Processor 6th Generation Intel Core i3 / i5 / i7 Processor Processor Number # of Cores # of Threads Base Frequency Max Turbo Frequency Cache Memory Types Processor Graphics i3-6006U 2 4 2.0 GHz - 3MB DDR4-2133 Intel HD Graphics 520 i3-6100U 2.3 GHz - 3MB i5-6200U 2.3 GHz 2.8 GHz 3MB i5-6300U 2.4 GHz 3.0 GHz 3MB i7-6500U 2.5 GHz 3.1 GHz 4MB i7-6600U 2.6 GHz 3.4 GHz 4MB or 7th Generation Intel Core i3 / i5 / i7 Processor Processor Number # of Cores # of Threads Base Frequency Max Turbo Frequency Cache Memory Types Processor Graphics i3-7100U 2 4 2.4 GHz - 3MB DDR4-2133 Intel HD Graphics 620 i5-7200U 2.5 GHz 3.1 GHz 3MB i5-7300U 2.6 GHz 3.5 GHz 3MB i7-7500U 2.7 GHz 3.5 GHz 4MB i7-7600U 2.8 GHz 3.9 GHz 4MB Graphics Intel HD Graphics 520 or 620 in processor; supports external digital monitor via HDMI or USB Type-C; supports three independent displays; Max resolution: 4096x2160@60Hz (USB Type-C); 4096x2160@24Hz (HDMI) Chipset Memory Intel SoC (System on Chip) platform 16GB max / 2400MHz DDR4, one DDR4 SO-DIMM socket * System clocks down for processors with lower memory controller Display Multi-touch (opt) Some: 12.5" (317.5mm) HD (1366x768), anti-glare, LED backlight, 200 nits, 16:9 aspect ratio, 500:1 contrast ratio Some: 12.5" (317.5mm) HD (1366x768), anti-glare, LED backlight, IPS, 300 nits, 16:9 aspect ratio, 800:1 contrast ratio, 170° viewing angle Some: 12.5" (317.5mm) FHD (1920x1080), anti-glare, LED backlight, IPS, 300 nits, 16:9 aspect ratio, 700:1 contrast ratio, 170° viewing angle On-cell touch, supports 10-finger gesture (FHD only) Storage Optical System has one HDD slot or one M.2 2280 slot exclusively for storage Some: HDD / SATA 6.0Gb/s, 2.5" wide, 7mm high, Active Protection System Some: SSD / SATA 6.0Gb/s, 2.5" wide, 7mm high (e.g. xxxGB SSD) Some: M.2 SSD / PCIe NVMe, PCIe 3.0 x 2, 16Gb/s Some: 128GB M.2 SSD / SATA 6.0Gb/s, in WWAN slot as 2nd Storage, mutually exclusive with WWAN and WiGig None Ethernet Non-vPro model: Intel Ethernet Connection I219-V (Jacksonville) vPro model: Intel Ethernet Connection I219-LM (Jacksonville) WLAN Bluetooth One of the following, configurable by model (WiGig is mutually exclusive with WWAN): • Realtek RTL8822BE, Wi-Fi 2x2 802.11ac + BT4.1 • Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 8260, Wi-Fi 2x2 802.11ac + BT4.1 • Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 8265, Wi-Fi 2x2 802.11ac + BT4.1 • Intel Tri-Band Wireless-AC 18265, WiGig 802.11ad + Wi-Fi 2x2 802.11ac + BT4.1 (US only) Bluetooth 4.1 wireless, integrated in Wi-Fi + Bluetooth combo adapter * Intel 8265ac / 18265ac card support BT4.2 but is limited to BT4.1 by Windows OS WWAN (optional) SIM card (opt) One of the following, configurable by model (mutually exclusive with WiGig): • Wireless WAN upgradable • Integrated Mobile Broadband 4G LTE-A, Qualcomm Snapdragon™ X7 LTE-A (Sierra Wireless EM7455) • Integrated Mobile Broadband 4G LTE, Intel XMM 7160 (Fibocom L831-EAU) (EMEA only) Micro-SIM card slot, opt Verizon LTE (US) or Lenovo Connect (EMEA) SIM card Dimensions Weight Case color Case material WxDxH: 12.03" x 8.21" x 0.80"; 305.5mm x 208.5mm x 20.3mm Models No + 3-cell 3-cell + 3-cell 3 + 6-cell Weight 2.79 lb / 1.27 kg 2.98 lb / 1.36 kg 3.33 lb / 1.52 kg Black Glass-Fiber Reinforced Plastic Smart card reader Media reader Ports WiGig dock (opt) Monitor cable (optional) Optional: Smart card reader 4-in-1 reader (MMC, SD, SDHC, SDXC) Two USB 3.1 Type-A Gen 1 / USB 3.0 (one Always On), USB 3.1 Type-C Gen 1, HDMI 1.4b, Ethernet (RJ-45), Dock connector ThinkPad WiGig dock, mutually exclusive with WWAN (US only) HDMI to VGA: Lenovo HDMI to VGA Monitor Adapter USB-C to VGA: Lenovo USB-C to VGA Adapter USB-C to DP: Lenovo USB-C to DisplayPort Adapter Camera (optional) Audio support HD720p resolution, fixed focus HD Audio, Realtek ALC3268 codec / stereo speakers, 1.5W x 2 / dual array microphone, combo audio/microphone jack Keyboard UltraNav 6-row, spill-resistant, multimedia Fn keys, optional LED backlight TrackPoint pointing device and buttonless Mylar surface multi-touch touchpad Security Security chip vPro (optional) Fingerprint reader NFC (optional) Power-on password, hard disk password, supervisor password, security keyhole Discrete TPM 2.0, TCG Certified Intel vPro Technology Optional: Touch style match on chip fingerprint reader on the palm rest Near Field Communication Internal battery External battery Max battery life (MobileMark 2014) AC adapter Optional: Integrated Li-Ion or Li-Polymer 3-cell (23Wh) Li-Ion 3-cell (23Wh) or 6-cell (48Wh or 72Wh) Models No + 3-cell 3-cell + 3-cell 3-cell + 6-cell 48Wh 3-cell + 6-cell 72Wh Max battery life 6.52 hr 13.04 hr 20.1 hr 26.9 hr 45W AC adapter (slim tip) or 45W USB Type-C AC adapter Preload Windows 7 Professional 64 preinstalled through downgrade rights in Windows 10 Pro 64 • Lenovo Solution Center • Lenovo PowerEngage • ThinkVantage Product Recovery • ThinkVantage System Update • Adobe Reader • Microsoft Office preloaded; purchase a product key to activate • McAfee LiveSafe (30-day trial) Some: Windows 10 Home 64 Some: Windows 10 Pro 64 • Lenovo Companion • Lenovo Setting • Microsoft Office preloaded; purchase a product key to activate Limited warranty One of the following, configurable by model: • 1-year depot repair service • 3-year/1-yr battery depot repair service • 3-year/1-yr battery limited onsite service Mil-Spec test MIL-STD-810G military certification Environment EPEAT Gold (US only); ENERGY STAR 6.1; RoHS-compliant ThinkPad X270 Platform Specifications Product Specifications Reference (PSREF) Lenovo July 2017