Lenovo ThinkPad X13 GEN 2 i 13-inch Laptop w/ Intel

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Product Overview

Lenovo ThinkPad X13 GEN 2 i is an ultra-portable business laptop powered by 11th-gen Intel Core Tiger Lake processors. Compared to its predecessor, the GEN 2 model features higher-resolution WUXGA (FHD+) and WQXGA (QHD+) IPS display panels in 16:10 aspect ratio.
Like other premium ThinkPad laptops, the X13 GEN 2 i adopts a professional, no-nonsense design. New for this generation, Lenovo is pushing an alternative Storm Grey aluminum cover option apart from the standard ThinkPad black. For productivity on-the-go, the X13 GEN 2 i not only improves battery life performance but also improved WiFi 6E and 5G wireless connectivity.
At the same time, the new ThinkPad X13 GEN 2 i retains security features such as memory-on-chip fingerprint reader, dTPM 2.0 chip, and privacy shutter on IR camera that business users have come to expect.
Last but not least, Lenovo also introduces FHD IR webcam option that can be valuable in this age of online meetings.
Alongside the X13 GEN 2 i, Lenovo also introduced a range of other ThinkPad models, including the X13 GEN 2, which is the AMD-powered variant of the same model.

Ratings

What we found**

Pros
  • Gorgeous keyboard and touchpad
  • Excellent battery runtime
  • Comfortable keyboard
  • Long battery life
Cons
  • Touchpad not great
  • Mediocre webcam

What external reviewers found***

External score 84% (not directly comparable across industries)
Pros
  • Good connectivity
  • Excellent performance
  • Good battery life
  • Excellent keyboard and touchpad
  • Sleek, slim design
Cons
  • Poor webcam
  • Lackluster speakers
  • No vPro remote management
  • No SD card reader
  • No 4K resolution
  • Display could be brighter
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Specifications

WQXGAWUXGA

Connectivity

Ports2x USB 3.2 + 2x Thunderbolt 4 + 1x HDMI 2.0 + 1x Audio combo
Wireless ConnectivityWiFi 6E, Bluetooth 5.0, optional WWAN

Construction

Battery | Capacity41 or 54.7 Wh
Camera | FrontHD IR hybrid camera or FHD IR camera with webcam privacy shutter
ColorsBlack or Storm Grey
Form FactorClamshell laptop computer
Microphone2x Far-field Microphones
SpeakersUser-facing Dolby Audio Speaker System

Dimensions

Size | Depth217.06 mm / 8.55 inch
Size | Height18.19 mm / 0.72 inch
Size | Width305.8 mm / 12.04 inch
Weight1.19 kg / 2.62 lbs

Display

Brightness400 nits300 or 500 (Privacy Guard) nits
Display Diagonal13.3 inch
Display TypeIPS
Gamut100% sRGB
ResolutionWUXGA (FHD+, 1920x1200) or WQXGA (QHD+, 2560x1600)

Function

Fast Charging65W RapidCharge
GraphicsUp to integrated Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Keyboard BacklightOptional
Operating SystemUp to Windows 10 Pro
ProcessorUp to 11th Gen Intel Core i5-1145G7 Tiger Lake
SecurityPower-on MoC Touch Fingerprint Reader, dTPM 2.0 chip, ThinkPad PrivacyGuard
SIM5G or LTE
Touch ScreenAvailable in WUXGA

Performance

Battery Life41Wh: Up to 12.0 hours / 54.7Wh: Up to 15.5 hours
Key Travel1.5 mm
Memory | CapacityUp to 32 GB
Memory | TypeLPDDR4x 4266MHz
Power SupplyType-C 65W
StorageUp to 2TB PCIe Gen4 SSD

Production

Availability2021-03
Debut2021-02-23

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3rd-Party Review Videos

External Reviews

laptopmag[1]

Reviewer score 82%
Reviewers from laptopmag have found the following***:
The ThinkPad X13 Gen 2 comes with Intel Iris Xe integrated graphics. It's ideal for running photo and video editing apps, but steer clear of graphics-intensive gaming. Like many other built-in laptop cameras, the ThinkPad's 720 webcam is far from impressive. The Lenovo laptop's touchpad peaked at 84 degrees Fahrenheit on our heat test.
Find the original article here.
Pros
  • Sleek, slim design
  • Excellent performance
  • Excellent battery life
Cons
  • Poor webcam
  • Lackluster speakers

notebookcheck[2]

Reviewer score 87%
Reviewers from notebookcheck have found the following***:
The new ThinkPad X13 G2 is a good update. The device is slightly more compact, you get 16:10 displays, the performance of the Tiger Lake processor is good and Lenovo also managed to increase the battery capacity. The biggest advantage compared to consumer devices like the Dell XPS 13, Apple MacBook Pro 13 and Huawei MateBook X Pro is the comprehensive connectivity including SmartCard reader and optional WWAN modules for LTE or even 5G.
Find the original article here.
Pros
  • Matte 16:10 display
  • Long battery runtime
  • Good connectivity
  • Good battery life
Cons
  • Display could be brighter
  • No SD card reader
  • No Thunderbolt 3

pcmag[3]

Reviewer score 83%
Reviewers from pcmag have found the following***:
The ThinkPad X13 Gen 2 is a fine choice for businesses looking for a compact workhorse. Despite having a Core i5 instead of i7 processor, the X13 benchmarks reasonably well against competitors. The X13's cooling fan is sometimes annoyingly loud, even when the laptop is idle.
Find the original article here.
Pros
  • Slim, light design
  • Excellent keyboard and touchpad
  • Long battery life
Cons
  • No 4K resolution
  • No vPro remote management

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References

  1. ^ ThinkPad X13 Gen 2 review: Is it a cheaper dupe of the X1 Carbon?. [laptopmag]. https://www.laptopmag.com/reviews/thinkpad-x13-gen-2. 2021-08-15. Retrieved 2021-08-20.
  2. ^ Lenovo ThinkPad X13 G2 Review: The perfect mobile companion?. [notebookcheck]. https://www.notebookcheck.net/Lenovo-ThinkPad-X13-G2-Review-The-perfect-mobile-companion.549308.0.html. 2021-07-07. Retrieved 2021-07-07.
  3. ^ Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 2 Review. [pcmag]. https://www.pcmag.com/reviews/lenovo-thinkpad-x13-gen-2. 2021-09-08. Retrieved 2021-09-13.

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