Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 3 (20YD) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 2 (20XH)

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In depth comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 3 (20YD) and Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 2 (20XH). 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.

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Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 3 (20YD) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 2 (20XH) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 3 (20YD) Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 2 (20XH)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 32.4 cm x 22.07 cm x 1.79 cm 30.58 cm x 21.706 cm x 1.819 cm
Weight 1.64 kg 1.26 kg
Case Material Aluminum Magnesium (keyboard cover), aluminium (bottom), carbon fibre (top)
Colour Black Villi black
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 3 (20YD) Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 2 (20XH)
Screen Size (Type) 14" - IPS 13.3" - IPS
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 - 72% NTSC
Features Anti-glare, 170° viewing angle Anti-glare, 170° viewing angle
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 3 (20YD) Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 2 (20XH)
CPU AMD Ryzen 7 5700U / 1.8 GHz AMD Ryzen 5 Pro 5650U / 2.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.3 GHz 4.2 GHz
Number of Cores 8-core 6-core
Cache L3 - 8 MB L3 - 16 MB
Features Integrated memory controller Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 3 (20YD) Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 2 (20XH)
RAM 16 GB (1 x 8 GB + 8 GB (soldered)) 16 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 24 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 ThinkPad E14 Gen 3 (20YD) Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 2 (20XH)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 3.0 x4 - Samsung 512 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption 2, NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 3 (20YD) Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 2 (20XH)
Graphics Processor (GPU) AMD Radeon Graphics AMD Radeon Graphics
Max Monitors Supported 2 external monitor(s) 3 external monitor(s)
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 1080p
Camera Features Privacy shutter, IR camera, Windows Hello, 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 ALC3287
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio
Audio Features Harman audio technology -
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 3 (20YD) Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 2 (20XH)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2
Wireless Controller Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 200 - M.2 Card M.2 Card
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
Ethernet Controller Realtek RTL8111GUS Realtek RTL8111EPV
Features - Gigabit Ethernet via optional Ethernet (RJ-45) adapter
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 3 (20YD) Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 2 (20XH)
Technology 3-cell lithium polymer Lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 57 Wh 54.7 Wh
Battery Life Up to 15.8 hours Up to 18.1 hours
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 3 (20YD) Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 2 (20XH)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt 65 Watt
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 3 (20YD) Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 2 (20XH)
Type Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, Fn keys with Unified Communications controls Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, Fn keys with Unified Communications controls
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 3 (20YD) Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 2 (20XH)
Slots 1 x M.2 Card (1 free) -
Interfaces USB 2.0
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 (supports DisplayPort 1.2 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
HDMI
LAN
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 DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Dock
Lenovo Ethernet extension connector
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 3 (20YD) Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 2 (20XH)
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Pro Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition (available through downgrade rights from Windows 11 Pro) + Windows 11 Pro Licence - English
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 3 (20YD) Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 2 (20XH)
Dockable - Yes
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter USB-C power adapter
Security Discrete Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader Discrete Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader, smart card reader
Security Slot Type Kensington 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, power-on password, RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810H tested, self-healing BIOS, NVMe password Administrator password, power-on password, RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810H tested, self-healing BIOS, NVMe password
Compliant Standards RoHS, GREENGUARD, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3, TCG Certified RoHS, TCG Certified
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes Yes
EPEAT Compliant EPEAT Gold EPEAT Gold
TCO Certified TCO Certified Notebooks 8 TCO Certified Notebooks 8
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 - 3 years - pick-up and return
Extended warranty - 1 year - on-site
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