Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga (20R6) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Yoga Gen 1 (20SX)

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Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga (20R6)
Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga (20R6)

Our Rating: 75 %

Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Yoga Gen 1 (20SX)
Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Yoga Gen 1 (20SX)

Our Rating: 78 %

In depth comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga (20R6) and Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Yoga Gen 1 (20SX). 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 ThinkPad L13 Yoga (20R6) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga (20R6) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

flexible 2-in-1 design

solid build quality

good keyboard feel

decent battery life

reliable performance

average display brightness

limited graphics power

noisy under load

heavier than competitors

Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Yoga Gen 1 (20SX) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Yoga Gen 1 (20SX) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

flexible 2-in-1 design

excellent keyboard comfort

good security features

solid overall performance

average battery life

dim display brightness

limited graphics power

noisy under load

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga (20R6) and Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Yoga Gen 1 (20SX)
82 % - Design
72 % - Display
72 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
82 % - Design
75 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga (20R6) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Yoga Gen 1 (20SX) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga (20R6) Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Yoga Gen 1 (20SX)
Product Type Notebook - flip design Notebook - flip design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 31.15 cm x 21.9 cm x 1.76 cm 31.04 cm x 21.9 cm x 1.595 cm
Weight 1.43 kg 1.25 kg
Case Material Magnesium-aluminum alloy, glass-fibre reinforced polymer Carbon fibre, glass-fibre, polyamide
Colour Black Black
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga (20R6) Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Yoga Gen 1 (20SX)
Screen Size (Type) 13.3" - 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 1080 (Full HD)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 300 cd/m² 400 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 72% 72%
Features Anti-reflective, capacitive touch screen, 170° viewing angle Anti-reflective, anti-smudge, capacitive touch screen, 170° viewing angle, Low Power
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga (20R6) Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Yoga Gen 1 (20SX)
CPU Intel Core i5 (10th Gen) 10210U / 1.6 GHz Intel Core i5 (10th Gen) 10210U / 1.6 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.2 GHz 4.2 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core Quad-Core
Cache 6 MB 6 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Features Integrated memory controller Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga (20R6) Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Yoga Gen 1 (20SX)
RAM 8 GB (provided memory is soldered) 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2666 MHz 2666 MHz
Rated Speed 2666 MHz 3200 MHz
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga (20R6) Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Yoga Gen 1 (20SX)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 3.0 x2 - Western Digital 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption 2, NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga (20R6) Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Yoga Gen 1 (20SX)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics Intel UHD Graphics
Camera Yes - 720p (front) Yes - 720p
Resolution 5 Megapixel (rear) -
Camera Features ThinkShutter camera privacy IR camera, ThinkShutter camera privacy
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec Conexant CX11880 Realtek ALC3287
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio Premium High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga (20R6) Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Yoga Gen 1 (20SX)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.1 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1
Wireless Controller Intel Wireless-AC 9560 - M.2 Card Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
Ethernet Controller - Intel I219-V
Features Gigabit Ethernet via optional Ethernet (RJ-45) adapter Gigabit Ethernet via optional Ethernet (RJ-45) adapter, dual stream (2x2)
WWAN
Generation - 4G
Technology - LTE Advanced
Controller - FIBOCOM L850-GL - M.2 Card
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga (20R6) Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Yoga Gen 1 (20SX)
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 46 Wh 50 Wh
Battery Life Up to 12.23 hours Up to 18.2 hours
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga (20R6) Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Yoga Gen 1 (20SX)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt 65 Watt
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga (20R6) Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Yoga Gen 1 (20SX)
Type Keyboard, digitizer, TrackPoint, digital pen, UltraNav Keyboard, digitizer, TrackPoint, digital pen, UltraNav
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad, Fn keys with Unified Communications controls
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga (20R6) Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Yoga Gen 1 (20SX)
Interfaces USB 3.1 Gen 1
USB 3.1 Gen 1 (Always On)
2 x USB-C 3.1 Gen 1 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
HDMI
Dock
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Lenovo Ethernet extension connector
LAN (on supplied adapter)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 3, DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Lenovo Ethernet extension connector
Dock
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga (20R6) Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Yoga Gen 1 (20SX)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition - English
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga (20R6) Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Yoga Gen 1 (20SX)
Dockable Yes Yes
Included Accessories ThinkPad Pen Pro, USB-C power adapter, ThinkPad Ethernet Extension Cable Gen 2 ThinkPad Pen Pro, USB-C power adapter
Integrated Options G-sensor -
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader, smart card reader
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot Kensington 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-810G tested Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810G tested
Compliant Standards RoHS RoHS
SAR Value 0.98 W/kg (body), 0.98 W/kg (limb) 0.937 W/kg (body), 0.937 W/kg (limb)
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes Yes
EPEAT Compliant EPEAT Gold EPEAT Gold
TCO Certified TCO Certified Notebooks 8 TCO Certified Notebooks 8
Manufacturer Warranty - Limited warranty - 3 years - pick-up and return
Limited warranty - battery - 1 year
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