Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga Gen 4 (21FJ) Review

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

versatile 2-in-1 design

robust build quality

excellent keyboard comfort

good security features

decent battery life

average display brightness

modest graphics performance

limited storage options

higher price point

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Dell Latitude 3390 2-in-1 and Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga Gen 4 (21FJ)
82 % - Design
75 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
80 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Dell Latitude 3390 2-in-1 vs. Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga Gen 4 (21FJ) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Dell Latitude 3390 2-in-1 Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga Gen 4 (21FJ)
Product Type Notebook - flip design Notebook - flip design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 32.4 cm x 22.48 cm x 2.04 cm 30.5 cm x 21.8 cm x 1.706 cm
Weight 1.57 kg 1.32 kg
Case Material - Aluminium (top), glass-fibre reinforced plastic (bottom)
Colour Black Thunder black
DISPLAY Dell Latitude 3390 2-in-1 Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga Gen 4 (21FJ)
Screen Size (Type) 13.3" 13.3" - IPS
Touchscreen Yes Yes (10-point multi-touch)
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio - 16:10
Image Brightness 220 cd/m² 300 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 100% sRGB
Features Anti-glare Anti-reflective, One Glass Solution, anti-smudge, 170° viewing angle
PROCESSOR Dell Latitude 3390 2-in-1 Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga Gen 4 (21FJ)
CPU Intel Core i3 (7th Gen) 7020U / 2.3 GHz Intel Core i5 (13th Gen) 1335U / 1.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed - 4.6 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core 10-core
Cache 3 MB 12 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Features - Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Dell Latitude 3390 2-in-1 Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga Gen 4 (21FJ)
RAM 4 GB (1 x 4 GB) 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 16 GB -
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM LPDDR5 SDRAM
Speed 2400 MHz 4800 MHz
Rated Speed 2400 MHz 4800 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin -
Slots Qty 2 -
Empty Slots 1 -
STORAGE Dell Latitude 3390 2-in-1 Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga Gen 4 (21FJ)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB SSD M.2 2280 SATA 256 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 4.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption 2, NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Dell Latitude 3390 2-in-1 Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga Gen 4 (21FJ)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel HD Graphics 620 Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Memory Allocation Technology Shared Video Memory (UMA) -
Max Monitors Supported - 3 external monitor(s)
Video System Features - Functions as Intel UHD graphics (for single-channel memory)
Camera Yes - 1280 x 720 Yes - 1080p
Resolution 0.92 Megapixel -
Camera Features IR camera Privacy shutter, Windows Hello, fixed focus, hybrid FHD/IR camera
Video Resolutions 1280 x 720 -
Frame Rate 30 frames per second -
Sound Stereo speakers, two microphones Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3253 Realtek ALC3287
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio Premium
Audio Features MaxxAudio Pro Input: Dolby Voice
COMMUNICATIONS Dell Latitude 3390 2-in-1 Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga Gen 4 (21FJ)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1
Wireless Controller Atheros QCA61x4A - M.2 2230 Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
WWAN
Generation - 4G upgradable
BATTERY Dell Latitude 3390 2-in-1 Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga Gen 4 (21FJ)
Technology 3-cell Lithium Ion Lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 42 Wh 46 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 20.83 hours
AC ADAPTER Dell Latitude 3390 2-in-1 Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga Gen 4 (21FJ)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 45 Watt, 19.5 V, 2.31 A 65 Watt
INPUT Dell Latitude 3390 2-in-1 Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga Gen 4 (21FJ)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, digitizer, TrackPoint, digital pen, UltraNav
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features - Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, Fn keys with Unified Communications controls
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Dell Latitude 3390 2-in-1 Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga Gen 4 (21FJ)
Interfaces Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.1 Gen 1 (PowerShare)
USB-C (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode)
USB 2.0
HDMI
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 (4K support)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (SD Card) -
SOFTWARE Dell Latitude 3390 2-in-1 Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga Gen 4 (21FJ)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition - English Windows 11 Pro - English
Software Included Microsoft Office (Trial) -
MISCELLANEOUS Dell Latitude 3390 2-in-1 Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga Gen 4 (21FJ)
Included Accessories Power adapter USB-C power adapter, Lenovo Integrated Pen
Security 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 Noble Wedge security slot Kensington nano security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features - Administrator password, power-on password, RapidCharge, self-healing BIOS, NVMe password
Compliant Standards - RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 6, TCG Certified, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 26, TCO Certified 9.0
Max Operating Temperature - 35 °C
Min Operating Temperature - 5 °C
Humidity Range Operating - 8 - 95%
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year - on-site Base warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return
Extended warranty - 1 year - on-site - response time: next business day
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