Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga Gen 2 (20VK) vs. Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 15IIL05 (81X3)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga Gen 2 (20VK) and Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 15IIL05 (81X3). 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 Gen 2 (20VK) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga Gen 2 (20VK) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

versatile 2-in-1 design

robust build quality

responsive touchscreen

good keyboard feel

solid performance

average battery life

heavier than competitors

no dedicated GPU

limited color accuracy

Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 15IIL05 (81X3) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 15IIL05 (81X3) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

flexible 2-in-1 design

responsive touchscreen display

affordable price point

solid build quality

decent battery life

moderate display brightness

average processor speed

limited graphics performance

no thunderbolt support

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga Gen 2 (20VK) and Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 15IIL05 (81X3)
81 % - Design
72 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
82 % - Design
72 % - Display
75 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga Gen 2 (20VK) vs. Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 15IIL05 (81X3) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga Gen 2 (20VK) Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 15IIL05 (81X3)
Product Type Notebook - flip design Notebook - flip design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 31.15 cm x 21.9 cm x 1.76 cm 35.76 cm x 23.79 cm x 2.09 cm
Weight 1.44 kg 1.8 kg
Case Material Aluminum, glass-fibre reinforced plastic Aluminum, polycarbonate ABS
Colour Black Graphite grey
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga Gen 2 (20VK) Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 15IIL05 (81X3)
Screen Size (Type) 13.3" - IPS 15.6"
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 250 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 72% NTSC 45%
Features Anti-reflective, anti-smudge, capacitive touch screen, 170° viewing angle Glossy, One Glass Solution, Wide Viewing Angle, capacitive touch screen
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga Gen 2 (20VK) Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 15IIL05 (81X3)
CPU Intel Core i5 (11th Gen) 1135G7 / 2.4 GHz Intel Core i3 (10th Gen) 1005G1 / 1.2 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.2 GHz 3.4 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core Dual-Core
Cache 8 MB 4 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Features Integrated memory controller Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga Gen 2 (20VK) Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 15IIL05 (81X3)
RAM 8 GB (provided memory is soldered) 4 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 3200 MHz 3200 MHz
Rated Speed 3200 MHz 3200 MHz
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga Gen 2 (20VK) Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 15IIL05 (81X3)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption 2, NVM Express (NVMe) 128 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga Gen 2 (20VK) Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 15IIL05 (81X3)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel Iris Xe Graphics Intel UHD Graphics
Memory Allocation Technology Shared Video Memory (UMA) -
Max Monitors Supported 3 external monitor(s) -
Camera Yes - 720p (front) Yes - 720p
Resolution 5 Megapixel (rear) -
Camera Features Privacy shutter, IR camera, rear camera with auto focus, Windows Hello, front camera with fixed focus Privacy shutter, fixed focus
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec Conexant CX11880 -
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio Premium High Definition Audio, Dolby Atmos
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga Gen 2 (20VK) Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 15IIL05 (81X3)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2 Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax
Wireless Controller Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201 - M.2 Card M.2 Card
Ethernet Controller Intel I219-V -
Features Gigabit Ethernet via optional Ethernet (RJ-45) adapter, dual stream (2x2) Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga Gen 2 (20VK) Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 15IIL05 (81X3)
Technology Lithium polymer Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 46 Wh 52.5 Wh
Battery Life Up to 10.36 hours Up to 10.5 hours
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga Gen 2 (20VK) Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 15IIL05 (81X3)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt 65 Watt
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga Gen 2 (20VK) Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 15IIL05 (81X3)
Type Keyboard, digitizer, TrackPoint, digital pen, UltraNav Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes -
Features Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, Fn keys with Unified Communications controls Multi-touch touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga Gen 2 (20VK) Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 15IIL05 (81X3)
Interfaces USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort 1.2 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
HDMI
Lenovo Ethernet extension connector
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Dock
USB 3.1 Gen 1
USB 3.1 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB-C (Power Delivery 3.0)
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card)
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga Gen 2 (20VK) Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 15IIL05 (81X3)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition (available through downgrade rights from Windows 11 Pro) + Windows 11 Pro Licence - English Windows 10 Home in S mode - English
Software Included - Microsoft Office (Trial)
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga Gen 2 (20VK) Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 15IIL05 (81X3)
Dockable Yes -
Included Accessories ThinkPad Pen Pro, USB-C power adapter Power adapter
Integrated Options G-sensor Accelerometer
Security Discrete Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader, smart card reader -
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot -
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) -
Features Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810H tested, self-healing BIOS Hard drive password, power-on password, RapidCharge, smart charge
Compliant Standards RoHS, TCG Certified RoHS, ERP
SAR Value - 1.624 W/kg (body), 1.624 W/kg (limb)
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes Yes
EPEAT Compliant EPEAT Gold -
TCO Certified TCO Certified Notebooks 8 -
Max Operating Temperature 35 °C -
Min Operating Temperature 5 °C -
Humidity Range Operating 8 - 95% -
Manufacturer Warranty Base warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return
Extended warranty - 1 year - on-site
Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return
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