Lenovo Yoga 9 14IRP8 (83B1) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga Gen 4 (21FR)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Lenovo Yoga 9 14IRP8 (83B1) and Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga Gen 4 (21FR). 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 9 14IRP8 (83B1) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo Yoga 9 14IRP8 (83B1) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

superb 4k display

responsive touchscreen

powerful intel processor

rotating sound bar

stylish design

high price point

limited port selection

average battery life

heavier build

Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga Gen 4 (21FR) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga Gen 4 (21FR) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

versatile 2-in-1 design

responsive touchscreen

solid build quality

good keyboard feel

adequate port selection

average battery life

modest graphics performance

limited storage capacity

heavier than competitors

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo Yoga 9 14IRP8 (83B1) and Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga Gen 4 (21FR)
81 % - Design
86 % - Display
86 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
81 % - Design
75 % - Display
84 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo Yoga 9 14IRP8 (83B1) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga Gen 4 (21FR) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo Yoga 9 14IRP8 (83B1) Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga Gen 4 (21FR)
Product Type Notebook - flip design Notebook - flip design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 31.8 cm x 23 cm x 1.525 cm 30.5 cm x 21.8 cm x 1.706 cm
Weight 1.4 kg 1.31 kg
Case Material Aluminium (top), aluminium (bottom) Aluminium (top), glass-fibre reinforced plastic (bottom)
Colour Storm grey Thunder black
DISPLAY Lenovo Yoga 9 14IRP8 (83B1) Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga Gen 4 (21FR)
Screen Size (Type) 14" OLED 13.3" - IPS
Touchscreen Yes (10-point multi-touch) Yes (10-point multi-touch)
Screen Resolution 2880 x 1800 (2.8K) 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 90 Hz -
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:10 16:10
Image Brightness 400 cd/m² 300 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 100% DCI-P3 100% sRGB
Features Glossy, capacitive touch screen, Eyesafe technology, HDR 500 True Black, Dolby Vision Anti-reflective, One Glass Solution, anti-smudge, 170° viewing angle
PROCESSOR Lenovo Yoga 9 14IRP8 (83B1) Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga Gen 4 (21FR)
CPU Intel Core i7 (13th Gen) 1360P / 2.2 GHz AMD Ryzen 7 Pro 7730U / 2 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 5 GHz 4.5 GHz
Number of Cores 12-core 8-core
Cache 18 MB L3 - 16 MB
Platform Technology Intel Evo -
Features Integrated memory controller Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Lenovo Yoga 9 14IRP8 (83B1) Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga Gen 4 (21FR)
RAM 16 GB (provided memory is soldered) 16 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type LPDDR5 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 5200 MHz 3200 MHz
Rated Speed 5200 MHz 3200 MHz
STORAGE Lenovo Yoga 9 14IRP8 (83B1) Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga Gen 4 (21FR)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 1 TB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe) 512 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 4.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption 2, NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo Yoga 9 14IRP8 (83B1) Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga Gen 4 (21FR)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel Iris Xe Graphics AMD Radeon 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, ToF sensor Privacy shutter, Windows Hello, fixed focus, hybrid FHD/IR camera
Sound Two tweeters, two woofers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3306 Realtek ALC3287
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Atmos High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio Premium
Audio Features Output: Bowers & Wilkins speakers, Smart Amplifier (AMP); Input: noise-cancellation technology Input: Dolby Voice
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo Yoga 9 14IRP8 (83B1) Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga Gen 4 (21FR)
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 - AMD RZ616
Compliant Standards - DASH
Features Dual stream (2x2) Dual stream (2x2)
WWAN
Generation - 4G upgradable
BATTERY Lenovo Yoga 9 14IRP8 (83B1) Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga Gen 4 (21FR)
Technology Lithium polymer Lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 75 Wh 46 Wh
Battery Life Up to 14 hours -
Battery Run Time Local video (1080p) playback time (150 nits): up to 14 hours -
AC ADAPTER Lenovo Yoga 9 14IRP8 (83B1) Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga Gen 4 (21FR)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 100 Watt 45 Watt
INPUT Lenovo Yoga 9 14IRP8 (83B1) Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga Gen 4 (21FR)
Type Keyboard, digitizer, touchpad, digital pen Keyboard, digitizer, TrackPoint, digital pen, UltraNav
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad, precision glass touchpad Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, Fn keys with Unified Communications controls
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo Yoga 9 14IRP8 (83B1) Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga Gen 4 (21FR)
Interfaces USB 3.2 Gen 2
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
2 x USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
2 x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
HDMI (4K support)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
SOFTWARE Lenovo Yoga 9 14IRP8 (83B1) Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga Gen 4 (21FR)
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Home - English Windows 11 Pro - English
Software Included Microsoft Office (Trial) -
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo Yoga 9 14IRP8 (83B1) Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga Gen 4 (21FR)
Included Accessories USB-C slim power adapter, Lenovo Precision Pen 2, Lenovo Yoga 14-inch sleeve USB-C power adapter, Lenovo Integrated Pen
Bundled with Lenovo USB-C 3-in-1 Hub -
Integrated Options Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, hall 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, hard drive password, MIL-STD-810H tested, Rapid Charge Boost, self-healing BIOS Administrator password, power-on password, RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810H tested, self-healing BIOS, NVMe password
Compliant Standards RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 26, TUV Rheinland Low Blue Light (Hardware Solution) RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 6, TCG Certified, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 26, TCO Certified 9.0
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 - 1 year - pick-up and return Base warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return
Extended warranty - 1 year - on-site - response time: next business day
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