
ThinkPad X270 Platform Specifications
Product Specifications Reference (PSREF)
# of
2 4
Core i3 / i5 / i7 Processor
# of
Threads
Base
Frequency
2.0 GHz - 3MB
Max Turbo
Frequency
Cache
Memory
Types
DDR4-2133
Processor 6th Generation Intel
Processor
Number
i3-6006U
i3-6100U 2.3 GHz - 3MB
i5-6200U 2.3 GHz 2.8 GHz 3MB
i5-6300U 2.4 GHz 3.0 GHz 3MB
i7-6500U 2.5 GHz 3.1 GHz 4MB
i7-6600U 2.6 GHz 3.4 GHz 4MB
Cores
or 7th Generation Intel Core i3 / i5 / i7 Processor
Processor
Number
i3-7100U
i5-7200U 2.5 GHz 3.1 GHz 3MB
i5-7300U 2.6 GHz 3.5 GHz 3MB
i7-7500U 2.7 GHz 3.5 GHz 4MB
i7-7600U 2.8 GHz 3.9 GHz 4MB
# of
Cores
2 4
# of
Threads
Base
Frequency
2.4 GHz - 3MB
Max Turbo
Frequency
Cache
Memory
Types
DDR4-2133
Graphics Intel HD Graphics 520 or 620 in processor;
supports external digital monitor via HDMI or USB Type-C;
supports three independent displays;
Max resolution: 4096x2160@60Hz (USB Type-C); 4096x2160@24Hz (HDMI)
Chipset
Memory
Intel SoC (System on Chip) platform
16GB max / 2400MHz DDR4, one DDR4 SO-DIMM socket
* System clocks down for processors with lower memory controller
Display
Some: 12.5" (317.5mm) HD (1366x768), anti-glare, LED backlight,
200 nits, 16:9 aspect ratio, 500:1 contrast ratio
Some: 12.5" (317.5mm) HD (1366x768), anti-glare, LED backlight, IPS,
300 nits, 16:9 aspect ratio, 800:1 contrast ratio, 170° viewing angle
Some: 12.5" (317.5mm) FHD (1920x1080), anti-glare, LED backlight, IPS,
300 nits, 16:9 aspect ratio, 700:1 contrast ratio, 170° viewing angle
Multi-touch
Storage
None
System has one HDD slot or one M.2 2280 slot exclusively for storage
Some: HDD / SATA 6.0Gb/s, 2.5" wide, 7mm high,
Active Protection System
Some: SSD / SATA 6.0Gb/s, 2.5" wide, 7mm high (e.g. xxxGB SSD)
Some: M.2 SSD / PCIe NVMe, PCIe 3.0 x 2, 16Gb/s
Some: 128GB M.2 SSD / SATA 6.0Gb/s, in WWAN slot as 2nd Storage,
Optical
mutually
None
exclusive with WWAN and WiGig
Ethernet Non-vPro model: Intel Ethernet Connection I219-V (Jacksonville)
vPro model: Intel Ethernet Connection I219-LM (Jacksonville)
WLAN
Bluetooth
One of the following, configurable by model (WiGig is mutually
• Realtek RTL8822BE,
• Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 8260,
• Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 8265,
• Intel Tri-Band Wireless-AC 18265,
Wi-Fi
2x2 802.11ac + BT4.1
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi
WiGig 802.11ad + Wi-Fi
2x2 802.11ac + BT4.1
2x2 802.11ac + BT4.1
(US only)
Bluetooth 4.1 wireless, integrated in
Wi-Fi + Bluetooth combo adapter
exclusive with WWAN)
2x2 802.11ac + BT4.1
* Intel 8265ac / 18265ac card support BT4.2 but is limited to BT4.1 by Windows OS
Processor
Graphics
Intel HD Graphics
520
Processor
Graphics
Intel HD Graphics
620
:
WWAN (optional)
One of the following, configurable by model (mutually
• Wireless WAN upgradable
• Integrated Mobile Broadband 4G LTE-A,
Qualcomm Snapdragon™ X7 LTE-A (Sierra Wireless EM7455)
• Integrated Mobile Broadband 4G LTE,
SIM card
Dimensions
Weight
(opt)
Case color
Case material
Smart card reader
Media reader
Ports
WiGig dock (opt)
Monitor cable
(optional)
Intel XMM 7160 (Fibocom L831-EAU) (EMEA only)
Micro-SIM card slot, opt Verizon LTE (US) or Lenovo Connect (EMEA) SIM card
WxDxH: 12.03" x 8.21" x 0.80"; 305.5mm x 208.5mm x 20.3mm
Models No + 3-cell 3-cell + 3-cell 3 + 6-cell
Weight 2.79 lb / 1.27 kg 2.98 lb / 1.36 kg 3.33 lb / 1.52 kg
Black
Glass-Fiber Reinforced Plastic
Optional: Smart card reader
4-in-1 reader (MMC, SD, SDHC, SDXC)
Two USB 3.1 Type-A Gen 1 / USB 3.0 (one Always On), USB 3.1 Type-C Gen 1,
HDMI 1.4b, Ethernet (RJ-45), Dock connector
ThinkPad WiGig dock, mutually
HDMI to VGA: Lenovo HDMI to VGA Monitor Adapter
exclusive
USB-C to VGA: Lenovo USB-C to VGA Adapter
USB-C to DP: Lenovo USB-C to DisplayPort Adapter
Camera (optional)
Audio support
HD720p resolution, fixed focus
HD Audio, Realtek ALC3268 codec / stereo speakers, 1.5W x 2 /
dual array microphone, combo audio/microphone jack
Keyboard
UltraNav
Security
Security chip
vPro (optional)
Fingerprint reader
NFC (optional)
Internal battery
External battery
Max battery life
AC adapter
Preload Windows
6-row, spill-resistant, multimedia Fn keys, optional LED backlight
TrackPoint
pointing device and buttonless Mylar surface multi-touch touchpad
Power-on password, hard disk password, supervisor password, security keyhole
Discrete TPM 2.0, TCG Certified
Intel vPro Technology
Optional: Touch style match on chip fingerprint reader on the palm rest
Near Field Communication
Optional: Integrated Li-Ion or Li-Polymer 3-cell (23Wh)
Li-Ion 3-cell (23Wh) or 6-cell (48Wh or 72Wh)
MobileMark
45W AC adapter (slim tip) or 45W USB Type-C AC adapter
2014: 13.04 hr (3-cell + 3-cell)
7 Professional 64 preinstalled
through downgrade rights in
Windows 10 Pro 64
• Lenovo Solution Center
• Lenovo PowerEngage
• ThinkVantage Product Recovery
• ThinkVantage System Update
• Adobe Reader
• Microsoft Office preloaded;
purchase a product key to activate
• McAfee LiveSafe (30-day trial)
Limited warranty
One of the following, configurable by model:
• 1-year depot repair service
• 3-year/1-yr battery depot repair service
• 3-year/1-yr battery limited onsite service
Mil-Spec test MIL-STD-810G military certification
Environment EPEAT Gold (US only); ENERGY STAR
exclusive with WiGig
):
with WWAN (US only)
Some: Windows 10 Home 64
Some: Windows 10 Pro 64
• Lenovo Companion
• Lenovo Setting
• Microsoft Office preloaded;
purchase a product key to activate
6.1; RoHS-compliant
Lenovo
April 2017