- OS Version
- Windows 7 Professional, Windows 7 Professional 64-bit
- Main Storage
- Hard drive
- Storage Type
- SSD, HDD
- Storage Interface
- SATA III (for SSDs)
- Storage Read Speed
- 87 MB/sec (Hitachi drive)
- Battery Life
- 6 hours and 4 minutes
- Battery Capacity
- Six-cell (removable), Nine-cell (optional upgrade)
- Battery Run Time
- Practically double runtime with a slim secondary battery
- Battery Type
- Lithium Ion
- Ports and Interfaces
- Mini DisplayPort
- Wireless Communications
- Wi-Fi
- Network Interface
- Gigabit Ethernet
- Wireless Display Technology
- Intel Wireless Display technology (WiDi 2.0)
- Processor Brand
- Intel
- Graphics Memory
- 32 MB (dedicated)
- Number of Processor Cores
- Dual-core
- Integrated GPU
- Yes
- Processor Clock Speed
- 2.6 GHz
- Graphics Memory Tech
- DDR3 SDRAM
- Max Turbo Speed
- 3300 MHz (single-core operations)
- Highlighted Performance Features
- Fast boot (35 seconds into Windows with HDD)
- Processor Chipset
- Ivy Bridge
- Processor Chipset Features
- Intel backdoor management engine (can be disabled), CPU microcode (effectively CPU micro-firmware used to fix bugs etc.)
- 64-bit Computing
- Yes
- Cache
- 32GB mSATA cache drive (optional)
- Display Size
- 12.5 in
- Display Resolution
- 1366x768
- Display Aspect Ratio
- 16:9
- Display Brightness
- 300-nit
- Display Highlights
- Matte display
- LCD Technology
- TN panel, IPS
- Display Backlight
- LED
- Display Color Support
- About 66 percent of the sRGB standard (gamut volume), 42.45% Display P3, 44.11% AdobeRGB 1998
- Input Type
- Touchpad, Keyboard
- Backlit Input
- Yes
- Input Features
- Volume control buttons, Dedicated speaker and microphone mute buttons, Function buttons for screen brightness, video chat, other hotkeys
- Wireless Connectivity
- Wi-Fi
- Wireless Technologies
- Intel Wireless Display technology (WiDi 2.0)
- Wireless Protocols
- Bluetooth 4.0
- Wireless Highlights
- Hardware Wi-Fi on/off switch
- Front Camera Resolution
- HD
- Camera Features
- Overhead light (situated next to the webcam)
- Camera Light Source
- Overhead LED light (tucked above the Web camera)
- Durability Highlights
- Spill resistance (keyboard)
- Expansion Slots
- ExpressCard slot
- Biometric Security
- Fingerprint reader
- Security Passwords
- Power-on password
- Security Highlights
- vPro technology, Suite of encryption and IT-friendly software services
- Dimensions
- 1 inch thick
- Weight
- 1.34 kg
- Design Style
- Ultraportable
- Case Material
- Magnesium-alloy chassis
- Localization
- US
- Audio
- Accurate playback
- Speakers Microphones
- Stereo Speakers
- Noise Cancellation
- Yes
- Video Graphics Memory
- 32 MB (dedicated)
- Video Highlights
- HD videos playback
- Video Codec
- H.265/HEVC
- Max Supported Memory
- 16 GB
- Memory Speed
- 1333 MHz
- Memory Technology
- DDR3
- Number of Memory Slots
- 2
- Installed Cache
- 32 GB (mSATA solid state cache, optional)
- Memory Form Factor
- SODIMM
- Memory Configuration
- 1 module out of two slots available
- AC Adapter Output
- International 110 and 220V
- Energy Star Qualified
- Yes
- Memory Card Reader
- Yes
- Compliant Standards
- Energy Star, ENERGY STAR 5.0
- Included Software
- ThinkVantage software suite
- Security Lock Slot
- Yes (Kensington Lock)
- Release Date
- 2012
- Supported Accessories
- Docking stations (backwards compatible with X220 docking stations), DisplayPort-to-HDMI adapter
- Skill Level
- Technicians, Hobbyists
- Top Use Cases
- Coding
- Typical Users
- Business users