Lenovo 300w Gen 3 (82J1) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 7 (21CE)

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Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 7 (21CE)
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 7 (21CE)

Our Rating: 85 %

Side by side comparison and review of Lenovo 300w Gen 3 (82J1) and Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 7 (21CE). Compare dimensions, processors, batteries, storage capacities and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect laptop. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the laptop that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.

Lenovo 300w Gen 3 (82J1) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo 300w Gen 3 (82J1) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

360-degree hinge

touchscreen functionality

durable build

compact design

average battery life

modest performance

limited storage capacity

basic display quality

Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 7 (21CE) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 7 (21CE) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

excellent build quality

versatile 2-in-1 design

impressive battery life

superior keyboard comfort

high-resolution display

higher price point

limited graphics performance

no SD card slot

moderate storage options

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo 300w Gen 3 (82J1) and Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 7 (21CE)
75 % - Design
72 % - Display
65 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
86 % - Design
84 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo 300w Gen 3 (82J1) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 7 (21CE) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo 300w Gen 3 (82J1) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 7 (21CE)
Product Type Notebook - flip design Notebook - flip design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 28.96 cm x 20.24 cm x 1.99 cm 31.44 cm x 22.23 cm x 1.553 cm
Weight 1.33 kg 1.38 kg
Case Material Polycarbonate ABS Aluminium (top), aluminium (bottom)
Colour Abyss blue Storm grey
DISPLAY Lenovo 300w Gen 3 (82J1) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 7 (21CE)
Screen Size (Type) 11.6" - IPS 14" - IPS
Touchscreen Yes (10-point multi-touch) Yes (10-point multi-touch)
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1366 x 768 (HD) 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:10
Image Brightness 250 cd/m² 400 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 50% NTSC 100% sRGB
Features Glossy, Corning Gorilla glass, anti-fingerprint, capacitive touch screen, 170° viewing angle Anti-glare, One Glass Solution, 170° viewing angle, Low Power, Eyesafe technology
PROCESSOR Lenovo 300w Gen 3 (82J1) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 7 (21CE)
CPU AMD 3000 Series 3015e / 1.2 GHz Intel Core i5 (12th Gen) 1240P / 1.7 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 2.3 GHz 4.4 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core 12-core
Cache L3 - 4 MB 12 MB
Features Integrated memory controller Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Lenovo 300w Gen 3 (82J1) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 7 (21CE)
RAM 4 GB (provided memory is soldered) 16 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM LPDDR5 SDRAM
Speed 1600 MHz 5200 MHz
Rated Speed 1600 MHz 5200 MHz
STORAGE Lenovo 300w Gen 3 (82J1) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 7 (21CE)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe) 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption - Kioxia
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo 300w Gen 3 (82J1) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 7 (21CE)
Graphics Processor (GPU) AMD Radeon Graphics Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Memory Allocation Technology Shared Video Memory (UMA) -
Max Monitors Supported 2 external monitor(s) 3 external monitor(s)
Camera Yes - 720p (front) Yes - 1080p
Resolution 5 Megapixel (rear) -
Camera Features Privacy shutter, rear camera with auto focus, front camera with fixed focus Privacy shutter, IR camera, fixed focus
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone Two tweeters, two woofers, quad array microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3287 Realtek ALC3306
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio High Definition Audio, Dolby Atmos
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo 300w Gen 3 (82J1) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 7 (21CE)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0 Bluetooth 5.2, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
Wireless Controller Realtek RTL8822CE - M.2 Card Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX 211
Features Dual stream (2x2) -
BATTERY Lenovo 300w Gen 3 (82J1) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 7 (21CE)
Technology Lithium polymer 4-cell lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 47 Wh 57 Wh
Battery Life Up to 11.7 hours Up to 24.5 hours
AC ADAPTER Lenovo 300w Gen 3 (82J1) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 7 (21CE)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt 65 Watt, 5 / 9 / 15 / 20 V
INPUT Lenovo 300w Gen 3 (82J1) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 7 (21CE)
Type Keyboard, digitizer, touchpad, digital pen Keyboard, digitizer, TrackPoint, digital pen, UltraNav
Keyboard Backlight - Yes
Features Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad, precision touchpad, anti-pry key caps Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, Fn keys with Unified Communications controls, glass touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo 300w Gen 3 (82J1) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 7 (21CE)
Interfaces USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 (supports DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
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)
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) -
SOFTWARE Lenovo 300w Gen 3 (82J1) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 7 (21CE)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro National Academic - English Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition (available through downgrade rights from Windows 11 Pro) + Windows 11 Pro Licence
Software Included Microsoft Office (Trial) -
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo 300w Gen 3 (82J1) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 7 (21CE)
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter, Lenovo Integrated Pen USB-C power adapter, Lenovo Integrated Pen
Integrated Options - Accelerometer, proximity sensor
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader
Security Slot Type Kensington nano 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, rubber bumper, MIL-STD-810H tested Administrator password, power-on password, RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810H tested, NVMe password, USB FIDO (Fast Identity Online) device integration, Firmware Resiliency 3.0
Compliant Standards RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3, TCG Certified RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes Yes
EPEAT Compliant EPEAT Silver EPEAT Gold
TCO Certified TCO Certified Notebooks 8 -
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 -
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