Freedom from dongles is a real leg up. There’s something to be said for all of your essential ports being there without add-ons that you have to carry in a bag. The freedom to issue PCs to people that aren’t always careful with their things is important, too. The ThinkPad X260/X270 has passed Military-grade durability tests. You can’t easily break it. Equally as important is freedom from high prices.

The ThinkPad X260/X270 is a fantastic choice for people who need to be productive on the go, because it’s an ideal size for small tables (or your lap), but provides epic battery life, a comfortable keyboard and strong mainstream performance. If you want a slightly better typing experience or larger display.

The X260/X270 passes Military-specification testing for durability and reliability. With a sleek appearance and weight of less than 1.36 kg, it runs counter to chunkiness often associated with sturdiness. Its IPS LCD delivers brilliant brightness and viewing angles of almost 180 degrees. One interesting feature of the X260/X270 is the Power Bridge technology, which allows users to swap batteries without turning off the device.

Performance-wise, it is powered by the Intel Core i5-6200U, 8 GB DDR4 RAM and a 512 GB SSD. Connectivity is good and includes 3 USB 3.0 ports, HDMI, Mini-DisplayPort as well as a SD-card slot. The integrated Intel vPro Technology allows remote management and location. Much effort has been made in providing a first-rate keyboard. The spill-resistant keyboard’s quality is indisputable. Yet comfort is not compromised in favor of ruggedness with its ergonomically-built keys. With its battery life of 12 hours, the X260/X270 indeed stands out prime notebook.

Intel HD Graphics 520: Integrated GPU (GT2) with 24 EUs found on some Skylake CPU models (15 W ULV series).