Lenovo ThinkBook 14s Yoga G2 IAP (21DM) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Yoga Gen 3 (21AX)

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Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Yoga Gen 3 (21AX)
Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Yoga Gen 3 (21AX)

Our Rating: 85 %

Side by side comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkBook 14s Yoga G2 IAP (21DM) and Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Yoga Gen 3 (21AX). Compare dimensions, processors, batteries, storage capacities and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect laptop. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the laptop that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.

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

Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Yoga Gen 3 (21AX) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Yoga Gen 3 (21AX) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

highly flexible design

robust build quality

responsive touchscreen

excellent keyboard feel

good battery life

limited graphics power

high price point

moderate storage capacity

noisy under load

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Difference between Lenovo ThinkBook 14s Yoga G2 IAP (21DM) and Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Yoga Gen 3 (21AX)
86 % - Design
83 % - Display
75 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery
85 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkBook 14s Yoga G2 IAP (21DM) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Yoga Gen 3 (21AX) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkBook 14s Yoga G2 IAP (21DM) Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Yoga Gen 3 (21AX)
Product Type Notebook - flip design Notebook - flip design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 32 cm x 21.6 cm x 1.69 cm 30.5 cm x 21.415 cm x 1.59 cm
Weight 1.5 kg 1.19 kg
Case Material Aluminium (top), aluminium (bottom) Carbon fibre hybrid (top), carbon fibre hybrid (bottom)
Colour Dual tone abyss blue Thunder black
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkBook 14s Yoga G2 IAP (21DM) Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Yoga Gen 3 (21AX)
Screen Size (Type) 14" - IPS 13.3" - 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 300 cd/m² 300 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 100% sRGB 100% sRGB
Features Glossy, Corning Gorilla glass, anti-fingerprint, capacitive touch screen, 170° viewing angle, Glass Panel, Dolby Vision Anti-reflective, anti-smudge, capacitive touch screen, 170° viewing angle
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkBook 14s Yoga G2 IAP (21DM) Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Yoga Gen 3 (21AX)
CPU Intel Core i5 (12th Gen) 1235U / 1.3 GHz Intel Core i5 (12th Gen) 1235U / 1.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.4 GHz 4.4 GHz
Number of Cores 10-core 10-core
Cache 12 MB 12 MB
Features Integrated memory controller Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkBook 14s Yoga G2 IAP (21DM) Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Yoga Gen 3 (21AX)
RAM 8 GB (provided memory is soldered) 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 16 GB -
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM LPDDR4X SDRAM
Speed 3200 MHz 4266 MHz
Rated Speed 3200 MHz 4266 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin -
Slots Qty 1 -
Empty Slots 1 -
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkBook 14s Yoga G2 IAP (21DM) Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Yoga Gen 3 (21AX)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 4.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe) 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption - Kioxia
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkBook 14s Yoga G2 IAP (21DM) Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Yoga Gen 3 (21AX)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel Iris Xe Graphics Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Max Monitors Supported 3 external monitor(s) 3 external monitor(s)
Video System Features - Functions as Intel UHD graphics (for single-channel memory)
Camera Yes - 1080p Yes - 1080p
Camera Features Privacy shutter, fixed focus Privacy shutter, IR camera, Windows Hello, fixed focus
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3287 Realtek ALC3306
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio, Dolby Voice
Audio Features Noise-cancellation technology, Harman audio technology -
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkBook 14s Yoga G2 IAP (21DM) Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Yoga Gen 3 (21AX)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2 Bluetooth 5.2, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
Wireless Controller M.2 Card Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX 211
Network Interface - Gigabit Ethernet
Features Dual stream (2x2) -
WWAN
Generation - 4G
Technology - LTE
Controller - Quectel EM05-G - M.2 Card
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkBook 14s Yoga G2 IAP (21DM) Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Yoga Gen 3 (21AX)
Technology Lithium polymer 3-cell lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 60 Wh 52.8 Wh
Battery Life Up to 10.5 hours -
Battery Run Time Local video (1080p) playback time (150 nits): up to 10.5 hours -
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkBook 14s Yoga G2 IAP (21DM) Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Yoga Gen 3 (21AX)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt 65 Watt, 5 / 9 / 15 / 20 V
INPUT Lenovo ThinkBook 14s Yoga G2 IAP (21DM) Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Yoga Gen 3 (21AX)
Type Keyboard, digitizer, touchpad, digital pen Keyboard, digitizer, TrackPoint, digital pen, UltraNav
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad, precision touchpad Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, Fn keys with Unified Communications controls
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkBook 14s Yoga G2 IAP (21DM) Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Yoga Gen 3 (21AX)
Slots 2 x M.2 Card (1 free) 1 x Nano-SIM card (1 free)
Interfaces 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
USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
2 x USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort 2.0 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
HDMI
LAN (on supplied adapter)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) -
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkBook 14s Yoga G2 IAP (21DM) Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Yoga Gen 3 (21AX)
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Pro - English Windows 11 Pro
Software Included Microsoft Office (Trial) -
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkBook 14s Yoga G2 IAP (21DM) Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Yoga Gen 3 (21AX)
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter, ThinkBook Yoga Integrated Smart Pen USB-C power adapter, USB-C to Ethernet adapter, Lenovo Integrated Pen
Security Discrete Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader Discrete Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader
Security Slot Type Kensington nano security slot Kensington nano 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, MIL-STD-810H tested, self-healing BIOS Administrator password, power-on password, RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810H tested, NVMe password, USB FIDO (Fast Identity Online) device integration, Firmware Resiliency 3.0, certificate based BIOS authentication
Compliant Standards RoHS, FSC, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3, TUV Rheinland Low Blue Light (Software Solution) RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3, TCG Certified
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes Yes
EPEAT Compliant EPEAT Gold 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 Base warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return
Extended warranty - 1 year - on-site
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