Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 2 (21E8) Specifications, Tests and Review

Screen Size
13" - IPS
Resolution
2160 x 1350 (2K)
CPU
Intel Core i5 (12th Gen) 1240P / 1.7 GHz
GPU
Intel Iris Xe Graphics
RAM
16 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Core Qty
12-core
Storage
256 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 4.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption 2, NVM Express (NVMe)
Battery Capacity
49.5 Wh

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DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 2 (21E8)
Product Type Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 29.33 cm x 20.81 cm x 1.48 cm
Weight 966.5 g
Case Material Carbon fibre (top), magnesium alloy (bottom)
Colour Black paint
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 2 (21E8)
Screen Size (Type) 13" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight
Screen Resolution 2160 x 1350 (2K)
Widescreen Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:10
Image Brightness 450 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 100% sRGB
Features Anti-glare, 170° viewing angle, Low Power
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 2 (21E8)
CPU Intel Core i5 (12th Gen) 1240P / 1.7 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.4 GHz
Number of Cores 12-core
Cache 12 MB
Platform Technology Intel Evo
Features Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 2 (21E8)
RAM 16 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type LPDDR5 SDRAM
Speed 5200 MHz
Rated Speed 5200 MHz
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 2 (21E8)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 4.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption 2, NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 2 (21E8)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Max Monitors Supported 2 external monitor(s)
Camera Yes - 1080p
Camera Features Privacy shutter, IR camera, Windows Hello, fixed focus
Sound Four speakers, four microphones
Codec Realtek ALC3306
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Atmos
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 2 (21E8)
Wireless Bluetooth 5.2, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
Wireless Controller Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX 211
Features Dual stream (2x2)
WWAN
Generation WWAN upgradable
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 2 (21E8)
Technology Lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 49.5 Wh
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 2 (21E8)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 2 (21E8)
Type Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Keyboard Backlight Yes
Features Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, Fn keys with Unified Communications controls, glass touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 2 (21E8)
Interfaces 2 x USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 2 (21E8)
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Pro - English
Software Included Glance by Mirametrix, Intel Connectivity Performance Suite
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 2 (21E8)
Included Accessories USB-C slim power adapter
Security Discrete Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader
Security Slot Type Kensington nano security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features Administrator password, power-on password, RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810H tested, Firmware Resiliency 2.0, NVMe password, USB FIDO (Fast Identity Online) device integration
Compliant Standards RoHS, TCG Certified
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes
EPEAT Compliant EPEAT Gold
Max Operating Temperature 35 °C
Min Operating Temperature 5 °C
Humidity Range Operating 8 - 95%
Manufacturer Warranty Base warranty - 3 years - pick-up and return
Base warranty - battery - 1 year
Extended warranty - 3 years - on-site

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