Lenovo ThinkPad X250 vs. Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 1 (20UG)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests
Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 1 (20UG)
Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 1 (20UG)

Our Rating: 78 %

Side by side comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkPad X250 and Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 1 (20UG). Compare dimensions, processors, batteries, storage capacities and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect laptop. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the laptop that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.

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 X13 Gen 1 (20UG) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 1 (20UG) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

excellent keyboard feel

good battery life

compact and portable

reliable performance

average display quality

limited graphics power

noisy under load

higher price point

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo ThinkPad X250 and Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 1 (20UG)
85 % - Design
66 % - Display
65 % - Performance
72 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
81 % - Design
72 % - Display
72 % - Performance
82 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad X250 vs. Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 1 (20UG) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad X250 Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 1 (20UG)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 30.48 cm x 20.83 cm x 2.03 cm 31.19 cm x 21.72 cm x 1.69 cm
Weight 1.31 kg 1.29 kg
Case Material Glass-fibre reinforced plastic Glass-fibre, magnesium-aluminum alloy, polyphenylene sulfide
Colour Black Black
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad X250 Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 1 (20UG)
Screen Size (Type) 12.5" 13.3" - 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 - 300 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 72% NTSC
Features Anti-glare Anti-glare, 170° viewing angle
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad X250 Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 1 (20UG)
CPU Intel Core i5 (5th Gen) 5300U / 2.3 GHz AMD Ryzen 5 Pro 4650U / 2.1 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 2.9 GHz 4 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core 6-core
Cache 3 MB L3 - 8 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Features Integrated memory controller Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad X250 Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 1 (20UG)
RAM 4 GB (1 x 4 GB) 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 16 GB -
RAM Type DDR3L SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed - 3200 MHz
Rated Speed - 3200 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 204-pin -
Slots Qty 1 -
Empty Slots 0 -
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad X250 Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 1 (20UG)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 120 GB SSD 128 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 3.0 x4 - Samsung
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad X250 Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 1 (20UG)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel HD Graphics 5500 AMD Radeon Graphics
Max Monitors Supported - 3 external monitor(s)
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 720p
Camera Features - ThinkShutter camera privacy
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3232 Realtek ALC3287
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad X250 Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 1 (20UG)
Wireless Bluetooth, Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2
Wireless Controller - Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 200 - M.2 Card
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller - Realtek RTL8111EPV
Compliant Standards - DASH
WWAN
Generation - 4G
Technology - LTE Advanced
Controller - FIBOCOM L850-GL - M.2 Card
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad X250 Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 1 (20UG)
Technology Lithium Ion 6-cell lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) - 48 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 12.8 hours
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad X250 Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 1 (20UG)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 45 Watt 65 Watt
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad X250 Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 1 (20UG)
Type Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad, Fn keys with Unified Communications controls
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad X250 Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 1 (20UG)
Slots - 1 x Nano-SIM card (1 free)
Interfaces USB 3.0
VGA
Mini DisplayPort
LAN
Dock
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.0 (Always On)
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
2 x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
HDMI
Lenovo Ethernet extension connector
Dock
Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN (on supplied adapter)
Memory Card Reader 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card) Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad X250 Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 1 (20UG)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition (Microsoft Authorized Refurbisher (MAR)) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad X250 Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 1 (20UG)
Dockable Yes Yes
Included Accessories Power adapter USB-C power adapter, ThinkPad Ethernet Extension Adapter Gen 2
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 1.2) Security Chip Discrete Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, smart card reader
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 Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810G tested
Compliant Standards ISO 9001, ISO 14001, RoHS, GREENGUARD, ISO 27001 RoHS
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes Yes
EPEAT Compliant - EPEAT Gold
TCO Certified - TCO Certified Notebooks 8
Max Operating Temperature - 35 °C
Min Operating Temperature - 5 °C
Humidity Range Operating - 8 - 95%
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 2 years - pick-up and return -
Other Comparisons with Lenovo ThinkPad X250
Other Comparisons with Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 1 (20UG)
Other Popular Laptop Comparisons
Other projects: