Review Lenovo ThinkPad X13 2-in-1 Gen 5
Lenovo ThinkPad X13 2-in-1 Gen 5 · Core Ultra 7 165U · Graphics 4-Core iGPU
Intel Core Ultra 7 165U · Intel Graphics 4-Core iGPU · 32GB LPDDR5X-7500 (soldered) · 1TB SSD (Lenovo UMIS) · 13.3″ 1920×1200 IPS 60Hz · 1.285 kg
Recycled magnesium case – stylus compartment in the case,
good input devices, LTE-ready,
good battery life.
WLAN module and RAM soldered-in,
2 consecutive generations with 0 performance improvement,
Wi-Fi 7 advertised but not available,
dropped frames in the video playback test,
SSD throttling under longer loads,
Lenovo Vantage comes with data collection and ads.
A very good convertible with surprisingly many things left to be desired – solid but stagnant.
Display – 13.3″ IPS · 1920×1200 · 60Hz · 97.1% sRGB
Panel: Lenovo B133UAN01.2 – 13.3″ 1920×1200, IPS, matte, 60Hz, touchscreen.
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Brightness (centre) | ~334 cd/m² |
| Brightness (average) | ~308 cd/m² |
| sRGB coverage | 97.1% |
| AdobeRGB coverage | 71.7% |
| Display P3 coverage | 71.1% |
| Response time (B/W) | 32.6 ms |
| Response time (grey) | 50.2 ms |
| PWM | Not detected |
| Finish | Matte |
- Good sRGB coverage
- No PWM flickering
- Slow response times
- Less bright than predecessor's top option
Panel FRU: Lenovo B133UAN01.2 (13.3″ 1920×1200 IPS, 60Hz, matte, touch)
ICC profile available – calibrated ΔE 1.25
Processor – Intel Core Ultra 7 165U · 12c/14t · Meteor Lake-U
- Model: Intel Core Ultra 7 165U – 2× P-core, 8× E-core, 2× LP E-core
- Boost: 4.9 GHz (P-core) / 3.8 GHz (E-core)
- TDP: 45 W PL2 / 35 W PL1 (sustained)
- Cinebench R23 Multi: ~8,498 pts
- No real performance improvement over predecessor
CPU FRU: Intel Core Ultra 7 165U (Meteor Lake-U, soldered BGA)
Graphics – Intel Graphics 4-Core iGPU · integrated
- Model: Intel Graphics 4-Core iGPU (Meteor / Arrow Lake)
- 3DMark Time Spy: ~2,258 pts
- Cyberpunk 2077 (FHD Ultra): ~10.7 fps
- Weak gaming performance – drivers still unoptimized
| Benchmark | Score |
|---|---|
| 3DMark Time Spy | 2,258 |
| 3DMark Fire Strike | 4,978 |
| 3DMark 11 Performance | 7,127 |
| Cyberpunk 2077 (FHD Ultra) | ~10.7 fps |
GPU FRU: Intel Graphics 4-Core iGPU (integrated)
Memory – 32GB LPDDR5X-7500 · soldered · not upgradeable
- Capacity: 32 GB LPDDR5X-7500 (single-channel, soldered)
- Soldered – not upgradeable
RAM is soldered – no upgrade options.
RAM FRU: LPDDR5X-7500 32GB (soldered) – not replaceable
Storage – 1TB Lenovo UMIS · PCIe 4.0 · single M.2 slot
- Drive: Lenovo UMIS RPETJ1T24MHP2QDQ – 1 TB, PCIe 4.0
- Seq. read: ~1,913 MB/s
- Seq. write: ~4,554 MB/s
- SSD throttles under sustained load despite copper heatsink
SSD throttling – performance drops under sustained load.
SSD FRU: Lenovo UMIS RPETJ1T24MHP2QDQ (1 TB, M.2, PCIe 4.0)
Battery – ~12.3 hours · 54.7 Wh
- Capacity: 54.7 Wh
- WiFi surfing (150 nits): ~12.3 hours
- Good battery life
Battery FRU: 54.7 Wh (internal) – replaceable
AC Adapter FRU: 65W USB-C (Lenovo)
Chassis & Connectivity – Magnesium · Wi-Fi 6E · Thunderbolt 4 · HDMI · no SD reader
- Materials: Magnesium (lid and base) – MIL-STD 810H certified
- Weight: 1.285 kg (2.83 lbs)
- Dimensions: 301.7 × 214.6 × 16.4 mm
- Left: 2× USB-C (Thunderbolt 4, USB 4, DP, PD), USB-A, 3.5mm Audio, SmartCard reader
- Right: Pen compartment, USB-A, HDMI 2.1, Kensington Lock
- Thunderbolt 4 support
- Wi-Fi 7 advertised but not available (AX211 only)
- No SD card reader
Wi-Fi 7 advertised but not available – marketing claim is misleading.
WLAN FRU: Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX211 – soldered (not replaceable)
Serviceability – RAM & Wi-Fi soldered · SSD replaceable
| Component | Replaceable? | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| SSD | ✅ Yes | M.2 – replaceable |
| RAM | ❌ No | Soldered – not upgradeable |
| Wi-Fi | ❌ No | Soldered – not replaceable |
| Battery | ⚠️ Limited | 54.7 Wh – internal but replaceable |
| CPU/GPU | ❌ No | Soldered BGA |
RAM and Wi-Fi are soldered – limited upgradeability.
SSD is replaceable – under copper heatsink.
Components FRU / Model Numbers
| Component | FRU / Model |
|---|---|
| CPU | Intel Core Ultra 7 165U (Meteor Lake-U, soldered) |
| GPU | Intel Graphics 4-Core iGPU (integrated) |
| RAM | LPDDR5X-7500 32GB (soldered) – not upgradeable |
| SSD | Lenovo UMIS RPETJ1T24MHP2QDQ (1 TB, M.2, PCIe 4.0) |
| Display Panel | Lenovo B133UAN01.2 (13.3″ 1920×1200 IPS, 60Hz, matte, touch) |
| WLAN | Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX211 – soldered |
| Battery | 54.7 Wh (internal) |
| AC Adapter | 65W USB-C (Lenovo) |
Procurement & Reseller Recommendations
CPUUltra 7 165U – no improvement
RAM32GB soldered – no upgrade
GPUGraphics 4-Core – weak
Display97% sRGB – decent but slow
Battery12.3h – good
Value~$2,100 – expensive
Key Selling Points vs. Competitors
Strengths
- Recycled magnesium case
- Stylus compartment in the case
- Good input devices
- LTE-ready
- Good battery life
Weaknesses
- WLAN module and RAM soldered-in
- 2 consecutive generations with 0 performance improvement
- Wi-Fi 7 advertised but not available
- Dropped frames in the video playback test
- SSD throttling under longer loads
- Lenovo Vantage comes with data collection and ads
Pro tip for resellers & repair professionals:
• Highlight the magnesium build and stylus – key selling points for convertible users.
• RAM and Wi-Fi are soldered – important for repairs and upgrades.
• Wi-Fi 7 not actually available – set expectations clearly.
• SSD is replaceable – under a copper heatsink.
• Great for business and office – good battery life and build quality.
• Highlight the magnesium build and stylus – key selling points for convertible users.
• RAM and Wi-Fi are soldered – important for repairs and upgrades.
• Wi-Fi 7 not actually available – set expectations clearly.
• SSD is replaceable – under a copper heatsink.
• Great for business and office – good battery life and build quality.