Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga (2nd Gen) (20JE) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad X380 Yoga (20LJ)

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Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga (2nd Gen) (20JE)
Lenovo ThinkPad X380 Yoga (20LJ)

In depth comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga (2nd Gen) (20JE) and Lenovo ThinkPad X380 Yoga (20LJ). 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.

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Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga (2nd Gen) (20JE) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad X380 Yoga (20LJ) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga (2nd Gen) (20JE) Lenovo ThinkPad X380 Yoga (20LJ)
Product Type Notebook - flip design Notebook - flip design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 33.3 cm x 22.9 cm x 1.74 cm 31.35 cm x 22.22 cm x 1.82 cm
Weight 1.42 kg 1.43 kg
Case Material Magnesium alloy, carbon fibre reinforced plastic, polyphenylene sulfide Carbon fibre
Colour Black Black
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga (2nd Gen) (20JE) Lenovo ThinkPad X380 Yoga (20LJ)
Screen Size (Type) 14" - 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 270 cd/m² 300 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 72% -
Features Glossy, narrow edge Anti-reflective, anti-smudge
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga (2nd Gen) (20JE) Lenovo ThinkPad X380 Yoga (20LJ)
CPU Intel Core i5 (7th Gen) 7200U / 2.5 GHz Intel Core i7 (8th Gen) 8550U / 1.8 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.1 GHz 4 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core Quad-Core
Cache 3 MB 8 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Features Integrated memory controller Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga (2nd Gen) (20JE) Lenovo ThinkPad X380 Yoga (20LJ)
RAM 8 GB (provided memory is soldered) 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type LPDDR3 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 1866 MHz 2400 MHz
Rated Speed 1866 MHz 2400 MHz
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga (2nd Gen) (20JE) Lenovo ThinkPad X380 Yoga (20LJ)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB SSD M.2 SATA 6Gb/s 128 GB SSD M.2 SATA 6Gb/s - TCG Opal Encryption - Samsung
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga (2nd Gen) (20JE) Lenovo ThinkPad X380 Yoga (20LJ)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel HD Graphics 620 Intel UHD Graphics 620
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 720p
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec CX11771 CX11771
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio Premium High Definition Audio
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga (2nd Gen) (20JE) Lenovo ThinkPad X380 Yoga (20LJ)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1
Wireless Controller Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 8265 - M.2 Card Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 8265 - M.2 Card
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
WWAN
Generation - 4G
Technology - LTE
Controller - FIBOCOM L830-EB - M.2 Card
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga (2nd Gen) (20JE) Lenovo ThinkPad X380 Yoga (20LJ)
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion 4-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 56 Wh 51 Wh
Battery Life Up to 15.5 hours Up to 13.6 hours
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga (2nd Gen) (20JE) Lenovo ThinkPad X380 Yoga (20LJ)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 45 Watt, 5 / 9 / 15 / 20 V 45 Watt, 20 V
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga (2nd Gen) (20JE) Lenovo ThinkPad X380 Yoga (20LJ)
Type Keyboard, digitizer, TrackPoint, digital pen, UltraNav Keyboard, digitizer, TrackPoint, digital pen, UltraNav
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, Wave Keyboard Spill-resistant, multi-touch clickpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga (2nd Gen) (20JE) Lenovo ThinkPad X380 Yoga (20LJ)
Slots - 1 x Nano-SIM card (1 free)
Interfaces 2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1/USB 3.0
USB 3.1 Gen 1/USB 3.0 (Always On)
HDMI
Lenovo Ethernet extension connector
2 x USB-C 3.1 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 3) (Power Delivery/data/video)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN (on supplied cable)
USB 3.1 Gen 1
USB 3.1 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB-C 3.1 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 3)
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Lenovo Ethernet extension connector
LAN (on supplied cable)
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD, microSDXC UHS-II) Yes (microSDXC UHS)
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga (2nd Gen) (20JE) Lenovo ThinkPad X380 Yoga (20LJ)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga (2nd Gen) (20JE) Lenovo ThinkPad X380 Yoga (20LJ)
Included Accessories ThinkPad Pen Pro, ThinkPad Ethernet Extension cable, USB-C power adapter Power adapter, ThinkPad Pen Pro, ThinkPad Ethernet Extension cable
Integrated Options Ambient light sensor, 3-axis gyro sensor, digital compass, 3-axis magnetometer, 3-axis accelerometer Ambient light sensor, 3-axis gyro sensor, 3-axis magnetometer, 3-axis accelerometer, 3-axis compass
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader, smart card reader
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot Kensington mini 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-810G tested Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, MIL-STD-810G tested
Compliant Standards RoHS RoHS
SAR Value - 1.36 W/kg (body), 1.36 W/kg (limb)
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes Yes
EPEAT Compliant - EPEAT Gold
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