Lenovo ThinkPad X240 · Intel Core i7 (4th Gen) · 12.5" HD · 8 GB / 256 GB SSD

Business laptops are built to last far longer than consumer ones — and this Lenovo ThinkPad X240 is a good example. The X-series is Lenovo's compact business line — small enough for a sling bag, tough enough to be a daily driver. Plenty of travelling salespeople and field staff lived on these. The X240 is a compact 12.5-inch ThinkPad that's been a travel favourite for years.

The Core i7 gives you extra headroom for heavier work: big spreadsheets, coding with several tools open, and light photo or video editing. This 4th-generation chip is older, but paired with an SSD it still handles documents, browsing, email and video calls comfortably. With 8 GB of memory, switching between Chrome, Word and Zoom stays smooth. A 256 GB SSD keeps everything snappy — no waiting around for the hard drive. The 12.5-inch HD screen is fine for documents, browsing and video.

Build and everyday use

12.5–13.3 inch screen and around 1.2–1.3 kg. It fits on an aircraft tray table and doesn't take over a café table. The keyboard is smaller than a 14-inch ThinkPad's but still far better than most compact laptops. It runs Windows 10 Pro. One honest note: Microsoft ended free security updates for Windows 10 in October 2025, so this is best for offline or office-network use, or enrol it in Microsoft's paid Extended Security Updates. Ask us if you'd prefer a Windows 11 option.

Upgrades

Older X2x0 models have a single RAM slot you can upgrade; newer X280/X390/X13 models have soldered memory, so choose carefully. The SSD is replaceable on all of them.

Who it suits

People who travel a lot, sales teams, and students who walk between classes all day. It sits in our picks for students, schools, small businesses.

Condition and what's in the box

Grade B+ means visible cosmetic wear such as scratches or small dents — it works exactly like a Grade A unit and costs less. Every unit is tested on our checklist, securely wiped, cleaned and shipped with a compatible charger, a GST invoice and 12-month warranty.