Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 15IIL05 (81X3) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 6 (20Y0)

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Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 6 (20Y0)
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 6 (20Y0)

Our Rating: 85 %

Detailed comparison and review of Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 15IIL05 (81X3) and Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 6 (20Y0). With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare dimensions, performance, storage, functions, but also other key features of both laptops and easily decide which one is the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the laptop that best fits your needs and expectations.

Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 15IIL05 (81X3) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 15IIL05 (81X3) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

flexible 2-in-1 design

responsive touchscreen display

affordable price point

solid build quality

decent battery life

moderate display brightness

average processor speed

limited graphics performance

no thunderbolt support

Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 6 (20Y0) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 6 (20Y0) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

excellent build quality

versatile 2-in-1 design

impressive battery life

superb keyboard experience

sharp, vibrant display

higher price point

limited port selection

average graphics performance

noisy under load

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 15IIL05 (81X3) and Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 6 (20Y0)
82 % - Design
72 % - Display
75 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery
85 % - Design
84 % - Display
84 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 15IIL05 (81X3) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 6 (20Y0) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 15IIL05 (81X3) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 6 (20Y0)
Product Type Notebook - flip design Notebook - flip design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.76 cm x 23.79 cm x 2.09 cm 31.44 cm x 22.3 cm x 1.499 cm
Weight 1.8 kg 1.399 kg
Case Material Aluminum, polycarbonate ABS Aluminum
Colour Graphite grey Storm grey
DISPLAY Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 15IIL05 (81X3) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 6 (20Y0)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 14" - IPS
Touchscreen Yes (10-point multi-touch) Yes (10-point multi-touch)
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 250 cd/m² 400 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 45% 100% sRGB
Features Glossy, One Glass Solution, Wide Viewing Angle, capacitive touch screen Anti-reflective, anti-smudge, Low Blue Light technology, capacitive touch screen, 170° viewing angle, Low Power
PROCESSOR Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 15IIL05 (81X3) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 6 (20Y0)
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 Flex 5 15IIL05 (81X3) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 6 (20Y0)
RAM 4 GB (provided memory is soldered) 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM LPDDR4X SDRAM
Speed 3200 MHz 4266 MHz
Rated Speed 3200 MHz 4266 MHz
STORAGE Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 15IIL05 (81X3) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 6 (20Y0)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption - Toshiba
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 15IIL05 (81X3) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 6 (20Y0)
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
Camera Features Privacy shutter, fixed focus IR camera, ThinkShutter camera privacy
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Four speakers, quad array microphone
Codec - Realtek ALC3306
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Atmos High Definition Audio, Dolby Atmos
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 15IIL05 (81X3) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 6 (20Y0)
Wireless Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2
Wireless Controller M.2 Card Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201
Features Dual stream (2x2) -
WWAN
Generation - 4G
Technology - LTE
Controller - Quectel EM120R-GL - M.2 Card
BATTERY Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 15IIL05 (81X3) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 6 (20Y0)
Technology Lithium Ion 4-cell lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 52.5 Wh 57 Wh
Battery Life Up to 10.5 hours Up to 23.9 hours
AC ADAPTER Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 15IIL05 (81X3) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 6 (20Y0)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt 65 Watt, 5 / 9 / 15 / 20 V
INPUT Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 15IIL05 (81X3) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 6 (20Y0)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, digitizer, TrackPoint, digital pen, UltraNav
Numeric Keypad Yes -
Keyboard Backlight - Yes
Features Multi-touch touchpad Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, Fn keys with Unified Communications controls
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 15IIL05 (81X3) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 6 (20Y0)
Slots - 1 x Nano-SIM card (1 free)
Interfaces USB 3.1 Gen 1
USB 3.1 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB-C (Power Delivery 3.0)
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
2 x USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
HDMI
Memory Card Reader 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card) -
SOFTWARE Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 15IIL05 (81X3) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 6 (20Y0)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home in S mode - English Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition
Software Included Microsoft Office (Trial) -
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 15IIL05 (81X3) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 6 (20Y0)
Included Accessories Power adapter USB-C power adapter, Lenovo Integrated Pen
Integrated Options Accelerometer -
Security - 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 Hard drive password, power-on password, RapidCharge, smart charge Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810H tested
Compliant Standards RoHS, ERP RoHS
SAR Value 1.624 W/kg (body), 1.624 W/kg (limb) -
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes 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 -
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