Lenovo ThinkPad X380 Yoga (20LH) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad L390 Yoga (20NU)

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Lenovo ThinkPad L390 Yoga (20NU)
Lenovo ThinkPad L390 Yoga (20NU)

Our Rating: 78 %

In depth comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkPad X380 Yoga (20LH) and Lenovo ThinkPad L390 Yoga (20NU). 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 L390 Yoga (20NU) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad L390 Yoga (20NU) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

flexible 2-in-1 design

comfortable keyboard

decent battery life

solid performance

heavier than competitors

dim display

limited graphics power

no thunderbolt support

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo ThinkPad X380 Yoga (20LH) and Lenovo ThinkPad L390 Yoga (20NU)
81 % - Design
72 % - Display
72 % - Performance
78 % - Connectivity
76 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad X380 Yoga (20LH) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad L390 Yoga (20NU) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad X380 Yoga (20LH) Lenovo ThinkPad L390 Yoga (20NU)
Product Type Notebook - flip design Notebook - flip design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 31.35 cm x 22.22 cm x 1.82 cm 32.18 cm x 22.42 cm x 1.88 cm
Weight 1.43 kg 1.56 kg
Case Material Carbon fibre Glass-fibre reinforced plastic, magnesium-aluminum alloy
Colour Black Black
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad X380 Yoga (20LH) Lenovo ThinkPad L390 Yoga (20NU)
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 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 300 cd/m² 300 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 72%
Features Anti-reflective, anti-smudge Anti-reflective, capacitive touch screen, 170° viewing angle
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad X380 Yoga (20LH) Lenovo ThinkPad L390 Yoga (20NU)
CPU Intel Core i5 (8th Gen) 8250U / 1.6 GHz Intel Core i5 (8th Gen) 8265U / 1.6 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.4 GHz 3.9 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core Quad-Core
Cache 6 MB 6 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Features Integrated memory controller Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad X380 Yoga (20LH) Lenovo ThinkPad L390 Yoga (20NU)
RAM 8 GB (provided memory is soldered) 8 GB (1 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported - 32 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2400 MHz 2400 MHz
Rated Speed 2400 MHz 2666 MHz
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty - 2
Empty Slots - 1
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad X380 Yoga (20LH) Lenovo ThinkPad L390 Yoga (20NU)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - TCG Opal Encryption 2, NVM Express (NVMe) 128 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 3.0 x2 - NVM Express (NVMe) - Toshiba
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad X380 Yoga (20LH) Lenovo ThinkPad L390 Yoga (20NU)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics 620 Intel UHD Graphics 620
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 720p
Camera Features - Fixed focus
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec CX11771 Realtek ALC3287
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio Premium
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad X380 Yoga (20LH) Lenovo ThinkPad L390 Yoga (20NU)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0
Wireless Controller Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 8265 - M.2 Card Intel Wireless-AC 9560 - M.2 Card
Ethernet Controller Intel I219-V -
Features Gigabit Ethernet via optional Ethernet (RJ-45) adapter Gigabit Ethernet via optional Ethernet (RJ-45) adapter
WWAN
Generation 4G -
Technology LTE -
Controller FIBOCOM L830-EB - M.2 Card -
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad X380 Yoga (20LH) Lenovo ThinkPad L390 Yoga (20NU)
Technology Lithium Ion 3-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 51 Wh 45 Wh
Battery Life Up to 13.6 hours Up to 12.17 hours
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad X380 Yoga (20LH) Lenovo ThinkPad L390 Yoga (20NU)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt 65 Watt
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad X380 Yoga (20LH) Lenovo ThinkPad L390 Yoga (20NU)
Type Keyboard, digitizer, TrackPoint, digital pen, UltraNav Keyboard, digitizer, TrackPoint, digital pen, UltraNav
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Spill-resistant, multi-touch clickpad Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad X380 Yoga (20LH) Lenovo ThinkPad L390 Yoga (20NU)
Slots 1 x Nano-SIM card (1 free) -
Interfaces USB 3.1 Gen 1
USB 3.1 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB-C 3.1 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 3)
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Lenovo Ethernet extension connector
USB 3.1 Gen 1
USB 3.1 Gen 1 (Always On)
2 x USB-C 3.1 Gen 1 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Lenovo Ethernet extension connector
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSDXC UHS) Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad X380 Yoga (20LH) Lenovo ThinkPad L390 Yoga (20NU)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad X380 Yoga (20LH) Lenovo ThinkPad L390 Yoga (20NU)
Included Accessories Power adapter, ThinkPad Pen Pro ThinkPad Pen Pro, USB-C power adapter
Integrated Options Ambient light sensor, 3-axis gyro sensor, 3-axis magnetometer, 3-axis accelerometer, 3-axis compass -
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader, smart card reader Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader
Security Slot Type Kensington mini security slot Kensington 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, MIL-STD-810G tested Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810G tested
Compliant Standards RoHS RoHS
SAR Value 1.36 W/kg (body), 1.36 W/kg (limb) -
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes Yes
EPEAT Compliant EPEAT Gold EPEAT Silver
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return -
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