Lenovo Yoga 730-15IWL (Lenovo Yoga 730) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga (4th Gen) (20QF)

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Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga (4th Gen) (20QF)
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga (4th Gen) (20QF)

Our Rating: 85 %

In depth comparison and review of Lenovo Yoga 730-15IWL (Lenovo Yoga 730) and Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga (4th Gen) (20QF). 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 X1 Yoga (4th Gen) (20QF) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga (4th Gen) (20QF) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

flexible 2-in-1 design

excellent keyboard comfort

impressive battery life

vivid display colors

higher price bracket

limited storage capacity

moderate graphics performance

no dedicated GPU

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Difference between Lenovo Yoga 730-15IWL (Lenovo Yoga 730) and Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga (4th Gen) (20QF)
85 % - Design
83 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo Yoga 730-15IWL (Lenovo Yoga 730) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga (4th Gen) (20QF) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo Yoga 730-15IWL (Lenovo Yoga 730) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga (4th Gen) (20QF)
Product Type Notebook - flip design Notebook - flip design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 36 cm x 24.9 cm x 1.715 cm 32.3 cm x 21.8 cm x 1.55 cm
Weight 1.89 kg 1.36 kg
Case Material Aluminum Aluminum, magnesium alloy
Colour Platinum Iron grey
DISPLAY Lenovo Yoga 730-15IWL (Lenovo Yoga 730) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga (4th Gen) (20QF)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" - IPS 14" - 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 300 cd/m² 400 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 72% 72%
Features Anti-glare, One Glass Solution, scratch-resistant Glossy, anti-reflective, anti-smudge, 170° viewing angle, Low Power
PROCESSOR Lenovo Yoga 730-15IWL (Lenovo Yoga 730) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga (4th Gen) (20QF)
CPU Intel Core i5 (8th Gen) 8265U / 1.6 GHz Intel Core i5 (8th Gen) 8265U / 1.6 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.9 GHz 3.9 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core Quad-Core
Cache 6 MB 6 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Features Integrated memory controller Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Lenovo Yoga 730-15IWL (Lenovo Yoga 730) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga (4th Gen) (20QF)
RAM 8 GB (provided memory is soldered) 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 16 GB -
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM LPDDR3 SDRAM
Speed 2400 MHz 2133 MHz
Rated Speed 2400 MHz 2133 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin -
Slots Qty 1 -
Empty Slots 1 -
STORAGE Lenovo Yoga 730-15IWL (Lenovo Yoga 730) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga (4th Gen) (20QF)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption 2, NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo Yoga 730-15IWL (Lenovo Yoga 730) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga (4th Gen) (20QF)
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU -
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 / Intel UHD Graphics 620 Intel UHD Graphics
Video Memory 4 GB GDDR5 SDRAM -
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 720p
Resolution 1 Megapixel -
Camera Features - ThinkShutter camera privacy
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, quad array microphone
Codec Conexant CX11870 Realtek ALC1012L
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Atmos High Definition Audio, Dolby Atmos
Audio Features JBL -
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo Yoga 730-15IWL (Lenovo Yoga 730) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga (4th Gen) (20QF)
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 - M.2 Card
Network Interface - Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller - Intel I219-V
WWAN
Generation - 4G
Technology - LTE Advanced
Controller - FIBOCOM L850-GL - M.2 Card
BATTERY Lenovo Yoga 730-15IWL (Lenovo Yoga 730) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga (4th Gen) (20QF)
Technology Lithium Ion Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 51.5 Wh 51 Wh
Battery Life Up to 11 hours Up to 18.1 hours
AC ADAPTER Lenovo Yoga 730-15IWL (Lenovo Yoga 730) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga (4th Gen) (20QF)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 90 Watt 65 Watt
INPUT Lenovo Yoga 730-15IWL (Lenovo Yoga 730) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga (4th Gen) (20QF)
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
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo Yoga 730-15IWL (Lenovo Yoga 730) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga (4th Gen) (20QF)
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 (supports Thunderbolt 3)
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.1 Gen 1
USB 3.1 Gen 1 (Always On)
2 x USB-C 3.1 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 3, DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
HDMI
Lenovo Ethernet extension connector
Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN (on supplied cable)
Dock
SOFTWARE Lenovo Yoga 730-15IWL (Lenovo Yoga 730) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga (4th Gen) (20QF)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition - English
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo Yoga 730-15IWL (Lenovo Yoga 730) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga (4th Gen) (20QF)
Dockable - Yes
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter, Lenovo Active Pen 2 ThinkPad Pen Pro, USB-C power adapter, ThinkPad Ethernet Extension Cable Gen 2
Integrated Options Accelerometer, 3-axis gyro sensor 3-axis gyro sensor, 3-axis accelerometer
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader
Security Slot Type - Kensington mini security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection - Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features Administrator password, power-on password Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810G tested
Navigation Receiver - GPS
Compliant Standards RoHS RoHS
SAR Value - 1.571 W/kg (body), 1.571 W/kg (limb)
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes Yes
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 2 years - pick-up and return
Limited warranty - battery - 1 year
Limited warranty - 3 years - pick-up and return
Limited warranty - battery - 1 year
Model Number 15IWL 81JS -
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