Lenovo’s new ThinkPad X13 laptops feature the latest chips from Intel and AMD and start shipping in June 2022.
What you need to know
- Lenovo just announced third-generation refreshes to its ThinkPad X13 and ThinkPad X13 Yoga.
- Both laptops feature up to 12th Gen Intel Core processors and Intel Iris Xe.
- The ThinkPad X13 has options with AMD Ryzen PRO 6000 Series chips and AMD Radeon 600M graphics. The ThinkPad X13 Yoga Gen 3 starts at $1,369, and the ThinkPad X13 Gen 3 starts at $1,119.
Lenovo just expanded its ThinkPad lineup with refreshes of the ThinkPad X13 and ThinkPad X13 Yoga. Both laptops are now in their third generation and feature the latest specs for connectivity and productivity. The new laptops will be available with up to 12th Gen Intel Core i7 processors and Iris Xe. The ThinkPad X13 will also have options with AMD Ryzen PRO 6000 chips and AMD Radeon 600M graphics.
The Intel models of the ThinkPad X13 Yoga Gen 3 and ThinkPad X13 Gen 3 will launch in June 2022 with starting prices of $1,369 and $1,179, respectively. The AMD-powered ThinkPad X13 Gen 3 will also launch in June, but it has a lower starting price of $1,119.
Lenovo highlights the ability of these laptops to deliver an optimal hybrid work experience. They feature Dolby Voice, FHD cameras, 4G LTE connectivity, and several security features.
Both new ThinkPad X13 models have a fingerprint reader, camera shutter, Kensington lock slot, and have an option for PrivacyGuard, which protects a screen from onlookers. The new Intel-based ThinkPads are also Tile-ready. The AMD models of the devices have Microsoft Pluton security processors, while the Intel versions have Intel Hardware Shield, thanks to being Intel vPro platform-based.
| Category | ThinkPad X13 Yoga (Gen 3) | ThinkPad X13 (Gen 3) |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Up to Windows 11 Pro | Up to Windows 11 Pro |
| Processor | Up to 12th Gen Intel Core i7 vPro |
Up to 12th Gen Intel Core i7 vPro Up to AMD Ryzen PRO 6000 |
| RAM | Up to 32GB | Up to 32GB |
| Graphics | Up to Intel Iris Xe |
Up to Intel Iris Xe AMD Radeon 600M |
| Storage | Up to 2TB PCIe SSD | Up to 2TB PCIe SSD |
| Display |
13.3 inches Up to WQXGA 400 nits Dolby Vision PrivacyGuard (optional) Low blue light (optional) |
13.3 inches Up to WQXGA 400 nit Touch Dolby Vision (optional) Low blue light (optional) |
| Ports |
HDMI 2.0 2x USB-C Thunderbolt 4 (Intel) USB-C 3.2 and USB-C 4 (AMD) 2x USB-A 3.2 Gen 1 3.5mm audio SIM |
HDMI 2.0 2x USB-C Thunderbolt 4 (Intel) USB-C 3.2 and USB-C 4 (AMD) 2x USB-A 3.2 Gen 1 3.5mm audio SIM |
| Audio |
Dolby Audio Speaker System Dolby Voice |
Dolby Audio Speaker System Dolby Voice |
| Wireless |
Up to Wi-Fi 6E 4G LTE CAT4 or CAT16 Bluetooth 5.2 |
Up to Wi-Fi 6E 4G LTE CAT4 or CAT16 Bluetooth 5.2 5G sub6 eSIM |
| Camera |
Up to FHD IR camera Privacy shutter |
Up to FHD IR camera Privacy shutter |
| Security |
dTPM 2.0 Secured-core PC Intel Hardware Shield (Intel) Fingerprint reader Camera Shutter PrivacyGuard (optional) Tile-ready (Intel) Kensington lock slot |
dTPM 2.0 Secured-core PC Intel Hardware Shield (Intel) Microsoft Pluton (AMD) Fingerprint reader Camera Shutter PrivacyGuard (optional) Tile-ready (Intel) Kensington lock slot |
| Battery | 57Whr |
41Whr 54.7Whr |
| Dimensions | From 12.01 x 8.43 x 0.63 inches (305 x 214.15 x 15.94 mm) | 12.04 x 8.56 x 0.71 inches (305.8 x 2.17.56 x 18.10 mm) |
| Weight | 2.62 lbs (1.19 kg) | 2.62 lbs (1.19 kg) |
Lenovo also announced new ThinkPad L13 Gen 3, L13 Yoga, L14 and L15 Gen 3 laptops today. All of these complement the ThinkPad lineup, which recently saw the addition of the ThinkPad X13 with a Snapdragon CPU as well.