Lenovo ThinkPad 11e Yoga Gen 6 (20SF) vs. Lenovo Yoga 5G 14Q8CX05 (81XE)

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Detailed comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkPad 11e Yoga Gen 6 (20SF) and Lenovo Yoga 5G 14Q8CX05 (81XE). With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare dimensions, performance, storage, functions, but also other key features of both laptops and easily decide which one is the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the laptop that best fits your needs and expectations.

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 Yoga 5G 14Q8CX05 (81XE) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo Yoga 5G 14Q8CX05 (81XE) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

innovative 5g connectivity

lightweight and portable

long battery life

touchscreen versatility

fanless, silent operation

limited storage capacity

average display quality

higher price point

fewer ports available

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Difference between Lenovo ThinkPad 11e Yoga Gen 6 (20SF) and Lenovo Yoga 5G 14Q8CX05 (81XE)
83 % - Design
75 % - Display
72 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
83 % - Design
84 % - Display
72 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad 11e Yoga Gen 6 (20SF) vs. Lenovo Yoga 5G 14Q8CX05 (81XE) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad 11e Yoga Gen 6 (20SF) Lenovo Yoga 5G 14Q8CX05 (81XE)
Product Type Notebook - flip design Notebook - flip design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 29.3 cm x 20.7 cm x 1.99 cm 32.14 cm x 21.5 cm x 1.47 cm
Weight 1.41 kg 1.35 kg
Case Material Polycarbonate ABS Aluminum, magnesium-aluminum alloy
Colour Black Iron grey
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad 11e Yoga Gen 6 (20SF) Lenovo Yoga 5G 14Q8CX05 (81XE)
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 1080 (Full HD)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 250 cd/m² 400 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 45% 72% NTSC
Features Glossy, Corning Gorilla glass, capacitive touch screen, 170° viewing angle Glossy, One Glass Solution, scratch-resistant, 72% NTSC colour gamut
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad 11e Yoga Gen 6 (20SF) Lenovo Yoga 5G 14Q8CX05 (81XE)
CPU Intel Core i5 (8th Gen) 8200Y / 1.3 GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 8cx Kryo 495
Max Turbo Speed 3.9 GHz 2.84 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core 8-core
Cache 4 MB -
64-bit Computing Yes -
Features Integrated memory controller Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad 11e Yoga Gen 6 (20SF) Lenovo Yoga 5G 14Q8CX05 (81XE)
RAM 8 GB (provided memory is soldered) 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type LPDDR3 SDRAM LPDDR4X SDRAM
Speed 1866 MHz 1866 MHz
Rated Speed 1866 MHz 1866 MHz
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad 11e Yoga Gen 6 (20SF) Lenovo Yoga 5G 14Q8CX05 (81XE)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 3.0 x2 - NVM Express (NVMe) 512 GB SSD - UFS 3.0
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad 11e Yoga Gen 6 (20SF) Lenovo Yoga 5G 14Q8CX05 (81XE)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics 615 Qualcomm Adreno 680
Memory Allocation Technology Shared Video Memory (UMA) Shared Video Memory (UMA)
Max Monitors Supported 2 external monitor(s) 2 external monitor(s)
Camera Yes - 720p (front) Yes - 720p
Resolution 5 Megapixel (rear) -
Camera Features Autofocus IR camera, Windows Hello, fixed focus
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3287 -
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Advanced Audio High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad 11e Yoga Gen 6 (20SF) Lenovo Yoga 5G 14Q8CX05 (81XE)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0
Wireless Controller Intel Wireless-AC 9260 - M.2 Card Qualcomm WCN3998
Features Dual stream (2x2) Dual stream (2x2)
WWAN
Generation - 5G
Controller - Foxconn T99W175
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad 11e Yoga Gen 6 (20SF) Lenovo Yoga 5G 14Q8CX05 (81XE)
Technology Lithium Ion 4-cell lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 46 Wh 60 Wh
Battery Life Up to 15.69 hours Up to 24 hours
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad 11e Yoga Gen 6 (20SF) Lenovo Yoga 5G 14Q8CX05 (81XE)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 45 Watt 45 Watt
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad 11e Yoga Gen 6 (20SF) Lenovo Yoga 5G 14Q8CX05 (81XE)
Type Keyboard, digitizer, touchpad, digital pen Keyboard, digitizer, touchpad, digital pen
Keyboard Backlight - Yes
Features Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad Multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad, precision touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad 11e Yoga Gen 6 (20SF) Lenovo Yoga 5G 14Q8CX05 (81XE)
Slots - 1 x Nano-SIM card (1 free)
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
2 x USB-C 3.1 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) -
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad 11e Yoga Gen 6 (20SF) Lenovo Yoga 5G 14Q8CX05 (81XE)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition - English Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition - English
Software Included - Microsoft Office (Trial)
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad 11e Yoga Gen 6 (20SF) Lenovo Yoga 5G 14Q8CX05 (81XE)
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter, Lenovo Active Pen USB-C power adapter, Lenovo Pen
Integrated Options G-sensor Accelerometer
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip Fingerprint reader
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot -
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) -
Features Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, MIL-STD-810G tested Administrator password, Rapid Charge Express, Airplane mode switch
Navigation Receiver - GPS
Compliant Standards RoHS RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes Yes
EPEAT Compliant EPEAT Silver -
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 Limited warranty - 2 years
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