Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15ITL6 (82H8) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad X13s Gen 1 (21BX)

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Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15ITL6 (82H8)
Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15ITL6 (82H8)

Our Rating: 72 %

In depth comparison and review of Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15ITL6 (82H8) and Lenovo ThinkPad X13s Gen 1 (21BX). 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 IdeaPad 3 15ITL6 (82H8) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15ITL6 (82H8) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

lightweight design

solid build quality

decent processor performance

good keyboard feel

average battery life

dim display brightness

limited graphics power

no thunderbolt support

Lenovo ThinkPad X13s Gen 1 (21BX) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad X13s Gen 1 (21BX) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

long battery life

lightweight design

robust security features

solid build quality

efficient performance

limited port selection

no headphone jack

average display brightness

higher price point

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Difference between Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15ITL6 (82H8) and Lenovo ThinkPad X13s Gen 1 (21BX)
75 % - Design
64 % - Display
72 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
86 % - Design
84 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15ITL6 (82H8) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad X13s Gen 1 (21BX) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15ITL6 (82H8) Lenovo ThinkPad X13s Gen 1 (21BX)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.92 cm x 23.65 cm x 1.99 cm 29.87 cm x 20.64 cm x 1.34 cm
Weight 1.65 kg 1.06 kg
Case Material Polycarbonate ABS (bottom), polycarbonate ABS (top) Glass-fibre reinforced plastic (bottom), magnesium-aluminium alloy (top)
Colour Arctic grey | Abyss blue Thunder black
DISPLAY Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15ITL6 (82H8) Lenovo ThinkPad X13s Gen 1 (21BX)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" - TN 13.3" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:10
Image Brightness 250 cd/m² 300 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 45% NTSC 100% sRGB
Features Anti-glare Anti-glare, 170° viewing angle
PROCESSOR Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15ITL6 (82H8) Lenovo ThinkPad X13s Gen 1 (21BX)
CPU Intel Core i3 (11th Gen) 1115G4 / 3 GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 8cx Gen 3
Max Turbo Speed 4.1 GHz 3 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core 8-core
Cache 6 MB L2 - 1 MB
Features Integrated memory controller Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15ITL6 (82H8) Lenovo ThinkPad X13s Gen 1 (21BX)
RAM 4 GB (provided memory is soldered) 16 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 12 GB -
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM LPDDR4X SDRAM
Speed 3200 MHz 4266 MHz
Rated Speed 3200 MHz 4266 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin -
Slots Qty 1 -
Empty Slots 1 -
STORAGE Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15ITL6 (82H8) Lenovo ThinkPad X13s Gen 1 (21BX)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe) 256 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 4.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption 2, NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15ITL6 (82H8) Lenovo ThinkPad X13s Gen 1 (21BX)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics Qualcomm Adreno 690
Max Monitors Supported 1 external monitor(s) 2 external monitor(s)
Camera Yes - 720p Yes
Resolution - 5 Megapixel
Camera Features Privacy shutter, fixed focus IR camera, fixed focus, e-camera shutter, MIPI
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, 3-microphone array
Codec Realtek ALC3287 Qualcomm WCD9385
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15ITL6 (82H8) Lenovo ThinkPad X13s Gen 1 (21BX)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1 Bluetooth 5.2, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
Wireless Controller M.2 Card Qualcomm WCN6855 Wi-Fi 6E
Features Dual stream (2x2) Dual stream (2x2)
WWAN
Generation - 5G
Controller - Qualcomm Snapdragon X55 - M.2 Card
BATTERY Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15ITL6 (82H8) Lenovo ThinkPad X13s Gen 1 (21BX)
Technology Lithium polymer Lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 38 Wh 49.5 Wh
Battery Life Up to 8.5 hours Up to 28 hours
Battery Run Time Local video (1080p) playback time (150 nits): up to 8.5 hours -
AC ADAPTER Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15ITL6 (82H8) Lenovo ThinkPad X13s Gen 1 (21BX)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt 65 Watt
INPUT Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15ITL6 (82H8) Lenovo ThinkPad X13s Gen 1 (21BX)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Numeric Keypad Yes -
Keyboard Backlight - Yes
Features Multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad, precision touchpad Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, Fn keys with Unified Communications controls
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15ITL6 (82H8) Lenovo ThinkPad X13s Gen 1 (21BX)
Slots - 1 x Nano-SIM card (1 free)
Interfaces USB 2.0
USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 (data only)
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
2 x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort 1.4a Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card) -
SOFTWARE Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15ITL6 (82H8) Lenovo ThinkPad X13s Gen 1 (21BX)
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Home in S mode - English Windows 11 Pro (on ARM) - English
Software Included Microsoft Office (Trial) -
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15ITL6 (82H8) Lenovo ThinkPad X13s Gen 1 (21BX)
Included Accessories Wall mount power adapter USB-C power adapter
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip Discrete Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip with Microsoft Pluton, fingerprint reader
Security Slot Type - Kensington nano security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection - Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, RapidCharge Administrator password, power-on password, MIL-STD-810H tested, self-healing BIOS
Compliant Standards RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3 RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3, TCG Certified
ENERGY STAR Certified - Yes
EPEAT Compliant - EPEAT Gold
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 - 3 years - pick-up and return
Limited warranty - battery - 1 year
Extended warranty - 1 year - on-site
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