Lenovo ThinkPad Yoga 11e (5th Gen) (20LM) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad L390 Yoga (20NU)

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

Our Rating: 78 %

Detailed comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkPad Yoga 11e (5th Gen) (20LM) and Lenovo ThinkPad L390 Yoga (20NU). With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare dimensions, performance, storage, functions, but also other key features of both laptops and easily decide which one is the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the laptop that best fits your needs and expectations.

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 Yoga 11e (5th Gen) (20LM) and Lenovo ThinkPad L390 Yoga (20NU)
81 % - Design
72 % - Display
72 % - Performance
78 % - Connectivity
76 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad Yoga 11e (5th Gen) (20LM) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad L390 Yoga (20NU) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad Yoga 11e (5th Gen) (20LM) Lenovo ThinkPad L390 Yoga (20NU)
Product Type Notebook - flip design Notebook - flip design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 30 cm x 21 cm x 2.25 cm 32.18 cm x 22.42 cm x 1.88 cm
Weight 1.54 kg 1.56 kg
Case Material Polycarbonate ABS, glass-fibre Glass-fibre reinforced plastic, magnesium-aluminum alloy
Colour Black Black
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad Yoga 11e (5th Gen) (20LM) Lenovo ThinkPad L390 Yoga (20NU)
Screen Size (Type) 11.6" - IPS 13.3" - IPS
Touchscreen Yes (10-point multi-touch) Yes (10-point multi-touch)
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1366 x 768 (HD) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 250 cd/m² 300 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 72%
Features Anti-glare Anti-reflective, capacitive touch screen, 170° viewing angle
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad Yoga 11e (5th Gen) (20LM) Lenovo ThinkPad L390 Yoga (20NU)
CPU Intel Celeron N4100 / 1.1 GHz Intel Core i5 (8th Gen) 8265U / 1.6 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 2.4 GHz 3.9 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core Quad-Core
Cache 4 MB 6 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Features Integrated memory controller Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad Yoga 11e (5th Gen) (20LM) Lenovo ThinkPad L390 Yoga (20NU)
RAM 4 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 Yoga 11e (5th Gen) (20LM) Lenovo ThinkPad L390 Yoga (20NU)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB eMMC 128 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 3.0 x2 - NVM Express (NVMe) - Toshiba
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad Yoga 11e (5th Gen) (20LM) Lenovo ThinkPad L390 Yoga (20NU)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics 600 Intel UHD Graphics 620
Camera Yes - 720p (front) Yes - 720p
Camera Features - Fixed focus
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3287 Realtek ALC3287
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio Premium
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad Yoga 11e (5th Gen) (20LM) 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 Wireless-AC 9260 - M.2 Card Intel Wireless-AC 9560 - M.2 Card
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
Ethernet Controller Realtek RTL8111GUS-CG -
Features - Gigabit Ethernet via optional Ethernet (RJ-45) adapter
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad Yoga 11e (5th Gen) (20LM) Lenovo ThinkPad L390 Yoga (20NU)
Technology Lithium Ion 3-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 42 Wh 45 Wh
Battery Life Up to 12 hours Up to 12.17 hours
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad Yoga 11e (5th Gen) (20LM) Lenovo ThinkPad L390 Yoga (20NU)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 45 Watt 65 Watt
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad Yoga 11e (5th Gen) (20LM) Lenovo ThinkPad L390 Yoga (20NU)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, digitizer, TrackPoint, digital pen, UltraNav
Keyboard Backlight - Yes
Features Volume control, multi-touch touchpad Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad Yoga 11e (5th Gen) (20LM) Lenovo ThinkPad L390 Yoga (20NU)
Interfaces 2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
HDMI
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 (microSD) Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad Yoga 11e (5th Gen) (20LM) Lenovo ThinkPad L390 Yoga (20NU)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad Yoga 11e (5th Gen) (20LM) Lenovo ThinkPad L390 Yoga (20NU)
Included Accessories Power adapter ThinkPad Pen Pro, USB-C power adapter
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip 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, MIL-STD-810G tested Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810G tested
Compliant Standards RoHS RoHS
SAR Value 0.855 W/kg (body), 0.855 W/kg (limb) -
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes Yes
EPEAT Compliant - EPEAT Silver
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return -
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