Lenovo ThinkPad Yoga 11e (5th Gen) (20LN) vs. Lenovo Yoga 730-13IWL (Lenovo Yoga 730)

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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 Yoga 730-13IWL (Lenovo Yoga 730). 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 Yoga 730-13IWL (Lenovo Yoga 730) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo Yoga 730-13IWL (Lenovo Yoga 730) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

versatile 2-in-1 design

responsive touchscreen display

lightweight and portable

robust build quality

decent battery life

limited port selection

average graphics performance

no optical drive

pricier than competitors

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo ThinkPad Yoga 11e (5th Gen) (20LN) and Lenovo Yoga 730-13IWL (Lenovo Yoga 730)
75 % - Design
66 % - Display
65 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
82 % - Design
82 % - Display
72 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
72 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad Yoga 11e (5th Gen) (20LN) vs. Lenovo Yoga 730-13IWL (Lenovo Yoga 730) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad Yoga 11e (5th Gen) (20LN) Lenovo Yoga 730-13IWL (Lenovo Yoga 730)
Product Type Notebook - flip design Notebook - flip design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 30 cm x 21 cm x 2.25 cm 30.68 cm x 21.63 cm x 1.41 cm
Weight 1.54 kg 1.12 kg
Case Material Polycarbonate ABS, glass-fibre Aluminum
Colour Black Platinum | Iron grey
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad Yoga 11e (5th Gen) (20LN) Lenovo Yoga 730-13IWL (Lenovo Yoga 730)
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 Corning Gorilla glass, anti-glare, capacitive touch screen, 170° viewing angle Anti-glare, One Glass Solution, scratch-resistant
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad Yoga 11e (5th Gen) (20LN) Lenovo Yoga 730-13IWL (Lenovo Yoga 730)
CPU Intel Core m3 (7th Gen) 7Y30 / 1 GHz Intel Core i7 (8th Gen) 8565U / 1.8 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 2.6 GHz 4.6 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core Quad-Core
Cache 4 MB 8 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Features Integrated memory controller Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad Yoga 11e (5th Gen) (20LN) Lenovo Yoga 730-13IWL (Lenovo Yoga 730)
RAM 4 GB (provided memory is soldered) 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type LPDDR3 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 1866 MHz 2400 MHz
Rated Speed 1866 MHz 2400 MHz
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad Yoga 11e (5th Gen) (20LN) Lenovo Yoga 730-13IWL (Lenovo Yoga 730)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 3.0 x2 - NVM Express (NVMe) - Toshiba 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad Yoga 11e (5th Gen) (20LN) Lenovo Yoga 730-13IWL (Lenovo Yoga 730)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel HD Graphics 615 Intel UHD Graphics 620
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 720p
Resolution - 1 Megapixel
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3287 Conexant CX11870
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio High Definition Audio, Dolby Atmos
Audio Features - JBL
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad Yoga 11e (5th Gen) (20LN) Lenovo Yoga 730-13IWL (Lenovo Yoga 730)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1
Wireless Controller Intel Wireless-AC 9260 - M.2 Card M.2 Card
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
Ethernet Controller Realtek RTL8111GUS-CG -
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad Yoga 11e (5th Gen) (20LN) Lenovo Yoga 730-13IWL (Lenovo Yoga 730)
Technology 3-cell Lithium Ion Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 42 Wh 48 Wh
Battery Life Up to 12 hours Up to 11.5 hours
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad Yoga 11e (5th Gen) (20LN) Lenovo Yoga 730-13IWL (Lenovo Yoga 730)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 45 Watt, 20 V 65 Watt
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad Yoga 11e (5th Gen) (20LN) Lenovo Yoga 730-13IWL (Lenovo Yoga 730)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, digitizer, touchpad, digital pen
Keyboard Backlight - Yes
Features Volume control, multi-touch touchpad Multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad Yoga 11e (5th Gen) (20LN) Lenovo Yoga 730-13IWL (Lenovo Yoga 730)
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 3.1 Gen 1 (Always On)
2 x USB-C 3.1 Gen 1 (supports Thunderbolt 3)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
HDMI (on supplied adapter)
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) -
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad Yoga 11e (5th Gen) (20LN) Lenovo Yoga 730-13IWL (Lenovo Yoga 730)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition - English
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad Yoga 11e (5th Gen) (20LN) Lenovo Yoga 730-13IWL (Lenovo Yoga 730)
Included Accessories Power adapter USB-C power adapter, Lenovo Active Pen 2
Cables Included - USB-C to HDMI adapter
Integrated Options - Accelerometer, 3-axis gyro sensor
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot -
Theft/Intrusion Protection 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
Compliant Standards RoHS RoHS
SAR Value 0.855 W/kg (body), 0.855 W/kg (limb) -
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes Yes
EPEAT Compliant EPEAT Gold -
Manufacturer Warranty - Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return
Model Number - 13IWL 81JR
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