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Lenovo ThinkPad X1 20KKA009LM tablet review

Lenovo ThinkPad X1 20KKA009LM. Display diagonal: 33 cm (13"), Display resolution: 3000 x 2000 pixels. Internal storage capacity: 256 GB. Processor frequency: 1.6 GHz, Processor family: Intel® Core™ i5, Processor model: i5-8250U. Internal memory: 8 GB. Rear camera resolution (numeric): 8 MP, Rear camera type: Single camera, Front camera resolution (numeric): 2 MP. Top Wi-Fi standard: Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac). Card reader integrated. Weight: 890 g. Operating system installed: Windows 10 Pro. Product colour: Black

Redesigned from the ground up, ThinkPad X1 Tablet gives you power, productivity, and portability in an ultrapremium detachable 2-in-1 that means business. From the enlarged edge-to-edge display—now 13"—to the enhanced security hardware, to the responsive voice experience that wakes your device even faster, the X1 Tablet is the perfect solution for professionals on the go.

An IT admin’s dream

The ThinkPad X1 Tablet includes dual Intel® Thunderbolt™ ports, which enable both blazing fast data speeds and versatile video output. Login credentials are even more secure with Windows Hello, integrated with the optional IR camera and the touch fingerprint reader. Both the SSD and the battery are Field Serviceable, which means that in the event of a failure, we send a certified technician to you, to replace the parts, so you don’t need to mail in the device. And lastly, this tablet is available as Microsoft AutoPilot ready, which offers business-ready preloads. What more could an IT administrator ask for!

Lightweight in chassis—not performance

With the dazzling 13” 3k display, the ThinkPad X1 Tablet which weighs less than 2 pounds. This redesigned 2-in-1 includes a newly designed kickstand and two convenient angles for typing. Even with the keyboard attached, it’s well under 3 pounds, and it’s just over a quarter of an inch thin (8.9 mm). Factor in the more-than-all-day 9.5-hour battery life, and you’ve got a device that’s extremely convenient for traveling and working on the go.* And just like with your phone, the LTE-A connectivity ensures you stay up and running, WiFi or not.
* Battery life based on testing with MobileMark 2014. Battery life varies significantly with settings, usage, & other factors.

Built to go on and on. And on.

Like all ThinkPads, the X1 Tablet is tested against 12 military-grade requirements and more than 200 quality checks to ensure they run in extreme conditions. From the arctic wilderness to desert dust storms, from zero-gravity to spills and drops, you can trust this 2-in-1 to handle whatever life throws your way. But if you do need extra protection, the Gorilla® Glass ensures that a drop won’t leave you smashed.

Unleash your creativity

The X1 Tablet is compatible with the Lenovo Active Pen. Sketch. Sign documents. Take notes. And never worry about running out of ink. Go ahead and create—there are no limits to where your imagination can take you.

Just keeps getting better

Our 3rd generation X1 Tablet features design and engineering improvements that facilitate seamless productivity. Maximize battery life with Modern Standby, which lets you manage and configure a low power state. Then wake the system even faster with your voice or your fingerprint. Always stay connected as you effortlessly switch between WiFi and mobile broadband when you opt for LTE-A. Plus, the device stays cooler with Intelligent Cooling, which lets you monitor and manage processor state and system temperature to optimize battery life and cooling.

Go ahead—forget your password!

ThinkPad X1 Tablet includes robust security features so you need not worry about protecting your information. Quickly log in with ease—just the touch of your finger or the view of your face if you opt for the IR Camera and use Windows Hello. What’s more, further security enhancements keep your device and your data protected. The discrete Trusted Platform Module (dTPM) encrypts your information.

Put some teeth into your security

Plus, ThinkPad is now enabled with FIDO authentication capabilities. Fast Identity Online—or FIDO—enables hardened authentication that wraps your access info in three layers of security. FIDO authentication pertains to your online credentials, when you sign in to websites like Facebook or Google, or make payments via PayPal, Visa, etc. This global solution creates better security for online services, reduces costs for organizations, and is simpler and safer for users.

Prepare to be thunderstruck

The X1 Tablet includes Intel Thunderbolt 3—the technology that brings lightning-fast Thunderbolt to USB-C at speeds up to 40 Gbps. Connect a cable from your USB-C port to a Thunderbolt 3-enabled device, and get four times the data and twice the video bandwidth of any other port type, while also supplying power. So you get Thunderbolt, USB-C, and DisplayPort all rolled into one.

Lenovo ThinkPad X1 20KKA009LM tablet specs

Display

Touchscreen type: Capacitive
Touch technology: Multi-touch
Display glass type: Gorilla Glass
LED backlight: yes
Display resolution: 3000 x 2000 pixels
Display diagonal: 33 cm (13")

Processor

Bus type: OPI
Configurable TDP-down frequency: 0.8 GHz
Conflict-Free processor: yes
PCI Express configurations: 1x2+2x1,1x4,2x2,4x1
Processor cache type: Smart Cache
Processor code: SR3LA
Processor codename: Kaby Lake R
Processor lithography: 14 nm
Processor operating modes: 64-bit
Processor package size: 42 x 24 mm
Stepping: Y0
Supported instruction sets: AVX 2.0,SSE4.1,SSE4.2
System bus rate: 4 GT/s
Thermal Design Power (TDP): 15 W
Thermal Monitoring Technologies: yes
Tjunction: 100 °C
Processor cache: 6 MB
Processor threads: 8
Processor cores: 4
Processor boost frequency: 3.4 GHz
Processor frequency: 1.6 GHz
Processor model: i5-8250U
Processor family: Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generation: 8th gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor manufacturer: Intel

Memory

Memory clock speed: 2133 MHz
Internal memory type: DDR4-SDRAM
Internal memory: 8 GB

Storage

Storage media: SSD
Compatible memory cards: MicroSD (TransFlash)
Card reader integrated: yes
Internal storage capacity: 256 GB

Graphics

Graphics adapter: UHD Graphics 620
Graphics adapter family: Intel

Audio

Built-in microphone: yes
Built-in speaker(s): yes

Camera

Front camera resolution (numeric): 2 MP
Front camera: yes
Flash type: LED
Auto focus: yes
Rear camera resolution (numeric): 8 MP
Rear camera: yes
Rear camera type: Single camera

Network

Wi-Fi standards: Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Top Wi-Fi standard: Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Bluetooth version: 4.2
Bluetooth: yes
4G standard: LTE-A
Mobile network generation: 4G
Mobile network connection: yes

Ports & interfaces

Combo headphone/mic port: yes
Headphone out: no
Microphone in: no
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantity: 1

Design

Device type: Full-size tablet
Product colour: Black
Form factor: Clamshell

Security

Fingerprint reader: yes

Software

Operating system installed: Windows 10 Pro
Platform: Windows

Processor special features

Embedded options available: no
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology: yes
Execute Disable Bit: yes
Idle States: yes
Intel 64: yes
Intel Clear Video Technology: yes
Intel Enhanced Halt State: yes
Intel Flex Memory Access: yes
Intel Identity Protection Technology version: 1.00
Intel Secure Key Technology version: 1.00
Intel Smart Response Technology version: 1.00
Intel Software Guard Extensions (Intel SGX): yes
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP): no
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP) version: 0.00
Intel TSX-NI: no
Intel TSX-NI version: 0.00
Intel Trusted Execution Technology: no
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT): yes
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x): yes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d): yes
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI): yes
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD): yes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID): yes
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology): yes
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT): yes
Intel® InTru™ 3D Technology: yes
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT): yes
Intel® OS Guard: yes
Intel® Quick Sync Video Technology: yes
Intel® Secure Key: yes
Intel® Smart Response Technology: yes
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology: 2.0

Battery

Battery life (max): 9 h
Number of battery cells: 4
Battery capacity (Watt-hours): 42 Wh
Battery technology: Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)

Power

AC adapter power: 45 W

Weight & dimensions

Weight: 890 g
Height: 8.9 mm
Depth: 226 mm
Width: 304.1 mm

Packaging content

Manual: yes
Stylus pen: yes
Keyboard included: yes

Other features

Processor ARK ID: 124967
Processor socket: BGA 1356
Keyboard language: Spanish