Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga (3rd Gen) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad X390 Yoga (20NN)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests
Lenovo ThinkPad X390 Yoga (20NN)
Lenovo ThinkPad X390 Yoga (20NN)

Our Rating: 78 %

In depth comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga (3rd Gen) and Lenovo ThinkPad X390 Yoga (20NN). 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) Review

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

robust build quality

flexible 2-in-1 design

excellent keyboard comfort

impressive battery life

bright HDR display

higher price point

limited graphics performance

heavier than competitors

noisy under load

Lenovo ThinkPad X390 Yoga (20NN) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad X390 Yoga (20NN) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

flexible 2-in-1 design

robust build quality

excellent keyboard comfort

good battery life

reliable performance

higher price point

limited graphics power

no 4K display option

modest storage capacity

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga (3rd Gen) and Lenovo ThinkPad X390 Yoga (20NN)
85 % - Design
86 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery
85 % - Design
78 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga (3rd Gen) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad X390 Yoga (20NN) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga (3rd Gen) Lenovo ThinkPad X390 Yoga (20NN)
Product Type Notebook - flip design Notebook - flip design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 33.3 cm x 22.9 cm x 1.705 cm 31.04 cm x 21.9 cm x 1.595 cm
Weight 1.4 kg 1.29 kg
Case Material Carbon fibre, glass-fibre, magnesium alloy, polyphenylene sulfide Carbon fibre
Colour Black Black
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga (3rd Gen) Lenovo ThinkPad X390 Yoga (20NN)
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 Anti-reflective, anti-smudge, 170° viewing angle Glossy, anti-reflective, anti-smudge, 170° viewing angle
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga (3rd Gen) Lenovo ThinkPad X390 Yoga (20NN)
CPU Intel Core i7 (8th Gen) 8650U / 1.9 GHz Intel Core i5 (8th Gen) 8265U / 1.6 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.2 GHz 3.9 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core Quad-Core
Cache 8 MB 6 MB
64-bit Computing - Yes
Features Integrated memory controller Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga (3rd Gen) Lenovo ThinkPad X390 Yoga (20NN)
RAM 16 GB (provided memory is soldered) 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type LPDDR3 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed - 2400 MHz
Rated Speed - 2666 MHz
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga (3rd Gen) Lenovo ThinkPad X390 Yoga (20NN)
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 (3rd Gen) Lenovo ThinkPad X390 Yoga (20NN)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics 620 Intel UHD Graphics
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 720p
Camera Features ThinkShutter camera privacy IR camera, ThinkShutter camera privacy
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3286 Realtek ALC3287
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio Premium High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio Premium
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga (3rd Gen) Lenovo ThinkPad X390 Yoga (20NN)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.2 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0
Wireless Controller Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 8265 - M.2 Card Intel Wireless-AC 9560
Features Gigabit Ethernet via optional Ethernet (RJ-45) adapter Gigabit Ethernet via optional Ethernet (RJ-45) adapter
WWAN
Generation - 4G
Technology - LTE
Controller - FIBOCOM L830-EB - M.2 Card
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga (3rd Gen) Lenovo ThinkPad X390 Yoga (20NN)
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 54 Wh 50 Wh
Battery Life Up to 15.4 hours Up to 14.5 hours
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga (3rd Gen) Lenovo ThinkPad X390 Yoga (20NN)
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) Lenovo ThinkPad X390 Yoga (20NN)
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 (3rd Gen) Lenovo ThinkPad X390 Yoga (20NN)
Slots - 1 x Nano-SIM card (1 free)
Interfaces USB 3.1 Gen 1
USB 3.1 Gen 1 (Always On)
2 x USB-C 3.1 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 3, DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
HDMI
Lenovo Ethernet extension connector
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.1 Gen 1
USB 3.1 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
USB-C 3.1 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 3, DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
HDMI
Dock
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Lenovo Ethernet extension connector
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSDXC UHS-II) Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga (3rd Gen) Lenovo ThinkPad X390 Yoga (20NN)
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 (3rd Gen) Lenovo ThinkPad X390 Yoga (20NN)
Dockable - Yes
Included Accessories Power adapter ThinkPad Pen Pro, USB-C power adapter
Integrated Options Ambient light sensor, 3-axis gyro sensor, 3-axis accelerometer 3-axis gyro sensor, 3-axis accelerometer
Security - Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader, smart card 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, RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810G tested Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810G tested
Compliant Standards RoHS RoHS
SAR Value 1.372 W/kg (body), 1.372 W/kg (limb) 1.696 W/kg (body), 1.696 W/kg (limb)
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes Yes
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 2 years Limited warranty - 3 years - pick-up and return
Limited warranty - battery - 1 year
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