ThinkPad L13 Gen 2 (Intel)
2021. L Series. No longer sold by Lenovo. Next: L13 Gen 3 (Intel).
Compare it with every L13 generation or every ThinkPad.
- RAM
- 16 GB, soldered
- SSD
- 1× M.2 2242/2280, PCIe 3.0
- Screen
- 13.3" 1366×768, 1920×1080
- Ports
- 1× TB4, 2× USB-A, HDMI, Ethernet
- Battery
- 46 Wh
- Weight
- from 1.39 kg
Display
13.3", 16:9
| Resolution | Panel | Nits | Hz | Touch | Gamut | Surface |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1366×768 HD | TN | 250 | – | – | 45% NTSC | Anti-glare |
| 1920×1080 FHD | IPS | 250 | – | – | 45% NTSC | Anti-glare |
| 1920×1080 FHD | IPS | 300 | – | yes | 72% NTSC | Anti-glare |
Processor
- Family
- Intel Celeron or 11th Generation Intel Core i3 / i5 / i7 Processor
- Options
- Celeron 6305, Core i3-1115G4, Core i5-1135G7, Core i5-1145G7, Core i7-1165G7, Core i7-1185G7
- Integrated graphics
- Intel UHD Graphics, Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Memory
- Maximum
- 4GB soldered memory, not upgradable
- 8GB soldered memory, not upgradable
- 16GB soldered memory, not upgradable
- Slots
- Memory soldered to systemboard, no slots, single-channel (4GB models); Memory soldered to systemboard, no slots, dual-channel (8GB or 16GB models)
- Type
- DDR4-3200
Storage
- Slots
- 1× M.2 2242/2280
- Maximum
- One drive, up to 512GB M.2 2242 SSD or 1TB M.2 2280 SSD
Ports
- Standard
- 1x HDMI 2.0
- 1x Headphone / microphone combo jack (3.5mm)
- 1x Thunderbolt 4 / USB4 40Gbps (support data transfer, Power Delivery 3.0 and DisplayPort 1.4)
- 1x USB 3.2 Gen 1
- 1x USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
- 1x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (support data transfer, Power Delivery and DisplayPort 1.2)
- 1x microSD card reader
- Optional
- 1x Ethernet extension connector (mini RJ-45)
- 1x Side docking connector (Ethernet models only)
- 1x Smart card reader
- Card reader
- microSD
- Smart card
- optional
Wireless
- Wi-Fi
- Intel Wireless-AC 9560, 802.11ac Dual Band 2x2 Wi-Fi + Bluetooth 5.1, M.2 card
- Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX201, 802.11ax 2x2 Wi-Fi + Bluetooth 5.1, M.2 Card
- WWAN
- No support
Body
- Dimensions
- 311.5 x 219 x 17.6 mm
- Weight
- from 1.39 kg
- Battery
- 46 Wh
- Materials
- Aluminium (top), GFRP (bottom)
- Colours
- Black, Silver
Input
- Keyboard
- 6-row, spill-resistant, multimedia Fn keys with Unified Communications controls
- Backlight
- optional
- TrackPoint and pad
- TrackPoint pointing device and Mylar surface multi-touch touchpad
Camera and security
- Camera
- 720p, 720p + IR
- Fingerprint
- optional
- TPM
- Discrete TPM 2.0, TCG certified
Operating system
- Preloads
- Ubuntu Linux
- Windows 10 Home 64
- Windows 10 Home 64 Single Language
- Windows 10 Pro 64
- Windows 11 DG Windows 10 Pro 64
- Windows 11 Home
- Windows 11 Home Single Language
- Windows 11 Pro
- No operating system
Source: Lenovo PSREF, product page and PDF. PSREF last changed this spec on 2023-09-25. Pulled 2026-09-20. Raw JSON for every model: /thinkpads.json.