Lenovo ThinkPad X380 Yoga (20LJ) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga (3rd Gen)

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Lenovo ThinkPad X380 Yoga (20LJ)

In depth comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkPad X380 Yoga (20LJ) and Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga (3rd Gen). 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.

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Lenovo ThinkPad X380 Yoga (20LJ) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga (3rd Gen) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad X380 Yoga (20LJ) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga (3rd Gen)
Product Type Notebook - flip design Notebook - flip design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 31.35 cm x 22.22 cm x 1.82 cm 33.3 cm x 22.9 cm x 1.705 cm
Weight 1.43 kg 1.4 kg
Case Material Carbon fibre Carbon fibre, glass-fibre, magnesium alloy, polyphenylene sulfide
Colour Black Black
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad X380 Yoga (20LJ) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga (3rd Gen)
Screen Size (Type) 13.3" - IPS 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 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, anti-smudge, 170° viewing angle
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad X380 Yoga (20LJ) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga (3rd Gen)
CPU Intel Core i7 (8th Gen) 8550U / 1.8 GHz Intel Core i7 (8th Gen) 8650U / 1.9 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4 GHz 4.2 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core Quad-Core
Cache 8 MB 8 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Features Integrated memory controller Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad X380 Yoga (20LJ) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga (3rd Gen)
RAM 8 GB (provided memory is soldered) 16 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM LPDDR3 SDRAM
Speed 2400 MHz -
Rated Speed 2400 MHz -
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad X380 Yoga (20LJ) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga (3rd Gen)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB SSD M.2 SATA 6Gb/s - TCG Opal Encryption - Samsung 512 GB SSD
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad X380 Yoga (20LJ) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga (3rd Gen)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics 620 Intel UHD Graphics 620
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 720p
Camera Features - ThinkShutter camera privacy
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec CX11771 Realtek ALC3286
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio Premium
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad X380 Yoga (20LJ) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga (3rd Gen)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.2
Wireless Controller Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 8265 - M.2 Card Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 8265 - M.2 Card
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
Features - 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 (20LJ) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga (3rd Gen)
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion 4-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 51 Wh 54 Wh
Battery Life Up to 13.6 hours Up to 15.4 hours
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad X380 Yoga (20LJ) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga (3rd Gen)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 45 Watt, 20 V 65 Watt, 20 V, 3.25 A
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad X380 Yoga (20LJ) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga (3rd Gen)
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, Wave Keyboard
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad X380 Yoga (20LJ) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga (3rd Gen)
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
LAN (on supplied cable)
USB 3.1 Gen 1
USB 3.1 Gen 1 (Always On)
2 x USB-C 3.1 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 3, DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
HDMI
Lenovo Ethernet extension connector
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSDXC UHS) Yes (microSDXC UHS-II)
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad X380 Yoga (20LJ) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga (3rd Gen)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition (Microsoft Authorized Refurbisher (MAR))
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad X380 Yoga (20LJ) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga (3rd Gen)
Included Accessories Power adapter, ThinkPad Pen Pro, ThinkPad Ethernet Extension cable Power adapter
Integrated Options Ambient light sensor, 3-axis gyro sensor, 3-axis magnetometer, 3-axis accelerometer, 3-axis compass Ambient light sensor, 3-axis gyro sensor, 3-axis accelerometer
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader, smart card 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) 1.372 W/kg (body), 1.372 W/kg (limb)
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes Yes
EPEAT Compliant EPEAT Gold -
Manufacturer Warranty - Limited warranty - 2 years
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