Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Yoga Gen 2 (20W9) vs. Lenovo 13w Yoga (82S1)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Yoga Gen 2 (20W9) and Lenovo 13w Yoga (82S1). 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 (20W9) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Yoga Gen 2 (20W9) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

versatile 360-degree hinge

robust build quality

excellent keyboard comfort

impressive security features

good battery life

higher price point

moderate display brightness

limited graphics performance

noisy under load

Lenovo 13w Yoga (82S1) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo 13w Yoga (82S1) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

versatile 360-degree hinge

touchscreen display

lightweight design

decent battery life

affordable price

moderate performance

limited storage capacity

basic graphics

no thunderbolt support

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Yoga Gen 2 (20W9) and Lenovo 13w Yoga (82S1)
83 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
85 % - Design
72 % - Display
75 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Yoga Gen 2 (20W9) vs. Lenovo 13w Yoga (82S1) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Yoga Gen 2 (20W9) Lenovo 13w Yoga (82S1)
Product Type Notebook - flip design Notebook - flip design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 30.5 cm x 21.39 cm x 1.539 cm 30.5 cm x 21.68 cm x 1.76 cm
Weight 1.2 kg 1.45 kg
Case Material Carbon fibre hybrid Aluminium (top), polycarbonate ABS (bottom)
Colour Black Thunder black
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Yoga Gen 2 (20W9) Lenovo 13w Yoga (82S1)
Screen Size (Type) 13.3" - 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 1200 (WUXGA) 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:10 16:10
Image Brightness 300 cd/m² 300 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 100% sRGB 45% NTSC
Features Anti-reflective, anti-smudge, capacitive touch screen, 170° viewing angle Glossy, Corning Gorilla glass, anti-fingerprint, capacitive touch screen, 170° viewing angle, one glass metal mesh (OGM)
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Yoga Gen 2 (20W9) Lenovo 13w Yoga (82S1)
CPU Intel Core i5 (11th Gen) 1135G7 / 2.4 GHz AMD Ryzen 5 5625U / 2.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.2 GHz 4.3 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core 6-core
Cache 8 MB 16 MB
Features Integrated memory controller Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Yoga Gen 2 (20W9) Lenovo 13w Yoga (82S1)
RAM 8 GB (provided memory is soldered) 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type LPDDR4X SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 4266 MHz 3200 MHz
Rated Speed 4266 MHz 3200 MHz
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Yoga Gen 2 (20W9) Lenovo 13w Yoga (82S1)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption - Toshiba 256 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 4.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Yoga Gen 2 (20W9) Lenovo 13w Yoga (82S1)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel Iris Xe Graphics AMD Radeon Graphics
Memory Allocation Technology Shared Video Memory (UMA) -
Max Monitors Supported 3 external monitor(s) 3 external monitor(s)
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 1080p
Camera Features Privacy shutter, IR camera, Windows Hello, fixed focus Privacy shutter, fixed focus
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3286 Realtek ALC3287
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Yoga Gen 2 (20W9) Lenovo 13w Yoga (82S1)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2
Wireless Controller Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201 M.2 Card
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
Features Gigabit Ethernet via optional Ethernet (RJ-45) adapter Dual stream (2x2)
WWAN
Generation 4G -
Technology LTE -
Controller Quectel EM120R-GL - M.2 Card -
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Yoga Gen 2 (20W9) Lenovo 13w Yoga (82S1)
Technology 3-cell lithium polymer Lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 52.8 Wh 51 Wh
Battery Life Up to 18.9 hours Up to 17.5 hours
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Yoga Gen 2 (20W9) Lenovo 13w Yoga (82S1)
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 (20W9) Lenovo 13w Yoga (82S1)
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 Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad, precision touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Yoga Gen 2 (20W9) Lenovo 13w Yoga (82S1)
Slots 1 x Nano-SIM card (1 free) -
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
LAN (on supplied adapter)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
2 x USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader - Yes (SD Card)
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Yoga Gen 2 (20W9) Lenovo 13w Yoga (82S1)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition Windows 11 Pro - English
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Yoga Gen 2 (20W9) Lenovo 13w Yoga (82S1)
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter, Lenovo USB-C to Ethernet Adapter, Lenovo Integrated Pen USB-C power adapter, Lenovo Integrated Pen
Integrated Options Accelerometer, gyroscope 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 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, MIL-STD-810H tested, self-healing BIOS, NVMe password Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, RapidCharge
Compliant Standards RoHS, TCG Certified RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3, TCG Certified
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes Yes
EPEAT Compliant EPEAT Gold EPEAT Silver
TCO Certified TCO Certified Notebooks 8 -
Max Operating Temperature 35 °C 35 °C
Min Operating Temperature 5 °C 5 °C
Humidity Range Operating 8 - 95% 8 - 95%
Manufacturer Warranty - Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return
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