Lenovo ThinkPad L380 Yoga (20M7) vs. Lenovo 300e (2nd Gen) (81M9)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkPad L380 Yoga (20M7) and Lenovo 300e (2nd Gen) (81M9). 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 300e (2nd Gen) (81M9) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo 300e (2nd Gen) (81M9) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

360-degree hinge design

durable build quality

touchscreen functionality

stylus support

mediocre battery life

limited storage capacity

average display resolution

modest performance capabilities

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo ThinkPad L380 Yoga (20M7) and Lenovo 300e (2nd Gen) (81M9)
72 % - Design
66 % - Display
65 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
72 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad L380 Yoga (20M7) vs. Lenovo 300e (2nd Gen) (81M9) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad L380 Yoga (20M7) Lenovo 300e (2nd Gen) (81M9)
Product Type Notebook - flip design Notebook - flip design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 32.2 cm x 22.42 cm x 1.88 cm 29 cm x 20.4 cm x 2.085 cm
Weight 1.56 kg 1.24 kg
Case Material Aluminum, carbon fibre reinforced plastic Polycarbonate ABS
Colour Silver | Black Black
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad L380 Yoga (20M7) Lenovo 300e (2nd Gen) (81M9)
Screen Size (Type) 13.3" - IPS 11.6" - 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) 1366 x 768 (HD)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 300 cd/m² 250 cd/m²
Features Glossy, anti-reflective Anti-glare, Pencil Touch technology
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad L380 Yoga (20M7) Lenovo 300e (2nd Gen) (81M9)
CPU Intel Core i5 (8th Gen) 8250U / 1.6 GHz Intel Celeron N4100 / 1.1 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.4 GHz 2.4 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core Quad-Core
Cache 6 MB 4 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Features Integrated memory controller Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad L380 Yoga (20M7) Lenovo 300e (2nd Gen) (81M9)
RAM 8 GB (1 x 8 GB) 4 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 32 GB -
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM LPDDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2400 MHz 2133 MHz
Rated Speed 2400 MHz 2400 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin -
Slots Qty 2 -
Empty Slots 1 -
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad L380 Yoga (20M7) Lenovo 300e (2nd Gen) (81M9)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - TCG Opal Encryption 2, NVM Express (NVMe) 64 GB eMMC
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad L380 Yoga (20M7) Lenovo 300e (2nd Gen) (81M9)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics 620 Intel UHD Graphics 600
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 720p
Resolution 5 Megapixel (rear) -
Camera Features IR camera -
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3287 Realtek ALC3287
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Advanced Audio -
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad L380 Yoga (20M7) Lenovo 300e (2nd Gen) (81M9)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0
Wireless Controller Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 8265 - M.2 Card Intel Wireless-AC 9560 - M.2 Card
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
Features Gigabit Ethernet via optional Ethernet (RJ-45) adapter -
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad L380 Yoga (20M7) Lenovo 300e (2nd Gen) (81M9)
Technology Lithium Ion Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 45 Wh 42 Wh
Battery Life Up to 12.85 hours Up to 10 hours
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad L380 Yoga (20M7) Lenovo 300e (2nd Gen) (81M9)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt 45 Watt
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad L380 Yoga (20M7) Lenovo 300e (2nd Gen) (81M9)
Type Keyboard, digitizer, TrackPoint, digital pen, UltraNav Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight Yes -
Features Multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad Spill-resistant
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad L380 Yoga (20M7) Lenovo 300e (2nd Gen) (81M9)
Interfaces USB 3.1 Gen 1
USB 3.1 Gen 1 (Always On)
2 x USB-C 3.1 Gen 1
HDMI
Lenovo Ethernet extension connector
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.0
USB 3.0 (Always On)
USB-C 3.0 (Power Delivery)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
HDMI
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad L380 Yoga (20M7) Lenovo 300e (2nd Gen) (81M9)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition Windows 10 Pro National Academic - English
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad L380 Yoga (20M7) Lenovo 300e (2nd Gen) (81M9)
Included Accessories ThinkPad Pen Pro, USB-C power adapter USB-C power adapter
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip
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, Intel Active Management Technology (iAMT), RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810G tested Administrator password, power-on password, MIL-STD-810G tested
Compliant Standards RoHS RoHS
SAR Value 0.948 W/kg (body), 0.948 W/kg (limb) 0.6 W/kg (body), 0.6 W/kg (limb)
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
TCO Certified - TCO Certified Notebooks 8
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return
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