Lenovo ThinkPad C13 Yoga Gen 1 Chromebook (20UY) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad C14 Chromebook (21C9)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkPad C13 Yoga Gen 1 Chromebook (20UY) and Lenovo ThinkPad C14 Chromebook (21C9). 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 C13 Yoga Gen 1 Chromebook (20UY) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad C13 Yoga Gen 1 Chromebook (20UY) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

versatile 360-degree hinge

sturdy aluminum chassis

responsive touchscreen display

good keyboard quality

decent battery life

mediocre processor performance

limited storage capacity

no HDMI port

higher price point

Lenovo ThinkPad C14 Chromebook (21C9) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad C14 Chromebook (21C9) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

efficient performance

excellent keyboard feel

good battery life

affordable price

mediocre display resolution

limited storage capacity

no high-end GPU

fewer ports available

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo ThinkPad C13 Yoga Gen 1 Chromebook (20UY) and Lenovo ThinkPad C14 Chromebook (21C9)
82 % - Design
72 % - Display
72 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
82 % - Design
72 % - Display
75 % - Performance
84 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad C13 Yoga Gen 1 Chromebook (20UY) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad C14 Chromebook (21C9) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad C13 Yoga Gen 1 Chromebook (20UY) Lenovo ThinkPad C14 Chromebook (21C9)
Product Type Chromebook - flip design Chromebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 30.7 cm x 21.21 cm x 1.79 cm 32.54 cm x 21.7 cm x 1.983 cm
Weight 1.497 kg 1.56 kg
Case Material Aluminum Polycarbonate ABS (bottom), polycarbonate ABS (top)
Colour Abyss blue Abyss blue
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad C13 Yoga Gen 1 Chromebook (20UY) Lenovo ThinkPad C14 Chromebook (21C9)
Screen Size (Type) 13.3" OLED 14" - IPS
Touchscreen Yes (10-point multi-touch) -
LCD Backlight Technology - LED backlight
Screen Resolution 3840 x 2160 (Ultra HD 4K) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 400 cd/m² 250 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 100% DCI-P3 45% NTSC
Features Anti-reflective, anti-smudge, capacitive touch screen, 170° viewing angle Anti-glare, 170° viewing angle
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad C13 Yoga Gen 1 Chromebook (20UY) Lenovo ThinkPad C14 Chromebook (21C9)
CPU AMD Ryzen 7 3700C / 2.3 GHz Intel Core i5 (12th Gen) 1235U / 1.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4 GHz 4.4 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core 10-core
Cache L3 - 4 MB 12 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Features Integrated memory controller Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad C13 Yoga Gen 1 Chromebook (20UY) Lenovo ThinkPad C14 Chromebook (21C9)
RAM 16 GB (provided memory is soldered) 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM LPDDR4X SDRAM
Speed 2400 MHz 4266 MHz
Rated Speed 3200 MHz 4266 MHz
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad C13 Yoga Gen 1 Chromebook (20UY) Lenovo ThinkPad C14 Chromebook (21C9)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption - Samsung 128 GB eMMC - eMMC 5.1
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad C13 Yoga Gen 1 Chromebook (20UY) Lenovo ThinkPad C14 Chromebook (21C9)
Graphics Processor (GPU) AMD Radeon Graphics Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Memory Allocation Technology Shared Video Memory (UMA) -
Max Monitors Supported - 3 external monitor(s)
Camera Yes - 720p (front) Yes - 1080p
Resolution 5 Megapixel (rear) -
Camera Features Rear camera with auto focus, fixed focus, ThinkShutter camera privacy Privacy shutter, fixed focus
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec - Realtek ALC5682I
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio High Definition Audio, Waves MaxxAudio
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad C13 Yoga Gen 1 Chromebook (20UY) Lenovo ThinkPad C14 Chromebook (21C9)
Wireless Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax Bluetooth 5.1, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
Wireless Controller Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 200 Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX 211 - M.2 Card
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad C13 Yoga Gen 1 Chromebook (20UY) Lenovo ThinkPad C14 Chromebook (21C9)
Technology 4-cell lithium polymer Lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 51 Wh 57 Wh
Battery Life Up to 12.5 hours Up to 11 hours
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad C13 Yoga Gen 1 Chromebook (20UY) Lenovo ThinkPad C14 Chromebook (21C9)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt, 5 / 9 / 15 / 20 V 65 Watt
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad C13 Yoga Gen 1 Chromebook (20UY) Lenovo ThinkPad C14 Chromebook (21C9)
Type Keyboard, digitizer, TrackPoint, digital pen, UltraNav Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, Chrome keyboard
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad C13 Yoga Gen 1 Chromebook (20UY) Lenovo ThinkPad C14 Chromebook (21C9)
Interfaces USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
2 x USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 (supports DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2
2 x Thunderbolt 4 (supports DisplayPort 1.4) (Power Delivery 3.0)
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad C13 Yoga Gen 1 Chromebook (20UY) Lenovo ThinkPad C14 Chromebook (21C9)
Operating System (OS) Google Chrome OS Google Chrome OS
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad C13 Yoga Gen 1 Chromebook (20UY) Lenovo ThinkPad C14 Chromebook (21C9)
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter, Lenovo USI Pen USB-C slim power adapter
Security Google Security Chip H1, fingerprint reader Google Security Chip H1
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 RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810G tested RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810H tested
Compliant Standards RoHS RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
EPEAT Compliant EPEAT Gold -
TCO Certified TCO Certified Notebooks 8 -
Max Operating Temperature - 35 °C
Min Operating Temperature - 5 °C
Humidity Range Operating - 8 - 95%
Manufacturer Warranty - Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return
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