Lenovo ThinkPad 11e Yoga Gen 6 (20SF) vs. Lenovo Yoga 9 14IAP7 (82LU)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkPad 11e Yoga Gen 6 (20SF) and Lenovo Yoga 9 14IAP7 (82LU). 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 Yoga 9 14IAP7 (82LU) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo Yoga 9 14IAP7 (82LU) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

superb 4k display

rotating sound bar

responsive touchscreen

premium build quality

efficient thermal management

higher price point

moderate battery life

limited port selection

heavier than competitors

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo ThinkPad 11e Yoga Gen 6 (20SF) and Lenovo Yoga 9 14IAP7 (82LU)
83 % - Design
75 % - Display
72 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
82 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad 11e Yoga Gen 6 (20SF) vs. Lenovo Yoga 9 14IAP7 (82LU) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad 11e Yoga Gen 6 (20SF) Lenovo Yoga 9 14IAP7 (82LU)
Product Type Notebook - flip design Notebook - flip design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 29.3 cm x 20.7 cm x 1.99 cm 31.8 cm x 23 cm x 1.525 cm
Weight 1.41 kg 1.4 kg
Case Material Polycarbonate ABS Aluminium (top), aluminium (bottom)
Colour Black Oatmeal
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad 11e Yoga Gen 6 (20SF) Lenovo Yoga 9 14IAP7 (82LU)
Screen Size (Type) 11.6" - IPS 14" OLED
Touchscreen Yes (10-point multi-touch) Yes (10-point multi-touch)
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 1366 x 768 (HD) 3840 x 2400 (4K)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. - 60 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:10
Image Brightness 250 cd/m² 400 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 45% 100% DCI-P3
Features Glossy, Corning Gorilla glass, capacitive touch screen, 170° viewing angle Glossy, Direct Bonding technology, capacitive touch screen, 170° viewing angle, HDR 500 True Black, one glass metal mesh (OGM), Dolby Vision, VESA DisplayHDR 500
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad 11e Yoga Gen 6 (20SF) Lenovo Yoga 9 14IAP7 (82LU)
CPU Intel Core i5 (8th Gen) 8200Y / 1.3 GHz Intel Core i7 (12th Gen) 1260P / 2.1 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.9 GHz 4.7 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core 12-core
Cache 4 MB 18 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 Yoga 9 14IAP7 (82LU)
RAM 8 GB (provided memory is soldered) 16 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type LPDDR3 SDRAM LPDDR5 SDRAM
Speed 1866 MHz 5200 MHz
Rated Speed 1866 MHz 5200 MHz
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad 11e Yoga Gen 6 (20SF) Lenovo Yoga 9 14IAP7 (82LU)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 3.0 x2 - NVM Express (NVMe) 1 TB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad 11e Yoga Gen 6 (20SF) Lenovo Yoga 9 14IAP7 (82LU)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics 615 Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Memory Allocation Technology Shared Video Memory (UMA) -
Max Monitors Supported 2 external monitor(s) 3 external monitor(s)
Video System Features - Functions as Intel UHD graphics (for single-channel memory)
Camera Yes - 720p (front) Yes - 1080p
Resolution 5 Megapixel (rear) -
Camera Features Autofocus Privacy shutter, IR camera, Windows Hello, fixed focus, ToF sensor
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone Two subwoofers, two tweeters, dual array microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3287 Realtek ALC3306
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Advanced Audio High Definition Audio, Dolby Atmos
Audio Features - Noise-cancellation technology, Bowers & Wilkins speakers, woofers on the side, front-facing tweeters on hinge bar
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad 11e Yoga Gen 6 (20SF) Lenovo Yoga 9 14IAP7 (82LU)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0 Bluetooth 5.1, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
Wireless Controller Intel Wireless-AC 9260 - M.2 Card -
Features Dual stream (2x2) Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad 11e Yoga Gen 6 (20SF) Lenovo Yoga 9 14IAP7 (82LU)
Technology Lithium Ion Lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 46 Wh 75 Wh
Battery Life Up to 15.69 hours Up to 14 hours
Battery Run Time - Local video (1080p) playback time (150 nits): up to 14 hours
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad 11e Yoga Gen 6 (20SF) Lenovo Yoga 9 14IAP7 (82LU)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 45 Watt 100 Watt
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad 11e Yoga Gen 6 (20SF) Lenovo Yoga 9 14IAP7 (82LU)
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, glass touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad 11e Yoga Gen 6 (20SF) Lenovo Yoga 9 14IAP7 (82LU)
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 2
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
2 x Thunderbolt 4 (supports DisplayPort 1.4) (Power Delivery 3.0)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) -
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad 11e Yoga Gen 6 (20SF) Lenovo Yoga 9 14IAP7 (82LU)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition - English Windows 11 Home - English
Software Included - Microsoft Office (Trial)
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad 11e Yoga Gen 6 (20SF) Lenovo Yoga 9 14IAP7 (82LU)
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter, Lenovo Active Pen USB-C slim power adapter, Lenovo Precision Pen 2, Lenovo Yoga 14-inch sleeve
Integrated Options G-sensor Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, hall sensor
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip Firmware 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, hard drive password, Rapid Charge Boost, self-healing BIOS, Lenovo Voice Assistant (LVA)
Compliant Standards RoHS RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3, TUV Rheinland Low Blue Light (Hardware Solution)
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes Yes
EPEAT Compliant EPEAT Silver 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 Base warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return
Extended warranty - 2 years - on-site
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