Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 7 (21CE) vs. Lenovo Yoga 730-15IWL (81JS)

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Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 7 (21CE)
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 7 (21CE)

Our Rating: 85 %

Side by side comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 7 (21CE) and Lenovo Yoga 730-15IWL (81JS). 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 Gen 7 (21CE) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 7 (21CE) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

excellent build quality

versatile 2-in-1 design

impressive battery life

superior keyboard comfort

high-resolution display

higher price point

limited graphics performance

no SD card slot

moderate storage options

Lenovo Yoga 730-15IWL (81JS) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo Yoga 730-15IWL (81JS) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

flexible 2-in-1 design

responsive touchscreen display

solid build quality

decent battery life

good overall performance

limited port selection

average graphics card

noisy under load

pricier than competitors

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 7 (21CE) and Lenovo Yoga 730-15IWL (81JS)
86 % - Design
84 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
81 % - Design
78 % - Display
75 % - Performance
78 % - Connectivity
76 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 7 (21CE) vs. Lenovo Yoga 730-15IWL (81JS) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 7 (21CE) Lenovo Yoga 730-15IWL (81JS)
Product Type Notebook - flip design Notebook - flip design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 31.44 cm x 22.23 cm x 1.553 cm 36 cm x 24.9 cm x 1.715 cm
Weight 1.38 kg 1.89 kg
Case Material Aluminium (top), aluminium (bottom) Aluminum
Colour Storm grey Iron grey
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 7 (21CE) Lenovo Yoga 730-15IWL (81JS)
Screen Size (Type) 14" - IPS 15.6" - IPS
Touchscreen Yes (10-point multi-touch) Yes (10-point multi-touch)
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:10 16:9
Image Brightness 400 cd/m² 300 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 100% sRGB 72%
Features Anti-glare, One Glass Solution, 170° viewing angle, Low Power, Eyesafe technology Anti-glare, One Glass Solution, scratch-resistant
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 7 (21CE) Lenovo Yoga 730-15IWL (81JS)
CPU Intel Core i5 (12th Gen) 1240P / 1.7 GHz Intel Core i5 (8th Gen) 8265U / 1.6 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.4 GHz 3.9 GHz
Number of Cores 12-core Quad-Core
Cache 12 MB 6 MB
64-bit Computing - Yes
Features Integrated memory controller Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 7 (21CE) Lenovo Yoga 730-15IWL (81JS)
RAM 16 GB (provided memory is soldered) 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported - 16 GB
RAM Type LPDDR5 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 5200 MHz 2400 MHz
Rated Speed 5200 MHz 2400 MHz
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty - 1
Empty Slots - 1
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 7 (21CE) Lenovo Yoga 730-15IWL (81JS)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption - Kioxia 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 x4
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 7 (21CE) Lenovo Yoga 730-15IWL (81JS)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel Iris Xe Graphics NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 / Intel UHD Graphics 620
Max Monitors Supported 3 external monitor(s) -
Video Memory - 2 GB GDDR5 SDRAM
Camera Yes - 1080p Yes - 720p
Resolution - 1 Megapixel
Camera Features Privacy shutter, IR camera, fixed focus -
Sound Two tweeters, two woofers, quad array microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3306 Conexant CX11870
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Atmos High Definition Audio, Dolby Atmos
Audio Features - JBL
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 7 (21CE) Lenovo Yoga 730-15IWL (81JS)
Wireless Bluetooth 5.2, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E) 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1
Wireless Controller Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX 211 M.2 Card
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 7 (21CE) Lenovo Yoga 730-15IWL (81JS)
Technology 4-cell lithium polymer Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 57 Wh 51.5 Wh
Battery Life Up to 24.5 hours Up to 11 hours
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 7 (21CE) Lenovo Yoga 730-15IWL (81JS)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt, 5 / 9 / 15 / 20 V 90 Watt
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 7 (21CE) Lenovo Yoga 730-15IWL (81JS)
Type Keyboard, digitizer, TrackPoint, digital pen, UltraNav Keyboard, digitizer, touchpad, digital pen
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, Fn keys with Unified Communications controls, glass touchpad Multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 7 (21CE) Lenovo Yoga 730-15IWL (81JS)
Interfaces USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
2 x USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort 1.4a Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.1 Gen 1
USB 3.1 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1 (supports Thunderbolt 3)
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 7 (21CE) Lenovo Yoga 730-15IWL (81JS)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition (available through downgrade rights from Windows 11 Pro) + Windows 11 Pro Licence Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition - English
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 7 (21CE) Lenovo Yoga 730-15IWL (81JS)
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter, Lenovo Integrated Pen USB-C power adapter, Lenovo Active Pen 2
Integrated Options Accelerometer, proximity sensor Accelerometer, 3-axis gyro sensor
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 nano security slot -
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) -
Features Administrator password, power-on password, RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810H tested, NVMe password, USB FIDO (Fast Identity Online) device integration, Firmware Resiliency 3.0 Administrator password, power-on password
Compliant Standards RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3 RoHS
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes Yes
EPEAT Compliant EPEAT Gold -
Max Operating Temperature 35 °C -
Min Operating Temperature 5 °C -
Humidity Range Operating 8 - 95% -
Manufacturer Warranty - Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return
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