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Lenovo

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

SKU CH-W87V-WA6AS

A 12.5″ HD ultrabook with a quad-core i5-8350U, 16 GB DDR4 and a 1 TB SSD, running Windows 11 Pro

  • Screen size12.5 in (31.8 cm)
  • ProcessorIntel Core i5 8th Gen
  • Graphics processorIntel UHD Graphics
  • Memory size16 GB
  • SSD storage1 TB
  • Display resolution1366 × 768

Model 16GB/1TB HD W11P

  • Quad-core i5-8350U up to 3.6 GHz for responsive multitasking
  • 16 GB DDR4 memory keeps many apps open smoothly
  • 1 TB SSD stores large projects and boots quickly
  • 5" 1366 x 768 HD display fits in any bag
  • Windows 11 Pro pre-installed for modern security features

Compact business ultrabook

The Lenovo ThinkPad X280 is a 12.5-inch laptop built for mobile professionals. It runs Windows 11 Pro on an 8th Generation Intel Core i5-8350U quad-core processor with Intel UHD Graphics 620. The system includes 16 GB of DDR4 memory and a 1 TB PCIe M.2 SSD for fast storage. A 720p webcam and dual-band wireless with Bluetooth handle video calls and connectivity.

Suits frequent travellers; not for creative work

The light chassis and 12.5-inch HD 1366 x 768 non-touch display serve commuters who need long battery life and durable build quality. Integrated graphics and the modest resolution limit the machine for video editing, 3D rendering or colour-critical design. Buyers who want more screen real estate or discrete GPU performance should look at larger workstation-class models instead.

1 TB PCIe M.2 SSD decides fit

The single 1 TB PCIe M.2 drive determines whether the X280 meets your storage strategy. It offers ample space for operating system, applications and active project files without external drives. Users who maintain large local media libraries or multiple virtual machines will find the capacity restrictive and should consider a different configuration.

How it compares

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

Price $400.99
Cheaper than about 69% 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 resolution1366 × 768
Touch inputNon-Touch Screen
Display formatHD
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 weight4–4.9 lb (1.81–2.22 kg)
Software
Operating systemWindows 11 Pro
More details
Pointing deviceYes

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Questions about this item

How loud and hot does the i5-8350U get when the X280 runs all day?

The quad-core i5-8350U operates at 1.7 GHz base and up to 3.6 GHz boost; the integrated UHD Graphics 620 shares the same thermal envelope, so sustained workloads will spin the fan but stay within ultrabook norms.

What must I already own to use the USB Type-C port with DisplayPort on this X280?

A monitor or dock that accepts DisplayPort Alt Mode over USB-C, plus a USB-C cable rated for video, will let you drive an external display from the X280.

Will my older USB 3.0 peripherals work at full speed on the X280?

The X280 provides a pair of USB 3.0 ports, so existing USB 3.0 devices connect at their rated 5 Gbps without adapters.

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