Lenovo Yoga 7 14IAL7 (82QE) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Yoga Gen 3 (21AW)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Lenovo Yoga 7 14IAL7 (82QE) and Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Yoga Gen 3 (21AW). 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 Yoga 7 14IAL7 (82QE) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo Yoga 7 14IAL7 (82QE) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

versatile 2-in-1 design

sharp 2.8K display

responsive touchscreen

good battery life

lightweight build

limited port selection

average graphics performance

noisy under load

higher price point

Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Yoga Gen 3 (21AW) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Yoga Gen 3 (21AW) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

flexible 2-in-1 design

responsive touch screen

excellent keyboard feel

good security features

average battery life

limited graphics performance

heavier than competitors

higher price point

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo Yoga 7 14IAL7 (82QE) and Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Yoga Gen 3 (21AW)
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85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
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Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo Yoga 7 14IAL7 (82QE) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Yoga Gen 3 (21AW) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo Yoga 7 14IAL7 (82QE) Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Yoga Gen 3 (21AW)
Product Type Notebook - flip design Notebook - flip design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 31.666 cm x 22.025 cm x 1.735 cm 30.5 cm x 21.415 cm x 1.59 cm
Weight 1.45 kg 1.19 kg
Case Material Aluminium (top), aluminium (bottom) Carbon fibre hybrid (top), carbon fibre hybrid (bottom)
Colour Stone blue | Storm grey Thunder black
DISPLAY Lenovo Yoga 7 14IAL7 (82QE) Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Yoga Gen 3 (21AW)
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 2240 x 1400 (2.2K) 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:10 16:10
Image Brightness 300 cd/m² 300 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 100% sRGB 100% sRGB
Features Glossy, Direct Bonding technology, Low Blue Light technology, capacitive touch screen, 170° viewing angle, one glass metal mesh (OGM), Dolby Vision, 90% screen-to-body ratio, DC dimming Anti-glare, anti-smudge, capacitive touch screen, 170° viewing angle
PROCESSOR Lenovo Yoga 7 14IAL7 (82QE) Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Yoga Gen 3 (21AW)
CPU Intel Core i5 (12th Gen) 1235U / 1.3 GHz Intel Core i5 (12th Gen) 1235U / 1.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.4 GHz 4.4 GHz
Number of Cores 10-core 10-core
Cache 12 MB 12 MB
Platform Technology Intel Evo Intel Evo
Features Integrated memory controller Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Lenovo Yoga 7 14IAL7 (82QE) Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Yoga Gen 3 (21AW)
RAM 8 GB (provided memory is soldered) 16 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type LPDDR5 SDRAM LPDDR4X SDRAM
Speed 4800 MHz 4266 MHz
Rated Speed 5200 MHz 4266 MHz
STORAGE Lenovo Yoga 7 14IAL7 (82QE) Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Yoga Gen 3 (21AW)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 4.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe) 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption 2, NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo Yoga 7 14IAL7 (82QE) Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Yoga Gen 3 (21AW)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel Iris Xe Graphics Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Max Monitors Supported 3 external monitor(s) 3 external monitor(s)
Video System Features - Functions as Intel UHD graphics (for single-channel memory)
Camera Yes - 1080p Yes - 1080p
Camera Features Privacy shutter, IR camera, Windows Hello, fixed focus Privacy shutter, IR camera, Windows Hello, fixed focus
Sound Two tweeters, two woofers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3306 Realtek ALC3306
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Atmos High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio, Dolby Voice
Audio Features Smart Amp -
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo Yoga 7 14IAL7 (82QE) Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Yoga Gen 3 (21AW)
Wireless Bluetooth 5.1, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E) Bluetooth 5.1, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
Wireless Controller M.2 Card Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX 211
Features Dual stream (2x2) Dual stream (2x2)
WWAN
Generation - 4G upgradable
BATTERY Lenovo Yoga 7 14IAL7 (82QE) Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Yoga Gen 3 (21AW)
Technology Lithium polymer Lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 71 Wh 52.8 Wh
Battery Life Up to 16.5 hours -
AC ADAPTER Lenovo Yoga 7 14IAL7 (82QE) Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Yoga Gen 3 (21AW)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt 65 Watt
INPUT Lenovo Yoga 7 14IAL7 (82QE) Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Yoga Gen 3 (21AW)
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, 4096 pressure levels, Fn keys with Unified Communications controls
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo Yoga 7 14IAL7 (82QE) Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Yoga Gen 3 (21AW)
Interfaces 2 x Thunderbolt 4 (supports DisplayPort 1.4) (Power Delivery 3.0)
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
2 x USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort 2.0 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) -
SOFTWARE Lenovo Yoga 7 14IAL7 (82QE) Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Yoga Gen 3 (21AW)
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Home - 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) Glance by Mirametrix, Intel Connectivity Performance Suite
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo Yoga 7 14IAL7 (82QE) Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Yoga Gen 3 (21AW)
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter, Lenovo Digital Pen USB-C power adapter, Lenovo Integrated Pen
Integrated Options Accelerometer, hall sensor -
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip 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, hard drive password, Rapid Charge Express, self-healing BIOS Administrator password, system password, power-on password, RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810H tested, NVMe password, USB FIDO (Fast Identity Online) device integration, Firmware Resiliency 3.0, certificate based BIOS authentication
Compliant Standards RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3, TUV Rheinland Low Blue Light (Hardware Solution) RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3, TCG Certified
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes Yes
EPEAT Compliant EPEAT Silver 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 Base warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return
Extended warranty - 2 years - on-site
Base warranty - 3 years - pick-up and return
Extended warranty - 1 year - on-site
Base warranty - battery - 1 year
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