ThinkPad X280 Platform Specifications Product Specifications Reference (PSREF)
Processor 7th Generation Intel Core i3 / i5 Processor Dimensions WxDxH: 12.11" x 8.26" x 0.69-0.70"; 307.7mm x 209.8mm x 17.4-17.8mm
* i3-7130U is NOT available in US and EMEA; i5-7200U is NOT available in US Weight FHD non-touch model: 2.49 lb / 1.13 kg;
Processor # of # of Base Max Turbo Memory Processor HD non-touch model: 2.78 lb / 1.26 kg;
Cache FHD multi-touch model: 2.79 lb / 1.27 kg
Number Cores Threads Frequency Frequency Types Graphics
i3-7020U 2.3 GHz - 3MB
Case color Black
Case material Display cover: Carbon Fiber (FHD non-touch model) or
i3-7130U 2.7 GHz - 3MB Intel HD Graphics Glass Fiber (HD & FHD multi-touch model);
2 4 DDR4-2133
i5-7200U 2.5 GHz 3.1 GHz 3MB 620 Bottom: Magnesium/Aluminum
i5-7300U 2.6 GHz 3.5 GHz 3MB Smart card readerOptional: Smart card reader
or 8th Generation Intel Core i3 / i5 / i7 Processor Media reader MicroSD card reader, in the combo slot with nano-SIM card
Processor # of # of Base Max Turbo Memory Processor Ports Two USB 3.1 Gen 1 (one Always On),
Number Cores Threads Frequency Frequency
Cache
Types Graphics 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),
i3-8130U 2 4 2.2 GHz 3.4 GHz 4MB HDMI 1.4b, Ethernet extension connector,
i5-8250U 1.6 GHz 3.4 GHz 6MB combo slot of nano-SIM card (WWAN models) and microSD card reader,
Intel UHD Graphics
i5-8350U 1.7 GHz 3.6 GHz 6MB DDR4-2400
620 headphone / microphone combo jack, optional smart card reader,
4 8 side docking connector, security keyhole
i7-8550U 1.8 GHz 4.0 GHz 8MB
* Depending on many factors, actual data transfer speed may be lower than theoretical speed
i7-8650U 1.9 GHz 4.2 GHz 8MB Monitor cable HDMI to VGA: Lenovo HDMI to VGA Monitor Adapter
Graphics Intel HD Graphics 620 or Intel UHD Graphics 620 in processor; (optional) USB-C to VGA: Lenovo USB-C to VGA Adapter
supports external digital monitor via HDMI or USB Type-C; USB-C to DP: Lenovo USB-C to DisplayPort Adapter
supports three independent displays; Bundled Accy Optional: ThinkPad Ethernet Extension Adapter Gen 2
Max resolution: 4096x2304@60Hz (USB Type-C); 4096x2160@30Hz (HDMI) Camera (optional) One of the following, configurable by model:
Chipset Intel SoC (System on Chip) platform • HD720p camera with ThinkShutter camera privacy, fixed focus
Memory 4GB, 8GB, or 16GB / 2400MHz DDR4 / soldered to systemboard, no sockets • IR camera and HD720p camera, fixed focus
* 4GB memory is NOT available in US and EMEA Audio support HD Audio, Realtek ALC3287 codec /
* System clocks down for processors with lower memory controller stereo speakers, 2W x 2, Dolby Audio Premium /
Display Some: 12.5" (317.5mm) HD (1366x768), anti-glare, LED backlight, dual array microphone (for special bid model, microphone is optional),
220 nits, 16:9 aspect ratio, 400:1 contrast ratio headphone / microphone combo jack
Some: 12.5" (317.5mm) FHD (1920x1080), anti-glare, LED backlight, WVA, Keyboard 6-row, spill-resistant, multimedia Fn keys, optional LED backlight
300 nits, 16:9 aspect ratio, 700:1 contrast ratio, 170° viewing angle UltraNav TrackPoint pointing device and buttonless Mylar surface multi-touch touchpad
Multi-touch (opt) On-cell touch, supports 10-finger gesture (FHD only)
* FHD non-touch model is NOT available in US Security Power-on password, hard disk password, supervisor password, security keyhole
Security chip Discrete TPM 2.0, TCG Certified (may be disabled in some region)
Storage One of the following, configurable by model: vPro (optional) Intel vPro Technology
• M.2 SSD / SATA 6.0Gb/s (e.g. xxxGB SSD M.2) Fingerprint reader Optional: Touch style match on chip fingerprint reader on the palm rest,
• M.2 SSD / PCIe NVMe, PCIe 3.0 x 4, 32Gb/s (e.g. xxxGB SSD M.2 PCIe NVMe) anti-spoofing technology
Optical None NFC (optional) Near Field Communication
Ethernet Native Intel Ethernet Connection I219-V (Non-vPro) or I219-LM (vPro) Battery Integrated Li-ion 48Wh battery, supports Rapid Charge (charge up to 80% in 1hr)
via optional ThinkPad Ethernet Extension Adapter Gen 2 with 65W AC adapter
WLAN (optional) Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 8265, Wi-Fi 2x2 802.11ac + Bluetooth 4.1, M.2 card Max battery life MobileMark 2014: 16.6 hr
* Battery life varies significantly with hardware configurations, settings, usage, & other factors
Bluetooth (opt) Bluetooth 4.1 wireless, integrated in Wi-Fi + Bluetooth combo adapter
AC adapter 45W or 65W USB-C AC adapter
WWAN (optional) • Wireless WAN upgradable (special bid only)
• Integrated Mobile Broadband 4G LTE, Operating system Optional: Windows 10 Home 64 or Windows 10 Pro 64
Intel XMM 7262 (Fibocom L830-EB), M.2 card (EMEA only) Limited warranty One of the following, configurable by model:
• Integrated Mobile Broadband 4G LTE-A, • 1-year depot repair service
Intel XMM 7360 (Fibocom L850-GL), M.2 card • 1-year depot with 2-year system board repair service
* For non-WWAN model, it means the model is NOT WWAN upgradable
SIM card (opt) Nano-SIM card slot, in the combo slot with microSD card reader, • 1-year/3-yr battery depot repair service
optional Verizon LTE (US) SIM card • 1-year + 2-year depot repair service
• 1-year + 2-year limited onsite service
• 3-year/1-yr battery depot repair service
• 3-year/3-yr battery depot repair service
• 3-year/1-yr battery limited onsite service
• 3-year/3-yr battery limited onsite service
Mil-Spec test MIL-STD-810G military testing
Environment EPEAT Gold (US only); ENERGY STAR 6.1; RoHS-compliant
Note: The specifications above may not be available in all regions and might change by regions. Lenovo
July 2020
