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Lenovo ThinkPad X280 12.5 inch touchscreen laptop, matte black finish

Lenovo

Lenovo ThinkPad X280 12.5" Touch i5-8350U 8GB 256GB business laptop

SKU CH-A5B0-XVD2G

A 12.5-inch touchscreen business laptop with an Intel Core i5-8350U, 8GB RAM and a 256GB SSD running Windows 11 Pro

  • Screen size12.5
  • ProcessorIntel Core i5
  • 5″ touchscreen for direct on-screen control
  • Intel Core i5-8350U handles everyday workloads smoothly
  • 8 GB memory keeps multitasking responsive
  • 256 GB SSD gives fast boot and file access
  • Windows 11 Pro ready for business use

Compact 12.5-inch touch business laptop

The Lenovo ThinkPad X280 is a 12.5-inch touchscreen laptop built for mobile professionals. An Intel Core i5-8350U processor and 8GB of RAM run Windows 11 Pro. A 256GB SSD provides the system drive. The unit is sold new with a one-year warranty and 90-day battery coverage.

Suited to portable office work.

This device suits users who need a lightweight Windows machine for email, documents and web apps while travelling. Buyers who want more storage or memory for large local datasets should look at other configurations. The integrated graphics limit 3D and video editing tasks.

Steady performance within thermal limits

Under sustained load the i5-8350U maintains consistent clocks within its thermal envelope. The 8GB memory ceiling means heavy multitasking will swap to the SSD. Fan noise rises during long compiles or large file transfers but remains typical for this chassis class.

How it compares

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Price $242.99
Cheaper than about 93% of the 1,620 comparable items (median $791.99).

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Specifications

Product
Product lineThinkPad
Model nameLenovo ThinkPad x280
Processor
ProcessorIntel Core i5
Display
Screen size12.5

Questions about this item

What does the ThinkPad X280 need to run Windows 11 Pro out of the box?

The unit ships with Windows 11 Pro pre-installed on the 256GB SSD, so no extra software or licence is required.

Can I keep using my existing USB-A peripherals with the X280?

Yes, the laptop includes standard USB-A ports so current mice, keyboards and drives will connect directly.

How do I confirm the touchscreen and SSD are working after first boot?

Open Settings > System > Display to verify touch input, then check File Explorer for the 256GB drive and run a quick file copy to test speed.

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