Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga Gen 3 (21B5) vs. Lenovo Yoga 900S-12ISK (80ML)

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Side by side comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga Gen 3 (21B5) and Lenovo Yoga 900S-12ISK (80ML). Compare dimensions, processors, batteries, storage capacities and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect laptop. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the laptop that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.

Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga Gen 3 (21B5) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga Gen 3 (21B5) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

360-degree hinge flexibility

responsive touchscreen display

good keyboard feel

decent battery life

average graphics performance

limited storage options

heavier than competitors

noisy under load

Lenovo Yoga 900S-12ISK (80ML) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo Yoga 900S-12ISK (80ML) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

lightweight and portable

high-resolution display

innovative hinge design

solid battery life

responsive touch screen

limited port selection

moderate processing power

higher price point

no dedicated graphics

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga Gen 3 (21B5) and Lenovo Yoga 900S-12ISK (80ML)
85 % - Design
75 % - Display
72 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery
81 % - Design
82 % - Display
65 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
78 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga Gen 3 (21B5) vs. Lenovo Yoga 900S-12ISK (80ML) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga Gen 3 (21B5) Lenovo Yoga 900S-12ISK (80ML)
Product Type Notebook - flip design Notebook - flip design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 30.5 cm x 21.8 cm x 1.71 cm 30.5 cm x 20.8 cm x 1.28 cm
Weight 1.32 kg 999 g
Case Material Aluminium (top), glass-fibre reinforced plastic (bottom) Aluminum, carbon fibre, magnesium-aluminum alloy
Colour Thunder black Champagne gold
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga Gen 3 (21B5) Lenovo Yoga 900S-12ISK (80ML)
Screen Size (Type) 13.3" - IPS 12.5" - IPS
Touchscreen Yes (10-point multi-touch) Yes (10-point multi-touch)
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA) 2560 x 1440 (WQHD)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:10 16:9
Image Brightness 300 cd/m² 300 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 100% sRGB -
Features Anti-reflective, One Glass Solution, anti-smudge, 170° viewing angle Glossy
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga Gen 3 (21B5) Lenovo Yoga 900S-12ISK (80ML)
CPU Intel Core i5 (12th Gen) 1235U / 1.3 GHz Intel Core m5 (6th Gen) 6Y54 / 1.1 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.4 GHz 2.7 GHz
Number of Cores 10-core Dual-Core
Cache 12 MB 4 MB
64-bit Computing - Yes
Features Integrated memory controller Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga Gen 3 (21B5) Lenovo Yoga 900S-12ISK (80ML)
RAM 8 GB (provided memory is soldered) 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM LPDDR3 SDRAM
Speed 3200 MHz 1600 MHz / PC3L-12800
Rated Speed 3200 MHz 1600 MHz
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga Gen 3 (21B5) Lenovo Yoga 900S-12ISK (80ML)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 4.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption 2, NVM Express (NVMe) 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - Samsung
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga Gen 3 (21B5) Lenovo Yoga 900S-12ISK (80ML)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel Iris Xe Graphics Intel HD Graphics 515
Max Monitors Supported 3 external monitor(s) -
Camera Yes - 1080p (front) Yes - 720p
Resolution 5 Megapixel (rear) 1 Megapixel
Camera Features Privacy shutter, IR camera, rear camera with auto focus, Windows Hello, fixed focus -
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3287 -
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio, Dolby Voice High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio Premium
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga Gen 3 (21B5) Lenovo Yoga 900S-12ISK (80ML)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2 Bluetooth 4.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac
Wireless Controller Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201 Broadcom BCM4350 - M.2 Card
Features Dual stream (2x2) -
WWAN
Generation 4G -
Technology LTE -
Controller Quectel EM05-G - M.2 Card -
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga Gen 3 (21B5) Lenovo Yoga 900S-12ISK (80ML)
Technology Lithium polymer 4-cell lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 46 Wh 53 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 10.5 hours
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga Gen 3 (21B5) Lenovo Yoga 900S-12ISK (80ML)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt 40 Watt, 20 V, 2 A
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga Gen 3 (21B5) Lenovo Yoga 900S-12ISK (80ML)
Type Keyboard, digitizer, TrackPoint, digital pen, UltraNav Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, Fn keys with Unified Communications controls Multi-touch touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga Gen 3 (21B5) Lenovo Yoga 900S-12ISK (80ML)
Slots 1 x Nano-SIM card (1 free) -
Interfaces USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.0
USB 2.0 (DC-In combo)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB-C
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga Gen 3 (21B5) Lenovo Yoga 900S-12ISK (80ML)
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 - English
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga Gen 3 (21B5) Lenovo Yoga 900S-12ISK (80ML)
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter, Lenovo Integrated Pen Power adapter
Integrated Options - Ambient light sensor, G-sensor
Security Discrete Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader, smart card reader -
Security Slot Type Kensington nano security slot -
Theft/Intrusion Protection 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, hard drive password, power-on password, digital compass, 1 USB 3.0 with Video-out
Compliant Standards RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3, TCG Certified RoHS
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes Yes
EPEAT Compliant EPEAT Gold -
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
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