X13 (X280 / X390)

ThinkPad X13 Gen 2 (AMD) for Omarchy

Announced in July 2021. Memory up to 32GB (soldered), weight from 1.19 kg. Typical used prices range from $130 to $380 depending on configuration.

ThinkPad X13 Gen 2 (AMD) Angled
Product photos and port diagrams: Lenovo PSREF · Photo colour: black

Omarchy and Hyprland compatibility

  • Lenovo sold it with Linux preinstalled (Ubuntu Linux)
  • Face login (IR camera) is not part of Omarchy’s setup (fingerprint and FIDO2 keys are)
  • Fingerprint reader: Omarchy’s menu sets it up for sudo and the lock screen (if libfprint supports the sensor)
  • Wi-Fi chip: MediaTek / Realtek / Intel / Qualcomm (varies by configuration)

Good for (judged from specs)

  • Web & app development
  • Heavy Docker & VMs
  • Photo & design

Typical used price (by configuration)

Currency

Median of used sales in Japan over the 120 days to 2026-10-04, converted at a fixed rate. Condition and accessories move prices, so treat these as a guide. Configurations with few sales are in yellow.

$130–$380 by configLow-cost with 16GB+ ($140)
CPU \ Memory8GB16GB32GB
Ryzen 3 PRO 5450U—
$140
10 sold
—
Ryzen 5 PRO 5650U
$130
84 sold
$170
20 sold
—
Ryzen 7 PRO 5850U—
$240
3 sold
$380
2 sold
$0$60$130$190$250$320$380$4408GB16GB32GB

Port layout

ThinkPad X13 Gen 2 (AMD) ports
  1. 1Nano-SIM card slot (some configs)
  2. 2Smart card reader (some configs)
  3. 3USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
  4. 4Kensington Nano Security Slot
  5. 5USB-C 3.2 Gen 2
  6. 6USB-C 3.2 Gen 2
  7. 7Ethernet extension connector (mini RJ-45) (some configs)
  8. 8USB 3.2 Gen 1
  9. 9HDMI 2.0
  10. 10Headphone / microphone combo jack (3.5mm)
Product photos and port diagrams: Lenovo PSREF

Specifications (Lenovo PSREF)

Performance

CPU
  • Ryzen 3 PRO 5450U (4C / 8T, up to 4 GHz)
  • Ryzen 5 5600U (6C / 12T, up to 4.2 GHz)
  • Ryzen 5 PRO 5650U (6C / 12T, up to 4.2 GHz)
  • Ryzen 7 5800U (8C / 16T, up to 4.4 GHz)
  • Ryzen 7 PRO 5850U (8C / 16T, up to 4.4 GHz)
GPU
AMD Radeon Graphics

Memory & storage

Max memory
32GB(LPDDR4x-4266)
Upgrade
Not possible (soldered)
Storage
1 slot(s), M.2 2242 / M.2 2280, PCIe NVMe, PCIe 3.0 x4 (slot is one M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 x4); PCIe 4.0 x4 SSD runs near PCIe 3.0 x4 performance
Card reader
None

Display (panel options)

Panels
  • 13.3″ 1920x1200 IPS 300nit 72% NTSC
  • 13.3″ 1920x1200 IPS 300nit 72% NTSC touch
  • 13.3″ 1920x1200 IPS 500nit 72% NTSC
  • 13.3″ 2560x1600 IPS 400nit 100% sRGB

Input

Keyboard
Backlight: some configs
Pointing
TrackPoint

Ports

Standard
  • 1x USB 3.2 Gen 1
  • 1x USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
  • 2x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (support data transfer, Power Delivery and DisplayPort 1.4)
  • 1x HDMI 2.0
  • 1x Headphone / microphone combo jack (3.5mm)
Some configs
1x Ethernet extension connector (mini RJ-45) / 1x Side docking connector (Ethernet models only) / 1x Smart card reader / 1x Nano-SIM card slot (WWAN support models)
External displays
Supports up to 4 independent displays (native display and 3 external monitors via HDMI and USB-C); HDMI up to 4K@60Hz; USB-C up to 5K@60Hz

Wireless

Wi-Fi
  • Wi-Fi 6, 802.11ax 2x2 + BT5.1 (unbranded)
  • MediaTek Wi-Fi 6 MT7921, 802.11ax 2x2 + BT5.1
  • Realtek Wi-Fi 6 RTL8852AE, 802.11ax 2x2 + BT5.1
  • Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX200, 802.11ax 2x2 + BT5.1
  • Qualcomm Wi-Fi 6E QCNFA765, 802.11ax 2x2 + BT5.1
Mobile broadband
Some configs (4G / 5G)
NFC
Some configs

Camera & security

Camera
  • HD 720p, with privacy shutter, fixed focus
  • FHD 1080p + IR hybrid, with privacy shutter, fixed focus
Shutter
All configs
Fingerprint
Yes (power button)

Power

Battery
41 / 54.7Wh
Rated battery life
MobileMark 2018: 10.7 hr (41Wh); 15.4 hr (54.7Wh)
AC adapter
45 / 65W

Chassis

Weight
1.19–1.38 kg
Dimensions
305.8 x 217.06 x 18.19 mm (PPS top); 305.8 x 217.39 x 18.97 mm (carbon fiber top); 305.8 x 217.89 x 18.06 mm (aluminium top)
Materials
  • Villi black models: carbon fiber or PPS (top), magnesium (keyboard cover), aluminium (bottom)
  • Storm grey & WWAN models: aluminium (top), magnesium (keyboard cover), aluminium (bottom)
  • Storm grey & non-WWAN models: aluminium (top), aluminium (keyboard cover & bottom)
Colours
Storm grey / Villi black
Durability
MIL-STD-810H military test passed
Lenovo PSREF page

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