Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga (3rd Gen) (20LD) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga (3rd Gen) (20LG)

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Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga (3rd Gen) (20LD)
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga (3rd Gen) (20LD)

In depth comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga (3rd Gen) (20LD) and Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga (3rd Gen) (20LG). 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 ThinkPad X1 Yoga (3rd Gen) (20LG) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga (3rd Gen) (20LG) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

flexible 360-degree hinge

robust build quality

excellent keyboard comfort

impressive battery life

vivid display colors

heavier than competitors

premium price point

limited graphics performance

no SD card slot

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga (3rd Gen) (20LD) and Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga (3rd Gen) (20LG)
85 % - Design
85 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga (3rd Gen) (20LD) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga (3rd Gen) (20LG) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga (3rd Gen) (20LD) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga (3rd Gen) (20LG)
Product Type Notebook - flip design Notebook - flip design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 33.3 cm x 22.9 cm x 1.705 cm 33.3 cm x 22.9 cm x 1.705 cm
Weight 1.4 kg 1.4 kg
Case Material Carbon fibre, glass-fibre, magnesium alloy, polyphenylene sulfide Glass-fibre reinforced plastic, magnesium alloy, carbon fibre reinforced plastic, polyphenylene sulfide
Colour Black Silver
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga (3rd Gen) (20LD) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga (3rd Gen) (20LG)
Screen Size (Type) 14" - IPS 14" - IPS
Touchscreen Yes (10-point multi-touch) Yes (10-point multi-touch)
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 2560 x 1440 (WQHD) 2560 x 1440 (WQHD)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 300 cd/m² 300 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 72% 72%
Features Anti-reflective, anti-smudge Anti-reflective, anti-smudge
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga (3rd Gen) (20LD) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga (3rd Gen) (20LG)
CPU Intel Core i5 (8th Gen) 8250U / 1.6 GHz Intel Core i7 (8th Gen) 8650U / 1.9 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.4 GHz 4.2 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core Quad-Core
Cache 6 MB 8 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Features Integrated memory controller Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga (3rd Gen) (20LD) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga (3rd Gen) (20LG)
RAM 8 GB (provided memory is soldered) 16 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type LPDDR3 SDRAM LPDDR3 SDRAM
Speed 2133 MHz 2133 MHz
Rated Speed 2133 MHz 2133 MHz
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga (3rd Gen) (20LD) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga (3rd Gen) (20LG)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - TCG Opal Encryption 2, NVM Express (NVMe) - Samsung 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - TCG Opal Encryption, NVM Express (NVMe) - Samsung
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga (3rd Gen) (20LD) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga (3rd Gen) (20LG)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics 620 Intel UHD Graphics 620
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 720p
Camera Features ThinkShutter camera privacy ThinkShutter camera privacy
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3286 Realtek ALC3286
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio Premium High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio Premium
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga (3rd Gen) (20LD) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga (3rd Gen) (20LG)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, NFC, 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 Advanced -
Controller FIBOCOM L850-GL - M.2 Card -
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga (3rd Gen) (20LD) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga (3rd Gen) (20LG)
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion 4-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 54 Wh 54 Wh
Battery Life Up to 15.4 hours Up to 15.4 hours
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga (3rd Gen) (20LD) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga (3rd Gen) (20LG)
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, 20 V, 3.25 A
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga (3rd Gen) (20LD) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga (3rd Gen) (20LG)
Type Keyboard, digitizer, TrackPoint, digital pen, UltraNav Keyboard, digitizer, TrackPoint, digital pen, UltraNav
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga (3rd Gen) (20LD) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga (3rd Gen) (20LG)
Interfaces USB 3.1 Gen 1
USB 3.1 Gen 1 (Always On)
2 x USB-C 3.1 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 3)
HDMI
Lenovo Ethernet extension connector
Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN (on supplied cable)
USB 3.1 Gen 1
USB 3.1 Gen 1 (Always On)
2 x USB-C 3.1 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 3)
HDMI
Lenovo Ethernet extension connector
Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN (on supplied cable)
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSDXC UHS-II) Yes (microSDXC UHS-II)
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga (3rd Gen) (20LD) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga (3rd Gen) (20LG)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga (3rd Gen) (20LD) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga (3rd Gen) (20LG)
Included Accessories ThinkPad Pen Pro, ThinkPad Ethernet Extension cable, USB-C power adapter ThinkPad Pen Pro, ThinkPad Ethernet Extension cable, USB-C power adapter
Integrated Options Ambient light sensor, 3-axis gyro sensor, 3-axis accelerometer Ambient light sensor, 3-axis gyro sensor, 3-axis accelerometer
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader
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, MIL-STD-810G tested Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810G tested
Navigation Receiver GPS -
Compliant Standards RoHS RoHS
SAR Value 1.372 W/kg (body), 1.372 W/kg (limb) 1.372 W/kg (body), 1.372 W/kg (limb)
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes Yes
EPEAT Compliant EPEAT Silver EPEAT Silver
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 3 years - on-site -
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