Lenovo ThinkPad Yoga 11e (5th Gen) (20LN) vs. Lenovo 300e (2nd Gen) (81M9)

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Lenovo ThinkPad Yoga 11e (5th Gen) (20LN)
Lenovo ThinkPad Yoga 11e (5th Gen) (20LN)

Our Rating: 72 %

In depth comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkPad Yoga 11e (5th Gen) (20LN) and Lenovo 300e (2nd Gen) (81M9). 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 Yoga 11e (5th Gen) (20LN) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad Yoga 11e (5th Gen) (20LN) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

rugged build quality

360-degree hinge flexibility

touchscreen functionality

decent battery life

education-focused features

moderate performance

low-resolution display

limited storage capacity

heavier design

Lenovo 300e (2nd Gen) (81M9) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo 300e (2nd Gen) (81M9) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

360-degree hinge design

durable build quality

touchscreen functionality

stylus support

mediocre battery life

limited storage capacity

average display resolution

modest performance capabilities

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo ThinkPad Yoga 11e (5th Gen) (20LN) and Lenovo 300e (2nd Gen) (81M9)
75 % - Design
66 % - Display
65 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
72 % - Design
66 % - Display
65 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
72 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad Yoga 11e (5th Gen) (20LN) vs. Lenovo 300e (2nd Gen) (81M9) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad Yoga 11e (5th Gen) (20LN) Lenovo 300e (2nd Gen) (81M9)
Product Type Notebook - flip design Notebook - flip design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 30 cm x 21 cm x 2.25 cm 29 cm x 20.4 cm x 2.085 cm
Weight 1.54 kg 1.24 kg
Case Material Polycarbonate ABS, glass-fibre Polycarbonate ABS
Colour Black Black
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad Yoga 11e (5th Gen) (20LN) Lenovo 300e (2nd Gen) (81M9)
Screen Size (Type) 11.6" - IPS 11.6" - 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) 1366 x 768 (HD)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 250 cd/m² 250 cd/m²
Features Corning Gorilla glass, anti-glare, capacitive touch screen, 170° viewing angle Anti-glare, Pencil Touch technology
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad Yoga 11e (5th Gen) (20LN) Lenovo 300e (2nd Gen) (81M9)
CPU Intel Core m3 (7th Gen) 7Y30 / 1 GHz Intel Celeron N4100 / 1.1 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 2.6 GHz 2.4 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core Quad-Core
Cache 4 MB 4 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Features Integrated memory controller Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad Yoga 11e (5th Gen) (20LN) Lenovo 300e (2nd Gen) (81M9)
RAM 4 GB (provided memory is soldered) 4 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type LPDDR3 SDRAM LPDDR4 SDRAM
Speed 1866 MHz 2133 MHz
Rated Speed 1866 MHz 2400 MHz
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad Yoga 11e (5th Gen) (20LN) Lenovo 300e (2nd Gen) (81M9)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 3.0 x2 - NVM Express (NVMe) - Toshiba 64 GB eMMC
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad Yoga 11e (5th Gen) (20LN) Lenovo 300e (2nd Gen) (81M9)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel HD Graphics 615 Intel UHD Graphics 600
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 720p
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone Stereo speakers, microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3287 Realtek ALC3287
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio -
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad Yoga 11e (5th Gen) (20LN) Lenovo 300e (2nd Gen) (81M9)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0 802.11a/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 -
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad Yoga 11e (5th Gen) (20LN) Lenovo 300e (2nd Gen) (81M9)
Technology 3-cell Lithium Ion Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 42 Wh 42 Wh
Battery Life Up to 12 hours Up to 10 hours
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad Yoga 11e (5th Gen) (20LN) Lenovo 300e (2nd Gen) (81M9)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 45 Watt, 20 V 45 Watt
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad Yoga 11e (5th Gen) (20LN) Lenovo 300e (2nd Gen) (81M9)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Features Volume control, multi-touch touchpad Spill-resistant
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad Yoga 11e (5th Gen) (20LN) Lenovo 300e (2nd Gen) (81M9)
Interfaces 2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
HDMI
USB 3.0
USB 3.0 (Always On)
USB-C 3.0 (Power Delivery)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
HDMI
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad Yoga 11e (5th Gen) (20LN) Lenovo 300e (2nd Gen) (81M9)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition Windows 10 Pro National Academic - English
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad Yoga 11e (5th Gen) (20LN) Lenovo 300e (2nd Gen) (81M9)
Included Accessories Power adapter USB-C power adapter
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip
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, power-on password, MIL-STD-810G tested
Compliant Standards RoHS RoHS
SAR Value 0.855 W/kg (body), 0.855 W/kg (limb) 0.6 W/kg (body), 0.6 W/kg (limb)
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
EPEAT Compliant EPEAT Gold -
TCO Certified - TCO Certified Notebooks 8
Manufacturer Warranty - Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return
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