Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga (3rd Gen) (20LD) vs. Lenovo Yoga 520-14IKBR (Lenovo Yoga 520)

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

In depth comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga (3rd Gen) (20LD) and Lenovo Yoga 520-14IKBR (Lenovo Yoga 520). 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 (3rd Gen) (20LD) vs. Lenovo Yoga 520-14IKBR (Lenovo Yoga 520) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga (3rd Gen) (20LD) Lenovo Yoga 520-14IKBR (Lenovo Yoga 520)
Product Type Notebook - flip design Notebook - flip design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 33.3 cm x 22.9 cm x 1.705 cm 32.8 cm x 22.9 cm x 1.99 cm
Weight 1.4 kg 1.7 kg
Case Material Carbon fibre, glass-fibre, magnesium alloy, polyphenylene sulfide Polycarbonate, polycarbonate ABS, glass-fibre
Colour Black Onyx black
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga (3rd Gen) (20LD) Lenovo Yoga 520-14IKBR (Lenovo Yoga 520)
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) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 300 cd/m² 250 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 72% -
Features Anti-reflective, anti-smudge Glossy, One Glass Solution, Glass Film Film (GFF)
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga (3rd Gen) (20LD) Lenovo Yoga 520-14IKBR (Lenovo Yoga 520)
CPU Intel Core i5 (8th Gen) 8250U / 1.6 GHz Intel Core i5 (8th Gen) 8250U / 1.6 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.4 GHz 3.4 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core Quad-Core
Cache 6 MB 6 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Features Integrated memory controller Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga (3rd Gen) (20LD) Lenovo Yoga 520-14IKBR (Lenovo Yoga 520)
RAM 8 GB (provided memory is soldered) 4 GB (1 x 4 GB)
Max RAM Supported - 16 GB
RAM Type LPDDR3 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2133 MHz 2400 MHz
Rated Speed 2133 MHz 2400 MHz
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty - 1
Empty Slots - 0
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga (3rd Gen) (20LD) Lenovo Yoga 520-14IKBR (Lenovo Yoga 520)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - TCG Opal Encryption 2, NVM Express (NVMe) - Samsung 500 GB HDD SATA 6Gb/s / 5400 rpm
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga (3rd Gen) (20LD) Lenovo Yoga 520-14IKBR (Lenovo Yoga 520)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics 620 Intel UHD Graphics 620
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 720p
Resolution - 1 Megapixel
Camera Features ThinkShutter camera privacy -
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3286 -
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio Premium High Definition Audio, Dolby Home Theater
Audio Features - Harman audio technology
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga (3rd Gen) (20LD) Lenovo Yoga 520-14IKBR (Lenovo Yoga 520)
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 M.2 Card
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
WWAN
Generation 4G -
Technology LTE Advanced -
Controller FIBOCOM L850-GL - M.2 Card -
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga (3rd Gen) (20LD) Lenovo Yoga 520-14IKBR (Lenovo Yoga 520)
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion 3-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 54 Wh 52.5 Wh
Battery Life Up to 15.4 hours Up to 10 hours
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga (3rd Gen) (20LD) Lenovo Yoga 520-14IKBR (Lenovo Yoga 520)
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 (3rd Gen) (20LD) Lenovo Yoga 520-14IKBR (Lenovo Yoga 520)
Type Keyboard, digitizer, TrackPoint, digital pen, UltraNav Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad Multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga (3rd Gen) (20LD) Lenovo Yoga 520-14IKBR (Lenovo Yoga 520)
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)
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSDXC UHS-II) 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card)
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga (3rd Gen) (20LD) Lenovo Yoga 520-14IKBR (Lenovo Yoga 520)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition - English
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga (3rd Gen) (20LD) Lenovo Yoga 520-14IKBR (Lenovo Yoga 520)
Included Accessories ThinkPad Pen Pro, ThinkPad Ethernet Extension cable, USB-C power adapter Power adapter
Integrated Options Ambient light sensor, 3-axis gyro sensor, 3-axis accelerometer Accelerometer
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint 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, MIL-STD-810G tested Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password
Navigation Receiver GPS -
Compliant Standards RoHS RoHS
SAR Value 1.372 W/kg (body), 1.372 W/kg (limb) -
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
EPEAT Compliant EPEAT Silver -
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 3 years - on-site Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return
Model Number - 14IKBR 81C8
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