Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Yoga Gen 1 (20SY) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 6 (20XY)

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Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Yoga Gen 1 (20SY)
Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Yoga Gen 1 (20SY)

Our Rating: 78 %

Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 6 (20XY)
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 6 (20XY)

Our Rating: 85 %

In depth comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Yoga Gen 1 (20SY) and Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 6 (20XY). 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 X13 Yoga Gen 1 (20SY) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Yoga Gen 1 (20SY) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

flexible 2-in-1 design

excellent keyboard comfort

good security features

reliable performance

average battery life

dim display brightness

limited storage options

higher price point

Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 6 (20XY) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 6 (20XY) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

responsive touchscreen display

excellent keyboard comfort

impressive battery life

good security features

higher price point

limited graphics performance

heavier than competitors

no dedicated GPU

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Yoga Gen 1 (20SY) and Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 6 (20XY)
81 % - Design
72 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
85 % - Design
84 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Yoga Gen 1 (20SY) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 6 (20XY) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Yoga Gen 1 (20SY) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 6 (20XY)
Product Type Notebook - flip design Notebook - flip design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 31.04 cm x 21.9 cm x 1.595 cm 31.44 cm x 22.3 cm x 1.499 cm
Weight 1.25 kg 1.399 kg
Case Material Carbon fibre, glass-fibre, polyamide Aluminum
Colour Black Storm grey
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Yoga Gen 1 (20SY) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 6 (20XY)
Screen Size (Type) 13.3" 14" - 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 1200 (Full HD Plus)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:10
Image Brightness 500 cd/m² 400 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 72% 100% sRGB
Privacy Technology ThinkPad Privacy Guard -
Features Anti-reflective, anti-smudge, capacitive touch screen, 170° viewing angle Anti-reflective, anti-smudge, on-cell touch technology, Low Blue Light technology, capacitive touch screen, 170° viewing angle, Low Power
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Yoga Gen 1 (20SY) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 6 (20XY)
CPU Intel Core i5 (10th Gen) 10210U / 1.6 GHz Intel Core i5 (11th Gen) 1135G7 / 2.4 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.2 GHz 4.2 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core Quad-Core
Cache 6 MB 8 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Platform Technology - Intel Evo
Features Integrated memory controller Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Yoga Gen 1 (20SY) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 6 (20XY)
RAM 8 GB (provided memory is soldered) 16 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM LPDDR4X SDRAM
Speed 2666 MHz 4266 MHz
Rated Speed 3200 MHz 4266 MHz
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Yoga Gen 1 (20SY) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 6 (20XY)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 3.0 x4 - Samsung 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 - TCG Opal Encryption 2, NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Yoga Gen 1 (20SY) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 6 (20XY)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Memory Allocation Technology - Shared Video Memory (UMA)
Max Monitors Supported - 3 external monitor(s)
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 720p
Camera Features IR camera, fixed focus, ThinkShutter camera privacy Privacy shutter, IR camera, Windows Hello, fixed focus
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Four speakers, quad array microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3287 Realtek ALC3306
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio High Definition Audio, Dolby Atmos
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Yoga Gen 1 (20SY) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 6 (20XY)
Wireless Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax NFC, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2
Wireless Controller Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201 Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201
Features Gigabit Ethernet via optional Ethernet (RJ-45) adapter Gigabit Ethernet via optional Ethernet (RJ-45) adapter, dual stream (2x2)
WWAN
Generation 4G -
Technology LTE Advanced -
Controller FIBOCOM L850-GL - M.2 Card -
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Yoga Gen 1 (20SY) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 6 (20XY)
Technology 3-cell Lithium Ion Lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 50 Wh 57 Wh
Battery Life Up to 18.2 hours Up to 23.9 hours
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Yoga Gen 1 (20SY) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 6 (20XY)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt 65 Watt
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Yoga Gen 1 (20SY) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 6 (20XY)
Type Keyboard, digitizer, TrackPoint, digital pen, UltraNav Keyboard, digitizer, TrackPoint, digital pen, UltraNav
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad, Fn keys with Unified Communications controls Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, Fn keys with Unified Communications controls
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Yoga Gen 1 (20SY) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 6 (20XY)
Slots 1 x Nano-SIM card (1 free) -
Interfaces USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 (supports DisplayPort 1.2 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 3, DisplayPort 1.2 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Lenovo Ethernet extension connector
Dock
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
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) -
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Yoga Gen 1 (20SY) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 6 (20XY)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition - English
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Yoga Gen 1 (20SY) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 6 (20XY)
Dockable Yes -
Included Accessories ThinkPad Pen Pro, USB-C power adapter USB-C power adapter, Lenovo Integrated Pen
Integrated Options - Accelerometer, proximity sensor
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader, smart card reader Discrete Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot Kensington nano 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, RapidCharge, self-healing BIOS, NVMe password
Compliant Standards RoHS RoHS, TUV Rheinland Dynamic Privacy Filter (DPF) Certification
SAR Value 0.937 W/kg (body), 0.937 W/kg (limb) -
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes Yes
EPEAT Compliant EPEAT Gold EPEAT Gold
TCO Certified TCO Certified Notebooks 8 TCO Certified Notebooks 8
Max Operating Temperature - 35 °C
Min Operating Temperature - 5 °C
Humidity Range Operating - 8 - 95%
Manufacturer Warranty - Limited warranty - 3 years - pick-up and return
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