Lenovo Yoga 5G 14Q8CX05 (81XE) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga Gen 3 (21B5)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Lenovo Yoga 5G 14Q8CX05 (81XE) and Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga Gen 3 (21B5). Compare dimensions, processors, batteries, storage capacities and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect laptop. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the laptop that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.

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 ThinkPad L13 Yoga Gen 3 (21B5) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga Gen 3 (21B5) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

360-degree hinge flexibility

responsive touchscreen display

good keyboard feel

decent battery life

average graphics performance

limited storage options

heavier than competitors

noisy under load

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo Yoga 5G 14Q8CX05 (81XE) and Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga Gen 3 (21B5)
83 % - Design
84 % - Display
72 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
85 % - Design
75 % - Display
72 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo Yoga 5G 14Q8CX05 (81XE) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga Gen 3 (21B5) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo Yoga 5G 14Q8CX05 (81XE) Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga Gen 3 (21B5)
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 21.8 cm x 1.71 cm
Weight 1.35 kg 1.32 kg
Case Material Aluminum, magnesium-aluminum alloy Aluminium (top), glass-fibre reinforced plastic (bottom)
Colour Iron grey Thunder black
DISPLAY Lenovo Yoga 5G 14Q8CX05 (81XE) Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga Gen 3 (21B5)
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 1200 (WUXGA)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:10
Image Brightness 400 cd/m² 300 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 72% NTSC 100% sRGB
Features Glossy, One Glass Solution, scratch-resistant, 72% NTSC colour gamut Anti-reflective, One Glass Solution, anti-smudge, 170° viewing angle
PROCESSOR Lenovo Yoga 5G 14Q8CX05 (81XE) Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga Gen 3 (21B5)
CPU Qualcomm Snapdragon 8cx Kryo 495 Intel Core i5 (12th Gen) 1235U / 1.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 2.84 GHz 4.4 GHz
Number of Cores 8-core 10-core
Cache - 12 MB
Features Integrated memory controller Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Lenovo Yoga 5G 14Q8CX05 (81XE) Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga Gen 3 (21B5)
RAM 8 GB (provided memory is soldered) 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type LPDDR4X SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 1866 MHz 3200 MHz
Rated Speed 1866 MHz 3200 MHz
STORAGE Lenovo Yoga 5G 14Q8CX05 (81XE) Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga Gen 3 (21B5)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD - UFS 3.0 256 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 4.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption 2, NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo Yoga 5G 14Q8CX05 (81XE) Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga Gen 3 (21B5)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Qualcomm Adreno 680 Intel Iris Xe 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, IR camera, rear camera with auto focus, Windows Hello, fixed focus
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec - Realtek ALC3287
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio, Dolby Voice
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo Yoga 5G 14Q8CX05 (81XE) Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga Gen 3 (21B5)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2
Wireless Controller Qualcomm WCN3998 Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201
Features Dual stream (2x2) Dual stream (2x2)
WWAN
Generation 5G 4G
Technology - LTE
Controller Foxconn T99W175 Quectel EM05-G - M.2 Card
BATTERY Lenovo Yoga 5G 14Q8CX05 (81XE) Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga Gen 3 (21B5)
Technology 4-cell lithium polymer Lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 60 Wh 46 Wh
Battery Life Up to 24 hours -
AC ADAPTER Lenovo Yoga 5G 14Q8CX05 (81XE) Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga Gen 3 (21B5)
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 ThinkPad L13 Yoga Gen 3 (21B5)
Type Keyboard, digitizer, touchpad, digital pen Keyboard, digitizer, TrackPoint, digital pen, UltraNav
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad, precision touchpad Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, Fn keys with Unified Communications controls
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo Yoga 5G 14Q8CX05 (81XE) Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga Gen 3 (21B5)
Slots 1 x Nano-SIM card (1 free) 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 (Always On)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
SOFTWARE Lenovo Yoga 5G 14Q8CX05 (81XE) Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga Gen 3 (21B5)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition - English Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition (available through downgrade rights from Windows 11 Pro) + Windows 11 Pro Licence - English
Software Included Microsoft Office (Trial) -
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo Yoga 5G 14Q8CX05 (81XE) Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga Gen 3 (21B5)
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter, Lenovo Pen USB-C power adapter, Lenovo Integrated Pen
Integrated Options Accelerometer -
Security Fingerprint reader Discrete Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader, smart card reader
Security Slot Type - Kensington nano security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection - Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features Administrator password, Rapid Charge Express, Airplane mode switch Administrator password, power-on password, RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810H tested, self-healing BIOS, NVMe password
Navigation Receiver GPS -
Compliant Standards RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3 RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3, TCG Certified
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes Yes
EPEAT Compliant - EPEAT Gold
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 Base warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return
Extended warranty - 1 year - on-site
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