Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 3 (21B4) Specifications, Tests and Review

Screen Size
13.3" - IPS
Resolution
1920 x 1200 (WUXGA)
Touchscreen
Yes (10-point multi-touch)
CPU
Intel Core i5 (12th Gen) 1245U / 1.6 GHz
GPU
Intel Iris Xe Graphics
RAM
16 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Core Qty
10-core
Storage
256 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 4.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption - Kioxia
Battery Capacity
46 Wh

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Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 3 (21B4) Review

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robust build quality

efficient performance

good keyboard feel

adequate connectivity options

competitive price point

average display quality

modest battery life

limited graphics power

noisy under load

Total Rating

85 % - Design
72 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
78 % - Battery
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 3 (21B4)
Product Type Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 30.5 cm x 21.8 cm x 1.73 cm
Weight 1.26 kg
Case Material Aluminium (top), glass-fibre reinforced plastic (bottom)
Colour Thunder black
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 3 (21B4)
Screen Size (Type) 13.3" - IPS
Touchscreen Yes (10-point multi-touch)
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA)
Widescreen Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:10
Image Brightness 300 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 72% NTSC
Features Anti-glare, capacitive touch screen, 170° viewing angle
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 3 (21B4)
CPU Intel Core i5 (12th Gen) 1245U / 1.6 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.4 GHz
Number of Cores 10-core
Cache 12 MB
Features Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 3 (21B4)
RAM 16 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 3200 MHz
Rated Speed 3200 MHz
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 3 (21B4)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 4.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption - Kioxia
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 3 (21B4)
Graphics Processor (GPU) 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 - 1080p
Camera Features Privacy shutter, IR camera, Windows Hello, fixed focus
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3287
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio, Dolby Voice
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 3 (21B4)
Wireless Bluetooth 5.1, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
Wireless Controller Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX 211
Features Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 3 (21B4)
Technology 4-cell lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 46 Wh
Battery Life Up to 14.3 hours
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 3 (21B4)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt, 5 / 9 / 15 / 20 V
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 3 (21B4)
Type Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Keyboard Backlight Yes
Features Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, Fn keys with Unified Communications controls
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 3 (21B4)
Interfaces USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
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 ThinkPad L13 Gen 3 (21B4)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition (available through downgrade rights from Windows 11 Pro) + Windows 11 Pro Licence
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 3 (21B4)
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter
Security Discrete Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader
Security Slot Type Kensington nano security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features Administrator password, power-on password, RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810H tested, self-healing BIOS, NVMe password
Compliant Standards RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3, TCG Certified
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes
EPEAT Compliant EPEAT Gold
Max Operating Temperature 35 °C
Min Operating Temperature 5 °C
Humidity Range Operating 8 - 95%

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