Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 3 (21C2) vs. Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 Pro 14ACH5 O (82N5)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 3 (21C2) and Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 Pro 14ACH5 O (82N5). 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 L14 Gen 3 (21C2) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 3 (21C2) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

excellent keyboard feel

good battery life

reliable performance

adequate connectivity options

mediocre display quality

heavier than competitors

limited graphics performance

higher price point

Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 Pro 14ACH5 O (82N5) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 Pro 14ACH5 O (82N5) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

high-resolution display

powerful AMD processor

lightweight design

fast SSD storage

excellent build quality

limited port selection

average battery life

no dedicated GPU

higher price point

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 3 (21C2) and Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 Pro 14ACH5 O (82N5)
85 % - Design
72 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
85 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 3 (21C2) vs. Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 Pro 14ACH5 O (82N5) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 3 (21C2) Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 Pro 14ACH5 O (82N5)
Product Type Notebook - 180-degree hinge design Notebook - 180-degree hinge design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 32.54 cm x 21.7 cm x 1.983 cm 31.24 cm x 22.14 cm x 1.49 cm
Weight 1.39 kg 1.39 kg
Case Material Polycarbonate ABS (bottom), polycarbonate ABS (top) Aluminium (top), aluminium (bottom)
Colour Thunder black Slate grey
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 3 (21C2) Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 Pro 14ACH5 O (82N5)
Screen Size (Type) 14" - IPS 14" OLED
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 2880 x 1800 (2.8K)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. - 90 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:10
Image Brightness 250 cd/m² 400 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 45% NTSC 100% DCI-P3
Features Anti-glare, 170° viewing angle Glossy, 170° viewing angle, HDR 500 True Black, Dolby Vision
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 3 (21C2) Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 Pro 14ACH5 O (82N5)
CPU Intel Core i5 (12th Gen) 1245U / 1.6 GHz AMD Ryzen 7 5800H / 3.2 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.4 GHz 4.4 GHz
Number of Cores 10-core 8-core
Cache 12 MB L3 - 16 MB
Features Integrated memory controller Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 3 (21C2) Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 Pro 14ACH5 O (82N5)
RAM 8 GB (1 x 8 GB) 16 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 64 GB -
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 3200 MHz 3200 MHz
Rated Speed 3200 MHz 3200 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin -
Slots Qty 2 -
Empty Slots 1 -
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 3 (21C2) Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 Pro 14ACH5 O (82N5)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 4.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption - Kioxia 512 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 3 (21C2) Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 Pro 14ACH5 O (82N5)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel Iris Xe Graphics AMD Radeon Graphics
Max Monitors Supported 3 external monitor(s) 2 external monitor(s)
Video System Features Functions as Intel UHD graphics (for single-channel memory) -
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 720p
Camera Features Privacy shutter, fixed focus IR camera, Windows Hello, fixed focus, ToF sensor
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3287 Realtek ALC3306
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio, Dolby Voice High Definition Audio, Dolby Atmos
Audio Features - Harman audio technology
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 3 (21C2) Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 Pro 14ACH5 O (82N5)
Wireless Bluetooth 5.1, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E) 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1
Wireless Controller Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX 211 - M.2 Card M.2 Card
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
Features Wake-on-LAN (WOL) Dual stream (2x2)
WWAN
Generation 4G -
Technology LTE -
Controller Quectel EM05-G - M.2 Card -
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 3 (21C2) Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 Pro 14ACH5 O (82N5)
Technology 3-cell lithium polymer Lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 42 Wh 61 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 11.5 hours
Battery Run Time - Local video (1080p) playback time (150 nits): up to 11.5 hours
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 3 (21C2) Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 Pro 14ACH5 O (82N5)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt, 5 / 9 / 15 / 20 V 95 Watt
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 3 (21C2) Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 Pro 14ACH5 O (82N5)
Type Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, Fn keys with Unified Communications controls Multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad, precision glass touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 3 (21C2) Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 Pro 14ACH5 O (82N5)
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 1 (supports DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
HDMI
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
2 x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) -
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 3 (21C2) Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 Pro 14ACH5 O (82N5)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition (available through downgrade rights from Windows 11 Pro) + Windows 11 Pro Licence Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition - English
Software Included - Microsoft Office (Trial)
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 3 (21C2) Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 Pro 14ACH5 O (82N5)
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter USB-C power adapter
Security Discrete Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip
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, Rapid Charge Express
Compliant Standards RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3, TCG Certified RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3, TUV Rheinland Eyesafe Display, TUV Rheinland Low Blue Light (Hardware Solution)
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes Yes
EPEAT Compliant EPEAT Gold -
Max Operating Temperature 35 °C 35 °C
Min Operating Temperature 5 °C 5 °C
Humidity Range Operating 8 - 95% 8 - 95%
Manufacturer Warranty - Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return
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