Lenovo ThinkPad 11e Yoga Gen 6 (20SF) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 6 (20XY)

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Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 6 (20XY)
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 6 (20XY)

Our Rating: 85 %

Side by side comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkPad 11e Yoga Gen 6 (20SF) and Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 6 (20XY). 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 ThinkPad 11e Yoga Gen 6 (20SF) Review

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

rugged durability

360-degree hinge flexibility

touchscreen functionality

decent battery life

solid educational tool

moderate processing power

limited storage capacity

heavier than competitors

average display quality

Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 6 (20XY) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 6 (20XY) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

responsive touchscreen display

excellent keyboard comfort

impressive battery life

good security features

higher price point

limited graphics performance

heavier than competitors

no dedicated GPU

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo ThinkPad 11e Yoga Gen 6 (20SF) and Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 6 (20XY)
83 % - Design
75 % - Display
72 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
85 % - Design
84 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad 11e Yoga Gen 6 (20SF) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 6 (20XY) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad 11e Yoga Gen 6 (20SF) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 6 (20XY)
Product Type Notebook - flip design Notebook - flip design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 29.3 cm x 20.7 cm x 1.99 cm 31.44 cm x 22.3 cm x 1.499 cm
Weight 1.41 kg 1.399 kg
Case Material Polycarbonate ABS Aluminum
Colour Black Storm grey
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad 11e Yoga Gen 6 (20SF) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 6 (20XY)
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 (Full HD Plus)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:10
Image Brightness 250 cd/m² 400 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 45% 100% sRGB
Features Glossy, Corning Gorilla glass, capacitive touch screen, 170° viewing angle Anti-reflective, anti-smudge, on-cell touch technology, Low Blue Light technology, capacitive touch screen, 170° viewing angle, Low Power
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad 11e Yoga Gen 6 (20SF) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 6 (20XY)
CPU Intel Core i5 (8th Gen) 8200Y / 1.3 GHz Intel Core i5 (11th Gen) 1135G7 / 2.4 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.9 GHz 4.2 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core Quad-Core
Cache 4 MB 8 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Platform Technology - Intel Evo
Features Integrated memory controller Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad 11e Yoga Gen 6 (20SF) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 6 (20XY)
RAM 8 GB (provided memory is soldered) 16 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type LPDDR3 SDRAM LPDDR4X SDRAM
Speed 1866 MHz 4266 MHz
Rated Speed 1866 MHz 4266 MHz
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad 11e Yoga Gen 6 (20SF) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 6 (20XY)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 3.0 x2 - NVM Express (NVMe) 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 - TCG Opal Encryption 2, NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad 11e Yoga Gen 6 (20SF) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 6 (20XY)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics 615 Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Memory Allocation Technology Shared Video Memory (UMA) Shared Video Memory (UMA)
Max Monitors Supported 2 external monitor(s) 3 external monitor(s)
Camera Yes - 720p (front) Yes - 720p
Resolution 5 Megapixel (rear) -
Camera Features Autofocus Privacy shutter, IR camera, Windows Hello, fixed focus
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone Four speakers, quad array microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3287 Realtek ALC3306
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Advanced Audio High Definition Audio, Dolby Atmos
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad 11e Yoga Gen 6 (20SF) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 6 (20XY)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0 NFC, 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
Features Dual stream (2x2) Gigabit Ethernet via optional Ethernet (RJ-45) adapter, dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad 11e Yoga Gen 6 (20SF) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 6 (20XY)
Technology Lithium Ion Lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 46 Wh 57 Wh
Battery Life Up to 15.69 hours Up to 23.9 hours
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad 11e Yoga Gen 6 (20SF) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 6 (20XY)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 45 Watt 65 Watt
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad 11e Yoga Gen 6 (20SF) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 6 (20XY)
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 (20SF) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 6 (20XY)
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)
2 x USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort 1.4a Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
HDMI
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) -
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad 11e Yoga Gen 6 (20SF) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 6 (20XY)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition - English Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition - English
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad 11e Yoga Gen 6 (20SF) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 6 (20XY)
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter, Lenovo Active Pen USB-C power adapter, Lenovo Integrated Pen
Integrated Options G-sensor Accelerometer, proximity sensor
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip Discrete Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader
Security Slot Type Kensington 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, hard drive password, power-on password, MIL-STD-810G tested Administrator password, power-on password, RapidCharge, self-healing BIOS, NVMe password
Compliant Standards RoHS RoHS, TUV Rheinland Dynamic Privacy Filter (DPF) Certification
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 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 Limited warranty - 3 years - pick-up and return
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