Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga (2nd Gen) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad L390 Yoga (20NT)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga (2nd Gen) and Lenovo ThinkPad L390 Yoga (20NT). 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 X1 Yoga (2nd Gen) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga (2nd Gen) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

flexible 2-in-1 design

excellent keyboard

impressive OLED display

reliable performance

higher price point

average battery life

limited port selection

no dedicated GPU

Lenovo ThinkPad L390 Yoga (20NT) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad L390 Yoga (20NT) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

flexible 360-degree hinge

solid build quality

comfortable keyboard

good enterprise security

decent battery life

heavier than competitors

average display brightness

limited graphics performance

no Thunderbolt 3 support

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga (2nd Gen) and Lenovo ThinkPad L390 Yoga (20NT)
81 % - Design
84 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
78 % - Design
72 % - Display
72 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga (2nd Gen) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad L390 Yoga (20NT) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga (2nd Gen) Lenovo ThinkPad L390 Yoga (20NT)
Product Type Notebook - flip design Notebook - flip design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 33.3 cm x 22.9 cm x 1.74 cm 32.18 cm x 22.42 cm x 1.88 cm
Weight 1.42 kg 1.56 kg
Case Material Magnesium alloy, carbon fibre reinforced plastic, polyphenylene sulfide Glass-fibre reinforced plastic, magnesium-aluminum alloy
Colour Black Black
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga (2nd Gen) Lenovo ThinkPad L390 Yoga (20NT)
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 300 cd/m² 300 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 72% 72%
Features Glossy, anti-reflective, anti-smudge, narrow edge Anti-glare, anti-reflective, capacitive touch screen, 170° viewing angle
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga (2nd Gen) Lenovo ThinkPad L390 Yoga (20NT)
CPU Intel Core i7 (7th Gen) 7600U / 2.8 GHz Intel Core i5 (8th Gen) 8265U / 1.6 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.9 GHz 3.9 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core Quad-Core
Cache 4 MB 6 MB
64-bit Computing - Yes
Features Integrated memory controller Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga (2nd Gen) Lenovo ThinkPad L390 Yoga (20NT)
RAM 16 GB (provided memory is soldered) 8 GB (1 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported - 32 GB
RAM Type LPDDR3 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed - 2400 MHz
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty - 2
Empty Slots - 1
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga (2nd Gen) Lenovo ThinkPad L390 Yoga (20NT)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe - TCG Opal Encryption 2, NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga (2nd Gen) Lenovo ThinkPad L390 Yoga (20NT)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel HD Graphics 620 Intel UHD Graphics
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 720p (front)
Resolution - 5 Megapixel (rear)
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec CX11771 Realtek ALC3287
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio Premium High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio Premium
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga (2nd Gen) Lenovo ThinkPad L390 Yoga (20NT)
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 X1 Yoga (2nd Gen) Lenovo ThinkPad L390 Yoga (20NT)
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 56 Wh 45 Wh
Battery Life Up to 15.5 hours Up to 12.17 hours
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga (2nd Gen) Lenovo ThinkPad L390 Yoga (20NT)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt, 20 V, 3.25 A 65 Watt
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga (2nd Gen) Lenovo ThinkPad L390 Yoga (20NT)
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 touchpad, buttonless touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga (2nd Gen) Lenovo ThinkPad L390 Yoga (20NT)
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 (Always On)
USB 3.1 Gen 1
2 x USB-C 3.1 Gen 1
HDMI
Lenovo Ethernet extension connector
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD, microSDXC UHS-II) Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga (2nd Gen) Lenovo ThinkPad L390 Yoga (20NT)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition (Microsoft Authorized Refurbisher (MAR)) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition - English
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga (2nd Gen) Lenovo ThinkPad L390 Yoga (20NT)
Included Accessories Power adapter ThinkPad Pen Pro, USB-C power adapter
Integrated Options 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
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-810G tested Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810G tested
Compliant Standards RoHS RoHS
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes Yes
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 2 years Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return
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