Lenovo ThinkPad 11e Yoga Gen 6 (20SF) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 5 (20UB)

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Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 5 (20UB)

Detailed comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkPad 11e Yoga Gen 6 (20SF) and Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 5 (20UB). With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare dimensions, performance, storage, functions, but also other key features of both laptops and easily decide which one is the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the laptop that best fits your needs and expectations.

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad 11e Yoga Gen 6 (20SF) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 5 (20UB) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad 11e Yoga Gen 6 (20SF) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 5 (20UB)
Product Type Notebook - flip design Notebook - flip design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 29.3 cm x 20.7 cm x 1.99 cm 32.3 cm x 21.8 cm x 1.55 cm
Weight 1.41 kg 1.36 kg
Case Material Polycarbonate ABS Aluminum, magnesium alloy
Colour Black Iron grey
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad 11e Yoga Gen 6 (20SF) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 5 (20UB)
Screen Size (Type) 11.6" - IPS 14" - IPS
Touchscreen Yes (10-point multi-touch) Yes (10-point multi-touch)
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1366 x 768 (HD) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 250 cd/m² 400 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 45% 72%
Features Glossy, Corning Gorilla glass, capacitive touch screen, 170° viewing angle Anti-reflective, anti-smudge, capacitive touch screen, 170° viewing angle, Low Power
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad 11e Yoga Gen 6 (20SF) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 5 (20UB)
CPU Intel Core i5 (8th Gen) 8200Y / 1.3 GHz Intel Core i5 (10th Gen) 10210U / 1.6 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.9 GHz 4.2 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core Quad-Core
Cache 4 MB 6 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Features Integrated memory controller Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad 11e Yoga Gen 6 (20SF) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 5 (20UB)
RAM 8 GB (provided memory is soldered) 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type LPDDR3 SDRAM LPDDR3 SDRAM
Speed 1866 MHz 2133 MHz
Rated Speed 1866 MHz 2133 MHz
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad 11e Yoga Gen 6 (20SF) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 5 (20UB)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 3.0 x2 - NVM Express (NVMe) 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption 2, NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad 11e Yoga Gen 6 (20SF) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 5 (20UB)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics 615 Intel UHD Graphics
Memory Allocation Technology Shared Video Memory (UMA) -
Max Monitors Supported 2 external monitor(s) -
Camera Yes - 720p (front) Yes - 720p
Resolution 5 Megapixel (rear) -
Camera Features Autofocus IR camera, ThinkShutter camera privacy
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone Four speakers, quad array microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3287 USI 4551-513711-00
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Advanced Audio High Definition Audio, Dolby Atmos
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad 11e Yoga Gen 6 (20SF) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 5 (20UB)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1
Wireless Controller Intel Wireless-AC 9260 - M.2 Card Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201
Network Interface - Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller - Intel I219-V
Features Dual stream (2x2) Dual stream (2x2)
WWAN
Generation - 4G
Technology - LTE Advanced
Controller - FIBOCOM L850-GL - M.2 Card
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad 11e Yoga Gen 6 (20SF) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 5 (20UB)
Technology Lithium Ion Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 46 Wh 51 Wh
Battery Life Up to 15.69 hours Up to 19.3 hours
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad 11e Yoga Gen 6 (20SF) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 5 (20UB)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 45 Watt 65 Watt
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad 11e Yoga Gen 6 (20SF) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 5 (20UB)
Type Keyboard, digitizer, touchpad, digital pen Keyboard, digitizer, TrackPoint, digital pen, UltraNav
Keyboard Backlight - Yes
Features Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, Fn keys with Unified Communications controls
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad 11e Yoga Gen 6 (20SF) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 5 (20UB)
Slots - 1 x Nano-SIM card (1 free)
Interfaces 2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
2 x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 3, DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
HDMI
Lenovo Ethernet extension connector
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Dock
LAN (on supplied cable)
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) -
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad 11e Yoga Gen 6 (20SF) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 5 (20UB)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition - English Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition - English
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad 11e Yoga Gen 6 (20SF) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 5 (20UB)
Dockable - Yes
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter, Lenovo Active Pen ThinkPad Pen Pro, USB-C power adapter, ThinkPad Ethernet Extension Cable Gen 2
Integrated Options G-sensor -
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot Kensington mini 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-810G tested Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810G tested, Project Athena certified
Compliant Standards RoHS RoHS
SAR Value - 1.571 W/kg (body), 1.571 W/kg (limb)
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes Yes
EPEAT Compliant EPEAT Silver EPEAT Gold
TCO Certified TCO Certified Notebooks 8 TCO Certified Notebooks 8
Max Operating Temperature 35 °C -
Min Operating Temperature 5 °C -
Humidity Range Operating 8 - 95% -
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return Base warranty - 3 years - pick-up and return
Extended warranty - 3 years - on-site
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