Lenovo Yoga 5G 14Q8CX05 (81XE) vs. Lenovo 13w Yoga Gen 2 (82YS)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Lenovo Yoga 5G 14Q8CX05 (81XE) and Lenovo 13w Yoga Gen 2 (82YS). 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 Yoga 5G 14Q8CX05 (81XE) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo Yoga 5G 14Q8CX05 (81XE) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

innovative 5g connectivity

lightweight and portable

long battery life

touchscreen versatility

fanless, silent operation

limited storage capacity

average display quality

higher price point

fewer ports available

Lenovo 13w Yoga Gen 2 (82YS) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo 13w Yoga Gen 2 (82YS) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

versatile 360-degree hinge

responsive touchscreen display

lightweight design

solid build quality

competitive price point

moderate battery life

average processor performance

limited storage capacity

no dedicated GPU

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo Yoga 5G 14Q8CX05 (81XE) and Lenovo 13w Yoga Gen 2 (82YS)
83 % - Design
84 % - Display
72 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
85 % - Design
72 % - Display
70 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo Yoga 5G 14Q8CX05 (81XE) vs. Lenovo 13w Yoga Gen 2 (82YS) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo Yoga 5G 14Q8CX05 (81XE) Lenovo 13w Yoga Gen 2 (82YS)
Product Type Notebook - flip design Notebook - flip design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 32.14 cm x 21.5 cm x 1.47 cm 30.5 cm x 21.68 cm x 1.76 cm
Weight 1.35 kg 1.517 kg
Case Material Aluminum, magnesium-aluminum alloy Aluminium (top), polycarbonate ABS (bottom)
Colour Iron grey Thunder black
DISPLAY Lenovo Yoga 5G 14Q8CX05 (81XE) Lenovo 13w Yoga Gen 2 (82YS)
Screen Size (Type) 14" - IPS 13.3" - IPS
Touchscreen Yes (10-point multi-touch) Yes (10-point multi-touch)
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:10
Image Brightness 400 cd/m² 300 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 72% NTSC 45% NTSC
Features Glossy, One Glass Solution, scratch-resistant, 72% NTSC colour gamut Glossy, Corning Gorilla glass, anti-fingerprint, one glass metal mesh (OGM)
PROCESSOR Lenovo Yoga 5G 14Q8CX05 (81XE) Lenovo 13w Yoga Gen 2 (82YS)
CPU Qualcomm Snapdragon 8cx Kryo 495 AMD Ryzen 5 7530U / 2 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 2.84 GHz 4.5 GHz
Number of Cores 8-core 6-core
Cache - L3 - 16 MB
Features Integrated memory controller Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Lenovo Yoga 5G 14Q8CX05 (81XE) Lenovo 13w Yoga Gen 2 (82YS)
RAM 8 GB (provided memory is soldered) 16 GB (1 x 16 GB + 16 GB (soldered))
Max RAM Supported - 16 GB
RAM Type LPDDR4X SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 1866 MHz 3200 MHz
Rated Speed 1866 MHz 3200 MHz
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty - 1
Empty Slots - 0
STORAGE Lenovo Yoga 5G 14Q8CX05 (81XE) Lenovo 13w Yoga Gen 2 (82YS)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD - UFS 3.0 512 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 4.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption - Union Memory
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo Yoga 5G 14Q8CX05 (81XE) Lenovo 13w Yoga Gen 2 (82YS)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Qualcomm Adreno 680 AMD Radeon Graphics
Memory Allocation Technology Shared Video Memory (UMA) -
Max Monitors Supported 2 external monitor(s) 3 external monitor(s)
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 1080p (front)
Resolution - 5 Megapixel (rear)
Camera Features IR camera, Windows Hello, fixed focus Privacy shutter, rear camera with auto focus, front camera with fixed focus
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone and single microphone
Codec - Realtek ALC3287
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo Yoga 5G 14Q8CX05 (81XE) Lenovo 13w Yoga Gen 2 (82YS)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1
Wireless Controller Qualcomm WCN3998 Realtek RTL8852BE - M.2 Card
Features Dual stream (2x2) -
WWAN
Generation 5G -
Controller Foxconn T99W175 -
BATTERY Lenovo Yoga 5G 14Q8CX05 (81XE) Lenovo 13w Yoga Gen 2 (82YS)
Technology 4-cell lithium polymer 4-cell lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 60 Wh 51 Wh
Battery Life Up to 24 hours Up to 14.83 hours
Battery Run Time - Local video (1080p) playback time (150 nits): up to 14.83 hours
AC ADAPTER Lenovo Yoga 5G 14Q8CX05 (81XE) Lenovo 13w Yoga Gen 2 (82YS)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 45 Watt 65 Watt
INPUT Lenovo Yoga 5G 14Q8CX05 (81XE) Lenovo 13w Yoga Gen 2 (82YS)
Type Keyboard, digitizer, touchpad, digital pen Keyboard, digitizer, touchpad, digital pen
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad, precision touchpad Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad, precision touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo Yoga 5G 14Q8CX05 (81XE) Lenovo 13w Yoga Gen 2 (82YS)
Slots 1 x Nano-SIM card (1 free) -
Interfaces 2 x USB-C 3.1 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
2 x USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 (supports DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader - 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card)
SOFTWARE Lenovo Yoga 5G 14Q8CX05 (81XE) Lenovo 13w Yoga Gen 2 (82YS)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition - English Windows 11 Pro
Software Included Microsoft Office (Trial) -
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo Yoga 5G 14Q8CX05 (81XE) Lenovo 13w Yoga Gen 2 (82YS)
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter, Lenovo Pen USB-C power adapter, Lenovo Integrated Pen
Integrated Options Accelerometer Accelerometer, hall sensor
Security Fingerprint reader Discrete Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader
Security Slot Type - Kensington NanoSaver security slot
Features Administrator password, Rapid Charge Express, Airplane mode switch Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810H tested
Navigation Receiver GPS -
Compliant Standards RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3 RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 6, TCG Certified, TCO Certified 9.0
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
Max Operating Temperature 35 °C 35 °C
Min Operating Temperature 5 °C 5 °C
Humidity Range Operating 8 - 95% 8 - 95%
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 2 years -
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