Processor: 8th Generation Intel Core i7 processor (specific model can vary, such as i7-8650U or i7-8550U). 
Memory: 16GB of DDR4 RAM. 
Storage: 256GB PCIe NVMe SSD. 
Display: 12.5-inch screen, often with Full HD (1920x1080) resolution. 
Graphics: Integrated Intel UHD Graphics 620. 
Operating System: Usually comes with Windows 10 Pro or Windows 11 Pro. 
Other features: May include a touchscreen, backlit keyboard, and various ports like USB-C, USB 3.1, HDMI, and an audio combo jack. 
Security: Features like a fingerprint reader and a webcam with ThinkShutter for privacy may be included. 
Durability: The ThinkPad X280 is designed for durability and is tested against MIL-SPEC standards.