Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 3 11ADA05 (82G4) vs. Lenovo ThinkBook 14s Yoga G2 IAP (21DM)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 3 11ADA05 (82G4) and Lenovo ThinkBook 14s Yoga G2 IAP (21DM). 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 Flex 3 11ADA05 (82G4) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 3 11ADA05 (82G4) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

flexible 2-in-1 design

affordable price point

compact and lightweight

decent battery life

fanless, silent operation

mediocre display quality

limited storage capacity

underpowered for multitasking

fewer connectivity options.

Lenovo ThinkBook 14s Yoga G2 IAP (21DM) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkBook 14s Yoga G2 IAP (21DM) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

flexible 360-degree hinge

responsive touchscreen display

solid build quality

decent battery life

good performance benchmarks

average color accuracy

limited upgrade options

noisy under load

heavier than competitors

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 3 11ADA05 (82G4) and Lenovo ThinkBook 14s Yoga G2 IAP (21DM)
76 % - Design
63 % - Display
45 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
86 % - Design
83 % - Display
75 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 3 11ADA05 (82G4) vs. Lenovo ThinkBook 14s Yoga G2 IAP (21DM) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 3 11ADA05 (82G4) Lenovo ThinkBook 14s Yoga G2 IAP (21DM)
Product Type Notebook - flip design Notebook - flip design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 28.17 cm x 19.8 cm x 1.75 cm 32 cm x 21.6 cm x 1.69 cm
Weight 1.2 kg 1.5 kg
Case Material Polycarbonate ABS Aluminium (top), aluminium (bottom)
Colour Platinum grey | Abyss blue Dual tone abyss blue
DISPLAY Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 3 11ADA05 (82G4) Lenovo ThinkBook 14s Yoga G2 IAP (21DM)
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 300 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 50% NTSC 100% sRGB
Features Glossy, capacitive touch screen Glossy, Corning Gorilla glass, anti-fingerprint, capacitive touch screen, 170° viewing angle, Glass Panel, Dolby Vision
PROCESSOR Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 3 11ADA05 (82G4) Lenovo ThinkBook 14s Yoga G2 IAP (21DM)
CPU AMD 3000 Series 3020E / 1.2 GHz Intel Core i5 (12th Gen) 1235U / 1.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 2.6 GHz 4.4 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core 10-core
Cache L3 - 4 MB 12 MB
Features Integrated memory controller Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 3 11ADA05 (82G4) Lenovo ThinkBook 14s Yoga G2 IAP (21DM)
RAM 4 GB (provided memory is soldered) 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported - 16 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2400 MHz 3200 MHz
Rated Speed 2400 MHz 3200 MHz
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty - 1
Empty Slots - 1
STORAGE Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 3 11ADA05 (82G4) Lenovo ThinkBook 14s Yoga G2 IAP (21DM)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 64 GB eMMC - eMMC 5.1 256 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 4.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 3 11ADA05 (82G4) Lenovo ThinkBook 14s Yoga G2 IAP (21DM)
Graphics Processor (GPU) AMD Radeon Graphics Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Memory Allocation Technology Shared Video Memory (UMA) -
Max Monitors Supported 2 external monitor(s) 3 external monitor(s)
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 1080p
Camera Features Privacy shutter Privacy shutter, fixed focus
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3287 Realtek ALC3287
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio
Audio Features - Noise-cancellation technology, Harman audio technology
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 3 11ADA05 (82G4) Lenovo ThinkBook 14s Yoga G2 IAP (21DM)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2
Wireless Controller M.2 Card M.2 Card
Features Dual stream (2x2) Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 3 11ADA05 (82G4) Lenovo ThinkBook 14s Yoga G2 IAP (21DM)
Technology Lithium polymer Lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 37.5 Wh 60 Wh
Battery Life Up to 11.25 hours Up to 10.5 hours
Battery Run Time - Local video (1080p) playback time (150 nits): up to 10.5 hours
AC ADAPTER Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 3 11ADA05 (82G4) Lenovo ThinkBook 14s Yoga G2 IAP (21DM)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 45 Watt 65 Watt
INPUT Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 3 11ADA05 (82G4) Lenovo ThinkBook 14s Yoga G2 IAP (21DM)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, digitizer, touchpad, digital pen
Keyboard Backlight - Yes
Features Multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad, precision touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 3 11ADA05 (82G4) Lenovo ThinkBook 14s Yoga G2 IAP (21DM)
Slots - 2 x M.2 Card (1 free)
Interfaces 2 x USB 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 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 3 11ADA05 (82G4) Lenovo ThinkBook 14s Yoga G2 IAP (21DM)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home in S mode - English Windows 11 Pro - English
Software Included Microsoft Office (Trial) Microsoft Office (Trial)
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 3 11ADA05 (82G4) Lenovo ThinkBook 14s Yoga G2 IAP (21DM)
Included Accessories Wall mount power adapter USB-C power adapter, ThinkBook Yoga Integrated Smart Pen
Integrated Options Accelerometer -
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, smart charge Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, MIL-STD-810H tested, self-healing BIOS
Compliant Standards RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3 RoHS, FSC, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3, TUV Rheinland Low Blue Light (Software Solution)
SAR Value 1.1 W/kg (body), 1.1 W/kg (limb) -
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 Base warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return
Extended warranty - 1 year - on-site
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