Lenovo 300e (2nd Gen) (81M9) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga (4th Gen) (20QF)

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Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga (4th Gen) (20QF)
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga (4th Gen) (20QF)

Our Rating: 85 %

In depth comparison and review of Lenovo 300e (2nd Gen) (81M9) and Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga (4th Gen) (20QF). Compare sizes, performance, storage capacities, batteries and other important specifications and features to easily choose the right laptop for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the laptop that will best fit your needs.

Lenovo 300e (2nd Gen) (81M9) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo 300e (2nd Gen) (81M9) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

360-degree hinge design

durable build quality

touchscreen functionality

stylus support

mediocre battery life

limited storage capacity

average display resolution

modest performance capabilities

Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga (4th Gen) (20QF) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga (4th Gen) (20QF) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

flexible 2-in-1 design

excellent keyboard comfort

impressive battery life

vivid display colors

higher price bracket

limited storage capacity

moderate graphics performance

no dedicated GPU

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo 300e (2nd Gen) (81M9) and Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga (4th Gen) (20QF)
72 % - Design
66 % - Display
65 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
72 % - Battery
85 % - Design
83 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo 300e (2nd Gen) (81M9) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga (4th Gen) (20QF) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo 300e (2nd Gen) (81M9) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga (4th Gen) (20QF)
Product Type Notebook - flip design Notebook - flip design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 29 cm x 20.4 cm x 2.085 cm 32.3 cm x 21.8 cm x 1.55 cm
Weight 1.24 kg 1.36 kg
Case Material Polycarbonate ABS Aluminum, magnesium alloy
Colour Black Iron grey
DISPLAY Lenovo 300e (2nd Gen) (81M9) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga (4th Gen) (20QF)
Screen Size (Type) 11.6" - IPS 14" - IPS
Touchscreen Yes (10-point multi-touch) Yes (10-point multi-touch)
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1366 x 768 (HD) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 250 cd/m² 400 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 72%
Features Anti-glare, Pencil Touch technology Glossy, anti-reflective, anti-smudge, 170° viewing angle, Low Power
PROCESSOR Lenovo 300e (2nd Gen) (81M9) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga (4th Gen) (20QF)
CPU Intel Celeron N4100 / 1.1 GHz Intel Core i5 (8th Gen) 8265U / 1.6 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 2.4 GHz 3.9 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core Quad-Core
Cache 4 MB 6 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Features Integrated memory controller Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Lenovo 300e (2nd Gen) (81M9) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga (4th Gen) (20QF)
RAM 4 GB (provided memory is soldered) 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type LPDDR4 SDRAM LPDDR3 SDRAM
Speed 2133 MHz 2133 MHz
Rated Speed 2400 MHz 2133 MHz
STORAGE Lenovo 300e (2nd Gen) (81M9) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga (4th Gen) (20QF)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 64 GB eMMC 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption 2, NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo 300e (2nd Gen) (81M9) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga (4th Gen) (20QF)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics 600 Intel UHD Graphics
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 720p
Camera Features - ThinkShutter camera privacy
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone Stereo speakers, quad array microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3287 Realtek ALC1012L
Compliant Standards - High Definition Audio, Dolby Atmos
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo 300e (2nd Gen) (81M9) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga (4th Gen) (20QF)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, NFC, Bluetooth 5.0
Wireless Controller Intel Wireless-AC 9560 - M.2 Card Intel Wireless-AC 9560 - M.2 Card
Network Interface - Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller - Intel I219-V
WWAN
Generation - 4G
Technology - LTE Advanced
Controller - FIBOCOM L850-GL - M.2 Card
BATTERY Lenovo 300e (2nd Gen) (81M9) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga (4th Gen) (20QF)
Technology Lithium Ion Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 42 Wh 51 Wh
Battery Life Up to 10 hours Up to 18.1 hours
AC ADAPTER Lenovo 300e (2nd Gen) (81M9) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga (4th Gen) (20QF)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 45 Watt 65 Watt
INPUT Lenovo 300e (2nd Gen) (81M9) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga (4th Gen) (20QF)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, digitizer, TrackPoint, digital pen, UltraNav
Keyboard Backlight - Yes
Features Spill-resistant Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo 300e (2nd Gen) (81M9) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga (4th Gen) (20QF)
Slots - 1 x Nano-SIM card (1 free)
Interfaces USB 3.0
USB 3.0 (Always On)
USB-C 3.0 (Power Delivery)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
HDMI
USB 3.1 Gen 1
USB 3.1 Gen 1 (Always On)
2 x USB-C 3.1 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 3, DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
HDMI
Lenovo Ethernet extension connector
Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN (on supplied cable)
Dock
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) -
SOFTWARE Lenovo 300e (2nd Gen) (81M9) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga (4th Gen) (20QF)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro National Academic - English Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition - English
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo 300e (2nd Gen) (81M9) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga (4th Gen) (20QF)
Dockable - Yes
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter ThinkPad Pen Pro, USB-C power adapter, ThinkPad Ethernet Extension Cable Gen 2
Integrated Options - 3-axis gyro sensor, 3-axis accelerometer
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot Kensington mini security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features Administrator password, power-on password, MIL-STD-810G tested Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810G tested
Navigation Receiver - GPS
Compliant Standards RoHS RoHS
SAR Value 0.6 W/kg (body), 0.6 W/kg (limb) 1.571 W/kg (body), 1.571 W/kg (limb)
ENERGY STAR Certified - Yes
TCO Certified TCO Certified Notebooks 8 -
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return Limited warranty - 3 years - pick-up and return
Limited warranty - battery - 1 year
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