Lenovo ThinkPad Yoga 260 12.5″ Premium Business 2-in-1 Ultraportable
The Lenovo ThinkPad Yoga 260 is a premium-class ultraportable 2-in-1 notebook computer for business users. As same as the other Lenovo’s Yoga laptops, the 12.5-inch ThinkPad Yoga 260 has a bend-back design, allowing multiple usage modes like tablet or presentation stand, besides the standard laptop mode. The device features an innovative “lift-and-lock” keyboard with retracting keys for a more comfortable grip and accidental keystroke prevention when it is used in tablet and presentation modes.
The 2.9-pound machine with a profile of 0.7″ and recognizable ThinkPad no-frills design packs all the necessary features for a typical business users and delivers good performance and battery life. Besides the common 1366×768 display resolution, the ThinkPad Yoga 260 is optionally available with a Full HD 1920×1080 panel. The screen supports both finger and active digitizer pen inputs. A pen is included in the package. IPS display technology for wide viewing angles and anti-reflective coating are standard features across the series, as same as keyboard backlight and the traditional TrackPoint stick with dedicated buttons alongside a single-piece trackpad.
Responsible for computing are the 6th Generation Intel Core i processor series. The CPU options include the lower-mid-range i3-6100U, mid-tier i5-6200U and i5-6300U, and higher-end i7-6500U and i7-6600U. Display pixels and 3D rendering rely on the integrated Intel HD 520, which is a basic graphics processor solution. System memory size can be 4GB, 8GB, and even 16GB for hard-core multi-taskers. The notebook uses the latest DDR4-type 2,133MHz RAM modules. For storage, the laptop boasts solid state drive options, with capacity ranging from 128GB to 512GB. With the 512GB choice, PCI-NVMe technology is optionally available. It enables ultimately fast boot-ups, programs loading, and file reading and writing.
Lenovo’s ThinkPad Yoga 260 sports a solid selection of connectivity and networking features. It has 802.11AC wireless, Bluetooth 4.1, two USB 3.0 ports, a mini DisplayPort video out, HDMI video out, a microSD card reader, combo audio jack, optional SmartCard reader, and OneLink+ connector for compatible docking stations. Furthermore, the laptop has stereo speakers with Dolby Advanced Audio technology, a 720p web camera, and a fingerprint reader.
The manufacturer estimates the battery life on the Thinkpad Yoga 260 with its 44 WHr battery can last up to 10 hours.
The laptop is available in silver and black colors and comes with Windows 10 Home or Pro pre-installed.
Specifications of the Lenovo ThinkPad Yoga 260
Here are the specs of the Lenovo ThinkPad Yoga 260 with descriptions of its features. For comparison against other laptops, you can use the "Compare Specs" button.
| Brand | Lenovo |
|---|---|
| Screen Size | 12.5-inch This is a small display size, typical for ultraportable laptops. |
| Screen Resolution | 1366x768 pixels HD This is an entry-level screen resolution, oftentimes found on budget laptops. It doesn't deliver picture sharpness and space on the screen like the Full HD or higher resolution laptop displays do. 1920x1080 pixels Full HD Full HD is the most common laptop screen resolution today. It provides a good image sharpness and a decent amount of space on the display for the user interface and programs. However, it isn't as good as the top-tier 4K Ultra HD. |
| Touchscreen | Finger multi-touch input The screen supports finger touch input, including multi-touch gestures. Active digitizer pen input The screen supports active digitizer pen input, besides the common finger multi-touch input. In comparison to simple capacitive pens you can use on any touchscreen, active digitizer pen input provides advanced features like pressure sensitivity. Check with the laptop seller whether the active pen is included in the package. |
| Other Display Specs | IPS type Displays based on IPS technology provide much wider viewing angles than the budget-class TN screens. Anti-glare coating Anti-glare coating reduces ambient light reflections, as opposed to the glare-type displays with more vivid colors. |
| Processor (CPU) | Intel Core i5-5200U 5th Gen dual-core 2.2-2.7GHz 3MB cache (User Benchmark CPU score: 37) Intel Core i5-5300U 5th Gen dual-core 2.3-2.9GHz 3MB cache (User Benchmark CPU score: 41) Intel Core i3-6100U 6th Gen "Skylake" Dual-Core 2.3GHz 3MB Cache (User Benchmark CPU score: 36) Intel Core i7-6500U 6th Gen (older upper-mid-tier home and office CPU) Intel Core i7-6600U 6th Gen dual-core 2.6-3.4GHz 4MB cache (User Benchmark CPU score: 49) |
| Graphics (GPU) | Intel HD 520 integrated graphics (for the lightest gaming) |
| System Memory (RAM) Size | 4GB RAM 4GB is a small RAM size for computing in 2023. For smooth operation of a laptop during everyday tasks, at least 8GB is recommended. 8GB RAM The 8GB RAM size is the standard one in 2023. It provides comfortable multi-tasking for the most home and office users. 16GB RAM 16GB and greater RAM sizes are recommended for heavy multitasking, gaming, and specialized programs that require a lot of RAM. |
| Data Storage | 128GB SSD 128GB is a relatively small storage space. However, it is usable if you don't store a lot of large files like movies and don't install a lot of programs. 256GB SSD 256GB is a decent capacity. If you tend to download and store a lot of large files like movies and install many programs, 512GB or more is a better choice. 512GB SSD 512GB storage capacity is recommended if you store a lot of large files and install many programs. |
| DVD Optical Drive | None |
| Keyboard & Input | Backlit keyboard without dedicated number pad The keyboard has backlit keys for easier typing in the dark. There's no separate numeric pad you can typically find on the right side of the keyboard on many laptop models. Touchpad with click buttons built into the surface The left and right click buttons are built into the surface of the touchpad, as opposed to separate physical buttons. Pointing stick with accompanying click buttons In the middle of the keyboard there's a pointing stick as an alternative to touchpad-based pointer navigation. The pointing stick is accompanied by left and right click buttons located between the keyboard and touchpad areas. Touchscreen Active digitizer pen |
| Speakers & Audio | Stereo speakers As usual, the device features a pair of built-in stereo speakers. Combo microphone and headphones audio jack This laptop has the ordinary 3.5mm combo audio jack that supports both headphone output and microphone input simultaneously. |
| Camera | Front-facing web camera Laptops usually feature a frontal webcam located on the display bezel. This laptop is no exception. |
| Wi-Fi Wireless | 802.11AC The 802.11AC is the previous-generation wireless networking standard. It's also known as Wi-Fi 5. 802.11AC is succeeded by 802.11AX Wi-Fi 6 with data transfer speed and multi-device connectivity improvements. |
| Ethernet Network Port | No This laptop has no Ethernet LAN port for wired internet and networking connectivity. |
| Mobile broadband (4G LTE) | Yes (Optional) |
| Bluetooth | Yes This laptop has a built-in Bluetooth module. It enables you to connect the computer to Bluetooth mice and other Bluetooth peripherals, smartphones, and other Bluetooth-equipped devices. |
| USB Ports | 2 x USB 3.0 A pair of full-size USB ports. |
| Video Output Ports | 1 x mini DisplayPort DisplayPort is a digital video output port. It is not as widely used as HDMI. The laptop has a compact "mini" version of DisplayPort on its side. |
| Media Card Reader | MicroSD card reader The laptop has a slot for MicroSD memory cards. These are small SD cards commonly used in smartphones. |
| Other Features | Fingerprint reader This laptop has a built-in fingerprint reader. It improves security and enables easier system log-ins, without password typing. Docking connector Stylus pen |
| Battery | "up to 10 hours" of battery life 4-cell 44 WHr |
| Weight | 2.9 pounds |
| Height | 0.7" |
| Width | 12.2" |
| Depth | 8.7" |
| Windows Version | Windows 10 Pro Windows 10 Pro version adds some business-specific features in comparison to the standard Windows Home. Windows 10 Pro upgradeable to the latest Windows 11 Pro for free. |
| Warranty | 1-year A typical laptop warranty. |
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4 out of 5
louis –
I recently purchased the thinkpad yoga 260 with a specification of i3 6100u intel cpu 4gb ddr4-2133 ram 256 m.2 2280 samsung ssd 720 gloosy screen
from the get go the machine is snappy and ruged,with its slender form factor and clean likes whilst a buisness machine it still feels at home in the living room
the screen was a little underwhelming however after some minor tweaks in the intel hd utility preinstalled i found the colours instantly popped and the overall experiance was far more satisfying.
i have since owning added a 512 samsung nvme 960 pro ssd and pulled the 4gb ram out in favour of the 8gb stick branded SR hynix which matched the original lenovo supplied part.
I have to date experianced no problems at all with the machine its quiet cool fast and a wonder to own,i even hook it upto my asus rog swift display via the mini dp and its hard to believe this little ultrabook is powering my gaming experiance.
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