Lenovo Yoga 530-14ARR (Lenovo Yoga 530) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad X390 Yoga (20NQ)

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Lenovo ThinkPad X390 Yoga (20NQ)
Lenovo ThinkPad X390 Yoga (20NQ)

Our Rating: 78 %

In depth comparison and review of Lenovo Yoga 530-14ARR (Lenovo Yoga 530) and Lenovo ThinkPad X390 Yoga (20NQ). 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

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo Yoga 530-14ARR (Lenovo Yoga 530) and Lenovo ThinkPad X390 Yoga (20NQ)
86 % - Design
72 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo Yoga 530-14ARR (Lenovo Yoga 530) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad X390 Yoga (20NQ) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo Yoga 530-14ARR (Lenovo Yoga 530) Lenovo ThinkPad X390 Yoga (20NQ)
Product Type Notebook - flip design Notebook - flip design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 32.8 cm x 22.9 cm x 1.76 cm 31.04 cm x 21.9 cm x 1.595 cm
Weight 1.67 kg 1.29 kg
Case Material Polycarbonate, glass-fibre Carbon fibre
Colour Onyx black Black
DISPLAY Lenovo Yoga 530-14ARR (Lenovo Yoga 530) Lenovo ThinkPad X390 Yoga (20NQ)
Screen Size (Type) 14" - 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 250 cd/m² 300 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 72%
Features Anti-glare, One Glass Solution Glossy, anti-reflective, anti-smudge, 170° viewing angle
PROCESSOR Lenovo Yoga 530-14ARR (Lenovo Yoga 530) Lenovo ThinkPad X390 Yoga (20NQ)
CPU AMD Ryzen 3 2200U / 2.5 GHz Intel Core i5 (8th Gen) 8265U / 1.6 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.4 GHz 3.9 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core Quad-Core
Cache 4 MB 6 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Features Integrated memory controller Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Lenovo Yoga 530-14ARR (Lenovo Yoga 530) Lenovo ThinkPad X390 Yoga (20NQ)
RAM 4 GB (1 x 4 GB) 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 16 GB -
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2400 MHz 2400 MHz
Rated Speed - 2666 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin -
Slots Qty 2 -
Empty Slots 1 -
STORAGE Lenovo Yoga 530-14ARR (Lenovo Yoga 530) Lenovo ThinkPad X390 Yoga (20NQ)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) 128 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 3.0 x2 - NVM Express (NVMe) - Toshiba
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo Yoga 530-14ARR (Lenovo Yoga 530) Lenovo ThinkPad X390 Yoga (20NQ)
Graphics Processor (GPU) AMD Radeon Vega 3 Intel UHD Graphics 620
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 720p
Resolution 1 Megapixel -
Camera Features - Fixed focus, ThinkShutter camera privacy
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec - Realtek ALC3287
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio Premium High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio Premium
Audio Features Harman audio technology -
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo Yoga 530-14ARR (Lenovo Yoga 530) Lenovo ThinkPad X390 Yoga (20NQ)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, NFC, Bluetooth 5.0
Wireless Controller M.2 Card Intel Wireless-AC 9560
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 Yoga 530-14ARR (Lenovo Yoga 530) Lenovo ThinkPad X390 Yoga (20NQ)
Technology Lithium Ion 3-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 45 Wh 50 Wh
Battery Life Up to 8 hours Up to 14.5 hours
AC ADAPTER Lenovo Yoga 530-14ARR (Lenovo Yoga 530) Lenovo ThinkPad X390 Yoga (20NQ)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt 65 Watt
INPUT Lenovo Yoga 530-14ARR (Lenovo Yoga 530) Lenovo ThinkPad X390 Yoga (20NQ)
Type Keyboard, digitizer, touchpad, digital pen Keyboard, digitizer, TrackPoint, digital pen, UltraNav
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Multi-touch touchpad Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo Yoga 530-14ARR (Lenovo Yoga 530) Lenovo ThinkPad X390 Yoga (20NQ)
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
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
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)
Memory Card Reader 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card) Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE Lenovo Yoga 530-14ARR (Lenovo Yoga 530) Lenovo ThinkPad X390 Yoga (20NQ)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo Yoga 530-14ARR (Lenovo Yoga 530) Lenovo ThinkPad X390 Yoga (20NQ)
Dockable - Yes
Included Accessories Power adapter, Lenovo Active Pen 2 ThinkPad Pen Pro, ThinkPad Ethernet Extension cable, USB-C power adapter
Integrated Options Accelerometer 3-axis gyro sensor, 3-axis accelerometer
Security Fingerprint reader 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, RapidCharge 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)
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes Yes
EPEAT Compliant - EPEAT Silver
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return -
Model Number 14ARR 81H9 -
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