Lenovo IdeaPad L340-17API (Lenovo IdeaPad L340) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad L13 (20R4)

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Lenovo ThinkPad L13 (20R4)

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Lenovo IdeaPad L340-17API (Lenovo IdeaPad L340) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad L13 (20R4) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo IdeaPad L340-17API (Lenovo IdeaPad L340) Lenovo ThinkPad L13 (20R4)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 41.3 cm x 28.46 cm x 2.43 cm 31.15 cm x 21.9 cm x 1.76 cm
Weight 2.8 kg 1.38 kg
Case Material Polycarbonate ABS Aluminum, glass-fibre reinforced plastic
Colour Platinum grey Black
DISPLAY Lenovo IdeaPad L340-17API (Lenovo IdeaPad L340) Lenovo ThinkPad L13 (20R4)
Screen Size (Type) 17.3" - TN 13.3" - IPS
Touchscreen - Yes (10-point multi-touch)
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1600 x 900 (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% -
Features Anti-glare Anti-glare, on-cell touch technology, 170° viewing angle
PROCESSOR Lenovo IdeaPad L340-17API (Lenovo IdeaPad L340) Lenovo ThinkPad L13 (20R4)
CPU AMD Athlon 300U / 2.4 GHz Intel Core i3 (10th Gen) 10110U / 2.1 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.3 GHz 4.1 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core Dual-Core
Cache L3 - 4 MB 4 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Features Integrated memory controller Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Lenovo IdeaPad L340-17API (Lenovo IdeaPad L340) Lenovo ThinkPad L13 (20R4)
RAM 4 GB (provided memory is soldered) 4 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 8 GB -
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2400 MHz 2666 MHz
Rated Speed 2400 MHz 2666 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin -
Slots Qty 1 -
Empty Slots 1 -
STORAGE Lenovo IdeaPad L340-17API (Lenovo IdeaPad L340) Lenovo ThinkPad L13 (20R4)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 1 TB HDD SATA 6Gb/s / 5400 rpm 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption - Samsung
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo IdeaPad L340-17API (Lenovo IdeaPad L340) Lenovo ThinkPad L13 (20R4)
Graphics Processor (GPU) AMD Radeon Vega 3 Intel UHD Graphics
Camera Yes Yes - 720p
Resolution 0.3 Megapixel -
Camera Features Privacy shutter ThinkShutter camera privacy
Sound Stereo speakers, 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 L340-17API (Lenovo IdeaPad L340) Lenovo ThinkPad L13 (20R4)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.2 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0
Wireless Controller M.2 Card Intel Wireless-AC 9560 - M.2 Card
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
Features - Gigabit Ethernet via optional Ethernet (RJ-45) adapter
BATTERY Lenovo IdeaPad L340-17API (Lenovo IdeaPad L340) Lenovo ThinkPad L13 (20R4)
Technology Lithium Ion 4-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 36 Wh 46 Wh
Battery Life Up to 7.5 hours Up to 14.1 hours
AC ADAPTER Lenovo IdeaPad L340-17API (Lenovo IdeaPad L340) Lenovo ThinkPad L13 (20R4)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt 65 Watt
INPUT Lenovo IdeaPad L340-17API (Lenovo IdeaPad L340) Lenovo ThinkPad L13 (20R4)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Numeric Keypad Yes -
Features Multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo IdeaPad L340-17API (Lenovo IdeaPad L340) Lenovo ThinkPad L13 (20R4)
Interfaces 2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1
HDMI
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.1 Gen 1
USB 3.1 Gen 1 (Always On)
2 x USB-C 3.1 Gen 1 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
HDMI
Dock
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Lenovo Ethernet extension connector
Memory Card Reader - Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE Lenovo IdeaPad L340-17API (Lenovo IdeaPad L340) Lenovo ThinkPad L13 (20R4)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition - English Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition
Software Included Microsoft Office (30 days trial) -
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo IdeaPad L340-17API (Lenovo IdeaPad L340) Lenovo ThinkPad L13 (20R4)
Dockable - Yes
Included Accessories Power adapter USB-C power adapter
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, 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, hard drive password, power-on password, RapidCharge Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810G tested
Compliant Standards RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3 RoHS
SAR Value - 0.98 W/kg (body), 0.98 W/kg (limb)
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes Yes
EPEAT Compliant - EPEAT Gold
TCO Certified - TCO Certified Notebooks 8
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return -
Model Number 17API 81LY -
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