Name: Lenovo ThinkPad X280
Brand: Lenovo
SKU: 5783
Availability: InStock

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Lenovo ThinkPad X280

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Original price was: KSh 26,000.00.Current price is: KSh 21,000.00.

Full Technical Summary

Feature	Specification
Processor	Intel Core i5-8250U (8th Gen Quad-Core)
RAM	8 GB DDR4 (Soldered)
Storage	256 GB PCIe NVMe M.2 SSD
Display	12.5-inch (Commonly FHD 1920×1080 IPS Anti-Glare)
Graphics	Integrated Intel UHD Graphics 620
Ports	1x Thunderbolt 3, 1x USB-C, 2x USB 3.0, 1x HDMI, 1x Mini-Ethernet
Security	ThinkShutter, Fingerprint Reader, TPM 2.0
Weight	Starting at $\approx 1.13 \text{ kg}$ (2.5 lbs)

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Overview

Lenovo ThinkPad X280: The Lightweight Quad-Core Companion

This laptop is ideal for professionals who are constantly on the move and require a machine that is extremely light (starting around $1.13 \text{ kg} / 2.5 \text{ lbs}$ ) but still delivers strong performance and legendary ThinkPad durability.

Key Configuration Details

Feature	Specification	Detail
Processor	Intel Core i5 (8th Gen)	Typically the quad-core i5-8250U (with a base speed of $1.6 \text{ GHz}$ and Turbo Boost up to $3.4 \text{ GHz}$ ). This processor provides a major performance upgrade over previous dual-core models.
RAM	8 GB DDR4 SDRAM	Adequate memory for smooth multitasking with business applications. Crucial Note: The RAM is soldered to the motherboard and is not user-upgradable on the X280.
Storage	256 GB PCIe NVMe M.2 SSD	The fast NVMe SSD ensures lightning-quick boot times, rapid application loading, and overall quick system responsiveness.
Display	12.5-inch Anti-Glare Display	This compact screen size defines the X-series’ extreme portability. Resolution is typically Full HD (1920×1080) IPS or sometimes HD (1366×768).
Graphics	Integrated Intel UHD Graphics 620	Supports all standard business tasks and connection to external displays (up to $4\text{K}$ resolution via Thunderbolt 3).
Portability	Starts at $\approx 1.13 \text{ kg}$ (2.5 lbs)	Extremely lightweight and thin ( $\approx 17.4 \text{ mm}$ ), making it ideal for frequent travelers.

Design & Professional Features

Durability: Built with a Carbon Fiber lid and Magnesium Alloy chassis, the X280 is MIL-STD 810G tested for ruggedness and reliability.
Modern Connectivity: Despite its small size, it includes a powerful Thunderbolt 3 port (via USB-C), a dedicated USB-C port, two USB 3.0 ports, and a full-size HDMI port.⁷ (Note: The full-size Ethernet port was replaced with a proprietary mini-Ethernet connector requiring an adapter on this model).
Security: Features include the ThinkShutter (a physical privacy cover for the webcam), a match-on-chip Fingerprint Reader, and the TPM 2.0 chip.
Battery: Features an integrated 48 Wh battery with Rapid Charge support, which can charge the battery up to 80% in just one hour.

Full Technical Summary

Feature	Specification
Processor	Intel Core i5-8250U (8th Gen Quad-Core)
RAM	8 GB DDR4 (Soldered)
Storage	256 GB PCIe NVMe M.2 SSD
Display	12.5-inch (Commonly FHD 1920×1080 IPS Anti-Glare)
Graphics	Integrated Intel UHD Graphics 620
Ports	1x Thunderbolt 3, 1x USB-C, 2x USB 3.0, 1x HDMI, 1x Mini-Ethernet
Security	ThinkShutter, Fingerprint Reader, TPM 2.0
Weight	Starting at $\approx 1.13 \text{ kg}$ (2.5 lbs)