Lenovo IdeaPad C340-15IIL (Lenovo IdeaPad C340) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga Gen 2 (20VK)

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In depth comparison and review of Lenovo IdeaPad C340-15IIL (Lenovo IdeaPad C340) and Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga Gen 2 (20VK). 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.

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Lenovo IdeaPad C340-15IIL (Lenovo IdeaPad C340) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga Gen 2 (20VK) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo IdeaPad C340-15IIL (Lenovo IdeaPad C340) Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga Gen 2 (20VK)
Product Type Notebook - flip design Notebook - flip design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 36.4 cm x 25 cm x 2.05 cm 31.15 cm x 21.9 cm x 1.76 cm
Weight 2 kg 1.44 kg
Case Material Polycarbonate, polycarbonate ABS, glass-fibre Aluminum, glass-fibre reinforced plastic
Colour Onyx black | Platinum Black
DISPLAY Lenovo IdeaPad C340-15IIL (Lenovo IdeaPad C340) Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga Gen 2 (20VK)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" - TN 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 220 cd/m² 300 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 45% NTSC 72% NTSC
Features Glossy Anti-reflective, anti-smudge, capacitive touch screen, 170° viewing angle
PROCESSOR Lenovo IdeaPad C340-15IIL (Lenovo IdeaPad C340) Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga Gen 2 (20VK)
CPU Intel Core i3 (10th Gen) 1005G1 / 1.2 GHz Intel Core i5 (11th Gen) 1135G7 / 2.4 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.4 GHz 4.2 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core Quad-Core
Cache 4 MB 8 MB
64-bit Computing - Yes
Features Integrated memory controller Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Lenovo IdeaPad C340-15IIL (Lenovo IdeaPad C340) Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga Gen 2 (20VK)
RAM 4 GB (provided memory is soldered) 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 20 GB -
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2666 MHz 3200 MHz
Rated Speed 2666 MHz 3200 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin -
Slots Qty 1 -
Empty Slots 1 -
STORAGE Lenovo IdeaPad C340-15IIL (Lenovo IdeaPad C340) Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga Gen 2 (20VK)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 3.0 x2 - NVM Express (NVMe) 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption 2, NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo IdeaPad C340-15IIL (Lenovo IdeaPad C340) Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga Gen 2 (20VK)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Memory Allocation Technology - Shared Video Memory (UMA)
Max Monitors Supported - 3 external monitor(s)
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 720p (front)
Resolution - 5 Megapixel (rear)
Camera Features Privacy shutter, fixed focus Privacy shutter, IR camera, rear camera with auto focus, Windows Hello, front camera with fixed focus
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec - Conexant CX11880
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio Premium
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo IdeaPad C340-15IIL (Lenovo IdeaPad C340) Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga Gen 2 (20VK)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.2 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2
Wireless Controller M.2 Card Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201 - M.2 Card
Ethernet Controller - Intel I219-V
Features Single stream (1x1) Gigabit Ethernet via optional Ethernet (RJ-45) adapter, dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Lenovo IdeaPad C340-15IIL (Lenovo IdeaPad C340) Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga Gen 2 (20VK)
Technology Lithium polymer Lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 52.5 Wh 46 Wh
Battery Life Up to 10 hours Up to 10.36 hours
AC ADAPTER Lenovo IdeaPad C340-15IIL (Lenovo IdeaPad C340) Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga Gen 2 (20VK)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt 65 Watt
INPUT Lenovo IdeaPad C340-15IIL (Lenovo IdeaPad C340) Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga Gen 2 (20VK)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, digitizer, TrackPoint, digital pen, UltraNav
Keyboard Backlight - Yes
Features Multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, Fn keys with Unified Communications controls
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo IdeaPad C340-15IIL (Lenovo IdeaPad C340) Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga Gen 2 (20VK)
Interfaces USB 3.1 Gen 1
USB 3.1 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort 1.2 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
HDMI
Lenovo Ethernet extension connector
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Dock
Memory Card Reader 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card) Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE Lenovo IdeaPad C340-15IIL (Lenovo IdeaPad C340) Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga Gen 2 (20VK)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home in S mode - English Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition (available through downgrade rights from Windows 11 Pro) + Windows 11 Pro Licence - English
Software Included Microsoft Office (Trial) -
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo IdeaPad C340-15IIL (Lenovo IdeaPad C340) Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga Gen 2 (20VK)
Dockable - Yes
Included Accessories Power adapter ThinkPad Pen Pro, USB-C power adapter
Integrated Options - G-sensor
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip Discrete Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader, smart card reader
Security Slot Type - Kensington security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection - Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, RapidCharge Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810H tested, self-healing BIOS
Compliant Standards RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3 RoHS, TCG Certified
SAR Value 1.1 W/kg (body), 1.1 W/kg (limb) -
ENERGY STAR Certified - Yes
EPEAT Compliant - EPEAT Gold
TCO Certified - TCO Certified Notebooks 8
Max Operating Temperature - 35 °C
Min Operating Temperature - 5 °C
Humidity Range Operating - 8 - 95%
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return Base warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return
Extended warranty - 1 year - on-site
Model Number 15IIL 81XJ -
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