Lenovo ThinkPad X12 Detachable Gen 2: Specs and All You Need to Know

Lenovo’s new ThinkPad X12 Detachable Gen 2 is the company’s follow-up to the X12 Detachable from 2021, retaining the basic form factor and design but updating the internals to better suit 2024’s needs.

Here’s everything you need to know about the Lenovo ThinkPad X12 Detachable Gen 2, such as the specs, pricing, and worthwhile alternatives.

Highlights

• 12.3-inch 1900 x 1200 IPS LCD
• Intel Core Ultra CPUs with Intel vPro
• Up to 32GB of RAM and 1TB of storage
• Ships with Windows 11 Pro
• Front IR sensor with Windows Hello support
• LTE and 5G connectivity
• Dual USB Type-C ports
• Audio input and output jack
• 42Whr battery

Lenovo ThinkPad X12 Detachable Gen 2: The Overview

The Lenovo ThinkPad X12 Detachable Gen 2 is a convertible 12.3-inch tablet with a 1900 x 1200 IPS display powered by a range of Intel Core Ultra CPUs. Lenovo hasn’t clarified which models buyers can choose from, although all options will support Intel’s vPro suite of business-focused security features.

The ThinkPad X12 Detachable Gen 2 will be available with up to 32GB of LPDDR5X RAM and up to 1TB of storage. A 42-watt-hour battery keeps all this hardware running.

Lenovo went with two USB Type-C ports on the ThinkPad X12 Detachable Gen 2: one supports Thunderbolt 4, with Power Deliver 3.0 and DisplayPort 2.1, while the other is a 10Gbps port. The ThinkPad also has a combo audio jack and a nano SIM slot, with LTE and 5G support. The front camera has an IR sensor, which works with Windows 11’s Windows Hello facial recognition technology.

Lenovo ThinkPad X12 Detachable Gen 2: Full Specifications

Tablet	Lenovo ThinkPad X12 Detachable Gen 2
Operating System	Windows 11 Pro
Display	12.3 inches, 1900 x 1200 IPS LCD
Processor	Intel Core Ultra with Intel vPro
Graphics	Intel Integrated Graphics
Storage	Up to 1TB
Expandable	No
Memory (RAM)	Up to 32GB
Main Camera	8 Megapixel
Front Camera	5 Megapixel + IR camera
Connectivity	5G, LTE, Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/a/6E/7, Bluetooth 5.3
Ports and Connections	1x USB Type-C (Thunderbolt 4), 1x USB Type-C 10Gbps, audio in/out jack, nano SIM
Battery	42Whr battery
Security	Windows Hello facial recognition
Dimensions	283 x 203 x 9mm (14mm with keyboard)
Weight	760g (tablet); 340g (keyboard)

Pricing and Availability

The Lenovo ThinkPad X12 Detachable Gen 2 will be available in April 2024 (or May 2024 in the EMEA region). Prices start at $1399 in the US and €1349 in EMEA.

Lenovo ThinkPad X12 Detachable Gen 2 Alternatives

The closest competitor to Lenovo ThinkPad X12 Detachable Gen 2 is likely Microsoft’s Surface Pro 9. It has a similar detachable concept and has broadly similar (if slightly more dated) specs. These include Intel CPUs, identical maximum RAM and storage options, and Windows 11. However, the Surface Pro 9 has a larger 13-inch screen.