Lenovo ThinkPad X250 Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad X250 based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

excellent keyboard feel

impressive battery life

compact and portable

good security features

average display quality

limited graphics performance

noisy under load

older processor model

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo ThinkPad X250 and Lenovo IdeaPad 320-14AST (Lenovo IdeaPad 320)
85 % - Design
66 % - Display
65 % - Performance
72 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad X250 vs. Lenovo IdeaPad 320-14AST (Lenovo IdeaPad 320) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad X250 Lenovo IdeaPad 320-14AST (Lenovo IdeaPad 320)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 30.48 cm x 20.83 cm x 2.03 cm 33.83 cm x 24.99 cm x 2.27 cm
Weight 1.31 kg 2.1 kg
Case Material Glass-fibre reinforced plastic -
Colour Black Denim blue | Blizzard white
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad X250 Lenovo IdeaPad 320-14AST (Lenovo IdeaPad 320)
Screen Size (Type) 12.5" 14"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1366 x 768 (HD)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Features Anti-glare Anti-glare
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad X250 Lenovo IdeaPad 320-14AST (Lenovo IdeaPad 320)
CPU Intel Core i5 (5th Gen) 5300U / 2.3 GHz AMD A6 9220 / 2.5 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 2.9 GHz 2.9 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core Dual-Core
Cache 3 MB L2 - 1 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Features Integrated memory controller Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad X250 Lenovo IdeaPad 320-14AST (Lenovo IdeaPad 320)
RAM 4 GB (1 x 4 GB) 4 GB (1 x 4 GB)
Max RAM Supported 16 GB 8 GB
RAM Type DDR3L SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed - 2133 MHz
Rated Speed - 2400 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 204-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 1 1
Empty Slots 0 0
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad X250 Lenovo IdeaPad 320-14AST (Lenovo IdeaPad 320)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 120 GB SSD 1 TB HDD SATA 6Gb/s
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad X250 Lenovo IdeaPad 320-14AST (Lenovo IdeaPad 320)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel HD Graphics 5500 AMD Radeon R4
Camera Yes - 720p Yes
Resolution - 0.3 Megapixel
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3232 -
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio Dolby Audio
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad X250 Lenovo IdeaPad 320-14AST (Lenovo IdeaPad 320)
Wireless Bluetooth, Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet 10/100 Ethernet
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad X250 Lenovo IdeaPad 320-14AST (Lenovo IdeaPad 320)
Technology Lithium Ion 2-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) - 30 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 5 hours
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad X250 Lenovo IdeaPad 320-14AST (Lenovo IdeaPad 320)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 45 Watt 45 Watt, 20 V, 2.25 A
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad X250 Lenovo IdeaPad 320-14AST (Lenovo IdeaPad 320)
Type Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight Yes -
Features Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad -
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad X250 Lenovo IdeaPad 320-14AST (Lenovo IdeaPad 320)
Interfaces USB 3.0
VGA
Mini DisplayPort
LAN
Dock
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.0 (Always On)
USB 3.1 Gen 1
USB 2.0
HDMI
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card) 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card)
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad X250 Lenovo IdeaPad 320-14AST (Lenovo IdeaPad 320)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition (Microsoft Authorized Refurbisher (MAR)) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad X250 Lenovo IdeaPad 320-14AST (Lenovo IdeaPad 320)
Dockable Yes -
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 1.2) Security Chip -
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot Kensington security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, ThinkEngine, MIL-STD-810G tested Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password
Compliant Standards ISO 9001, ISO 14001, RoHS, GREENGUARD, ISO 27001 -
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 2 years - pick-up and return -
Model Number - 14AST 80XU
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