Lenovo ThinkPad X13s Gen 1 (21BX) Specifications, Tests and Review

Screen Size
13.3" - IPS
Resolution
1920 x 1200 (WUXGA)
CPU
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8cx Gen 3
GPU
Qualcomm Adreno 690
RAM
16 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Core Qty
8-core
Storage
256 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 4.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption 2, NVM Express (NVMe)
Battery Capacity
49.5 Wh
Lenovo ThinkPad X13s Gen 1 (21BX) Review

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long battery life

lightweight design

robust security features

solid build quality

efficient performance

limited port selection

no headphone jack

average display brightness

higher price point

Total Rating

86 % - Design
84 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad X13s Gen 1 (21BX)
Product Type Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 29.87 cm x 20.64 cm x 1.34 cm
Weight 1.06 kg
Case Material Glass-fibre reinforced plastic (bottom), magnesium-aluminium alloy (top)
Colour Thunder black
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad X13s Gen 1 (21BX)
Screen Size (Type) 13.3" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA)
Widescreen Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:10
Image Brightness 300 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 100% sRGB
Features Anti-glare, 170° viewing angle
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad X13s Gen 1 (21BX)
CPU Qualcomm Snapdragon 8cx Gen 3
Max Turbo Speed 3 GHz
Number of Cores 8-core
Cache L2 - 1 MB
Features Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad X13s Gen 1 (21BX)
RAM 16 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type LPDDR4X SDRAM
Speed 4266 MHz
Rated Speed 4266 MHz
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad X13s Gen 1 (21BX)
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 X13s Gen 1 (21BX)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Qualcomm Adreno 690
Max Monitors Supported 2 external monitor(s)
Camera Yes
Resolution 5 Megapixel
Camera Features IR camera, fixed focus, e-camera shutter, MIPI
Sound Stereo speakers, 3-microphone array
Codec Qualcomm WCD9385
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad X13s Gen 1 (21BX)
Wireless Bluetooth 5.2, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
Wireless Controller Qualcomm WCN6855 Wi-Fi 6E
Features Dual stream (2x2)
WWAN
Generation 5G
Controller Qualcomm Snapdragon X55 - M.2 Card
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad X13s Gen 1 (21BX)
Technology Lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 49.5 Wh
Battery Life Up to 28 hours
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad X13s Gen 1 (21BX)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad X13s Gen 1 (21BX)
Type Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Keyboard Backlight Yes
Features Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, Fn keys with Unified Communications controls
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad X13s Gen 1 (21BX)
Slots 1 x Nano-SIM card (1 free)
Interfaces 2 x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort 1.4a Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad X13s Gen 1 (21BX)
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Pro (on ARM) - English
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad X13s Gen 1 (21BX)
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter
Security Discrete Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip with Microsoft Pluton, 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, MIL-STD-810H tested, self-healing BIOS
Compliant Standards RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3, 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
Limited warranty - battery - 1 year
Extended warranty - 1 year - on-site

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