Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 8 (21HR) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 8 (21HR) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

versatile 2-in-1 design

excellent keyboard feel

vivid display colors

good battery life

higher price point

limited graphics performance

modest storage options

noisy under load

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Dell Latitude 3390 2-in-1 and Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 8 (21HR)
82 % - Design
87 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Dell Latitude 3390 2-in-1 vs. Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 8 (21HR) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Dell Latitude 3390 2-in-1 Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 8 (21HR)
Product Type Notebook - flip design Notebook - flip design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 32.4 cm x 22.48 cm x 2.04 cm 31.44 cm x 22.23 cm x 1.553 cm
Weight 1.57 kg 1.38 kg
Case Material - Aluminium (top), aluminium (bottom)
Colour Black Storm grey
DISPLAY Dell Latitude 3390 2-in-1 Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 8 (21HR)
Screen Size (Type) 13.3" 14" - 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 400 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 100% sRGB
Features Anti-glare Anti-glare, One Glass Solution, Low Power, Eyesafe technology
PROCESSOR Dell Latitude 3390 2-in-1 Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 8 (21HR)
CPU Intel Core i3 (7th Gen) 7020U / 2.3 GHz Intel Core i5 (13th Gen) 1345U / 1.6 GHz
Max Turbo Speed - 4.7 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 X1 Yoga Gen 8 (21HR)
RAM 4 GB (1 x 4 GB) 32 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 16 GB -
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM LPDDR5 SDRAM
Speed 2400 MHz 6400 MHz
Rated Speed 2400 MHz 6400 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin -
Slots Qty 2 -
Empty Slots 1 -
STORAGE Dell Latitude 3390 2-in-1 Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 8 (21HR)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB SSD M.2 2280 SATA 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption - Kioxia
AUDIO & VIDEO Dell Latitude 3390 2-in-1 Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 8 (21HR)
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, two tweeters, two woofers, quad array microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3253 Realtek ALC3306
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio High Definition Audio, Dolby Atmos
Audio Features MaxxAudio Pro Input: Dolby Voice, 360° far-field
COMMUNICATIONS Dell Latitude 3390 2-in-1 Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 8 (21HR)
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 Atheros QCA61x4A - M.2 2230 Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX 211
Network Interface - Gigabit Ethernet
WWAN
Generation - 4G
Technology - LTE
Controller - FIBOCOM L860-GL-16 - M.2 Card
BATTERY Dell Latitude 3390 2-in-1 Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 8 (21HR)
Technology 3-cell Lithium Ion 4-cell lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 42 Wh 57 Wh
AC ADAPTER Dell Latitude 3390 2-in-1 Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 8 (21HR)
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 X1 Yoga Gen 8 (21HR)
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, glass touchpad, air intake key design
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Dell Latitude 3390 2-in-1 Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 8 (21HR)
Slots - 1 x Nano-SIM card (1 free)
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)
2 x USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort 1.4a Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
HDMI (4K support)
LAN (on supplied adapter)
Memory Card Reader Yes (SD Card) -
SOFTWARE Dell Latitude 3390 2-in-1 Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 8 (21HR)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition - English Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition (available through downgrade rights from Windows 11 Pro) + Windows 11 Pro Licence
Software Included Microsoft Office (Trial) Glance by Mirametrix
MISCELLANEOUS Dell Latitude 3390 2-in-1 Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 8 (21HR)
Included Accessories Power adapter USB-C power adapter, Lenovo USB-C to Ethernet Adapter, Lenovo Integrated Pen
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip Discrete Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint 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, system password, power-on password, RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810H tested, NVMe password, certificate based BIOS authentication, FIDO (Fast Identity Online) authentication
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 -
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