Lenovo ThinkBook 15 G3 ACL (21A4) vs. Lenovo Yoga Slim 9 14ITL5 (82D1)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkBook 15 G3 ACL (21A4) and Lenovo Yoga Slim 9 14ITL5 (82D1). 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 15 G3 ACL (21A4) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkBook 15 G3 ACL (21A4) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

solid build quality

decent processor performance

good keyboard feel

ample connectivity options

average display quality

mediocre battery life

limited graphics power

no thunderbolt support

Lenovo Yoga Slim 9 14ITL5 (82D1) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo Yoga Slim 9 14ITL5 (82D1) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

stunning 4k display

premium aluminum build

excellent battery life

powerful i7 processor

responsive touchscreen

high price point

no dedicated GPU

limited port selection

heavier than competitors

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo ThinkBook 15 G3 ACL (21A4) and Lenovo Yoga Slim 9 14ITL5 (82D1)
81 % - Design
72 % - Display
75 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
85 % - Design
85 % - Display
80 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkBook 15 G3 ACL (21A4) vs. Lenovo Yoga Slim 9 14ITL5 (82D1) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkBook 15 G3 ACL (21A4) Lenovo Yoga Slim 9 14ITL5 (82D1)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.7 cm x 23.5 cm x 1.89 cm 31.8 cm x 20.09 cm x 1.46 cm
Weight 1.7 kg 1.31 kg
Case Material Aluminum, polycarbonate ABS Aluminum, leather, 3D glass
Colour Mineral grey Shadow black
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkBook 15 G3 ACL (21A4) Lenovo Yoga Slim 9 14ITL5 (82D1)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" - IPS 14" - IPS
Touchscreen - Yes (10-point multi-touch)
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 3840 x 2160 (Ultra HD 4K)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 300 cd/m² 500 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 100% sRGB 90% DCI-P3
Features Anti-glare, 170° viewing angle Glossy, HDR 400 compatible, Dolby Vision
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkBook 15 G3 ACL (21A4) Lenovo Yoga Slim 9 14ITL5 (82D1)
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 15 G3 ACL (21A4) Lenovo Yoga Slim 9 14ITL5 (82D1)
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 LPDDR4X SDRAM
Speed 3200 MHz 4266 MHz
Rated Speed 3200 MHz 4266 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin -
Slots Qty 1 -
Empty Slots 0 -
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkBook 15 G3 ACL (21A4) Lenovo Yoga Slim 9 14ITL5 (82D1)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe) 512 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe - Samsung
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkBook 15 G3 ACL (21A4) Lenovo Yoga Slim 9 14ITL5 (82D1)
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 ThinkShutter camera privacy ToF sensor, electronic privacy shutter
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3287 Realtek ALC3268
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio High Definition Audio, Dolby Atmos
Audio Features - Smart Amp
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkBook 15 G3 ACL (21A4) Lenovo Yoga Slim 9 14ITL5 (82D1)
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 -
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
Features Dual stream (2x2) -
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkBook 15 G3 ACL (21A4) Lenovo Yoga Slim 9 14ITL5 (82D1)
Technology Lithium polymer 4-cell lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 45 Wh 63.5 Wh
Battery Life Up to 7.5 hours Up to 20 hours
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkBook 15 G3 ACL (21A4) Lenovo Yoga Slim 9 14ITL5 (82D1)
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 15 G3 ACL (21A4) Lenovo Yoga Slim 9 14ITL5 (82D1)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes -
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad, precision touchpad Multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad, precision glass touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkBook 15 G3 ACL (21A4) Lenovo Yoga Slim 9 14ITL5 (82D1)
Slots 1 x M.2 (PCI Express 3.0 x2) (1 free) 2 x M.2 Card (1 free)
Interfaces 2 x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
HDMI
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
3 x USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort 1.4a Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card) -
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkBook 15 G3 ACL (21A4) Lenovo Yoga Slim 9 14ITL5 (82D1)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition - English Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition - English
Software Included Microsoft Office (Trial) -
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkBook 15 G3 ACL (21A4) Lenovo Yoga Slim 9 14ITL5 (82D1)
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter Protective sleeve, USB-C slim power adapter
Integrated Options - Ambient light sensor, G-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 -
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