Lenovo ThinkPad X390 Yoga (20NQ) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga (20R6)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests
Lenovo ThinkPad X390 Yoga (20NQ)
Lenovo ThinkPad X390 Yoga (20NQ)

Our Rating: 78 %

Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga (20R6)
Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga (20R6)

Our Rating: 75 %

In depth comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkPad X390 Yoga (20NQ) and Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga (20R6). 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 X390 Yoga (20NQ) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad X390 Yoga (20NQ) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

versatile 2-in-1 design

robust build quality

excellent keyboard comfort

good battery life

reliable performance

heavier than competitors

limited graphics power

no 4K display option

higher price point

Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga (20R6) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga (20R6) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

flexible 2-in-1 design

solid build quality

good keyboard feel

decent battery life

reliable performance

average display brightness

limited graphics power

noisy under load

heavier than competitors

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo ThinkPad X390 Yoga (20NQ) and Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga (20R6)
86 % - Design
72 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
82 % - Design
72 % - Display
72 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad X390 Yoga (20NQ) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga (20R6) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad X390 Yoga (20NQ) Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga (20R6)
Product Type Notebook - flip design Notebook - flip design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 31.04 cm x 21.9 cm x 1.595 cm 31.15 cm x 21.9 cm x 1.76 cm
Weight 1.29 kg 1.43 kg
Case Material Carbon fibre Magnesium-aluminum alloy, glass-fibre reinforced polymer
Colour Black Black
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad X390 Yoga (20NQ) Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga (20R6)
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% 72%
Features Glossy, anti-reflective, anti-smudge, 170° viewing angle Anti-reflective, capacitive touch screen, 170° viewing angle
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad X390 Yoga (20NQ) Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga (20R6)
CPU Intel Core i5 (8th Gen) 8265U / 1.6 GHz Intel Core i5 (10th Gen) 10210U / 1.6 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.9 GHz 4.2 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 X390 Yoga (20NQ) Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga (20R6)
RAM 8 GB (provided memory is soldered) 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2400 MHz 2666 MHz
Rated Speed 2666 MHz 2666 MHz
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad X390 Yoga (20NQ) Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga (20R6)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 3.0 x2 - NVM Express (NVMe) - Toshiba 128 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 3.0 x2 - Western Digital
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad X390 Yoga (20NQ) Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga (20R6)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics 620 Intel UHD Graphics
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 720p (front)
Resolution - 5 Megapixel (rear)
Camera Features Fixed focus, ThinkShutter camera privacy ThinkShutter camera privacy
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3287 Conexant CX11880
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio Premium High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio Premium
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad X390 Yoga (20NQ) Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga (20R6)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, NFC, Bluetooth 5.0 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.1
Wireless Controller Intel Wireless-AC 9560 Intel Wireless-AC 9560 - M.2 Card
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
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 X390 Yoga (20NQ) Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga (20R6)
Technology 3-cell Lithium Ion 4-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 50 Wh 46 Wh
Battery Life Up to 14.5 hours Up to 12.23 hours
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad X390 Yoga (20NQ) Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga (20R6)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt 65 Watt
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad X390 Yoga (20NQ) Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga (20R6)
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 Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad X390 Yoga (20NQ) Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga (20R6)
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 1 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
USB-C 3.1 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 3, DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
HDMI
Dock
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 1 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
HDMI
Dock
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Lenovo Ethernet extension connector
LAN (on supplied adapter)
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad X390 Yoga (20NQ) Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga (20R6)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad X390 Yoga (20NQ) Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga (20R6)
Dockable Yes Yes
Included Accessories ThinkPad Pen Pro, ThinkPad Ethernet Extension cable, USB-C power adapter ThinkPad Pen Pro, USB-C power adapter, ThinkPad Ethernet Extension Cable Gen 2
Integrated Options 3-axis gyro sensor, 3-axis accelerometer G-sensor
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 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, RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810G tested Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810G tested
Compliant Standards RoHS RoHS
SAR Value 1.696 W/kg (body), 1.696 W/kg (limb) 0.98 W/kg (body), 0.98 W/kg (limb)
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes Yes
EPEAT Compliant EPEAT Silver EPEAT Gold
TCO Certified - TCO Certified Notebooks 8
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