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Lenovo .Mobile ThinkPad X280 Intel Core i3-8130U RAM 8 GB 128 GB SSD M.2 SATA 802.11ac+bt Bluetooth 4.1 Cam vs Lenovo .Mobile ThinkPad X280 Intel Core i5-8350U RAM 8 GB 128 GB SSD M.2 SATA 802.11ac+bt Bluetooth 4.1 Cam

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  • 120identical
  • 16known for one product only

Key differences

The Lenovo .Mobile ThinkPad X280 Intel Core i5-8350U RAM 8 GB 128 GB SSD M.2 SATA 802.11ac+bt Bluetooth 4.1 Cam has 2 more processor cores than the Lenovo .Mobile ThinkPad X280 Intel Core i3-8130U RAM 8 GB 128 GB SSD M.2 SATA 802.11ac+bt Bluetooth 4.1 Cam (4 vs 2). The Lenovo .Mobile ThinkPad X280 Intel Core i5-8350U RAM 8 GB 128 GB SSD M.2 SATA 802.11ac+bt Bluetooth 4.1 Cam has 4 more processor threads than the Lenovo .Mobile ThinkPad X280 Intel Core i3-8130U RAM 8 GB 128 GB SSD M.2 SATA 802.11ac+bt Bluetooth 4.1 Cam (8 vs 4). The Lenovo .Mobile ThinkPad X280 Intel Core i5-8350U RAM 8 GB 128 GB SSD M.2 SATA 802.11ac+bt Bluetooth 4.1 Cam has 0.2 GHz more processor boost frequency than the Lenovo .Mobile ThinkPad X280 Intel Core i3-8130U RAM 8 GB 128 GB SSD M.2 SATA 802.11ac+bt Bluetooth 4.1 Cam (3.6 GHz vs 3.4 GHz). Only the Lenovo .Mobile ThinkPad X280 Intel Core i5-8350U RAM 8 GB 128 GB SSD M.2 SATA 802.11ac+bt Bluetooth 4.1 Cam has Intel TSX-NI. Only the Lenovo .Mobile ThinkPad X280 Intel Core i5-8350U RAM 8 GB 128 GB SSD M.2 SATA 802.11ac+bt Bluetooth 4.1 Cam has Intel Trusted Execution Technology.

  • Processor family
    • .Mobile ThinkPad X280 Intel Core i3-8130U RAM 8 GB 128 GB SSD M.2 SATA 802.11ac+bt Bluetooth 4.1 Cam:Intel® Core™ i3
    • .Mobile ThinkPad X280 Intel Core i5-8350U RAM 8 GB 128 GB SSD M.2 SATA 802.11ac+bt Bluetooth 4.1 Cam:Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor generation
    • .Mobile ThinkPad X280 Intel Core i3-8130U RAM 8 GB 128 GB SSD M.2 SATA 802.11ac+bt Bluetooth 4.1 Cam:8th gen Intel® Core™ i3
    • .Mobile ThinkPad X280 Intel Core i5-8350U RAM 8 GB 128 GB SSD M.2 SATA 802.11ac+bt Bluetooth 4.1 Cam:8th gen Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor model
    • .Mobile ThinkPad X280 Intel Core i3-8130U RAM 8 GB 128 GB SSD M.2 SATA 802.11ac+bt Bluetooth 4.1 Cam:i3-8130U
    • .Mobile ThinkPad X280 Intel Core i5-8350U RAM 8 GB 128 GB SSD M.2 SATA 802.11ac+bt Bluetooth 4.1 Cam:i5-8350U
  • Processor cores
    • .Mobile ThinkPad X280 Intel Core i3-8130U RAM 8 GB 128 GB SSD M.2 SATA 802.11ac+bt Bluetooth 4.1 Cam:2
    • .Mobile ThinkPad X280 Intel Core i5-8350U RAM 8 GB 128 GB SSD M.2 SATA 802.11ac+bt Bluetooth 4.1 Cam:4
  • Processor threads
    • .Mobile ThinkPad X280 Intel Core i3-8130U RAM 8 GB 128 GB SSD M.2 SATA 802.11ac+bt Bluetooth 4.1 Cam:4
    • .Mobile ThinkPad X280 Intel Core i5-8350U RAM 8 GB 128 GB SSD M.2 SATA 802.11ac+bt Bluetooth 4.1 Cam:8
  • Processor boost frequency
    • .Mobile ThinkPad X280 Intel Core i3-8130U RAM 8 GB 128 GB SSD M.2 SATA 802.11ac+bt Bluetooth 4.1 Cam:3.4 GHz
    • .Mobile ThinkPad X280 Intel Core i5-8350U RAM 8 GB 128 GB SSD M.2 SATA 802.11ac+bt Bluetooth 4.1 Cam:3.6 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • .Mobile ThinkPad X280 Intel Core i3-8130U RAM 8 GB 128 GB SSD M.2 SATA 802.11ac+bt Bluetooth 4.1 Cam:2.2 GHz
    • .Mobile ThinkPad X280 Intel Core i5-8350U RAM 8 GB 128 GB SSD M.2 SATA 802.11ac+bt Bluetooth 4.1 Cam:1.7 GHz
  • Processor cache
    • .Mobile ThinkPad X280 Intel Core i3-8130U RAM 8 GB 128 GB SSD M.2 SATA 802.11ac+bt Bluetooth 4.1 Cam:4 MB
    • .Mobile ThinkPad X280 Intel Core i5-8350U RAM 8 GB 128 GB SSD M.2 SATA 802.11ac+bt Bluetooth 4.1 Cam:6 MB

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150 specifications
Designidentical
Product typeLaptopLaptop
Product colourBlackBlack
Form factorClamshellClamshell
Displayidentical
Display diagonal31.8 cm (12.5")31.8 cm (12.5")
LED backlightYesYes
Native aspect ratio16:916:9
Processor9 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i3Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generationDiffers8th gen Intel® Core™ i38th gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffersi3-8130Ui5-8350U
Processor coresDiffers24
Processor threadsDiffers48
Processor boost frequencyDiffers3.4 GHz3.6 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.2 GHz1.7 GHz
System bus rate4 GT/s4 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers4 MB6 MB
Processor cache typeSmart CacheSmart Cache
Processor socketKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBGA 1356
Processor lithography14 nm14 nm
Processor operating modes64-bit64-bit
Processor codenameDiffersKaby LakeKaby Lake R
Bus typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceOPI
SteppingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceY0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)15 W15 W
Configurable TDP-up frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.9 GHz
Configurable TDP-upKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source25 W
Configurable TDP-down10 W10 W
Configurable TDP-down frequency0.8 GHz0.8 GHz
Tjunction100 °C100 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes1212
PCI Express configurations1x2+2x1, 1x4, 2x2, 4x11x2+2x1, 1x4, 2x2, 4x1
PCI Express slots version3.03.0
Memoryidentical
Internal memory8 GB8 GB
Internal memory typeDDR4-SDRAMDDR4-SDRAM
Memory clock speed2400 MHz2400 MHz
Memory form factorOn-boardOn-board
Maximum internal memory8 GB8 GB
Maximum internal memory (64-bit)8 GB8 GB
Storageidentical
Total storage capacity128 GB128 GB
Storage mediaSSDSSD
Total SSDs capacity128 GB128 GB
Number of SSDs installed11
SSD capacity128 GB128 GB
SSD interfacePCI ExpressPCI Express
SSD form factorM.2M.2
Optical drive typeNoNo
Card reader integratedYesYes
Compatible memory cardsMicroSD (TransFlash)MicroSD (TransFlash)
Graphics1 differ
On-board graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics cardNoNo
Discrete graphics card modelNot availableNot available
On-board graphics card familyIntel® UHD GraphicsIntel® UHD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelIntel® UHD Graphics 620Intel® UHD Graphics 620
Maximum on-board graphics card memory32 GB32 GB
On-board graphics card base frequency300 MHz300 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1000 MHz1100 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX version12.012.0
On-board graphics card OpenGL version4.44.4
On-board graphics card IDKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0x5917
Audioidentical
Audio chipRealtek ALC3287Realtek ALC3287
Number of built-in speakers22
Speaker power2 W2 W
Built-in subwooferNoNo
Built-in microphoneYesYes
Audio decodersDolby Audio PremiumDolby Audio Premium
Cameraidentical
Front cameraYesYes
Front camera HD typeHDHD
Front camera signal format720p720p
Auto focusNoNo
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeNoNo
Networkidentical
Wi-FiYesYes
Top Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Wi-Fi standards802.11a, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)802.11a, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Antenna type2x22x2
Ethernet LANNoNo
BluetoothYesYes
Bluetooth version4.14.1
Ports & interfacesidentical
USB 2.0 ports quantity00
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity22
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantity11
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantity00
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantity11
HDMI ports quantity11
HDMI version1.4b1.4b
DisplayPorts quantity00
Thunderbolt 3 ports quantity00
Combo headphone/mic portYesYes
Docking connectorYesYes
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceThinkPad UltraNavThinkPad UltraNav
Numeric keypadNoNo
Spill-resistant keyboardYesYes
Windows keysYesYes
Processor special features4 differ
CPU configuration (max)11
Embedded options availableNoNo
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyYesYes
Execute Disable BitYesYes
Idle StatesYesYes
Intel 64YesYes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyYesYes
Intel Enhanced Halt StateKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Flex Memory AccessYesYes
Intel Identity Protection Technology versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.00
Intel Secure Key Technology versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.00
Intel Smart Response Technology versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.00
Intel Software Guard Extensions (Intel SGX)YesYes
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP)YesYes
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP) versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.00
Intel TSX-NIDiffersNoYes
Intel TSX-NI versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.00
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)YesYes
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)YesYes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)YesYes
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)YesYes
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)YesYes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)YesYes
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)YesYes
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)YesYes
Intel® OS GuardYesYes
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyYesYes
Intel® Secure KeyYesYes
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyYesYes
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology2.02.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers137977124969
Processor codeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSR3L9
Processor package sizeDiffers42 x 42 mm42 X 24 mm
Supported instruction setsAVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2AVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesYesYes
Conflict-Free processorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Batteryidentical
Battery technologyLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Battery capacity48 Wh48 Wh
Battery life (max)16.6 h16.6 h
Fast chargingYesYes
Securityidentical
Cable lock slotYesYes
Trusted Platform Module (TPM)YesYes
Password protectionYesYes
Password protection typeHDD, Power on, SupervisorHDD, Power on, Supervisor
Certificatesidentical
Compliance certificatesRoHSRoHS
CertificationMIL-STD-810GMIL-STD-810G
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesENERGY STARENERGY STAR
Weight & dimensionsidentical
Width307.7 mm307.7 mm
Depth209.8 mm209.8 mm
Height (front)1.74 cm1.74 cm
Height (rear)1.78 cm1.78 cm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedYesYes
ManualYesYes
Warranty cardYesYes
Other featuresidentical
3DNoNo

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