Lenovo ThinkPad X250 Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad X250 based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

excellent keyboard feel

impressive battery life

compact and portable

good security features

average display quality

limited graphics performance

noisy under load

older processor model

Lenovo ThinkPad L560 Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad L560 based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

durable build quality

efficient keyboard layout

good battery life

solid performance stability

adequate connectivity options

heavyweight design

average display quality

limited graphics performance

outdated aesthetic style

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo ThinkPad X250 and Lenovo ThinkPad L560
85 % - Design
66 % - Display
65 % - Performance
72 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
71 % - Design
65 % - Display
65 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad X250 vs. Lenovo ThinkPad L560 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad X250 Lenovo ThinkPad L560
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 30.48 cm x 20.83 cm x 2.03 cm 37.7 cm x 25.5 cm x 3.085 cm
Weight 1.31 kg 2.38 kg
Case Material Glass-fibre reinforced plastic Polycarbonate ABS
Colour Black Black
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad X250 Lenovo ThinkPad L560
Screen Size (Type) 12.5" 15.6" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness - 250 cd/m²
Features Anti-glare Anti-glare, 160° viewing angle
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad X250 Lenovo ThinkPad L560
CPU Intel Core i5 (5th Gen) 5300U / 2.3 GHz Intel Core i7 (6th Gen) 6600U / 2.6 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 2.9 GHz 3.4 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core Dual-Core
Cache 3 MB 4 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Features Integrated memory controller Hyper-Threading Technology, integrated memory controller, Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad X250 Lenovo ThinkPad L560
RAM 4 GB (1 x 4 GB) 8 GB
Max RAM Supported 16 GB 16 GB
RAM Type DDR3L SDRAM DDR3L SDRAM
Speed - 1600 MHz
Rated Speed - 1600 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 204-pin SO-DIMM 204-pin
Slots Qty 1 2
Empty Slots 0 -
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad X250 Lenovo ThinkPad L560
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 120 GB SSD 256 GB SSD SATA 6Gb/s - TCG Opal Encryption 2
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad X250 Lenovo ThinkPad L560
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel HD Graphics 5500 Intel HD Graphics 520
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 720p
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, two microphones
Codec Realtek ALC3232 Realtek ALC3245
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio Dolby Advanced Audio
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad X250 Lenovo ThinkPad L560
Wireless Bluetooth, Wi-Fi Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.1
Wireless Controller - Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 8260
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad X250 Lenovo ThinkPad L560
Technology Lithium Ion 6-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) - 48 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 11.2 hours
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad X250 Lenovo ThinkPad L560
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) -
Output 45 Watt 45 Watt
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad X250 Lenovo ThinkPad L560
Type Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes -
Features Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad Spill-resistant, buttonless touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad X250 Lenovo ThinkPad L560
Interfaces USB 3.0
VGA
Mini DisplayPort
LAN
Dock
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.0 (Always On)
3 x USB 3.0
USB 3.0 (Always On)
VGA
Mini DisplayPort
LAN
Dock
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card) 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card)
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad X250 Lenovo ThinkPad L560
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition (Microsoft Authorized Refurbisher (MAR)) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition (Microsoft Authorized Refurbisher (MAR))
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad X250 Lenovo ThinkPad L560
Dockable Yes Yes
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 1.2) Security Chip Trusted Platform Module (TPM 1.2 and TPM 2.0)
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot Kensington security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, ThinkEngine, MIL-STD-810G tested Hard drive password, power-on password, ThinkEngine, MIL-STD-810G tested
Compliant Standards ISO 9001, ISO 14001, RoHS, GREENGUARD, ISO 27001 ISO 9001, ISO 14001, RoHS, GREENGUARD, ISO 27001
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes Yes
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 2 years - pick-up and return Limited warranty - 2 years - pick-up and return
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