
ThinkPad X280 20KF001RUK
Product
ThinkPad X280
Region
WE
Country
UK
Machine Type
20KF
TopSeller
TopSeller
Processor
Core i5-8250U (4C / 8T, 1.6 / 3.4GHz, 6MB)
Graphics
Integrated Intel UHD Graphics 620
Chipset
Intel SoC Platform
Memory
8GB Soldered DDR4-2400
Display
12.5" FHD (1920x1080) IPS 300nits Anti-glare
Multi-touch
None
Storage
256GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe NVMe Opal2
Optane Memory
None
Optical
None
WLAN + Bluetooth
Intel 8265 11ac, 2x2 + BT4.1
WWAN
None
SIM Card
None
Smart Card Reader
Smart Card Reader
Monitor Cable
None
Bundled Accessories
None
Color
Black
Case Material
Carbon Fiber
Camera
720p
Keyboard
Backlit
Fingerprint Reader
Fingerprint Reader
NFC
None
TPM
Discrete TPM 2.0
Battery
Integrated 48Wh
Power Adapter
65W USB-C
System Management
None
Operating System
Windows 10 Pro 64
Bundled Software
None
Base Warranty
3-year, Depot
Upsell Service Bundles
None
End of Support
2024-03-06
Announce Date
2018-02-06
Notes:
Battery life is an estimated maximum. Actual battery life may
vary based on many factors, including screen brightness,
active applications, features, power management settings,
battery age and conditioning, and other customer preferences.
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ThinkPad X280 Platform Specifications
Product Specifications Reference (PSREF)
# of
2 4
# of
4 8
Core i3 / i5 Processor
# of
Threads
# of
Threads
Base
Frequency
2.7 GHz - 3MB
Base
Frequency
1.6 GHz 3.4 GHz 6MB
Max Turbo
Frequency
Max Turbo
Frequency
Wi-Fi
Cache
DDR4-2133
Cache
DDR4-2400
2x2 802.11ac +
Memory
Types
Memory
Types
Bluetooth
Processor
Graphics
Intel HD Graphics
620
Processor
Graphics
Intel UHD Graphics
620
4.1
, M.2
card
Dimensions
Weight
WxDxH: 12.11" x 8.26" x 0.69-0.70"; 307.7mm x 209.8mm x 17.4-17.8mm
FHD non-touch model: 2.49 lb / 1.13 kg;
HD non-touch model: 2.78 lb / 1.26 kg;
FHD multi-touch model: 2.79 lb / 1.27 kg
Case color
Case material
Black
Display cover: Carbon Fiber (FHD non-touch model) or
Glass Fiber (HD & FHD multi-touch model);
Bottom: Magnesium/Aluminum
Smart card reader
Media reader
Ports
Optional: Smart card reader
MicroSD card reader, in the combo slot with nano-SIM card
Two USB 3.1 Gen 1 (one Always On),
one USB 3.1 Type-C Gen 1 (with the function of Power Delivery and DisplayPort),
one USB 3.1 Type-C Gen 2 / Thunderbolt 3 (with the function of PD and DP),
HDMI 1.4b, Ethernet extension connector,
combo slot of nano-SIM card (WWAN models) and microSD card reader,
headphone / microphone combo jack, optional smart card reader,
side docking connector, security keyhole
* Depending on many factors, actual data transfer speed may be lower than theoretical speed
Monitor cable
(optional)
HDMI to VGA: Lenovo HDMI to VGA Monitor Adapter
USB-C to VGA: Lenovo USB-C to VGA Adapter
USB-C to DP: Lenovo USB-C to DisplayPort Adapter
Bundled Accy
Camera (optional)
Optional: ThinkPad Ethernet Extension Adapter Gen 2
One of the following, configurable by model:
• HD720p camera with ThinkShutter camera privacy, fixed focus
Audio support
• IR camera and HD720p camera, fixed focus
HD Audio, Realtek ALC3287 codec /
stereo speakers, 2W x 2, Dolby Audio Premium /
dual array microphone, headphone / microphone combo jack
Keyboard
UltraNav
Security
Security chip
vPro (optional)
Fingerprint reader
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,
anti-spoofing technology
NFC (optional)
Battery
Max battery life
AC adapter
Preload Windows
Limited warranty
Near Field Communication
Integrated Li-ion 48Wh battery, supports Rapid Charge (charge up to 80% in 1hr)
with 65W USB Type-C AC adapter
MobileMark
* Battery life varies significantly with settings, usage, & other factors
2014: 16.6 hr
45W or 65W USB Type-C AC adapter
10 Home 64 or Windows 10 Pro 64
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 testing
Environment EPEAT Gold (US only); ENERGY STAR
6.1; RoHS-compliant
April 2019
Processor 7th Generation Intel
* i3-7130U is NOT available in US and EMEA; i5-7200U is NOT available in US
Processor
Number
i3-7130U
i5-7200U 2.5 GHz 3.1 GHz 3MB
i5-7300U 2.6 GHz 3.5 GHz 3MB
Cores
or 8th Generation Intel Core i3 / i5 / i7 Processor
Processor
Number
i3-8130U 2 4 2.2 GHz 3.4 GHz 4MB
i5-8250U
i5-8350U 1.7 GHz 3.6 GHz 6MB
i7-8550U 1.8 GHz 4.0 GHz 8MB
i7-8650U 1.9 GHz 4.2 GHz 8MB
Cores
Graphics Intel HD Graphics 620 or Intel UHD Graphics 620 in processor;
supports external digital monitor via HDMI or USB Type-C;
supports three independent displays;
Max resolution: 4096x2304@60Hz (USB Type-C); 4096x2160@30Hz (HDMI)
Chipset
Memory
Display
Intel SoC (System on Chip) platform
4GB, 8GB, or 16GB / 2400MHz DDR4 / soldered to systemboard, no sockets
* 4GB memory is NOT available in US and EMEA
* System clocks down for processors with lower memory controller
Some: 12.5" (317.5mm) HD (1366x768), anti-glare, LED backlight,
220 nits, 16:9 aspect ratio, 400:1 contrast ratio
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 (opt)
Storage
On-cell touch, supports 10-finger gesture (FHD only)
* FHD non-touch model is NOT available in US
One of the following, configurable by model:
• M.2 SSD / SATA 6.0Gb/s (e.g. xxxGB SSD M.2)
Optane memory
Optical
• M.2 SSD / PCIe NVMe, PCIe 3.0 x 4, 32Gb/s (e.g. xxxGB SSD M.2 PCIe NVMe)
None
None
Ethernet Native Intel Ethernet Connection I219-V (Non-vPro) or I219-LM (vPro)
via bundled or optional ThinkPad Ethernet Extension Adapter Gen 2
WLAN +
Bluetooth
WWAN (optional)
Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 8265,
* Intel 8265ac card supports BT4.2 but is limited to BT4.1 by Windows OS
One of the following, configurable by model:
• Integrated Mobile Broadband 4G LTE,
Intel XMM 7262 (Fibocom L830-EB), M.2 card (EMEA only)
• Integrated Mobile Broadband 4G LTE-A,
Intel XMM 7360 (Fibocom L850-GL), M.2 card
SIM card
(opt)
* For non-WWAN model, it means the model is NOT WWAN upgradable
Nano-SIM card slot, in the combo slot with microSD card reader,
optional Verizon LTE (US) SIM card
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