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Lenovo ThinkPad X X13 Gen 3 (Intel) 21BQS4280Z
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Main specs
| Processor | |
|---|---|
| Screen | 13.3" 1920x1200 IPS 72% NTSC |
| Hard drive | 256GB SSD M.2 |
| RAM | 32GB LPDDR5-SDRAM |
| Operating system | Windows 11 Pro |
| Graphics card | |
| Other | Keyboard Nordic. |
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Full specifications of Lenovo ThinkPad X X13 Gen 3 (Intel) 21BQS4280Z
| Reference / Part Number | 21BQS4280Z |
|---|---|
| Release date | January 2026, 9 months ago |
Design
| Product type | Laptop |
|---|---|
| Product colour | Black |
| Form factor | Clamshell |
| Colour name | Thunder Black |
| Housing material | Polyphenylene sulfide (PPS),Aluminium |
| Certified refurbished | No |
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Screen
| Display diagonal | 33,8 cm |
|---|---|
| Display resolution | 1920 x 1200 pixels |
| Touchscreen | No |
| HD type | WUXGA |
| Panel type | IPS |
| LED backlight | Yes |
| Native aspect ratio | 16:10 |
| Anti-glare screen | Yes |
| RGB colour space | NTSC |
| Colour gamut | 72 % |
| Contrast ratio (typical) | 1000:1 |
Processor
| Processor family | Intel® Core™ i7 |
|---|---|
| Processor manufacturer | Intel |
| Processor model | i7-1270P |
| Processor generation | 12th gen Intel® Core™ i7 |
| Processor cores | 12 |
| Processor threads | 16 |
| Processor boost frequency | 4,8 GHz |
| Performance cores | 4 |
| Efficient cores | 8 |
| Performance-core Max Turbo Frequency | 4,8 GHz |
| Efficient-core Max Turbo Frequency | 3,5 GHz |
| Processor cache | 18 MB |
| Processor cache type | Smart Cache |
| Processor base power | 28 W |
| Maximum turbo power | 64 W |
Memory
| Internal memory | 32 GB |
|---|---|
| Maximum internal memory | 32 GB |
| Internal memory type | LPDDR5-SDRAM |
| Memory clock speed | 4800 MHz |
| Memory form factor | On-board |
| Memory channels | Dual-channel |
Storage
| Total storage capacity | 256 GB |
|---|---|
| Storage media | SSD |
| Optical drive type | No |
| Total SSDs capacity | 256 GB |
| Number of SSDs installed | 1 |
| SSD capacity | 256 GB |
| SSD memory type | TLC |
| SSD interface | PCI Express 4.0 |
| NVMe | Yes |
| SSD form factor | M.2 |
| M.2 SSD size | 2280 (22 x 80 mm) |
| Card reader integrated | No |
Graphics
| On-board graphics card | Yes |
|---|---|
| Discrete graphics card | No |
| Discrete graphics card model | Not available |
| On-board graphics card model | Intel Iris Xe Graphics |
| On-board GPU manufacturer | Intel |
| On-board graphics card family | Intel Iris Xe Graphics |
Audio
| Audio chip | Realtek ALC3287 |
|---|---|
| Audio system | Dolby Audio |
| Number of built-in speakers | 2 |
| Speaker power | 2 W |
| Built-in microphone | Yes |
| Number of microphones | 2 |
Camera
| Front camera | Yes |
|---|---|
| Front camera resolution | 1920 x 1080 pixels |
| Front camera HD type | Full HD |
| Infrared (IR) camera | Yes |
| Privacy camera | Yes |
| Privacy type | Privacy shutter |
Network
| Mobile network connection | No |
|---|---|
| Top Wi-Fi standard | Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) |
| Wi-Fi standards | Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) |
| Antenna type | 2x2 |
| WLAN controller model | Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX211 |
| WLAN controller manufacturer | Intel |
| Ethernet LAN | No |
| Bluetooth | Yes |
| Bluetooth version | 5.1 |
Ports & interfaces
| USB 2.0 ports quantity | 0 |
|---|---|
| USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity | 2 |
| USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantity | 0 |
| HDMI ports quantity | 1 |
| HDMI version | 2.1 |
| Thunderbolt 4 ports quantity | 2 |
| Intel® Thunderbolt 4 | Yes |
| Combo headphone/mic port | Yes |
| USB Type-C DisplayPort Alternate Mode | Yes |
| USB Sleep-and-Charge | Yes |
| USB Sleep-and-Charge ports | 1 |
Performance
| Motherboard chipset | Intel SoC |
|---|
Keyboard
| Numeric keypad | No |
|---|---|
| Pointing device | ThinkPad UltraNav |
| Keyboard backlit | Yes |
| Spill-resistant keyboard | Yes |
| Keyboard language | Nordic |
Software
| Operating system installed | Windows 11 Pro |
|---|---|
| Operating system architecture | 64-bit |
| Recovery operating system | Windows 10 Pro |
Battery
| Battery capacity | 54,7 Wh |
|---|---|
| Battery technology | Lithium Polymer (LiPo) |
| Number of battery cells | 4 |
| Fast charging | Yes |
Power
| USB Type-C charging port | Yes |
|---|---|
| AC adapter frequency | 50 - 60 Hz |
| AC adapter input voltage | 100 - 240 V |
| USB Power Delivery (USB PD) | Yes |
Security
| Cable lock slot | Yes |
|---|---|
| Cable lock slot type | Kensington |
| Fingerprint reader | Yes |
| Smart card reader | No |
| Windows Hello | Yes |
| Trusted Platform Module (TPM) | Yes |
| Trusted Platform Module (TPM) version | 2.0 |
| Password protection | Yes |
| Password protection type | BIOS,Power on,Supervisor,SSD |
Operational conditions
| Operating temperature (T-T) | 5 - 35 °C |
|---|---|
| Storage temperature (T-T) | 5 - 43 °C |
| Operating relative humidity (H-H) | 8 - 95 % |
| Storage relative humidity (H-H) | 5 - 95 % |
| Maximum shipping altitude | 3048 m |
Certificates
| Compliance certificates | RoHS |
|---|---|
| Certification | ErP Lot 3 MIL-STD-810H |
Sustainability
| Sustainability certificates | ENERGY STAR,EPEAT Gold,TCO |
|---|
Weight & dimensions
| Width | 305,8 mm |
|---|
Frequently asked questions
Is the Lenovo ThinkPad X X13 Gen 3 (Intel) 21BQS4280Z good for gaming?
This laptop was not built for gaming: it relies on the integrated Intel Iris Xe Graphics. Its card's page shows what level it handles current games at.
What is the screen of the Lenovo ThinkPad X X13 Gen 3 (Intel) 21BQS4280Z like?
It carries a 13.3" 1920x1200 IPS 72% NTSC display.
Which processor and graphics card does the Lenovo ThinkPad X X13 Gen 3 (Intel) 21BQS4280Z have?
It runs on the Intel Core i7-1270P processor with the Intel Iris Xe Graphics graphics. Their pages carry their benchmarks, ranking position and alternatives.
Which operating system does the Lenovo ThinkPad X X13 Gen 3 (Intel) 21BQS4280Z come with?
It comes with Windows 11 Pro preinstalled.
Which ports does the Lenovo ThinkPad X X13 Gen 3 (Intel) 21BQS4280Z have?
According to its spec sheet: 2 × Thunderbolt 4, 2 × USB-A, 1 × HDMI, headphone jack (3.5 mm).
Does the Lenovo ThinkPad X X13 Gen 3 (Intel) 21BQS4280Z have a backlit keyboard?
Yes, according to its spec sheet the keyboard is backlit.
Does the Lenovo ThinkPad X X13 Gen 3 (Intel) 21BQS4280Z have a touch screen?
No, according to its spec sheet the screen is not a touch screen.
What material is the Lenovo ThinkPad X X13 Gen 3 (Intel) 21BQS4280Z made of?
Its housing is made of Polyphenylene sulfide (PPS),Aluminium.
When was the Lenovo ThinkPad X X13 Gen 3 (Intel) 21BQS4280Z released?
Its release date is January 2026, 9 months ago.