel UHD 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 weight3–3.9 lb (1.36–1.77 kg)
Software
Operating systemWindows 11 Pro
More details
Pointing deviceYes

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Questions about this item

What speed does the USB 3.0 interface cap at in practice?

The two USB 3.0 ports run at up to 5 Gbps, so external SSDs or docks are limited to that bandwidth.

What physical space does the 1TB M.2 drive need inside the X280?

A single M.2 2280 slot accepts the 1TB drive; no 2.5-inch bay or second M.2 slot is present.

How is Windows 11 Pro installed on this unit, and what step do people miss?

Windows 11 Pro comes pre-installed; the step users skip is running the first-boot updates and driver refresh before daily use.

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