Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga Gen 2 (20VK) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga Gen 2 (20VL)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga Gen 2 (20VK) and Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga Gen 2 (20VL). 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 ThinkPad L13 Yoga Gen 2 (20VL) Review

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

versatile 2-in-1 design

responsive touch screen

solid build quality

good keyboard feel

decent battery life

average display brightness

modest graphics performance

heavier than competitors

limited storage options

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga Gen 2 (20VK) and Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga Gen 2 (20VL)
81 % - Design
72 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
82 % - Design
72 % - Display
75 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
76 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga Gen 2 (20VK) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga Gen 2 (20VL) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga Gen 2 (20VK) Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga Gen 2 (20VL)
Product Type Notebook - flip design Notebook - flip design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 31.15 cm x 21.9 cm x 1.76 cm 31.15 cm x 21.9 cm x 1.76 cm
Weight 1.44 kg 1.44 kg
Case Material Aluminum, glass-fibre reinforced plastic Aluminum, glass-fibre reinforced plastic
Colour Black Black
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga Gen 2 (20VK) Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga Gen 2 (20VL)
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 300 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 72% NTSC 72% NTSC
Features Anti-reflective, anti-smudge, capacitive touch screen, 170° viewing angle Anti-reflective, anti-smudge, capacitive touch screen, 170° viewing angle, 72% NTSC colour gamut
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga Gen 2 (20VK) Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga Gen 2 (20VL)
CPU Intel Core i5 (11th Gen) 1135G7 / 2.4 GHz Intel Core i5 (11th Gen) 1135G7 / 2.4 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.2 GHz 4.2 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core Quad-Core
Cache 8 MB 8 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Features Integrated memory controller Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga Gen 2 (20VK) Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga Gen 2 (20VL)
RAM 8 GB (provided memory is soldered) 8 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 ThinkPad L13 Yoga Gen 2 (20VL)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption 2, NVM Express (NVMe) 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption, NVM Express (NVMe) - Samsung
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga Gen 2 (20VK) Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga Gen 2 (20VL)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel Iris Xe 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 (front) Yes - 720p (front)
Resolution 5 Megapixel (rear) 5 Megapixel (rear)
Camera Features Privacy shutter, IR camera, rear camera with auto focus, Windows Hello, front camera with fixed focus IR camera, ThinkShutter camera privacy
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec Conexant CX11880 Conexant CX11880
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio Premium High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio Premium
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga Gen 2 (20VK) Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga Gen 2 (20VL)
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 201 - M.2 Card Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201 - M.2 Card
Network Interface - Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller Intel I219-V -
Features Gigabit Ethernet via optional Ethernet (RJ-45) adapter, dual stream (2x2) Gigabit Ethernet via optional Ethernet (RJ-45) adapter
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga Gen 2 (20VK) Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga Gen 2 (20VL)
Technology Lithium polymer 4-cell lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 46 Wh 46 Wh
Battery Life Up to 10.36 hours Up to 10.36 hours
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga Gen 2 (20VK) Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga Gen 2 (20VL)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt 65 Watt
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga Gen 2 (20VK) Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga Gen 2 (20VL)
Type Keyboard, digitizer, TrackPoint, digital pen, UltraNav Keyboard, digitizer, TrackPoint, digital pen, UltraNav
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, Fn keys with Unified Communications controls Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad, Fn keys with Unified Communications controls
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga Gen 2 (20VK) Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga Gen 2 (20VL)
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 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
HDMI
Lenovo Ethernet extension connector
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Dock (combined dual USB-C and ethernet side connection)
LAN (on supplied adapter)
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga Gen 2 (20VK) Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga Gen 2 (20VL)
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 64-bit Edition
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga Gen 2 (20VK) Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga Gen 2 (20VL)
Dockable Yes Yes
Included Accessories ThinkPad Pen Pro, USB-C power adapter ThinkPad Pen Pro, USB-C power adapter, ThinkPad Ethernet Extension Adapter Gen 2
Integrated Options G-sensor G-sensor
Security Discrete Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader, smart card 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-810H tested, self-healing BIOS Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810H tested
Compliant Standards RoHS, TCG Certified RoHS
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 - 1 year - pick-up and return
Extended warranty - 1 year - on-site
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