Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 3 (21B9) vs. Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 Pro 14ACH5 O (82N5)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 3 (21B9) and Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 Pro 14ACH5 O (82N5). 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 L13 Gen 3 (21B9) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 3 (21B9) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

excellent keyboard feel

good battery life

impressive security features

decent processor performance

average display brightness

limited graphics capability

noisy under load

heavier than competitors

Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 Pro 14ACH5 O (82N5) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 Pro 14ACH5 O (82N5) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

high-resolution display

powerful AMD processor

lightweight design

fast SSD storage

excellent build quality

limited port selection

average battery life

no dedicated GPU

higher price point

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 3 (21B9) and Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 Pro 14ACH5 O (82N5)
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Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 3 (21B9) vs. Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 Pro 14ACH5 O (82N5) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 3 (21B9) Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 Pro 14ACH5 O (82N5)
Product Type Notebook Notebook - 180-degree hinge design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 30.5 cm x 21.8 cm x 1.73 cm 31.24 cm x 22.14 cm x 1.49 cm
Weight 1.25 kg 1.39 kg
Case Material Aluminium (top), glass-fibre reinforced plastic (bottom) Aluminium (top), aluminium (bottom)
Colour Thunder black Slate grey
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 3 (21B9) Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 Pro 14ACH5 O (82N5)
Screen Size (Type) 13.3" - IPS 14" OLED
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA) 2880 x 1800 (2.8K)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. - 90 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:10
Image Brightness 300 cd/m² 400 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 45% NTSC 100% DCI-P3
Features Anti-glare, 170° viewing angle Glossy, 170° viewing angle, HDR 500 True Black, Dolby Vision
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 3 (21B9) Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 Pro 14ACH5 O (82N5)
CPU AMD Ryzen 5 Pro 5675U / 2.3 GHz AMD Ryzen 7 5800H / 3.2 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.3 GHz 4.4 GHz
Number of Cores 6-core 8-core
Cache L3 - 16 MB L3 - 16 MB
Features Integrated memory controller Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 3 (21B9) Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 Pro 14ACH5 O (82N5)
RAM 8 GB (provided memory is soldered) 16 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 3200 MHz 3200 MHz
Rated Speed 3200 MHz 3200 MHz
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 3 (21B9) Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 Pro 14ACH5 O (82N5)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 4.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption 2, NVM Express (NVMe) 512 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 3 (21B9) Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 Pro 14ACH5 O (82N5)
Graphics Processor (GPU) AMD Radeon Graphics AMD Radeon Graphics
Max Monitors Supported 3 external monitor(s) 2 external monitor(s)
Camera Yes - 1080p Yes - 720p
Camera Features Privacy shutter, IR camera, Windows Hello, fixed focus IR camera, Windows Hello, fixed focus, ToF sensor
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3287 Realtek ALC3306
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio Premium High Definition Audio, Dolby Atmos
Audio Features - Harman audio technology
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 3 (21B9) Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 Pro 14ACH5 O (82N5)
Wireless Bluetooth 5.2, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E) 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1
Wireless Controller AMD RZ616 - M.2 Card M.2 Card
Compliant Standards DASH -
Features Dual stream (2x2) Dual stream (2x2)
WWAN
Generation 4G upgradable -
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 3 (21B9) Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 Pro 14ACH5 O (82N5)
Technology Lithium polymer Lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 46 Wh 61 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 11.5 hours
Battery Run Time - Local video (1080p) playback time (150 nits): up to 11.5 hours
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 3 (21B9) Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 Pro 14ACH5 O (82N5)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt 95 Watt
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 3 (21B9) Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 Pro 14ACH5 O (82N5)
Type Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, Fn keys with Unified Communications controls Multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad, precision glass touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 3 (21B9) Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 Pro 14ACH5 O (82N5)
Interfaces USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 (supports DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
2 x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) -
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 3 (21B9) Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 Pro 14ACH5 O (82N5)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition (available through downgrade rights from Windows 11 Pro) + Windows 11 Pro Licence - English Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition - English
Software Included - Microsoft Office (Trial)
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 3 (21B9) Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 Pro 14ACH5 O (82N5)
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter USB-C power adapter
Security Discrete Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader, smart card reader Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot -
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) -
Features Administrator password, power-on password, RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810H tested, self-healing BIOS, NVMe password Administrator password, hard drive password, Rapid Charge Express
Compliant Standards RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3, TCG Certified RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3, TUV Rheinland Eyesafe Display, TUV Rheinland Low Blue Light (Hardware Solution)
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes Yes
EPEAT Compliant EPEAT Gold -
Max Operating Temperature 35 °C 35 °C
Min Operating Temperature 5 °C 5 °C
Humidity Range Operating 8 - 95% 8 - 95%
Manufacturer Warranty Base warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return
Extended warranty - 1 year - on-site
Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return
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