Hands On: Will Lenovo's ThinkPad X13s Be a Snapdragon Battery-Life Monster?

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In addition to updating several existing IdeaPad laptops and tablets, Lenovo unveiled today its latest ThinkPad model, the Qualcomm Snapdragon-based ThinkPad X13s Gen 1, running Windows on ARM (WOA).

This machine aims to maintain the quality of the ThinkPad series while bringing best-in-class portability, 5G network access, and extreme battery life to the well-known business laptop family. The Snapdragon 8cx Gen 3 chip is the key to powering this always-on concept.

We were able to get a hands-on preview of the ThinkPad X13s in New York ahead of the launch. Check out the video below for a capsule look at all of the details.

First, the physical design. To live up to its goals of portability, this is an extremely thin and light system. It measures 0.53 by 11.8 by 8.1 inches (HWD) and weighs a mere 2.35 pounds, perfect for a smaller bag or one-handed carrying around an office or a conference. It's made of 90% recycled magnesium alloy, a light material with a higher-quality feel than plastic.

As an obviously compact system, the screen size will be limited here, but Lenovo packs a 16:10, 13.3-inch display into the chassis. It features a full HD resolution, and it is rated at 300 nits by default, but an improved 400-nit panel option with 100% sRGB coverage will be available, too.

The rest of the build includes the usual ThinkPad feature set, from the comfortable keyboard to the signature red pointing stick in its midst, with its own set of dedicated click buttons. The chassis is MIL-STD 810H certified, and it comes only in the classic ThinkPad-black color scheme.

In addition to portability, Lenovo is stressing the connectivity offerings. The aim is a laptop that delivers a smartphone-like experience, so the laptop is equipped