Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 8 (21HQ) vs. Lenovo 13w Yoga (82YR)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 8 (21HQ) and Lenovo 13w Yoga (82YR). 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 Gen 8 (21HQ) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 8 (21HQ) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

excellent build quality

versatile 2-in-1 design

impressive battery life

superb keyboard experience

high-resolution display

higher price point

limited graphics performance

no HDMI port

moderate storage options

Lenovo 13w Yoga (82YR) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo 13w Yoga (82YR) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

flexible 360-degree hinge

touchscreen display

durable build quality

lightweight design

affordable price

moderate battery life

average processor speed

limited storage capacity

basic graphics performance

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 8 (21HQ) and Lenovo 13w Yoga (82YR)
86 % - Design
85 % - Display
86 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
75 % - Design
75 % - Display
72 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 8 (21HQ) vs. Lenovo 13w Yoga (82YR) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 8 (21HQ) Lenovo 13w Yoga (82YR)
Product Type Notebook - flip design Notebook - flip design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 31.44 cm x 22.23 cm x 1.553 cm 30.5 cm x 21.68 cm x 1.76 cm
Weight 1.38 kg 1.517 kg
Case Material Aluminium (top), aluminium (bottom) Aluminium (top), polycarbonate ABS (bottom)
Colour Storm grey Thunder black
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 8 (21HQ) Lenovo 13w Yoga (82YR)
Screen Size (Type) 14" - IPS 13.3" - IPS
Touchscreen Yes (10-point multi-touch) Yes (10-point multi-touch)
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA) 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. - 60 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:10 16:10
Image Brightness 500 cd/m² 300 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 100% sRGB 45% NTSC
Privacy Technology ThinkPad Privacy Guard -
Features Anti-glare, One Glass Solution Glossy, Corning Gorilla glass, anti-fingerprint, one glass metal mesh (OGM)
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 8 (21HQ) Lenovo 13w Yoga (82YR)
CPU Intel Core i5 (13th Gen) 1335U / 1.3 GHz AMD Ryzen 5 7530U / 2 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.6 GHz 4.5 GHz
Number of Cores 10-core 6-core
Cache 12 MB L3 - 16 MB
Platform Technology Intel Evo -
Features Integrated memory controller Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 8 (21HQ) Lenovo 13w Yoga (82YR)
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 6400 MHz 3200 MHz
Rated Speed 6400 MHz 3200 MHz
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty - 1
Empty Slots - 1
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 8 (21HQ) Lenovo 13w Yoga (82YR)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption 2, NVM Express (NVMe) 256 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 4.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption 2, NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 8 (21HQ) Lenovo 13w Yoga (82YR)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel Iris Xe Graphics AMD Radeon Graphics
Max Monitors Supported 3 external monitor(s) 3 external monitor(s)
Video System Features Functions as Intel UHD graphics (for single-channel memory) -
Camera Yes - 1080p Yes - 1080p
Camera Features Privacy shutter, fixed focus, Discrete IR, MIPI, Computer Vision Privacy shutter, fixed focus
Sound Stereo speakers, two tweeters, two woofers, quad array microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3306 Realtek ALC3287
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Atmos High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio
Audio Features Input: Dolby Voice, 360° far-field -
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 8 (21HQ) Lenovo 13w Yoga (82YR)
Wireless NFC, Bluetooth 5.1, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E) 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1
Wireless Controller Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX 211 Realtek RTL8852BE - M.2 Card
Features Dual stream (2x2) Dual stream (2x2)
WWAN
Generation 4G -
Technology LTE -
Controller FIBOCOM L860-GL-16 - M.2 Card -
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 8 (21HQ) Lenovo 13w Yoga (82YR)
Technology Lithium polymer Lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 57 Wh 51 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 14.83 hours
Battery Run Time - Local video (1080p) playback time (150 nits): up to 14.83 hours
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 8 (21HQ) Lenovo 13w Yoga (82YR)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt 65 Watt
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 8 (21HQ) Lenovo 13w Yoga (82YR)
Type Keyboard, digitizer, TrackPoint, digital pen, UltraNav Keyboard, digitizer, touchpad, digital pen
Keyboard Backlight Yes -
Features Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, Fn keys with Unified Communications controls, glass touchpad, air intake key design Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad, precision touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 8 (21HQ) Lenovo 13w Yoga (82YR)
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)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
HDMI (4K support)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
2 x USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 (supports DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
HDMI (4K support)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader - 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card)
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 8 (21HQ) Lenovo 13w Yoga (82YR)
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Pro - English Windows 11 Pro - English
Software Included Glance by Mirametrix, Intel Connectivity Performance Suite -
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 8 (21HQ) Lenovo 13w Yoga (82YR)
Included Accessories Lenovo Integrated Pen, USB-C slim power adapter USB-C power adapter, Lenovo Integrated Pen
Integrated Options - Accelerometer, hall sensor
Security Discrete Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader Discrete Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader
Security Slot Type Kensington nano security slot Kensington NanoSaver security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features Administrator password, system password, power-on password, RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810H tested, NVMe password, Firmware Resiliency 3.0, certificate based BIOS authentication, FIDO (Fast Identity Online) authentication Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810H tested
Compliant Standards RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 6, TCG Certified, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 26, TCO Certified 9.0, TUV Rheinland Eyesafe 2.0 Display RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 6, TCG Certified, TCO Certified 9.0
Max Operating Temperature 35 °C 35 °C
Min Operating Temperature 5 °C 5 °C
Humidity Range Operating 8 - 95% 8 - 95%
Manufacturer Warranty Base warranty - 3 years - pick-up and return
Base warranty - battery - 1 year
Extended warranty - 3 years - on-site - response time: next business day
Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return
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