Lenovo ThinkPad 11e Yoga Gen 6 (20SE) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga Gen 2 (20VK)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkPad 11e Yoga Gen 6 (20SE) and Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga Gen 2 (20VK). 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 ThinkPad 11e Yoga Gen 6 (20SE) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad 11e Yoga Gen 6 (20SE) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

rugged durability

360-degree hinge flexibility

enhanced security features

responsive touchscreen

solid state drive speed

moderate battery life

limited storage capacity

average display quality

heavier design

Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga Gen 2 (20VK) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga Gen 2 (20VK) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

versatile 2-in-1 design

robust build quality

responsive touchscreen

good keyboard feel

solid performance

average battery life

heavier than competitors

no dedicated GPU

limited color accuracy

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo ThinkPad 11e Yoga Gen 6 (20SE) and Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga Gen 2 (20VK)
81 % - Design
75 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
81 % - Design
72 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad 11e Yoga Gen 6 (20SE) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga Gen 2 (20VK) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad 11e Yoga Gen 6 (20SE) Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga Gen 2 (20VK)
Product Type Notebook - flip design Notebook - flip design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 29.3 cm x 20.7 cm x 1.99 cm 31.15 cm x 21.9 cm x 1.76 cm
Weight 1.41 kg 1.44 kg
Case Material Polycarbonate ABS Aluminum, glass-fibre reinforced plastic
Colour Black Black
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad 11e Yoga Gen 6 (20SE) Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga Gen 2 (20VK)
Screen Size (Type) 11.6" - IPS 13.3" - 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 1080 (Full HD)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 250 cd/m² 300 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 45% 72% NTSC
Features Glossy, Corning Gorilla glass, capacitive touch screen, 170° viewing angle Anti-reflective, anti-smudge, capacitive touch screen, 170° viewing angle
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad 11e Yoga Gen 6 (20SE) Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga Gen 2 (20VK)
CPU Intel Core m3 (8th Gen) 8100Y / 1.1 GHz Intel Core i5 (11th Gen) 1135G7 / 2.4 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.4 GHz 4.2 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core Quad-Core
Cache 4 MB 8 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Features Integrated memory controller Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad 11e Yoga Gen 6 (20SE) Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga Gen 2 (20VK)
RAM 4 GB (provided memory is soldered) 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type LPDDR3 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 1866 MHz 3200 MHz
Rated Speed 1866 MHz 3200 MHz
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad 11e Yoga Gen 6 (20SE) Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga Gen 2 (20VK)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 3.0 x4 - Samsung 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption 2, NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad 11e Yoga Gen 6 (20SE) Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga Gen 2 (20VK)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics 615 Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Memory Allocation Technology - Shared Video Memory (UMA)
Max Monitors Supported - 3 external monitor(s)
Camera Yes - 720p (front) Yes - 720p (front)
Resolution 5 Megapixel (rear) 5 Megapixel (rear)
Camera Features Rear camera with auto focus Privacy shutter, IR camera, rear camera with auto focus, Windows Hello, front camera with fixed focus
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3287 Conexant CX11880
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Advanced Audio High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio Premium
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad 11e Yoga Gen 6 (20SE) Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga Gen 2 (20VK)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2
Wireless Controller Intel Wireless-AC 9260 - M.2 Card Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201 - M.2 Card
Ethernet Controller - Intel I219-V
Features - Gigabit Ethernet via optional Ethernet (RJ-45) adapter, dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad 11e Yoga Gen 6 (20SE) Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga Gen 2 (20VK)
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion Lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 46 Wh 46 Wh
Battery Life Up to 15.69 hours Up to 10.36 hours
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad 11e Yoga Gen 6 (20SE) Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga Gen 2 (20VK)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt 65 Watt
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad 11e Yoga Gen 6 (20SE) Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga Gen 2 (20VK)
Type Keyboard, digitizer, touchpad, digital pen Keyboard, digitizer, TrackPoint, digital pen, UltraNav
Keyboard Backlight - Yes
Features Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, Fn keys with Unified Communications controls
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad 11e Yoga Gen 6 (20SE) Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga Gen 2 (20VK)
Interfaces 2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort 1.2 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
HDMI
Lenovo Ethernet extension connector
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Dock
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad 11e Yoga Gen 6 (20SE) Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga Gen 2 (20VK)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition Academic Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition (available through downgrade rights from Windows 11 Pro) + Windows 11 Pro Licence - English
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad 11e Yoga Gen 6 (20SE) Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga Gen 2 (20VK)
Dockable - Yes
Included Accessories ThinkPad Pen Pro, USB-C power adapter ThinkPad Pen Pro, USB-C power adapter
Integrated Options G-sensor G-sensor
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 Kensington security slot Kensington security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, MIL-STD-810G tested, pass through MAC address Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810H tested, self-healing BIOS
Compliant Standards RoHS RoHS, TCG Certified
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes Yes
EPEAT Compliant EPEAT Silver EPEAT Gold
TCO Certified TCO Certified Notebooks 8 TCO Certified Notebooks 8
Max Operating Temperature - 35 °C
Min Operating Temperature - 5 °C
Humidity Range Operating - 8 - 95%
Manufacturer Warranty - Base warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return
Extended warranty - 1 year - on-site
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