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ThinkPad X13 Yoga Gen 1

2020 · Windows 10 Pro

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CPU34
GPU8
Display40
Memory42
Connect28
Portable70

Configuration

Scores

80+ Excellent60+ Good40+ Fair
Perf
34
Top 93% of ThinkPad
Single
42
Multi
28
GPU
8
Top 100% of ThinkPad
Display
40
Top 51% of ThinkPad
Memory
42
Top 92% of ThinkPad
Connect
28
Top 95% of ThinkPad
Port
70
Top 39% of ThinkPad
Value
100

Swiss Prices

Tuttiused
01.08.2024
CHF 249
Ricardoused
01.09.2024
CHF 299
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Specifications

CPUIntel Core i7-10510U (4C/8T, 4.9 GHz, 15W)
Display13.3" FHD IPS · 60Hz · 300 nits · Touch
RAM16GB DDR4-2666 (soldered) · max 16GB
Storage512 GB NVMe (1 slot)
GPUIntel UHD 620 · integrated
Battery54 Wh
Weight1.29 kg
PortsThunderbolt 3, USB-C 3.2, USB-A 3.2, HDMI 2.0, 3.5mm
WirelessWi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.0
Input6-row · Backlit · TrackPoint

Form Factor

13.3"299 mm210 mmSide Profile15 mm
1.29 kg|299 × 210 × 15 mm|0.9 L
1.29 kgWeight
54WhBattery
13.3"Screen
5portsTotal I/O
I/O Breakdown
Thunderbolt 3USB-C 3.2USB-A 3.2HDMI 2.03.5mm
Wi-Fi 6Bluetooth 5.06-row · Backlit · TrackPoint

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RAM
16GB DDR4 — Soldered (not upgradeable)
Storage
Memory Score
Current
42

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Use Case Fit

GoodOffice / Productivity
MarginalSoftware Development
InsufficientGaming
MarginalVideo Editing
MarginalData Science / ML
MarginalVirtualization

Linux Compatibility

Kernel 5.4++
Ubuntu 20.04 LTS
Wi-FiIntel AX201 — iwlwifi
GPUIntel UHD — i915
TouchscreenWacom digitizer
Fingerprintlibfprint supported
AudioIntel HDA
Fedora: Fedora 33+ works well.

Certified. Compact 13-inch convertible with mature Comet Lake platform.

Analysis

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The ThinkPad X13 Yoga Gen 1 is a 2020 mainstream business workhorse balancing performance and portability. It pairs a Intel Core i7-10510U with 16 GB soldered DDR4 and a FHD IPS panel at 13.3". At 1.29 kg with a 54 Wh battery, it is highly portable.

Strengths

  • Touchscreen input
  • TrackPoint pointing stick

Limitations

  • RAM soldered — not user-upgradeable
  • Maximum 16 GB RAM ceiling
  • No built-in Ethernet
  • No SD card reader
  • Aging 2020 platform — limited vendor support horizon
  • Older Wi-Fi 6 wireless standard
  • Community-only Linux support (no official certification)
  • Low CPU performance by current standards
  • Very weak integrated GPU — no gaming capability
Upgrade path: ThinkPad X13 Yoga Gen 2

Analysis derived from public PSREF specifications

Editorial Notes

The X13 Yoga Gen 1 brought the convertible form factor to the compact X13 line. Comet Lake platform with garaged pen in a 13.3-inch chassis. Positioned below the X1 Yoga with a more affordable price point and similar convertible features.

Known Issues

13.3-inch FHD is the only display option — no high-res panel choices. RAM soldered at 16 GB max. Comet Lake single-core is adequate but not impressive.

Swiss Market

Used market CHF 200-400. Compact and practical for mobile professionals who need pen input.

Linux

Certified for Ubuntu 20.04. Comet Lake platform works well. Pen digitizer functions in both X11 and Wayland.