Lenovo Yoga 730-13IKB (Lenovo Yoga 730) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Yoga Gen 4 (21F2)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Lenovo Yoga 730-13IKB (Lenovo Yoga 730) and Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Yoga Gen 4 (21F2). 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 730-13IKB (Lenovo Yoga 730) Review

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

flexible 2-in-1 design

responsive touchscreen

lightweight and portable

solid build quality

good battery life

limited port selection

average graphics performance

noisy under load

reflective screen surface

Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Yoga Gen 4 (21F2) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Yoga Gen 4 (21F2) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

flexible 2-in-1 design

excellent keyboard comfort

good security features

reliable performance

average battery life

limited graphics power

higher price point

no 4K display option

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo Yoga 730-13IKB (Lenovo Yoga 730) and Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Yoga Gen 4 (21F2)
85 % - Design
85 % - Display
75 % - Performance
78 % - Connectivity
72 % - Battery
82 % - Design
83 % - Display
80 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo Yoga 730-13IKB (Lenovo Yoga 730) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Yoga Gen 4 (21F2) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo Yoga 730-13IKB (Lenovo Yoga 730) Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Yoga Gen 4 (21F2)
Product Type Notebook - flip design Notebook - flip design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 30.68 cm x 21.63 cm x 1.41 cm 30.17 cm x 21.46 cm x 1.64 cm
Weight 1.12 kg 1.21 kg
Case Material Aluminum Magnesium (bottom), magnesium (top)
Colour Iron grey Deep black
DISPLAY Lenovo Yoga 730-13IKB (Lenovo Yoga 730) Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Yoga Gen 4 (21F2)
Screen Size (Type) 13.3" - 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 300 cd/m² 400 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 100% sRGB
Features Anti-glare, One Glass Solution Anti-glare, One Glass Solution, Low Power, Eyesafe technology
PROCESSOR Lenovo Yoga 730-13IKB (Lenovo Yoga 730) Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Yoga Gen 4 (21F2)
CPU Intel Core i5 (8th Gen) 8250U / 1.6 GHz Intel Core i5 (13th Gen) 1335U / 1.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.4 GHz 4.6 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core 10-core
Cache 6 MB 12 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Platform Technology - Intel Evo
Features Integrated memory controller Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Lenovo Yoga 730-13IKB (Lenovo Yoga 730) Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Yoga Gen 4 (21F2)
RAM 8 GB (provided memory is soldered) 16 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM LPDDR5 SDRAM
Speed 2400 MHz 4800 MHz
Rated Speed 2400 MHz 6400 MHz
STORAGE Lenovo Yoga 730-13IKB (Lenovo Yoga 730) Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Yoga Gen 4 (21F2)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption 2, NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo Yoga 730-13IKB (Lenovo Yoga 730) Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Yoga Gen 4 (21F2)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics 620 Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Max Monitors Supported - 3 external monitor(s)
Video System Features - Functions as Intel UHD graphics (for single-channel memory)
Camera Yes - 720p Yes
Resolution 1 Megapixel 5 Megapixel
Camera Features - Privacy shutter, Windows Hello, fixed focus, Discrete IR, Ultrasonic Human Presence Detection
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec - Realtek ALC3287
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Atmos High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio
Audio Features JBL, Cortana Far-Field Technology Input: Dolby Voice, 360° far-field
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo Yoga 730-13IKB (Lenovo Yoga 730) Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Yoga Gen 4 (21F2)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1 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)
WWAN
Generation - 4G upgradable
BATTERY Lenovo Yoga 730-13IKB (Lenovo Yoga 730) Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Yoga Gen 4 (21F2)
Technology Lithium Ion Lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 48 Wh 54.7 Wh
Battery Life Up to 11.5 hours -
AC ADAPTER Lenovo Yoga 730-13IKB (Lenovo Yoga 730) Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Yoga Gen 4 (21F2)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt 65 Watt
INPUT Lenovo Yoga 730-13IKB (Lenovo Yoga 730) Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Yoga Gen 4 (21F2)
Type Keyboard, digitizer, touchpad, digital pen Keyboard, digitizer, TrackPoint, digital pen, UltraNav
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, Fn keys with Unified Communications controls
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo Yoga 730-13IKB (Lenovo Yoga 730) Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Yoga Gen 4 (21F2)
Interfaces USB 3.1 Gen 1 (Always On)
2 x USB-C 3.1 Gen 1 (supports Thunderbolt 3)
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 2.1 (4K support)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
SOFTWARE Lenovo Yoga 730-13IKB (Lenovo Yoga 730) Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Yoga Gen 4 (21F2)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition - French Windows 11 Pro - English
Software Included - Glance by Mirametrix, Intel Connectivity Performance Suite
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo Yoga 730-13IKB (Lenovo Yoga 730) Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Yoga Gen 4 (21F2)
Included Accessories Power adapter, Lenovo Active Pen 2 Power adapter, Lenovo Integrated Pen, USB-C slim power adapter
Integrated Options Accelerometer, gyro sensor -
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, 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, power-on password Administrator password, system password, power-on password, RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810H tested, NVMe password, Firmware Resiliency 3.0, certificate based BIOS authentication, FIDO (Fast Identity Online) authentication
Compliant Standards RoHS RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 6, TCG Certified, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 26, TCO Certified 9.0
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
Max Operating Temperature - 35 °C
Min Operating Temperature - 5 °C
Humidity Range Operating - 8 - 95%
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 2 years - pick-up and return
Limited warranty - battery - 1 year
Base warranty - 3 years - pick-up and return
Base warranty - battery - 1 year
Extended warranty - 1 year - on-site - response time: next business day
Model Number 13IKB 81CT -
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