Lenovo ThinkBook 14 G3 ACL (21A2) vs. Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 14ITL05 (82A3)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkBook 14 G3 ACL (21A2) and Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 14ITL05 (82A3). 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 ThinkBook 14 G3 ACL (21A2) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkBook 14 G3 ACL (21A2) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

solid build quality

efficient AMD processor

good battery life

fast SSD storage

average display quality

limited upgrade options

no thunderbolt support

mediocre speaker performance

Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 14ITL05 (82A3) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 14ITL05 (82A3) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

impressive battery life

lightweight and portable

high-resolution display

robust build quality

fast SSD storage

limited port selection

no dedicated GPU

average speaker quality

higher price point

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo ThinkBook 14 G3 ACL (21A2) and Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 14ITL05 (82A3)
82 % - Design
72 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
76 % - Battery
85 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
84 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkBook 14 G3 ACL (21A2) vs. Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 14ITL05 (82A3) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkBook 14 G3 ACL (21A2) Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 14ITL05 (82A3)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 32.3 cm x 21.8 cm x 1.79 cm 32.06 cm x 20.818 cm x 1.49 cm
Weight 1.4 kg 1.36 kg
Case Material Aluminum Aluminum
Colour Dual tone mineral grey Orchid | Dark moss | Slate grey
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkBook 14 G3 ACL (21A2) Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 14ITL05 (82A3)
Screen Size (Type) 14" - IPS 14" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 300 cd/m² 300 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 45% NTSC 100% sRGB
Features Anti-glare, 170° viewing angle Anti-glare
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkBook 14 G3 ACL (21A2) Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 14ITL05 (82A3)
CPU AMD Ryzen 5 5500U / 2.1 GHz Intel Core i5 (11th Gen) 1135G7 / 2.4 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4 GHz 4.2 GHz
Number of Cores 6-core Quad-Core
Cache L3 - 8 MB 8 MB
Platform Technology - Intel Evo
Features Integrated memory controller Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkBook 14 G3 ACL (21A2) Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 14ITL05 (82A3)
RAM 8 GB (1 x 4 GB + 4 GB (soldered)) 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 36 GB -
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 3200 MHz 3200 MHz
Rated Speed 3200 MHz 3200 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin -
Slots Qty 1 -
Empty Slots 0 -
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkBook 14 G3 ACL (21A2) Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 14ITL05 (82A3)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe) 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkBook 14 G3 ACL (21A2) Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 14ITL05 (82A3)
Graphics Processor (GPU) AMD Radeon Graphics Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Memory Allocation Technology Shared Video Memory (UMA) Shared Video Memory (UMA)
Max Monitors Supported 3 external monitor(s) 3 external monitor(s)
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 720p
Camera Features Fixed focus, ThinkShutter camera privacy IR camera, fixed focus, ToF sensor
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3287 -
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio High Definition Audio, Dolby Atmos
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkBook 14 G3 ACL (21A2) Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 14ITL05 (82A3)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1 Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax
Wireless Controller M.2 Card M.2 Card
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
Ethernet Controller Realtek RTL8111H -
Features Dual stream (2x2) Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkBook 14 G3 ACL (21A2) Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 14ITL05 (82A3)
Technology Lithium polymer Lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 45 Wh 60.7 Wh
Battery Life Up to 7.5 hours Up to 15 hours
Battery Run Time - Local video (1080p) playback time (150 nits): up to 16 hours
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkBook 14 G3 ACL (21A2) Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 14ITL05 (82A3)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt 65 Watt
INPUT Lenovo ThinkBook 14 G3 ACL (21A2) Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 14ITL05 (82A3)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad, precision touchpad Multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkBook 14 G3 ACL (21A2) Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 14ITL05 (82A3)
Slots 1 x M.2 (PCI Express 3.0 x2) (1 free) -
Interfaces USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
2 x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
HDMI
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
2 x USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card) Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkBook 14 G3 ACL (21A2) Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 14ITL05 (82A3)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition - English Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition - English
Software Included Microsoft Office (Trial) Microsoft Office (Trial)
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkBook 14 G3 ACL (21A2) Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 14ITL05 (82A3)
Included Accessories USB-C slim wall mount power adapter USB-C slim power adapter
Integrated Options - Ambient light sensor
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip
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, Rapid Charge Pro Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, Rapid Charge Express
Compliant Standards RoHS, TUV Rheinland Low Blue Light Certification, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3 RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes Yes
EPEAT Compliant EPEAT Silver -
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 Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return
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