Depending on your role in the professional world, your day-to-day routine could change quite a bit. If you’re like me, your daily tasks vary from admin to project management, emails, web work, AI work, contract signing, spreadsheets, and beyond. When my days are this well-rounded, having a machine that can adjust to my needs is helpful. In one meeting, I could be typing up a document for a team; the next, I could be drawing out a mind map for a team brainstorming, and so on. With the ThinkPad X13 2-in-1 Gen 5, my one machine can do it all — at least in theory. But does it rank among the best Lenovo ThinkPad laptops we’ve reviewed?

Lenovo ThinkPad X13 2-in-1 Gen 5: Unboxing & first impressions

In my time, I’ve unboxed quite a few Lenovo ThinkPads, let alone Lenovo machines. All of them look about the same. This one was no different. It has good packaging with protective materials; it includes a 65W USB-C power adapter and an integrated stylus with a home within the computer.

I have owned and heavily used iPads for years, so the idea of an integrated stylus, not one magnetically hanging off the end, is a nice change-up. Another piece I just mentioned is that Lenovo chose to use the popular USB-C connection for this computer, not a proprietary charger or an awful barrel connector.

Right off the bat, this business laptop looks and feels like a professional ThinkPad model. At the same time, I do like the matte black finish. It looks stylish and accessible, and I can take this to whatever meetings I may have that day or in whatever job I may have. It’s compact and lightweight, making it super easy to carry around, meaning that I would take it around, unlike some super hefty computers I have tested.