Lenovo ThinkPad X270 · Intel Core i7 (6th Gen) · 12.5" HD · 8 GB / 256 GB SSD

Business laptops are built to last far longer than consumer ones — and this Lenovo ThinkPad X270 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 X270 is the last X2x0 model with a removable battery and a proper RAM slot — loved by people who like to tinker.

The Core i7 gives you extra headroom for heavier work: big spreadsheets, coding with several tools open, and light photo or video editing. Sixth-generation Intel brought faster DDR4 memory support, and with an SSD this machine feels quick for everyday work and multitasking. 8 GB RAM is the right amount for study, office work and normal multitasking. Storage is a 256 GB SSD, so start-up and file loading are fast. 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 comes with genuine Windows 11 Pro installed and activated.

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, small businesses, enterprises.

Condition and what's in the box

Grade A- means it may have light scuffs or small marks on the lid or base, nothing that affects use. Every unit is tested on our checklist, securely wiped, cleaned and shipped with a compatible charger, a GST invoice and 12-month warranty.