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ThinkPad X13s Gen 1

2022 · Windows 11 Pro

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CPU39
GPU10
Display43
Memory34
Connect15
Portable74

Scores

80+ Excellent60+ Good40+ Fair
Perf
39
Top 89% of ThinkPad
Single
38
Multi
40
GPU
10
Top 89% of ThinkPad
Display
43
Top 33% of ThinkPad
Memory
34
Top 96% of ThinkPad
Connect
15
Top 100% of ThinkPad
Port
74
Top 9% of ThinkPad
Value
73

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01.02.2025
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01.02.2025
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Specifications

CPUQualcomm Snapdragon 8cx Gen 3 (8C/8T, 3 GHz, 8W)
Display13.3" WUXGA IPS · 60Hz · 400 nits · Touch
RAM8GB LPDDR5-4266 (soldered) · max 16GB
Storage256 GB NVMe (1 slot)
GPUQualcomm Adreno 690 · integrated
Battery49.5 Wh
Weight1.06 kg
Ports2x USB-C 3.2, 3.5mm
WirelessWi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.2, 5G
Input6-row · Backlit · TrackPoint

Form Factor

13.3"299 mm210 mmSide Profile15 mm
1.06 kg|299 × 210 × 15 mm|0.9 L
1.06 kgWeight
49.5WhBattery
13.3"Screen
3portsTotal I/O
I/O Breakdown
2x USB-C 3.23.5mm
Wi-Fi 6EBluetooth 5.25G6-row · Backlit · TrackPoint

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RAM
8GB LPDDR5 — Soldered (not upgradeable)
Storage
Memory Score
Current
34

Performance Overview

Use Case Fit

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

Linux Compatibility

Kernel 6.2++
Wi-FiQualcomm — requires ath11k, improving
GPUQualcomm Adreno 690 — freedreno driver, partial
FingerprintNo Linux driver available

ARM64 Snapdragon 8cx Gen 3 — Fedora and Ubuntu ARM images available. Not all apps support ARM. Fanless design. Improving rapidly but not fully mature.

Analysis

Ultraportable

The ThinkPad X13s Gen 1 is a 2022 mainstream business workhorse balancing performance and portability. It pairs a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8cx Gen 3 with 8 GB soldered LPDDR5 and a WUXGA IPS panel at 13.3". At 1.06 kg with a 49.5 Wh battery, it is exceptionally portable.

Strengths

  • Exceptionally light at 1.06 kg
  • Touchscreen input
  • TrackPoint pointing stick

Limitations

  • RAM soldered — not user-upgradeable
  • Maximum 16 GB RAM ceiling
  • No built-in Ethernet
  • No SD card reader
  • Small 256 GB single storage slot
  • Aging 2022 platform — limited vendor support horizon
  • Community-only Linux support (no official certification)
  • Very weak integrated GPU — no gaming capability

Analysis derived from public PSREF specifications

Editorial Notes

Lenovo's first ARM-based ThinkPad (Snapdragon 8cx Gen 3). Fanless design at 1.06 kg with 5G connectivity. Groundbreaking for always-connected mobile work.

Known Issues

ARM app compatibility — not all x86 apps run well under emulation. Limited peripheral support. Linux support is experimental (Fedora ARM).

Swiss Market

Available from Lenovo CH. Niche product — 5G connectivity useful for Swiss business travel. Limited retailer availability.