Lenovo 300e (2nd Gen) (81M9) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad X390 Yoga (20NN)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests
Lenovo ThinkPad X390 Yoga (20NN)
Lenovo ThinkPad X390 Yoga (20NN)

Our Rating: 78 %

In depth comparison and review of Lenovo 300e (2nd Gen) (81M9) and Lenovo ThinkPad X390 Yoga (20NN). 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 X390 Yoga (20NN) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad X390 Yoga (20NN) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

flexible 2-in-1 design

robust build quality

excellent keyboard comfort

good battery life

reliable performance

higher price point

limited graphics power

no 4K display option

modest storage capacity

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo 300e (2nd Gen) (81M9) and Lenovo ThinkPad X390 Yoga (20NN)
72 % - Design
66 % - Display
65 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
72 % - Battery
85 % - Design
78 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo 300e (2nd Gen) (81M9) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad X390 Yoga (20NN) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo 300e (2nd Gen) (81M9) Lenovo ThinkPad X390 Yoga (20NN)
Product Type Notebook - flip design Notebook - flip design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 29 cm x 20.4 cm x 2.085 cm 31.04 cm x 21.9 cm x 1.595 cm
Weight 1.24 kg 1.29 kg
Case Material Polycarbonate ABS Carbon fibre
Colour Black Black
DISPLAY Lenovo 300e (2nd Gen) (81M9) Lenovo ThinkPad X390 Yoga (20NN)
Screen Size (Type) 11.6" - IPS 13.3" - 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 300 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 72%
Features Anti-glare, Pencil Touch technology Glossy, anti-reflective, anti-smudge, 170° viewing angle
PROCESSOR Lenovo 300e (2nd Gen) (81M9) Lenovo ThinkPad X390 Yoga (20NN)
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 X390 Yoga (20NN)
RAM 4 GB (provided memory is soldered) 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type LPDDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2133 MHz 2400 MHz
Rated Speed 2400 MHz 2666 MHz
STORAGE Lenovo 300e (2nd Gen) (81M9) Lenovo ThinkPad X390 Yoga (20NN)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 64 GB eMMC 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe - TCG Opal Encryption 2, NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo 300e (2nd Gen) (81M9) Lenovo ThinkPad X390 Yoga (20NN)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics 600 Intel UHD Graphics
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 720p
Camera Features - IR camera, ThinkShutter camera privacy
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3287 Realtek ALC3287
Compliant Standards - High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio Premium
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo 300e (2nd Gen) (81M9) Lenovo ThinkPad X390 Yoga (20NN)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0
Wireless Controller Intel Wireless-AC 9560 - M.2 Card Intel Wireless-AC 9560
Features - Gigabit Ethernet via optional Ethernet (RJ-45) adapter
WWAN
Generation - 4G
Technology - LTE
Controller - FIBOCOM L830-EB - M.2 Card
BATTERY Lenovo 300e (2nd Gen) (81M9) Lenovo ThinkPad X390 Yoga (20NN)
Technology Lithium Ion Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 42 Wh 50 Wh
Battery Life Up to 10 hours Up to 14.5 hours
AC ADAPTER Lenovo 300e (2nd Gen) (81M9) Lenovo ThinkPad X390 Yoga (20NN)
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 X390 Yoga (20NN)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, digitizer, TrackPoint, digital pen, UltraNav
Keyboard Backlight - Yes
Features Spill-resistant Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo 300e (2nd Gen) (81M9) Lenovo ThinkPad X390 Yoga (20NN)
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)
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
USB-C 3.1 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 3, DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
HDMI
Dock
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Lenovo Ethernet extension connector
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE Lenovo 300e (2nd Gen) (81M9) Lenovo ThinkPad X390 Yoga (20NN)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro National Academic - English Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition - English
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo 300e (2nd Gen) (81M9) Lenovo ThinkPad X390 Yoga (20NN)
Dockable - Yes
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter ThinkPad Pen Pro, USB-C power adapter
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, smart card reader
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot Kensington 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
Compliant Standards RoHS RoHS
SAR Value 0.6 W/kg (body), 0.6 W/kg (limb) 1.696 W/kg (body), 1.696 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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