Lenovo IdeaPad 4G 14Q8C05 (82KE) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 3 (21BQ)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Lenovo IdeaPad 4G 14Q8C05 (82KE) and Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 3 (21BQ). 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 IdeaPad 4G 14Q8C05 (82KE) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo IdeaPad 4G 14Q8C05 (82KE) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

lightweight design

affordable price

solid battery life

decent performance

good connectivity options

average display quality

limited storage capacity

basic graphics

no thunderbolt support

Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 3 (21BQ) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 3 (21BQ) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

excellent keyboard experience

impressive battery life

strong security features

portable design

average display brightness

limited graphics performance

noisy under load

higher price point

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo IdeaPad 4G 14Q8C05 (82KE) and Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 3 (21BQ)
82 % - Design
85 % - Display
62 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
83 % - Design
72 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo IdeaPad 4G 14Q8C05 (82KE) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 3 (21BQ) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo IdeaPad 4G 14Q8C05 (82KE) Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 3 (21BQ)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 32.17 cm x 20.7 cm x 1.49 cm 30.58 cm x 21.756 cm x 1.81 cm
Weight 1.2 kg 1.26 kg
Case Material Aluminium (top), polycarbonate ABS (bottom) Polyphenylene sulfide (top), aluminium (bottom)
Colour Light silver Thunder black
DISPLAY Lenovo IdeaPad 4G 14Q8C05 (82KE) Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 3 (21BQ)
Screen Size (Type) 14" - IPS 13.3" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:10
Image Brightness 300 cd/m² 300 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 100% sRGB 72% NTSC
Features Anti-glare Anti-glare, 170° viewing angle
PROCESSOR Lenovo IdeaPad 4G 14Q8C05 (82KE) Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 3 (21BQ)
CPU Qualcomm Snapdragon 8c Kryo 490 Intel Core i5 (12th Gen) 1245U / 1.6 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 2.45 GHz 4.4 GHz
Number of Cores 8-core 10-core
Cache - 12 MB
Features Integrated memory controller Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Lenovo IdeaPad 4G 14Q8C05 (82KE) Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 3 (21BQ)
RAM 8 GB (provided memory is soldered) 16 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type LPDDR4X SDRAM LPDDR5 SDRAM
Speed 1866 MHz 4800 MHz
Rated Speed 1866 MHz 4800 MHz
STORAGE Lenovo IdeaPad 4G 14Q8C05 (82KE) Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 3 (21BQ)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe) 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption - Union Memory
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo IdeaPad 4G 14Q8C05 (82KE) Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 3 (21BQ)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Qualcomm Adreno 675 Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Max Monitors Supported 2 external monitor(s) 3 external monitor(s)
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 720p
Camera Features IR camera, Windows Hello, fixed focus Privacy shutter, fixed focus
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec Qualcomm WCD9341 Realtek ALC3287
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio, Dolby Voice
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo IdeaPad 4G 14Q8C05 (82KE) Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 3 (21BQ)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0 Bluetooth 5.1, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
Wireless Controller - Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX 211
Features Dual stream (2x2) -
WWAN
Generation 4G -
Technology LTE Advanced -
Controller Qualcomm QGM8180X -
BATTERY Lenovo IdeaPad 4G 14Q8C05 (82KE) Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 3 (21BQ)
Technology Lithium polymer 4-cell lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 51 Wh 54.7 Wh
Battery Life Up to 20 hours -
Battery Run Time Local video (1080p) playback time (150 nits): up to 20 hours -
AC ADAPTER Lenovo IdeaPad 4G 14Q8C05 (82KE) Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 3 (21BQ)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 45 Watt 65 Watt, 5 / 9 / 15 / 20 V
INPUT Lenovo IdeaPad 4G 14Q8C05 (82KE) Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 3 (21BQ)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad, precision touchpad Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, Fn keys with Unified Communications controls
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo IdeaPad 4G 14Q8C05 (82KE) Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 3 (21BQ)
Slots 1 x Nano-SIM card (1 free) -
Interfaces USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
2 x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
2 x USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort 2.0 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
SOFTWARE Lenovo IdeaPad 4G 14Q8C05 (82KE) Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 3 (21BQ)
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Home (on ARM) - English Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition (available through downgrade rights from Windows 11 Pro) + Windows 11 Pro Licence
Software Included Microsoft Office (Trial) -
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo IdeaPad 4G 14Q8C05 (82KE) Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 3 (21BQ)
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter USB-C power adapter
Integrated Options Proximity sensor -
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip Discrete Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader
Security Slot Type - Kensington nano security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection - Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password Administrator password, power-on password, RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810H tested, NVMe password, USB FIDO (Fast Identity Online) device integration, Firmware Resiliency 3.0, certificate based BIOS authentication
Compliant Standards RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3 RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3, TCG Certified
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes Yes
EPEAT Compliant - EPEAT Gold
Max Operating Temperature 35 °C 35 °C
Min Operating Temperature 5 °C 5 °C
Humidity Range Operating 8 - 95% 8 - 95%
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return -
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