What you need to know
- Lenovo just announced third-generation refreshes to its ThinkPad X13 and ThinkPad X13 Yoga.
- Both laptops feature up to 12th Gen Intel Core processors and Intel Iris Xe.
- The ThinkPad X13 has options with AMD Ryzen PRO 6000 Series chips and AMD Radeon 600M graphics.
- The ThinkPad X13 Yoga Gen 3 starts at $1,369, and the ThinkPad X13 Gen 3 starts at $1,119.
Lenovo just expanded its ThinkPad lineup with refreshes of the ThinkPad X13 and ThinkPad X13 Yoga. Both laptops are now in their third generation and feature the latest specs for connectivity and productivity. The new laptops will be available with up to 12th Gen Intel Core i7 processors and Iris Xe. The ThinkPad X13 will also have options with AMD Ryzen PRO 6000 chips and AMD Radeon 600M graphics.
The Intel models of the ThinkPad X13 Yoga Gen 3 and ThinkPad X13 Gen 3 will launch in June 2022 with starting prices of $1,369 and $1,179, respectively. The AMD-powered ThinkPad X13 Gen 3 will also launch in June, but it has a lower starting price of $1,119.
Lenovo highlights the ability of these laptops to deliver an optimal hybrid work experience. They feature Dolby Voice, FHD cameras, 4G LTE connectivity, and several security features.
Both new ThinkPad X13 models have a fingerprint reader, camera shutter, Kensington lock slot, and have an option for PrivacyGuard, which protects a screen from onlookers. The new Intel-based ThinkPads are also Tile-ready. The AMD models of the devices have Microsoft Pluton security processors, while the Intel versions have Intel Hardware Shield, thanks to being Intel vPro platform-based.
| Category | ThinkPad X13 Yoga (Gen 3) | ThinkPad X13 (Gen 3) |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Up to Windows 11 Pro | Up to Windows 11 Pro |
| Processor | Up to 12th Gen Intel Core i7 vPro | Up to 12th Gen Intel Core i7 vProUp to AMD Ryzen PRO 6000 |
| RAM | Up to 32GB | Up to 32GB |
| Graphics | Up to Intel Iris Xe | Up to Intel Iris XeAMD Radeon 600M |
| Storage | Up to 2TB PCIe SSD | Up to 2TB PCIe SSD |
| Display | 13.3 inchesUp to WQXGA400 nitsDolby VisionPrivacyGuard (optional)Low blue light (optional) | 13.3 inchesUp to WQXGA400 nitTouchDolby Vision (optional)Low blue light (optional) |
| Ports | HDMI 2.02x USB-C Thunderbolt 4 (Intel)USB-C 3.2 and USB-C 4 (AMD)2x USB-A 3.2 Gen 13.5mm audioSIM | HDMI 2.02x USB-C Thunderbolt 4 (Intel)USB-C 3.2 and USB-C 4 (AMD)2x USB-A 3.2 Gen 13.5mm audioSIM |
| Audio | Dolby Audio Speaker SystemDolby Voice | Dolby Audio Speaker SystemDolby Voice |
| Wireless | Up to Wi-Fi 6E4G LTE CAT4 or CAT16Bluetooth 5.2 | Up to Wi-Fi 6E4G LTE CAT4 or CAT16Bluetooth 5.25G sub6 eSIM |
| Camera | Up to FHDIR cameraPrivacy shutter | Up to FHDIR cameraPrivacy shutter |
| Security | dTPM 2.0Secured-core PCIntel Hardware Shield (Intel)Fingerprint readerCamera ShutterPrivacyGuard (optional)Tile-ready (Intel)Kensington lock slot | dTPM 2.0Secured-core PCIntel Hardware Shield (Intel)Microsoft Pluton (AMD)Fingerprint readerCamera ShutterPrivacyGuard (optional)Tile-ready (Intel)Kensington lock slot |
| Battery | 57Whr | 41Whr54.7Whr |
| Dimensions | From 12.01 x 8.43 x 0.63 inches (305 x 214.15 x 15.94 mm) | 12.04 x 8.56 x 0.71 inches (305.8 x 2.17.56 x 18.10 mm) |
| Weight | 2.62 lbs (1.19 kg) | 2.62 lbs (1.19 kg) |
Lenovo also announced new ThinkPad L13 Gen 3, L13 Yoga, L14 and L15 Gen 3 laptops today. All of these complement the ThinkPad lineup, which recently saw the addition of the ThinkPad X13 with a Snapdragon CPU as well.
