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ThinkPad X13 Gen 5

2024 · Windows 11 Pro

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CPU55
GPU28
Display39
Memory52
Connect53
Portable73

Configuration

Scores

80+ Excellent60+ Good40+ Fair
Perf
55
Top 63% of ThinkPad
Single
60
Multi
50
GPU
28
Top 39% of ThinkPad
Display
39
Top 54% of ThinkPad
Memory
52
Top 47% of ThinkPad
Connect
53
Top 36% of ThinkPad
Port
73
Top 28% of ThinkPad
Value
59

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Bracksale
29.11.2024· Black Friday 2024
CHF 1’399
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15.02.2025
CHF 1’549
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Specifications

CPUIntel Core Ultra 5 125U (12C/14T, 4.3 GHz, 15W)
Display13.3" WQXGA IPS · 60Hz · 400 nits
RAM16GB LPDDR5x-6400 (soldered) · max 32GB
Storage512 GB NVMe (1 slot)
GPUIntel Arc Graphics · integrated
Battery54.7 Wh
Weight1.17 kg
Ports2x Thunderbolt 4, USB-A 3.2, HDMI 2.1, 3.5mm
WirelessWi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.3
Input6-row compact · Backlit · TrackPoint

Form Factor

13.3"299 mm210 mmSide Profile15 mm
1.17 kg|299 × 210 × 15 mm|0.9 L
1.17 kgWeight
54.7WhBattery
13.3"Screen
5portsTotal I/O
I/O Breakdown
2x Thunderbolt 4USB-A 3.2HDMI 2.13.5mm
Wi-Fi 6EBluetooth 5.36-row compact · Backlit · TrackPoint

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RAM
16GB LPDDR5x — Soldered (not upgradeable)
Storage
Memory Score
Current
52

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Use Case Fit

ExcellentOffice / Productivity
GoodSoftware Development
GoodGaming
GoodVideo Editing
GoodData Science / ML
GoodVirtualization

Linux Compatibility

Kernel 6.5++
Ubuntu 22.04 LTSUbuntu 24.04 LTS
Wi-FiIntel AX211 — iwlwifi
GPUIntel Arc Graphics — i915
Fingerprintlibfprint supported
Audiosof-firmware
Fedora: Fedora 39+ works out of the box.

Certified. Compact and portable with solid Linux support.

Analysis

Business TravelDeveloperLight Gaming

The ThinkPad X13 Gen 5 is a 2024 mainstream business workhorse balancing performance and portability. It pairs a Intel Core Ultra 5 125U with 16 GB soldered LPDDR5x and a WQXGA IPS panel at 13.3". At 1.17 kg with a 54.7 Wh battery, it is exceptionally portable.

Strengths

  • 2x Thunderbolt 4 for docking and eGPU
  • Lenovo Linux-certified
  • TrackPoint pointing stick

Limitations

  • RAM soldered — not user-upgradeable
  • No built-in Ethernet
  • No SD card reader

Analysis derived from public PSREF specifications

Editorial Notes

The X13 Gen 5 brings Core Ultra to the compact 13.3-inch form factor. The WQXGA IPS at 400 nits offers sharp text in a 1.17 kg package. The 2.8K OLED option with touch makes it one of the smallest premium OLED ThinkPads available.

Known Issues

Compact keyboard may feel cramped. Soldered LPDDR5x at 32 GB max. The 54.7 Wh battery is generous for the size but the high-res displays draw more power.

Swiss Market

Appeals to Swiss professionals who prioritise portability — popular with consultants and frequent SBB commuters.

Linux

Lenovo-certified. Core Ultra Meteor Lake on kernel 6.6+. The compact form factor doesn't compromise Linux compatibility.