Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga (3rd Gen) (20LG) vs. Lenovo 300e (2nd Gen) (81M9)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

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

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 X1 Yoga (3rd Gen) (20LG) and Lenovo 300e (2nd Gen) (81M9)
85 % - Design
85 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
72 % - Design
66 % - Display
65 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
72 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga (3rd Gen) (20LG) vs. Lenovo 300e (2nd Gen) (81M9) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga (3rd Gen) (20LG) Lenovo 300e (2nd Gen) (81M9)
Product Type Notebook - flip design Notebook - flip design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 33.3 cm x 22.9 cm x 1.705 cm 29 cm x 20.4 cm x 2.085 cm
Weight 1.4 kg 1.24 kg
Case Material Glass-fibre reinforced plastic, magnesium alloy, carbon fibre reinforced plastic, polyphenylene sulfide Polycarbonate ABS
Colour Silver Black
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga (3rd Gen) (20LG) Lenovo 300e (2nd Gen) (81M9)
Screen Size (Type) 14" - IPS 11.6" - 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) 1366 x 768 (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 Anti-glare, Pencil Touch technology
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga (3rd Gen) (20LG) Lenovo 300e (2nd Gen) (81M9)
CPU Intel Core i7 (8th Gen) 8650U / 1.9 GHz Intel Celeron N4100 / 1.1 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.2 GHz 2.4 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core Quad-Core
Cache 8 MB 4 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Features Integrated memory controller Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga (3rd Gen) (20LG) Lenovo 300e (2nd Gen) (81M9)
RAM 16 GB (provided memory is soldered) 4 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type LPDDR3 SDRAM LPDDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2133 MHz 2133 MHz
Rated Speed 2133 MHz 2400 MHz
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga (3rd Gen) (20LG) Lenovo 300e (2nd Gen) (81M9)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - TCG Opal Encryption, NVM Express (NVMe) - Samsung 64 GB eMMC
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga (3rd Gen) (20LG) Lenovo 300e (2nd Gen) (81M9)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics 620 Intel UHD Graphics 600
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 720p
Camera Features ThinkShutter camera privacy -
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3286 Realtek ALC3287
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio Premium -
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga (3rd Gen) (20LG) 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 -
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga (3rd Gen) (20LG) Lenovo 300e (2nd Gen) (81M9)
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 54 Wh 42 Wh
Battery Life Up to 15.4 hours Up to 10 hours
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga (3rd Gen) (20LG) Lenovo 300e (2nd Gen) (81M9)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt, 20 V, 3.25 A 45 Watt
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga (3rd Gen) (20LG) Lenovo 300e (2nd Gen) (81M9)
Type Keyboard, digitizer, TrackPoint, digital pen, UltraNav Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight Yes -
Features Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad Spill-resistant
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga (3rd Gen) (20LG) 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 2 (supports Thunderbolt 3)
HDMI
Lenovo Ethernet extension connector
Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN (on supplied cable)
USB 3.0
USB 3.0 (Always On)
USB-C 3.0 (Power Delivery)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
HDMI
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSDXC UHS-II) Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga (3rd Gen) (20LG) Lenovo 300e (2nd Gen) (81M9)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition Windows 10 Pro National Academic - English
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga (3rd Gen) (20LG) Lenovo 300e (2nd Gen) (81M9)
Included Accessories ThinkPad Pen Pro, ThinkPad Ethernet Extension cable, USB-C power adapter USB-C power adapter
Integrated Options 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) 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, power-on password, MIL-STD-810G tested
Compliant Standards RoHS RoHS
SAR Value 1.372 W/kg (body), 1.372 W/kg (limb) 0.6 W/kg (body), 0.6 W/kg (limb)
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
EPEAT Compliant EPEAT Silver -
TCO Certified - TCO Certified Notebooks 8
Manufacturer Warranty - Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return
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