Lenovo ThinkBook 14s Yoga G3 IRU (21JG) vs. Lenovo 500w Yoga Gen 4 (82VQ)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkBook 14s Yoga G3 IRU (21JG) and Lenovo 500w Yoga Gen 4 (82VQ). 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 14s Yoga G3 IRU (21JG) Review

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

versatile 2-in-1 design

sharp full-hd display

solid build quality

responsive touch screen

good keyboard comfort

average battery life

limited port selection

moderate graphics performance

heavier than competitors

Lenovo 500w Yoga Gen 4 (82VQ) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo 500w Yoga Gen 4 (82VQ) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

flexible 2-in-1 design

responsive touchscreen display

lightweight and portable

solid build quality

decent battery life

average processor performance

limited storage capacity

no dedicated GPU

higher price point

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo ThinkBook 14s Yoga G3 IRU (21JG) and Lenovo 500w Yoga Gen 4 (82VQ)
86 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
82 % - Design
75 % - Display
65 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkBook 14s Yoga G3 IRU (21JG) vs. Lenovo 500w Yoga Gen 4 (82VQ) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkBook 14s Yoga G3 IRU (21JG) Lenovo 500w Yoga Gen 4 (82VQ)
Product Type Notebook - flip design Notebook - flip design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 32 cm x 21.6 cm x 1.69 cm 28.7 cm x 20.8 cm x 1.89 cm
Weight 1.5 kg 1.28 kg
Case Material Aluminium (top), aluminium (bottom) Polycarbonate ABS (bottom), polycarbonate ABS (top)
Colour Dual tone mineral grey Slate grey
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkBook 14s Yoga G3 IRU (21JG) Lenovo 500w Yoga Gen 4 (82VQ)
Screen Size (Type) 14" - IPS 12.2" - IPS
Touchscreen Yes (10-point multi-touch) Yes (10-point multi-touch)
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. - 60 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:10
Image Brightness 300 cd/m² 300 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 100% sRGB 50% NTSC
Features Glossy, Corning Gorilla glass, anti-glare, Direct Bonding technology, anti-fingerprint, capacitive touch screen, 170° viewing angle, one glass metal mesh (OGM), Dolby Vision Glossy, Corning Gorilla glass, One Glass Solution, anti-fingerprint, Low Blue Light technology
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkBook 14s Yoga G3 IRU (21JG) Lenovo 500w Yoga Gen 4 (82VQ)
CPU Intel Core i5 (13th Gen) 1335U / 1.3 GHz Intel N-series N100 / 800 MHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.6 GHz 3.4 GHz
Number of Cores 10-core Quad-Core
Cache 12 MB 6 MB
Features Integrated memory controller Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkBook 14s Yoga G3 IRU (21JG) Lenovo 500w Yoga Gen 4 (82VQ)
RAM 8 GB (provided memory is soldered) 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 16 GB -
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM LPDDR5 SDRAM
Speed 3200 MHz 4800 MHz
Rated Speed 3200 MHz 6400 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin -
Slots Qty 1 -
Empty Slots 1 -
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkBook 14s Yoga G3 IRU (21JG) Lenovo 500w Yoga Gen 4 (82VQ)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 4.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe) 128 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkBook 14s Yoga G3 IRU (21JG) Lenovo 500w Yoga Gen 4 (82VQ)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel Iris Xe Graphics Intel UHD Graphics
Max Monitors Supported 3 external monitor(s) 2 external monitor(s)
Video System Features Functions as Intel UHD graphics (for single-channel memory) -
Camera Yes - 1080p Yes - 720p (front)
Resolution - 5 Megapixel (rear)
Camera Features Privacy shutter, fixed focus Privacy shutter, rear camera with auto focus, fixed focus
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone and single microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3287 Realtek ALC3287
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Atmos High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio
Audio Features Input: noise-cancellation technology -
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkBook 14s Yoga G3 IRU (21JG) Lenovo 500w Yoga Gen 4 (82VQ)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1
Wireless Controller M.2 Card Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201 - M.2 Card
Features Dual stream (2x2) Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkBook 14s Yoga G3 IRU (21JG) Lenovo 500w Yoga Gen 4 (82VQ)
Technology Lithium polymer Lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 60 Wh 47 Wh
Battery Life Up to 15.8 hours Up to 13.4 hours
Battery Run Time Local video (1080p) playback time (150 nits): up to 15.8 hours Local video (1080p) playback time (150 nits): up to 13.4 hours
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkBook 14s Yoga G3 IRU (21JG) Lenovo 500w Yoga Gen 4 (82VQ)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt 65 Watt
INPUT Lenovo ThinkBook 14s Yoga G3 IRU (21JG) Lenovo 500w Yoga Gen 4 (82VQ)
Type Keyboard, digitizer, touchpad, digital pen Keyboard, digitizer, touchpad, digital pen
Keyboard Backlight Yes -
Features Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad, precision touchpad Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad, precision touchpad, anti-pick proof key caps, full-skirt design key caps, top-load keyboard
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkBook 14s Yoga G3 IRU (21JG) Lenovo 500w Yoga Gen 4 (82VQ)
Slots 2 x M.2 (PCI Express 4.0 x4) (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)
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
HDMI 1.4
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) -
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkBook 14s Yoga G3 IRU (21JG) Lenovo 500w Yoga Gen 4 (82VQ)
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Pro - German Windows 11 Pro - English
Software Included Microsoft Office (Trial) -
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkBook 14s Yoga G3 IRU (21JG) Lenovo 500w Yoga Gen 4 (82VQ)
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter, ThinkBook Yoga Integrated Smart Pen USB-C power adapter, Lenovo Integrated Pen
Integrated Options - Accelerometer, MR sensor
Security Discrete Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader Discrete Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip
Security Slot Type Kensington nano security slot Kensington NanoSaver 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, MIL-STD-810H tested, self-healing BIOS Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810H tested, secure wipe
Compliant Standards RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 6, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 26, TUV Rheinland Low Blue Light (Software Solution) RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 6, ASTM F963, TCG Certified, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 26, TUV Rheinland Low Blue Light (Hardware Solution), TCO Certified 9.0
ENERGY STAR Certified 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 Base warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return
Extended warranty - 1 year - on-site - response time: next business day
Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return
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