Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Yoga Gen 2 (20W8) vs. Lenovo 500w Gen 3 (82J3)

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Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Yoga Gen 2 (20W8)
Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Yoga Gen 2 (20W8)

Our Rating: 85 %

In depth comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Yoga Gen 2 (20W8) and Lenovo 500w Gen 3 (82J3). 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 2 (20W8) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Yoga Gen 2 (20W8) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

flexible 2-in-1 design

excellent keyboard comfort

strong security features

good battery life

limited graphics performance

dim display brightness

higher price point

noisy under load

Lenovo 500w Gen 3 (82J3) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo 500w Gen 3 (82J3) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

responsive touchscreen display

360-degree hinge versatility

affordable price point

decent battery life

modest processor performance

limited storage capacity

basic graphics capabilities

heavier design

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Yoga Gen 2 (20W8) and Lenovo 500w Gen 3 (82J3)
82 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
76 % - Design
72 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Yoga Gen 2 (20W8) vs. Lenovo 500w Gen 3 (82J3) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Yoga Gen 2 (20W8) Lenovo 500w Gen 3 (82J3)
Product Type Notebook - flip design Notebook - flip design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 30.5 cm x 21.39 cm x 1.54 cm 28.96 cm x 20.24 cm x 1.99 cm
Weight 1.2 kg 1.33 kg
Case Material - Polycarbonate ABS
Colour Black Abyss blue
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Yoga Gen 2 (20W8) Lenovo 500w Gen 3 (82J3)
Screen Size (Type) 13.3" 11.6" - IPS
Touchscreen Yes Yes (10-point multi-touch)
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA) 1366 x 768 (HD)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:10 16:9
Image Brightness - 250 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 50% NTSC
Features Anti-glare Glossy, Corning Gorilla glass, anti-fingerprint, capacitive touch screen, 170° viewing angle
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Yoga Gen 2 (20W8) Lenovo 500w Gen 3 (82J3)
CPU Intel Core i5 (11th Gen) 1135G7 / 2.4 GHz Intel Celeron N5100 / 1.1 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.2 GHz 2.8 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core Quad-Core
Cache 8 MB L3 - 4 MB
Features Integrated memory controller Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Yoga Gen 2 (20W8) Lenovo 500w Gen 3 (82J3)
RAM 8 GB (provided memory is soldered) 4 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type LPDDR4X SDRAM LPDDR4X SDRAM
Speed - 2933 MHz
Rated Speed - 2933 MHz
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Yoga Gen 2 (20W8) Lenovo 500w Gen 3 (82J3)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption - Toshiba 128 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Yoga Gen 2 (20W8) Lenovo 500w Gen 3 (82J3)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel Iris Xe Graphics Intel UHD Graphics
Memory Allocation Technology - Shared Video Memory (UMA)
Max Monitors Supported - 2 external monitor(s)
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 720p (front)
Resolution - 5 Megapixel (rear)
Camera Features IR camera, ThinkShutter camera privacy, Human Presence Detection Privacy shutter, rear camera with auto focus, front camera with fixed focus
Sound Stereo speakers Stereo speakers, microphone
Codec - Realtek ALC3287
Compliant Standards Dolby Audio High Definition Audio
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Yoga Gen 2 (20W8) Lenovo 500w Gen 3 (82J3)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2
Wireless Controller Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201 Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201 - M.2 Card
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Yoga Gen 2 (20W8) Lenovo 500w Gen 3 (82J3)
Technology 3-cell Lithium Ion Lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 52.8 Wh 47 Wh
Battery Life Up to 10.3 hours Up to 9.7 hours
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Yoga Gen 2 (20W8) Lenovo 500w Gen 3 (82J3)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt 65 Watt
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Yoga Gen 2 (20W8) Lenovo 500w Gen 3 (82J3)
Type Keyboard, digitizer, TrackPoint, digital pen, UltraNav Keyboard, digitizer, touchpad, digital pen
Features Multi-touch touchpad Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad, precision touchpad, anti-pry key caps
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Yoga Gen 2 (20W8) Lenovo 500w Gen 3 (82J3)
Interfaces USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB-C (supports Thunderbolt 4) (Power Delivery)
USB-C (supports Thunderbolt 4)
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 (supports DisplayPort 1.2 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader - Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Yoga Gen 2 (20W8) Lenovo 500w Gen 3 (82J3)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition - English Windows 10 Pro National Academic - English
Software Included - Microsoft Office (Trial)
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Yoga Gen 2 (20W8) Lenovo 500w Gen 3 (82J3)
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter, Lenovo Integrated Pen USB-C power adapter, Lenovo Integrated Pen
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader, smart card reader Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip
Security Slot Type Kensington nano 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, power-on password, RapidCharge, NVMe password Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, RapidCharge, rubber bumper, MIL-STD-810H tested
Compliant Standards - RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3, TCG Certified
ENERGY STAR Certified - Yes
EPEAT Compliant - EPEAT Silver
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 - 1 year - pick-up and return
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