Lenovo ThinkPad X280 12.5" HD i5-8350U 8GB 128GB SSD Windows 10 Pro

Compact business ultrabook

The ThinkPad X280 is a 12.5-inch laptop powered by an Intel Core i5-8350U quad-core processor running at 1.7 GHz with turbo up to 3.6 GHz. It comes with 8 GB of DDR4 memory and a 128 GB PCIe M.2 SSD. The HD display has a 1366 x 768 resolution and does not support touch input. Integrated Intel UHD Graphics 620 handles visual output. Windows 10 Pro is installed.

Thermals noise and power

The system ships with a 45 W AC adapter that supplies power for typical office workloads. The low-voltage quad-core chip and integrated graphics keep heat output modest during document editing, web browsing and video conferencing. Fan activity remains quiet under light multitasking. The compact chassis uses passive and active cooling suited to its ultrabook form factor.

Build integration and expandability

Connectivity includes USB 3.0 ports and USB Type-C ports with DisplayPort functionality for external monitors. Intel dual-band wireless with Bluetooth handles network and peripheral links. A front-facing webcam supports video calls. The single 8 GB memory module leaves one slot open for expansion up to 16 GB total. No optical drive is fitted, saving internal space.