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Lenovo ThinkPad X390

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3 stars
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2 stars
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Pros

  • the sRGB gamut is excellent
  • Battery Life The battery life on this model is excellent too
  • It is excellent from a sound perspective and is incredibly quiet to type on

Cons

  • the charging will become noticeably slower
  • it is not the most powerful configuration
  • have a USB-C to HDMI converter

Key specs

  • Intel UHD Graphics 620
  • 1920, 1080
  • 13.3 in
  • IPS
  • DDR4 SDRAM

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Lenovo ThinkPad X390 - Variants

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  • Main storage
    • 256 GB SSD
    • 512 GB SSD
  • Cache
    • 6 MB
    • 8 MB
  • Clock speed
    • 1.6 GHz
    • 1.8 GHz
  • RAM size
    • 8 GB
    • 16 GB
  • CPU model
    • Intel Core i5 (8th Gen) 8265U
    • Intel Core i7 (8th Gen) 8565U
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ThinkPad X390 - Core i5 8265U / 1.6 GHz / 8 GB DDR4 / Intel UHD Graphics 620 / 256 GB SSD / 13.3" - IPS
  • 20Q1000LUK
  • 20Q00064GE
ThinkPad X390 - Core i7 8565U / 1.8 GHz / 16 GB DDR4 / Intel UHD Graphics 620 / 512 GB SSD / 13.3" - IPS
  • 20Q00061GE

Lenovo ThinkPad X390 - Pros & Cons

Lenovo ThinkPad X390

Pros

  • the sRGB gamut is excellent
  • Battery Life The battery life on this model is excellent too
  • It is excellent from a sound perspective and is incredibly quiet to type on
  • the battery life
  • portability and performance offered by
  • Strong build quality and performance
  • nicely balanced colors and enough brightness to work in the shade on a
  • It has a solid feel and a quiet-enough clicking action
  • The viewing-angle stability is very good
  • robust
  • high quality and slim chassis

Cons

  • the charging will become noticeably slower
  • it is not the most powerful configuration
  • have a USB-C to HDMI converter
  • colors look washed-out and overly cool
  • battery life sits somewhere around the six-hour mark
  • having soldered RAM and no removable battery
  • There are no physical buttons below the touchpad
  • not a convertible
  • RAM cannot be upgraded down the line because
  • Intel WLAN card is soldered to the board
  • sound anywhere near as good as a MacBook Air/Pro speaker array

Lenovo ThinkPad X390 - Technical Overview

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IconScreen size
13.3 in
Best:
MSI GT83 Titan SLI
Screen size: 18.4 in
IconClock speed
2400 MHz
Best:
Razer Blade Stealth 13
Clock speed: 3733 MHz
IconWeight
1290 g
IconResolution

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Lenovo ThinkPad X390 - Full Specifications

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Display
Resolution1920 x 1080
Aspect ratio16:9
Screen size13.3 in
WidescreenYes
Panel typeIPS
Brightness400.0 cd/m²
Touchscreenno
LED backlightyes
LCD backlight technologyLED backlight
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Video
Graphics processorIntel UHD Graphics 620
Video memory sizeNone
Video memory typeNone
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Memory
RAM size
  • 16 GB
  • 8 GB
TechnologyDDR4 SDRAM
Clock speed2400.0 MHz
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Network
Wi-Fiyes
Wi-Fi standards802.11ac
Bluetoothyes
Bluetooth version5.0
Antenna type2x2
InterfaceGigabit Ethernet
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Design
Colour of productBlack
Housing material
  • Magnesium-aluminum alloy
  • Polyphenylene sulfide
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Connectivity
Charging port typeUSB Type-C
Ethernet LANno
HDMI ports quantity1
HDMI version1.4b
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Storage
Main storage
  • 256 GB SSD
  • 512 GB SSD
Storage typeM.2 2280 PCIe NVMe
Integrated card readeryes
Compatible memory cards
MicroSD
Optical drive typeNone
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Audio properties
Built-in microphoneyes
Speakersyes
CodecRealtek ALC3287
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Processor
CPU model
  • Intel Core i5 8265U
  • Intel Core i7 8565U
Clock speed
  • 1.6 GHz
  • 1.8 GHz
Number of coresQuad-Core
64-bit computingyes
Cache
  • 6 MB
  • 8 MB
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Input
Input methodThinkPad UltraNav
Fingerprint readeryes
Numeric keypadno
Keyboard backlightyes
Security
  • Trusted Platform Module Security Chip
  • Fingerprint reader
  • Smart card reader
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Dimensions
Height0.67 in
Weight45.5 oz
Width12.28 in
Depth8.55 in
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Camera
Built in camerayes
Camera resolutionHD
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Power
Battery capacity48.0 Wh
Battery technology
Lithium-Ion
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Certifications
Energy Staryes
EPEAT CompliantEPEAT Gold
EPEAT compliance (Certificates)EPEAT Bronze

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Lenovo ThinkPad X390 Lenovo - Editorial Reviews (10)

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Lenovo ThinkPad X390 Lenovo ThinkPad X390 review: Compact, portable, and powerful
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Neowin
Published: 18.05.2019
Lenovo ThinkPad X390 review: Compact, portable, and powerful
4.0

12% thinner and 5% lighter than its 12-inch predecessor, the ThinkPad X280, the Lenovo ThinkPad X390 weighs in at just 2.6 pounds, packing a Core i7-8565U, 16GB RAM, and a 512GB SSD.

Lenovo ThinkPad X390 Lenovo ThinkPad X390 review: 13.3-inch business notebook for those who travel light
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Windows Central
Published: 23.11.2019
Lenovo ThinkPad X390 review: 13.3-inch business notebook for those who travel light
4.0

The ThinkPad X390 is here for those who like to travel light.

Lenovo ThinkPad X390 Lenovo ThinkPad X390 review – the classic business ultrabook
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LaptopMedia.com
Published: 18.10.2019
Lenovo ThinkPad X390 review – the classic business ultrabook
4.0

If somebody asks you what is the most consistent brand from any laptop manufacturer, there is only one obvious answer – ThinkPad. Whether it is a compliment to Lenovo or not, the ThinkPads ar…

Lenovo ThinkPad X390 Review: Lenovo's ThinkPad X390 Is A Step Up | CRN
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CRN
Published: 10.06.2019
Review: Lenovo's ThinkPad X390 Is A Step Up | CRN

Our review of Lenovo's ThinkPad X390 finds strong battery life and portability for a price under $1,200.

Lenovo ThinkPad X390 Lenovo ThinkPad X390 (i5-8265U, FHD) Laptop Review
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Notebookcheck
Published: 01.05.2019
Lenovo ThinkPad X390 (i5-8265U, FHD) Laptop Review
4.5

Notebookcheck reviews the Lenovo ThinkPad X390, a compact laptop made for office and business environments. With this model, Lenovo uses a 13.3-inch panel in this mainstream ThinkPad line for the first time. The predecessor ThinkPad X280 contained a 12.5-inch screen.

Lenovo ThinkPad X390 Lenovo ThinkPad X390 Review
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PCMAG
Published: 18.06.2019
Lenovo ThinkPad X390 Review
4.5

Lenovo's ThinkPad X390 ultralight combines strong build quality, zippy performance, and a great keyboard into a winning recipe for a productive travel laptop.

Lenovo ThinkPad X390 Lenovo ThinkPad X390 Review
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Ubergizmo
Published: 21.12.2019
Lenovo ThinkPad X390 Review
4.5

The Lenovo ThinkPad X390 is a great option for users who want something a bit more compact than the X1 Yoga or T400, but more affordable than the X1...

Lenovo ThinkPad X390 Lenovo ThinkPad X390 review: An all-purpose business companion | IT PRO
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IT PRO
Published: 11.09.2019
Lenovo ThinkPad X390 review: An all-purpose business companion | IT PRO
4.0

This ThinkPad is a brilliant blend of performance and functionality

Lenovo ThinkPad X390 Lenovo ThinkPad X390 review: A sharp business laptop with caveats
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pcworld.com_techhive.com
Published: 03.06.2019
Lenovo ThinkPad X390 review: A sharp business laptop with caveats
3.5

The Lenovo ThinkPad X390 review is thin, light, and plenty powerful. But its design has a few surprising trade-offs.

Lenovo ThinkPad X390 Lenovo ThinkPad X390 Review: A slim business laptop for road warriors
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SlashGear
Published: 21.05.2019
Lenovo ThinkPad X390 Review: A slim business laptop for road warriors

Lenovo's latest and greater business laptops are in and there's something for everyone. Among the company's 2019 wares is the new ThinkPad X390, a consumer…

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