Lenovo ThinkPad X280 laptop 12.5" i5-8350U 8GB 1TB SSD

Compact ultrabook for mobile professionals

The Lenovo ThinkPad X280 is a 12.5-inch laptop built around an 8th-generation Intel Core i5-8350U quad-core processor with Intel UHD Graphics 620. It ships with Windows 11 Pro, 8 GB of DDR4 memory in a single module and a 1 TB PCIe M.2 solid-state drive. The non-touch FHD display runs at 1920 x 1080 resolution and includes a front-facing webcam.

Connectivity and expansion for a lightweight chassis

The chassis provides a pair of USB 3.0 ports and USB Type-C ports that support DisplayPort video output, plus a headphone jack and Intel dual-band wireless with Bluetooth. There is no optical drive, so software must be installed from the network or external media. The single memory module leaves one slot free for expansion up to the platform limit, and the M.2 slot is occupied by the included 1 TB drive.

Sustained performance within a 45 W envelope

The processor runs at a 1.7 GHz base frequency and can reach 3.6 GHz with Intel Turbo Boost Technology while sharing a 45 W AC adapter with the rest of the system. Integrated UHD 620 graphics handle everyday visual workloads without a discrete GPU. Under continuous load the thermal design balances clock speed and surface temperature within the ultrabook form factor.