Lenovo IdeaPad S130-11IGM (81J1) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 2 (21E9)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Lenovo IdeaPad S130-11IGM (81J1) and Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 2 (21E9). 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 IdeaPad S130-11IGM (81J1) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo IdeaPad S130-11IGM (81J1) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

lightweight design

affordable price

decent battery life

solid build quality

compact form factor

limited storage capacity

average display quality

modest performance

fewer connectivity options

Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 2 (21E9) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 2 (21E9) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

ultra-lightweight design

impressive battery life

robust security features

sharp display quality

powerful intel processor

limited port selection

higher price point

no touchscreen option

average speaker quality

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo IdeaPad S130-11IGM (81J1) and Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 2 (21E9)
72 % - Design
64 % - Display
53 % - Performance
65 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery
81 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo IdeaPad S130-11IGM (81J1) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 2 (21E9) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo IdeaPad S130-11IGM (81J1) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 2 (21E9)
Product Type Notebook - 180-degree hinge design Notebook - 180-degree hinge design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 28.8 cm x 20 cm x 1.77 cm 29.33 cm x 20.81 cm x 1.48 cm
Weight 1.15 kg 991.5 g
Case Material Polycarbonate ABS Carbon fibre (top), magnesium alloy (bottom)
Colour Midnight blue | Mineral grey Black weave
DISPLAY Lenovo IdeaPad S130-11IGM (81J1) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 2 (21E9)
Screen Size (Type) 11.6" - TN 13" - IPS
Touchscreen - Yes (10-point multi-touch)
LCD Backlight Technology - LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1366 x 768 (HD) 2160 x 1350 (2K)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:10
Image Brightness 250 cd/m² 450 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 100% sRGB
Features Anti-glare Anti-glare, anti-reflective, anti-smudge, 170° viewing angle, Low Power, Add-on Film Touch
PROCESSOR Lenovo IdeaPad S130-11IGM (81J1) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 2 (21E9)
CPU Intel Celeron N4000 / 1.1 GHz Intel Core i7 (12th Gen) 1270P / 2.2 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 2.6 GHz 4.8 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core 12-core
Cache 4 MB 18 MB
Features Integrated memory controller Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Lenovo IdeaPad S130-11IGM (81J1) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 2 (21E9)
RAM 4 GB (provided memory is soldered) 16 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM LPDDR5 SDRAM
Speed 2133 MHz 5200 MHz
Rated Speed 2133 MHz 6400 MHz
STORAGE Lenovo IdeaPad S130-11IGM (81J1) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 2 (21E9)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 32 GB eMMC 256 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 4.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption - Kioxia
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo IdeaPad S130-11IGM (81J1) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 2 (21E9)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics 600 Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Max Monitors Supported - 2 external monitor(s)
Camera Yes Yes - 1080p
Resolution 0.3 Megapixel -
Camera Features - Privacy shutter, Windows Hello, fixed focus, hybrid FHD/IR camera
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, two tweeters, two woofers, four microphones
Codec Realtek ALC269Q Realtek ALC3306
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio High Definition Audio, Dolby Atmos, Dolby Voice
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo IdeaPad S130-11IGM (81J1) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 2 (21E9)
Wireless Bluetooth 4.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac Bluetooth 5.1, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
Wireless Controller M.2 Card Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX 211
Network Interface - Gigabit Ethernet
Features Single stream (1x1) -
BATTERY Lenovo IdeaPad S130-11IGM (81J1) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 2 (21E9)
Technology Lithium Ion 3-cell lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 32 Wh 49.5 Wh
Battery Life Up to 8 hours -
AC ADAPTER Lenovo IdeaPad S130-11IGM (81J1) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 2 (21E9)
Input (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 45 Watt 65 Watt
INPUT Lenovo IdeaPad S130-11IGM (81J1) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 2 (21E9)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Keyboard Backlight - Yes
Features Multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, Fn keys with Unified Communications controls, glass touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo IdeaPad S130-11IGM (81J1) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 2 (21E9)
Interfaces 2 x USB 3.0
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
2 x USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
LAN (on supplied adapter)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) -
SOFTWARE Lenovo IdeaPad S130-11IGM (81J1) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 2 (21E9)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition - English Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition (available through downgrade rights from Windows 11 Pro) + Windows 11 Pro Licence
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo IdeaPad S130-11IGM (81J1) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 2 (21E9)
Included Accessories Power adapter Lenovo USB-C to Ethernet Adapter, USB-C slim power adapter
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip Discrete Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader
Features Administrator password, power-on password Administrator password, power-on password, RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810H tested, NVMe password, USB FIDO (Fast Identity Online) device integration, Firmware Resiliency 3.0, certificate based BIOS authentication
Compliant Standards RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3 RoHS, TCG Certified
Max Operating Temperature - 35 °C
Min Operating Temperature - 5 °C
Humidity Range Operating - 8 - 95%
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