Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga (20R6) vs. Lenovo Yoga 9 14IAP7 (82LU)

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Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga (20R6)
Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga (20R6)

Our Rating: 75 %

In depth comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga (20R6) and Lenovo Yoga 9 14IAP7 (82LU). 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 Yoga (20R6) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga (20R6) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

flexible 2-in-1 design

solid build quality

good keyboard feel

decent battery life

reliable performance

average display brightness

limited graphics power

noisy under load

heavier than competitors

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 L13 Yoga (20R6) and Lenovo Yoga 9 14IAP7 (82LU)
82 % - Design
72 % - Display
72 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
82 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga (20R6) vs. Lenovo Yoga 9 14IAP7 (82LU) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga (20R6) Lenovo Yoga 9 14IAP7 (82LU)
Product Type Notebook - flip design Notebook - flip design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 31.15 cm x 21.9 cm x 1.76 cm 31.8 cm x 23 cm x 1.525 cm
Weight 1.43 kg 1.4 kg
Case Material Magnesium-aluminum alloy, glass-fibre reinforced polymer Aluminium (top), aluminium (bottom)
Colour Black Oatmeal
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga (20R6) Lenovo Yoga 9 14IAP7 (82LU)
Screen Size (Type) 13.3" - IPS 14" OLED
Touchscreen Yes (10-point multi-touch) Yes (10-point multi-touch)
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full 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 300 cd/m² 400 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 72% 100% DCI-P3
Features Anti-reflective, 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 L13 Yoga (20R6) Lenovo Yoga 9 14IAP7 (82LU)
CPU Intel Core i5 (10th Gen) 10210U / 1.6 GHz Intel Core i7 (12th Gen) 1260P / 2.1 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.2 GHz 4.7 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core 12-core
Cache 6 MB 18 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Platform Technology - Intel Evo
Features Integrated memory controller Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga (20R6) Lenovo Yoga 9 14IAP7 (82LU)
RAM 8 GB (provided memory is soldered) 16 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM LPDDR5 SDRAM
Speed 2666 MHz 5200 MHz
Rated Speed 2666 MHz 5200 MHz
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga (20R6) Lenovo Yoga 9 14IAP7 (82LU)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 3.0 x2 - Western Digital 1 TB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga (20R6) Lenovo Yoga 9 14IAP7 (82LU)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Max Monitors Supported - 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 ThinkShutter camera privacy Privacy shutter, IR camera, Windows Hello, fixed focus, ToF sensor
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Two subwoofers, two tweeters, dual array microphone
Codec Conexant CX11880 Realtek ALC3306
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio Premium 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 L13 Yoga (20R6) Lenovo Yoga 9 14IAP7 (82LU)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.1 Bluetooth 5.1, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
Wireless Controller Intel Wireless-AC 9560 - M.2 Card -
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
Features Gigabit Ethernet via optional Ethernet (RJ-45) adapter Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga (20R6) Lenovo Yoga 9 14IAP7 (82LU)
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion Lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 46 Wh 75 Wh
Battery Life Up to 12.23 hours Up to 14 hours
Battery Run Time - Local video (1080p) playback time (150 nits): up to 14 hours
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga (20R6) Lenovo Yoga 9 14IAP7 (82LU)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt 100 Watt
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga (20R6) Lenovo Yoga 9 14IAP7 (82LU)
Type Keyboard, digitizer, TrackPoint, digital pen, UltraNav Keyboard, digitizer, touchpad, digital pen
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad Multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad, precision touchpad, glass touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga (20R6) Lenovo Yoga 9 14IAP7 (82LU)
Interfaces USB 3.1 Gen 1
USB 3.1 Gen 1 (Always On)
2 x USB-C 3.1 Gen 1 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
HDMI
Dock
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Lenovo Ethernet extension connector
LAN (on supplied adapter)
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 L13 Yoga (20R6) Lenovo Yoga 9 14IAP7 (82LU)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition Windows 11 Home - English
Software Included - Microsoft Office (Trial)
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga (20R6) Lenovo Yoga 9 14IAP7 (82LU)
Dockable Yes -
Included Accessories ThinkPad Pen Pro, USB-C power adapter, ThinkPad Ethernet Extension Cable Gen 2 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, fingerprint reader 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, RapidCharge, 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)
SAR Value 0.98 W/kg (body), 0.98 W/kg (limb) -
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes Yes
EPEAT Compliant EPEAT Gold EPEAT Silver
TCO Certified TCO Certified Notebooks 8 -
Max Operating Temperature - 35 °C
Min Operating Temperature - 5 °C
Humidity Range Operating - 8 - 95%
Manufacturer Warranty - Base warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return
Extended warranty - 2 years - on-site
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