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Black Lenovo ThinkPad X280 ultrabook 12.5 inch non-touch HD screen closed lid

Lenovo

Lenovo ThinkPad X280 laptop i5-8350U 16GB 512GB SSD 12.5" HD

SKU CH-9SRN-3NPD4

A 12.5-inch HD ultrabook with a quad-core i5-8350U, 16 GB DDR4 memory and a 512 GB 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 storage512 GB
  • Display resolution1366 × 768

Model 16GB/512GB HD W11P

  • Quad-core i5-8350U up to 3.6 GHz handles multitasking smoothly
  • 16 GB DDR4 memory keeps many apps responsive
  • 512 GB SSD stores files and boots Windows fast
  • 5 inch 1366 x 768 display fits in any bag
  • USB Type-C with DisplayPort connects monitors and peripherals

Compact business ultrabook

The ThinkPad X280 is a 12.5-inch ultrabook built for mobile professionals who need a lightweight Windows 11 Pro machine with a quad-core Intel Core i5-8350U processor, 16 GB of DDR4 memory and a 512 GB SSD. Its integrated Intel UHD Graphics 620 handles standard office workloads and video playback without a discrete GPU. The HD 1366 x 768 non-touch display keeps the chassis thin and light for daily carry.

Suits frequent travellers, not creative pros

This configuration suits buyers who value portability, long battery life and the classic ThinkPad keyboard for writing, email and web-based apps. It is not for users who need a higher-resolution panel, a touchscreen, discrete graphics for 3D work or video editing, or more than 16 GB of memory for heavy virtualization. Buyers who want more storage or a larger screen should look at other models.

Quad-core U-series CPU with 16 GB DDR4

The deciding specification is the Intel Core i5-8350U, a quad-core, eight-thread processor with a 1.7 GHz base clock and 3.6 GHz turbo boost paired with 16 GB of DDR4 RAM. This combination delivers responsive multitasking for typical business workloads while staying within a low-power envelope. If your workflow demands higher sustained performance or user-upgradeable memory, a different platform will be required.

How it compares

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

Price $367.99
Cheaper than about 73% 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 storage512 GB
Hard driveNo
Storage configuration512 GB 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

Does the 12.5 inch chassis use standard VESA mounting holes?

The ThinkPad X280 is a mobile ultrabook without VESA mounting points; it is designed for desk or lap use and does not accept monitor-arm brackets.

How do I install the 16 GB DDR4 module, and which step is often missed?

Remove the bottom cover, insert the stick at a 30 degree angle into the single SO-DIMM slot until the contacts disappear, then press down until the side clips click — the missed step is forgetting to press firmly enough to engage both clips.

When will the 45 W AC adapter need replacement?

Replace the adapter if the barrel connector becomes loose, the cable frays near the brick, or the laptop stops charging while the LED on the plug remains off.

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