Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 6 Review: This Two-Pound Traveler's a Real Trooper

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Pros & Cons Ultralight, but with exemplary build quality Outstanding keyboard and touch pad, alongside classic TrackPoint nub Stellar battery life, when equipped 54.7-watt-hour battery Practical mix of ports and connectivity Pricey when purchased individually Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 6 (Intel) Specs Name Value tr:nth-of-type(n+6)]:hidden" :class="{ '[&>tr:nth-of-type(n+6)]:!table-row': open }"> Class Business, Ultraportable Processor Intel Core Ultra 7 255U RAM (as Tested) 16 GB Boot Drive Type SSD Boot Drive Capacity (as Tested) 512 GB Screen Size 13.3 inches Native Display Resolution