Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Yoga Gen 1

Refurbished Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Yoga Gen 1 — Premium 13.3-Inch 2-in-1 Business Laptop

The refurbished Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Yoga Gen 1 is a flagship 2-in-1 convertible business laptop engineered for professionals who need versatility without compromising performance. With its 360° hinge, built-in ThinkPad Pen Pro stylus, and 10th Gen Intel Core i5-10310U vPro processor, it transitions effortlessly between laptop, tent, stand and tablet modes. Weighing just 1.25kg and built to MIL-STD-810G military durability standards, this is a machine designed for demanding daily use — in the office, on the road or at home. Sold by Primo Technology in certified refurbished condition, graded Good or Excellent (select your grade above), with a 14-month warranty and free UK delivery (1-2 working days for UK mainland).

Verified Key Specifications

• Processor: Intel Core i5-10310U, 10th Gen, quad-core, up to 4.4GHz
• Display: 13.3″ Full HD (1920×1080) touchscreen, 360° hinge
• Keyboard: English QWERTY
• RAM: 8GB or 16GB DDR4 (soldered)
• Storage: 256GB SSD
• Graphics: Intel UHD Graphics
• Ports: 2x USB-A, 1x USB-C, 1x USB-C / Thunderbolt 3, HDMI, microSD card reader, headphone jack, side docking connector
• Stylus: ThinkPad Pen Pro (built-in, rechargeable)
• Camera: 720p HD
• Wireless: Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.1
• Battery: 50Wh
• Build: Carbon fibre hybrid, MIL-STD-810G certified
• Weight: 1.25kg
• Operating System: Windows 11
• Warranty: 14 months

Four Modes — Maximum Versatility

The refurbished ThinkPad X13 Yoga Gen 1 uses a 360° hinge to support four distinct use modes: laptop for traditional typing, tent for presentations and desk-sharing, stand for media consumption, and tablet for inking and touch interaction. The integrated ThinkPad Pen Pro stylus recharges inside its garage slot on the chassis — no batteries, no dongle, always ready. With 4,096 levels of pressure sensitivity, it is well suited to annotating documents, signing forms and note-taking directly on screen.

10th Gen vPro Performance and Security

The Intel Core i5-10310U vPro processor delivers strong quad-core performance for professional workloads — running multiple applications simultaneously, video conferencing, large spreadsheets and data-intensive tasks without slowdown. The vPro platform adds hardware-level security and remote manageability features valued by IT departments and security-conscious professionals. Choose 8GB of RAM for straightforward everyday use, or step up to 16GB if you regularly run more demanding multitasking workloads. With a fast 256GB SSD, everyday tasks from booting to opening large files are handled with speed.

A Practical Port Selection for a 2-in-1

Despite its slim convertible design, the X13 Yoga Gen 1 keeps a genuinely useful spread of ports: two USB-A ports for a mouse, keyboard or USB drive, a standard USB-C port, and a second USB-C port with Thunderbolt 3 support for single-cable docking and up to three simultaneous external displays. A full-size HDMI port and a microSD card reader round out the connectivity, and the side docking connector supports a compatible ThinkPad dock for buyers who want a permanent desk setup. Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth 5.1 keep wireless connections fast and stable whether you’re in the office, at home, or working remotely from a café or client site.

Who Is This For?

Yes — the refurbished Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Yoga Gen 1 is the ideal choice for business professionals who need a versatile 2-in-1 with stylus support, field workers who annotate documents or fill forms digitally on screen, IT-managed environments where vPro security and remote management matter, and frequent travellers who need maximum portability without sacrificing keyboard quality.

Not ideal for: gaming or 3D design work. For business, note-taking and travel, the ThinkPad X13 Yoga is a strong fit.

Typical Use Cases

This configuration suits business professionals who present frequently and want tent or stand mode for demos, field-based staff who fill out forms or annotate documents with the built-in stylus, and IT-managed corporate environments that rely on vPro’s remote manageability features. The MIL-STD-810G testing and sub-1.3kg weight also suit buyers who travel between meetings, client sites or offices daily.

Refurbished vs New at This Price Point

Lenovo has moved on to newer ThinkPad X13 Yoga generations, and the Gen 1 is no longer sold new — there is no genuine current equivalent to compare directly. Why pay £££ for new? A current entry-level convertible ThinkPad with a built-in stylus costs substantially more than this certified refurbished unit. Buying refurbished from Primo Technology gets you genuine ThinkPad build quality and the ThinkPad Pen Pro stylus, tested and warrantied, at a fraction of any current equivalent’s price.

Our 30-Point Quality Inspection, Warranty and Returns

Every laptop sold by Primo Technology passes our 30-point inspection by in-house technicians. We test processor performance, RAM stability, SSD health, touchscreen and stylus responsiveness, minimum tested battery health of 80% of original design capacity, display quality, keyboard and trackpad function, hinge operation, all ports, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and overall system stability. Any component that does not meet our standards is repaired or replaced before sale. Orders placed before 9am Monday to Friday are dispatched the same day, arriving in 1-2 working days for UK mainland (3-5 working days for the Scottish Highlands, Northern Ireland, Isle of Man, Channel Islands and remote postcodes). Every unit is backed by a 14-month warranty, and if anything isn’t right, our refund policy covers you.

What’s in the Box

• Refurbished Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Yoga Gen 1
• ThinkPad Pen Pro (garaged in chassis)
• Compatible USB-C charger with UK plug included

Frequently Asked Questions

Does the ThinkPad X13 Yoga Gen 1 come with a stylus? Yes — the ThinkPad Pen Pro is built into a garage slot in the chassis and recharges automatically when stored.

Can the RAM be upgraded? No — the 8GB or 16GB DDR4 is soldered to the motherboard and cannot be upgraded after purchase, so choose the configuration that best matches your needs at checkout.

Does it support external monitors? Yes — up to 3 independent displays via Thunderbolt 3, USB-C and HDMI simultaneously.

What is Intel vPro? Intel vPro is a hardware-level security and remote management platform built into select Intel processors, commonly used in enterprise environments.

Does it come with Windows 11? Yes — all Primo Technology refurbished laptops are supplied with a genuine licensed copy of Windows 11.

Does it have Thunderbolt 3? Yes — one USB-C port supports Thunderbolt 3 for single-cable docking and fast external storage.

Is it suitable for gaming? No — the integrated Intel UHD Graphics is built for everyday productivity, not gaming or graphics-heavy software.

What’s the difference between the 8GB and 16GB versions? Multitasking headroom only — 16GB suits buyers who keep many applications and browser tabs open at once, while 8GB suits straightforward everyday use.

What’s the difference between the Good and Excellent grades? Both are fully tested and certified refurbished — Excellent units show minimal to no visible wear, while Good units may show light cosmetic wear from previous use, with identical performance and the same 14-month warranty either way.

What’s the battery health on this laptop? Every unit meets a minimum tested battery health of 80% of original design capacity, confirmed as part of our 30-point inspection.

How long does delivery take? UK mainland orders arrive in 1-2 working days after dispatch, with orders placed before 9am Monday to Friday dispatched the same day. Scottish Highlands, Northern Ireland, Isle of Man, Channel Islands and remote postcodes take 3-5 working days.

Related Products and Helpful Guides

Looking for similar business convertibles? Browse the Lenovo ThinkPad L380 Yoga, the HP EliteBook x360 1030 G4, or the Lenovo ThinkPad L490.

You can also explore our full range of refurbished Lenovo Yoga convertibles, browse refurbished Lenovo ThinkPads, or see our wider certified refurbished laptop collection.

For more guidance, read our Best Refurbished Lenovo ThinkPads guide, our 8GB vs 16GB RAM guide, or our guide on how to choose a refurbished laptop.

About Primo Technology

Primo Technology is one of the UK’s leading certified refurbished laptop retailers based in the UK. We offer a 14-month warranty — one of the longest in the UK refurbished market. Every unit is inspected and tested by our in-house technicians before sale. Contact us with any questions before or after purchase.