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Ultraportable business travel
A 12.5-inch, 1.31 kg machine with full ports and onboard Ethernet suits travellers who count every gram but refuse dongles.
Hot-swap battery use
Power Bridge lets the external battery swap without shutdown when the internal is fitted. Published runtime reaches 21.4 hours with the 72 Wh pack.
Legacy-compatible deployments
VGA, a dock connector and era preloads keep older peripherals and workflows running. Confirm the installed OS version.
Processor & graphics
The X250 is the 12.5-inch ultraportable of the ThinkPad range — a 5th Gen Core platform in a 1.31 kg chassis with full ports.
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| Processor | 5th Gen Intel Core i7-5600U Verified against the factory matrix TopSeller row family 20CM004W (machine type 20CM, announced 08/15): i7-5600U / 16 GB / 512 GB SSD / 12.5" FHD IPS / 23+23 Wh. Lenovo PSREF — ThinkPad X250 model matrix |
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| CPU | 2 cores / 4 threads PSREF processor entry: 2C/4T, 2.6 / 3.2 GHz, 4 MB. Lenovo PSREF — ThinkPad X250 Product SpecificationsLenovo PSREF — ThinkPad X250 model matrix |
| Documented CPU options | 5th Gen i3-5010U, i5-5200U/5300U (2C/4T), i7-5500U/5600U; 4th Gen i5-4300U on some SKUs The memory ceiling depends on the processor — see the memory section. Lenovo PSREF — ThinkPad X250 Product SpecificationsLenovo PSREF — ThinkPad X250 model matrix |
| Graphics | Intel HD Graphics 5500 (integrated) Lenovo PSREF — ThinkPad X250 model matrixLenovo PSREF — ThinkPad X250 Product Specifications |
| External display support | External displays via VGA and Mini DisplayPort Lenovo PSREF — ThinkPad X250 Product Specifications |
Memory & upgrades
One SO-DIMM slot defines a processor-dependent ceiling — 8 GB on the i5-4300U, 16 GB on the other documented CPUs. Storage combines a 2.5-inch bay with an optional M.2 SSD.
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| Installed memory | 16 GB DDR3L-1600 (SO-DIMM) One SO-DIMM socket at the 16 GB ceiling (i5-4300U units cap at 8 GB). Lenovo PSREF — ThinkPad X250 model matrix |
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| Documented memory rate | DDR3L-1600 Lenovo PSREF — ThinkPad X250 Product Specifications |
| RAM slots & upgrades | One 204-pin SO-DIMM socket. Maximum is 8 GB with the i5-4300U processor or 16 GB with the other documented processors. The 16 GB reference build is at the ceiling. Lenovo PSREF — ThinkPad X250 Product SpecificationsLenovo PSREF — ThinkPad X250 model matrix |
| Installed storage | 512 GB 2.5-inch SATA SSD Reference row drive in the 2.5-inch bay. Lenovo PSREF — ThinkPad X250 model matrix |
| Drive bays & M.2 options | One 2.5-inch SATA bay (7 mm or 9.5 mm HDD/SSD, shock-mounted) plus an optional M.2 SSD. The reference ships a 512 GB SSD in the bay; confirm the M.2 option on the supplied unit. Lenovo PSREF — ThinkPad X250 Product Specifications |
Display & size
The reference SKU carries the 12.5-inch FHD IPS panel; an HD option and a 270/360-nit multi-touch variant are documented.
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| Display diagonal | 12.5 inches Lenovo PSREF — ThinkPad X250 Product Specifications |
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| Resolution | 1920 × 1080 (FHD) IPS in the reference configuration; 1366 × 768 (HD) documented option Lenovo PSREF — ThinkPad X250 Product SpecificationsLenovo PSREF — ThinkPad X250 model matrix |
| Documented panel options | FHD IPS (reference); HD TN 200 nits; optional multi-touch (270 or 360 nits) Confirm the supplied unit’s panel. Lenovo PSREF — ThinkPad X250 Product Specifications |
| Width × depth × height | 305.5 × 208.5 × 20.3 mm (non-touch); 21.5 mm (touch) Lenovo PSREF — ThinkPad X250 Product Specifications |
| Model weight | 1.31 kg (non-touch); 1.42 kg (touch, 3+3-cell) Published figures per configuration. Lenovo PSREF — ThinkPad X250 Product Specifications |
Battery & charging
Power Bridge dual battery: an optional internal 3-cell 23 Wh pairs with a swappable 23/48/72 Wh unit, for published runtimes up to 21.4 hours.
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| Battery capacity | Optional internal 3-cell 23 Wh + swappable 3-cell 23 Wh, 6-cell 48 Wh or 6-cell 72 Wh (reference: 23 + 23 Wh) Lenovo PSREF — ThinkPad X250 Product SpecificationsLenovo PSREF — ThinkPad X250 model matrix |
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| Published battery runtime | 5.2 hr (3-cell only) / 10.7 hr (23+23 Wh) / 16.0 hr (23+48 Wh) / 21.4 hr (23+72 Wh) Era benchmark maxima; a renewed unit needs its own battery-health check. Lenovo PSREF — ThinkPad X250 Product Specifications |
| Fast charging | Not published for this model Not published Lenovo PSREF — ThinkPad X250 Product Specifications |
| Documented power adapter | 45 W AC adapter Lenovo PSREF — ThinkPad X250 Product SpecificationsLenovo PSREF — ThinkPad X250 model matrix |
Ports & wireless
Two USB 3.0 ports (one Always On), VGA and Mini DisplayPort, onboard Ethernet and a dock connector.
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| USB ports | 2 × USB 3.0 (one Always On) Lenovo PSREF — ThinkPad X250 Product Specifications |
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| Other connections | 1 × VGA; 1 × Mini DisplayPort; 1 × Ethernet RJ-45; 1 × dock connector; 1 × 4-in-1 card reader; combo audio/microphone jack; optional smart card reader Lenovo PSREF — ThinkPad X250 Product Specifications |
| Ethernet | Onboard Gigabit Ethernet Lenovo PSREF — ThinkPad X250 Product Specifications |
| Wireless | Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 7265 2×2 + Bluetooth 4.0 (reference); optional WWAN Confirm the installed module on the supplied unit. Lenovo PSREF — ThinkPad X250 Product SpecificationsLenovo PSREF — ThinkPad X250 model matrix |
Camera & everyday use
A 720p camera (optional), fingerprint reader and ThinkPad keyboard cover the everyday basics.
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| Camera | 720p webcam, fixed focus (optional in the specification) Lenovo PSREF — ThinkPad X250 Product SpecificationsLenovo PSREF — ThinkPad X250 model matrix |
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| Speakers & microphone | Stereo speakers; dual array microphone; combo audio/microphone jack Lenovo PSREF — ThinkPad X250 Product Specifications |
| Keyboard | ThinkPad keyboard with TrackPoint Confirm backlight and layout on the supplied unit. Lenovo PSREF — ThinkPad X250 Product Specifications |
| Biometric sign-in | Fingerprint reader (fitted on the reference row); TPM Lenovo PSREF — ThinkPad X250 Product SpecificationsLenovo PSREF — ThinkPad X250 model matrix |
| Operating system | Windows 10 with Windows 7 downgrade-era preloads (reference); Windows 10 Pro/Home documented Confirm the installed edition, version and licence on the supplied unit. Lenovo PSREF — ThinkPad X250 model matrixLenovo PSREF — ThinkPad X250 Product Specifications |
Confirm the laptop. Then confirm the terms.
- This is a factory reference configuration assembled from the PSREF matrix (row family 20CM004W), not an Indian retail record or a SPURGE stock claim. Availability, condition, price, GST, delivery and warranty are confirmed in the SPURGE quotation.
- The single SO-DIMM slot caps memory at 8 GB on i5-4300U units and 16 GB on the others — confirm the supplied unit’s CPU and memory before promising upgrades.
- Confirm the supplied unit’s panel (HD vs FHD IPS, touch option), camera, fingerprint reader and OS licence.
- Request per-unit battery health for both batteries.
- This is a 2015-era platform — plan deployment length accordingly.
- Share quantity, workload, city and required date so SPURGE can confirm supply and quote rental or purchase terms.
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Lenovo ThinkPad X250 FAQs
Can the ThinkPad X250 RAM be upgraded?
Within limits. Lenovo documents one 204-pin SO-DIMM socket — a maximum of 8 GB with the i5-4300U processor or 16 GB with the other documented processors. The 16 GB reference build is at the ceiling.
Lenovo PSREF — ThinkPad X250 Product SpecificationsWhat storage options does the X250 have?
A 2.5-inch SATA bay (7 mm or 9.5 mm HDD/SSD, shock-mounted) plus an optional M.2 SSD. The reference build ships a 512 GB SSD in the bay.
Lenovo PSREF — ThinkPad X250 Product SpecificationsWhat battery options exist?
An optional internal 3-cell 23 Wh battery pairs with a swappable 23/48/72 Wh external battery (Power Bridge). Published runtime reaches 21.4 hours with the 72 Wh pack.
Lenovo PSREF — ThinkPad X250 Product SpecificationsWhich display does the X250 have?
Lenovo documents 12.5-inch panels in FHD IPS (the reference configuration), HD TN, and an optional multi-touch variant (270 or 360 nits). SPURGE confirms the supplied unit’s panel in the quotation.
Lenovo PSREF — ThinkPad X250 Product SpecificationsLenovo PSREF — ThinkPad X250 model matrixHow do I request this laptop from SPURGE?
Send the specification, quantity, city and required date. SPURGE confirms the exact unit configuration — including the CPU, memory ceiling, panel and OS licence — and quotes rental or purchase terms before an order.
Check the facts at the source.
- Lenovo PSREF — ThinkPad X250
Models tab: per-SKU factory configurations (387 rows). Reference row family 20CM004W (EAST TopSeller) verified: i7-5600U / HD 5500 / 16 GB / 512 GB SSD / 12.5" FHD IPS / 23+23 Wh / fingerprint. Checked .
- Lenovo PSREF — ThinkPad X250 Platform Specifications
Full specification PDF read in full: 4th/5th Gen processors, HD 5500 graphics, one SO-DIMM socket (8/16 GB max DDR3L depending on CPU), 2.5-inch bay plus optional M.2 SSD, HD/FHD/touch panels, Power Bridge dual battery (up to 21.4 hr), two USB 3.0 ports with VGA/MiniDP/Ethernet/dock, wireless/WWAN and security. Checked .
- Lenovo Support — ThinkPad X250 (machine type 20CM)
Stable model-specific support link retained for readers. Product data renders client-side; no facts are cited from it. Checked .