Lenovo / ThinkPad / X Series

ThinkPad X13 Gen 3 (Intel)

ThinkPad X13 Gen 3 (Intel) is a 13.3-inch notebook in the X Series family.

Scope: Product generation / platformPSREF verified
Machine Type: 21BN / 21BQ
Model / MTM: 5894Official Models verifiedDirect specifications: 21BN0000JP

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Model / MTM: 1 exact specifications recorded5894 Models entries verified
CPU / GPU: 12th Generation Intel Core i3 / Core i5 / Core i7 Processor10 CPU options / Intel UHD Graphics / Intel Iris Xe Graphics / Platform options / integrated GPU varies by CPU / this PSREF does not list a dGPU option
Display: 13.3-inch / 1920x1200 / 2560x16004 platform options / Non-touch / Multi-touch
WWAN: Configuration-dependentRetrofit conditions apply

Upgrades and repair

Memory: LPDDR5-4800 / SolderedSO-DIMM: 0 / maximum 32 GB
Storage: M.2 2280 SSDPCIe NVMe 4.0 x4 Performance / PCIe NVMe x4 / Maximum simultaneous devices 1 device(s)
Power: USB-C Power Delivery 3.0AC adapter: 45 W / 65 W
Parts / service: Not collectedHMM verified / Key procedures verified

Motherboard and slot topology

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Memory implementation: LPDDR5-4800 / Soldered / SO-DIMM: 0
Storage form factor: M.2 2280 SSD
Maximum simultaneous devices: 1 device(s)

Hardware Maintenance ManualOpen external site in a new tab

Specifications

CPU

CPU options for this platform / Intel12th Generation Intel Core i3 / Core i5 / Core i7 Processor

CPU	Integrated GPU	Cores / threads	Base frequency	Max frequency
Intel Core i3-1215UOpen external site in a new tab	Intel UHD Graphics	6 / 8	1.20 GHz	4.40 GHz
Intel Core i5-1235UOpen external site in a new tab	Intel Iris Xe Graphics	10 / 12	1.30 GHz	4.40 GHz
Intel Core i5-1240POpen external site in a new tab	Intel Iris Xe Graphics	12 / 16	1.70 GHz	4.40 GHz
Intel Core i5-1245UOpen external site in a new tab	Intel Iris Xe Graphics	10 / 12	1.60 GHz	4.40 GHz
Intel Core i5-1250POpen external site in a new tab	Intel Iris Xe Graphics	12 / 16	1.70 GHz	4.40 GHz
Intel Core i7-1255UOpen external site in a new tab	Intel Iris Xe Graphics	10 / 12	1.70 GHz	4.70 GHz
Intel Core i7-1260POpen external site in a new tab	Intel Iris Xe Graphics	12 / 16	2.10 GHz	4.70 GHz
Intel Core i7-1265UOpen external site in a new tab	Intel Iris Xe Graphics	10 / 12	1.80 GHz	4.80 GHz
Intel Core i7-1270POpen external site in a new tab	Intel Iris Xe Graphics	12 / 16	2.20 GHz	4.80 GHz
Intel Core i7-1280POpen external site in a new tab	Intel Iris Xe Graphics	14 / 20	1.80 GHz	4.80 GHz

Memory

Type: LPDDR5-4800
Maximum capacity: 32 GB
Physical slots: 0
Implementation: LPDDR5-4800 / Soldered
Upgrade / replacement: Not recorded
Capacity options: 8 GB / 16 GB / 32 GB
Configuration constraints: Memory soldered to systemboard, no slots, dual-channel
Installed memory is actually LPDDR5-6400 but run as LPDDR5-4800 due to platform limitation.
In EMEA, 32GB memory is only available for i7 models.

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Storage

Interface and form factor: PCIe NVMe 4.0 x4 Performance / PCIe NVMe x4
Supported form factors: M.2 2280 SSD
Physical slots: 1
Maximum simultaneous devices: 1 device(s)
Upgrade / replacement: Not recorded
Configuration constraints / exclusions: One drive, up to 2TB M.2 2280 SSD
One M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 x4 slot
2TB SSD is special bid only in EMEA.
PCIe x4 may be PCIe 3.0x4 or PCIe 4.0x4 as substitution.

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Display

Size: 13.3-inch
Platform configuration options: configuration Resolution Touch Panel / brightness Surface / features
WUXGA IPS
13.3-inch 1920x1200 Non-touch IPS / 300 nits anti-glare
WUXGA IPS touch
13.3-inch 1920x1200 Multi-touch IPS / 300 nits anti-glare
WUXGA IPS
13.3-inch 1920x1200 Non-touch IPS / 500 nits anti-glare / ThinkPad Privacy Guard
WQXGA IPS low power
13.3-inch 2560x1600 Non-touch IPS / 400 nits anti-glare / Low power / Dolby Vision / TÜV Low Blue Light (Hardware Solution)

configuration	Resolution	Touch	Panel / brightness	Surface / features
WUXGA IPS 13.3-inch	1920x1200	Non-touch	IPS / 300 nits	anti-glare
WUXGA IPS touch 13.3-inch	1920x1200	Multi-touch	IPS / 300 nits	anti-glare
WUXGA IPS 13.3-inch	1920x1200	Non-touch	IPS / 500 nits	anti-glare / ThinkPad Privacy Guard
WQXGA IPS low power 13.3-inch	2560x1600	Non-touch	IPS / 400 nits	anti-glare / Low power / Dolby Vision / TÜV Low Blue Light (Hardware Solution)

Battery architecture

Architecture: Internal
Explicit count: 1

Placement	Position	Optional	Chemistry	Cell options	Capacity options
Internal	Not recorded	Not recorded	Li-Polymer	Not recorded	41 Wh / 54.7 Wh

Each row is a platform configuration option. Simultaneous installation is not inferred.

Power and AC adapter

Connector: USB-C Power Delivery 3.0
Wattage: 45 W / 65 W

Wireless and WWAN

WLAN options: Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX211, 802.11ax 2x2 Wi-Fi + Bluetooth 5.1 (Bluetooth 5.2 hardware ready)
WWAN: Configuration-dependent
Retrofit / conditions: Retrofit conditions apply
WWAN options: Wireless WAN upgradable to 4G (with antenna ready)
Quectel EM05-G, 4G LTE CAT4, M.2 card
Fibocom L860-GL-16, 4G LTE CAT16, M.2 card
Fibocom FM350-GL, 5G Sub-6 GHz, M.2 Card, with embedded eSIM functionality
No support
Notes: Only antenna-ready configurations are documented as WWAN-upgradable; PSREF also lists no-support configurations.

Ports and docking

Ports: 1x USB 3.2 Gen 1
1x USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
2x Thunderbolt 4 / USB4 40Gbps (support data transfer, Power Delivery 3.0 and DisplayPort 2.0)
1x HDMI 2.1, up to 4K/60Hz
1x Headphone / microphone combo jack (3.5mm)
1x Smart card reader
1x Nano-SIM card slot (WWAN support models)
Docking support: Various docking solutions supported via Thunderbolt / USB-C.

Dimensions and weight

Models with PPS top cover: 305.8 × 217.56 × 18.1 mm
Models with CF /GF hybrid top cover: 305.8 × 217.89 × 18.25 mm
Models with aluminium top cover: 305.8 × 218.39 × 18.1 mm
Models with WUXGA display, 41Wh battery, and black carbon fiber top cover: 1.2 kg / Starting weight
Models with WUXGA display, 54.7Wh battery, and black carbon fiber top cover: 1.24 kg / Starting weight
Models with WUXGA display, 41Wh battery, and black PPS top cover: 1.25 kg / Starting weight
Models with WUXGA display, 41Wh battery, and storm grey top cover: 1.28 kg / Starting weight
Models with WUXGA display, 54.7Wh battery, and black PPS top cover: 1.29 kg / Starting weight
Models with WUXGA display, 54.7Wh battery, and storm grey top cover: 1.32 kg / Starting weight
Models with WQXGA display, 41Wh battery, and black PPS top cover: 1.23 kg / Starting weight
Models with WQXGA display, 54.7Wh battery, and black PPS top cover: 1.26 kg / Starting weight

Official maintenance documentation and key procedures

ThinkPad T14s Gen 3 and ThinkPad X13 Gen 3 Hardware Maintenance ManualOpen external site in a new tabThird Edition (November 2024) · 2024-11Scope: Combined Hardware Maintenance Manual applicable to ThinkPad T14s Gen 3 Machine Types 21BR, 21BS, 21CQ, and 21CR and ThinkPad X13 Gen 3 Machine Types 21BN, 21BQ, 21CM, and 21CN

Key procedures

Keyboard: p.72–73
Base cover: p.74–76
M.2 SSD: p.76–77
Built-in battery: p.79–81
Display assembly: p.94–96

Part number information

Part numbers and their relationships to this product or model are shown when verified in official Lenovo sources.

Official Model-listed parts

Not collected

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Model / MTM

5894

Codes listed in Lenovo Models identify a relationship to this product. They do not establish exact CPU, memory, storage or other configuration details.

Model / MTM codes verified in official sources: 5894
Exact configuration data: 1

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Model / MTM with recorded exact specifications

Exact specifications recorded

These are sold configurations listed in Lenovo Models. They are not serial-number or as-built configurations. Each value comes directly from the applicable Model / MTM row.

Model / MTM	Machine Type	Region / Country/Region	Processor	Graphics	Memory	Storage	Display	Touchscreen	WLAN / Bluetooth	WWAN	OS	Official evidence
`21BN0000JP`	`21BN`	JAPAN / Japan	Intel Core i5-1240P, 12C (4P + 8E) / 16T, P-core 1.7 / 4.4GHz, E-core 1.2 / 3.3GHz, 12MB	Integrated Intel Iris Xe Graphics	16GB Soldered LPDDR5-4800	256GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe x4 NVMe Opal 2.0	13.3" WUXGA (1920x1200) IPS 300nits Anti-glare, 72% NTSC	None	Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX211, 802.11ax 2x2 + BT5.1	Fibocom L860-GL-16, 4G LTE CAT16	Windows 11 DG Windows 10 Pro 64, Japanese	Lenovo Models

Evidence

3 sources. Of 12 product claims, 12 are verified with high confidence.This page covers PSREF platform information and identifiers listed in Lenovo Models. Exact MTM specifications and parts relationships have not been collected. Procedure coverage in official maintenance documentation is audited per product for major components.