| Processor | Lenovo ThinkPad X280 20KF0042AU | |
| Processor model | i7-8550U | |
| Processor socket | BGA 1356 | |
| Processor threads | 8 | |
| Processor cores | 4 | |
| Processor codename | Kaby Lake R | |
| Processor family | 8th gen Intel Core i7 | |
| Processor frequency | 1.80 GHz | |
| Processor boost frequency | 4.00 GHz | |
| Processor cache | 8 MB | |
| Thermal Design Power (TDP) | 15 W | |
| Software | Lenovo ThinkPad X280 20KF0042AU | other notebooks |
| Operating system installed | Windows 10 Pro | |
| Operating system architecture | 64-bit | |
| Display & Graphics | Lenovo ThinkPad X280 20KF0042AU | other notebooks |
| Aspect ratio | 16:9 | |
| Display diagonal | 12.5 inch | |
| Display resolution | 1920 x 1080 pixels | |
| Display surface | Matt | |
| LED backlight | Yes | |
| Touch technology | Multi-touch | |
| Touchscreen | Capacitive | |
| Discrete graphics adapter | No | |
| Discrete graphics adapter model | Not available | |
| Maximum on-board graphics adapter memory | 32 GB | |
| On-board graphics adapter | Yes | |
| On-board graphics adapter base frequency | 300 MHz | |
| On-board graphics adapter DirectX version | 12.0 | |
| On-board graphics adapter dynamic frequency (max) | 1150 MHz | |
| On-board graphics adapter model | Intel UHD Graphics 620 | |
| On-board graphics adapter OpenGL | 4.4 | |
| Memory | Lenovo ThinkPad X280 20KF0042AU | other notebooks |
| Internal memory | 16 GB | |
| Maximum internal memory | 16 GB | |
| Memory clock speed | 2400 MHz | |
| Memory form factor | On-board | |
| Internal memory type | DDR4-SDRAM | |
| Storage | Lenovo ThinkPad X280 20KF0042AU | other notebooks |
| SSD capacity | 512 GB | |
| Storage media | SSD | |
| Number of SSDs installed | 1 | |
| Total storage capacity | 512 GB | |
| Optical drive type | No | |
| Card reader integrated | Yes | |
| Compatible memory cards | MicroSD (TransFlash) | |
| Network & Communication | Lenovo ThinkPad X280 20KF0042AU | other notebooks |
| Antenna type | 2x2 | |
| Bluetooth | Yes | |
| Bluetooth version | 4.1 | |
| Ethernet LAN | No | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) | |
| Wi-Fi standards | 802.11a, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) | |
| Wi-Fi data rate | 867 Mbit/s | |
| WLAN | Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 8265 | |
| Interfaces/Ports | Lenovo ThinkPad X280 20KF0042AU | other notebooks |
| HDMI version | 1.4b | |
| HDMI ports quantity | 1 | |
| Combo headphone/mic port | Yes | |
| Docking connector | Yes | |
| USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A | 2 | |
| USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C | 1 | |
| USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C | 1 | |
| USB Sleep-and-Charge | 1 | |
| Input Devices | Lenovo ThinkPad X280 20KF0042AU | other notebooks |
| Numeric keypad | No | |
| Pointing device | ThinkPad UltraNav | |
| Spill resistant keyboard | Yes | |
| Windows keys | Yes | |
| Audio | Lenovo ThinkPad X280 20KF0042AU | other notebooks |
| Audio chip | Realtek ALC3287 | |
| Audio system | Dolby Audio Premium | |
| Built-in microphone | Yes | |
| Number of speakers | 2 | |
| Speaker power | 2 W | |
| Built-in Devices | Lenovo ThinkPad X280 20KF0042AU | other notebooks |
| Front camera | Yes | |
| Front camera HD type | HD | |
| Front camera resolution | 1280 x 720 pixels | |
| Front camera signal format | 720p | |
| Power | Lenovo ThinkPad X280 20KF0042AU | other notebooks |
| AC adapter frequency | 50 - 60 Hz | |
| AC adapter input voltage | 100 - 240 V | |
| Security | Lenovo ThinkPad X280 20KF0042AU | other notebooks |
| Cable lock slot | Yes | |
| Password protection | Yes | |
| Trusted Platform Module (TPM) | Yes | |
| Design | Lenovo ThinkPad X280 20KF0042AU | other notebooks |
| Brand | Lenovo | |
| Family | ThinkPad | |
| Series | X | |
| Model name | X280 | |
| Part Number | 20KF0042AU | |
| Product type | Notebook | |
| Form factor | Clamshell | |
| Product colour | Black | |
| Market positioning | Business | |
| Depth | 209.8 mm | |
| Width | 307.7 mm | |
| Height (rear) | 1.78 cm | |
| Height (front) | 1.74 cm | |
| Weight | 1.27 kg | |
| Release Date | 2018-02-03 | |
| Battery Information | Lenovo ThinkPad X280 20KF0042AU | other notebooks |
| Battery capacity | 48 Wh | |
| Battery type | Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion) | |
| Battery life | 16.6 h | |
