Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga Gen 3 (21B6) vs. Lenovo Yoga 530-14ARR (81H9)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga Gen 3 (21B6) and Lenovo Yoga 530-14ARR (81H9). 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 L13 Yoga Gen 3 (21B6) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga Gen 3 (21B6) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

versatile 360-degree hinge

responsive touchscreen display

robust build quality

good keyboard comfort

decent battery life

average graphics performance

limited storage options

no high-resolution display

heavier than competitors

Lenovo Yoga 530-14ARR (81H9) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo Yoga 530-14ARR (81H9) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

flexible 2-in-1 design

responsive touchscreen

lightweight and portable

solid build quality

affordable price

average battery life

modest performance

dim display

limited storage capacity

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga Gen 3 (21B6) and Lenovo Yoga 530-14ARR (81H9)
86 % - Design
75 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
69 % - Design
70 % - Display
65 % - Performance
73 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga Gen 3 (21B6) vs. Lenovo Yoga 530-14ARR (81H9) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga Gen 3 (21B6) Lenovo Yoga 530-14ARR (81H9)
Product Type Notebook - flip design Notebook - flip design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 30.5 cm x 21.8 cm x 1.71 cm 32.8 cm x 22.9 cm x 1.76 cm
Weight 1.32 kg 1.67 kg
Case Material Aluminium (top), glass-fibre reinforced plastic (bottom) Polycarbonate, glass-fibre
Colour Thunder black Onyx black
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga Gen 3 (21B6) Lenovo Yoga 530-14ARR (81H9)
Screen Size (Type) 13.3" - IPS 14" - IPS
Touchscreen Yes (10-point multi-touch) Yes (10-point multi-touch)
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:10 16:9
Image Brightness 300 cd/m² 250 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 100% sRGB -
Features Anti-reflective, One Glass Solution, anti-smudge, 170° viewing angle Anti-glare, One Glass Solution, Glass Film Film (GFF)
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga Gen 3 (21B6) Lenovo Yoga 530-14ARR (81H9)
CPU Intel Core i5 (12th Gen) 1245U / 1.6 GHz AMD Ryzen 7 2700U / 2.2 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.4 GHz 3.8 GHz
Number of Cores 10-core Quad-Core
Cache 12 MB L2 - 4 MB
64-bit Computing - Yes
Features Integrated memory controller Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga Gen 3 (21B6) Lenovo Yoga 530-14ARR (81H9)
RAM 16 GB (provided memory is soldered) 8 GB (2 x 4 GB)
Max RAM Supported - 16 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 3200 MHz 2400 MHz
Rated Speed 3200 MHz 2400 MHz
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty - 2
Empty Slots - 0
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga Gen 3 (21B6) Lenovo Yoga 530-14ARR (81H9)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 4.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption - Kioxia 256 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga Gen 3 (21B6) Lenovo Yoga 530-14ARR (81H9)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel Iris Xe Graphics AMD Radeon RX Vega 10
Max Monitors Supported 3 external monitor(s) -
Video System Features Functions as Intel UHD graphics (for single-channel memory) -
Camera Yes - 1080p Yes - 720p
Resolution - 1 Megapixel
Camera Features Privacy shutter, fixed focus -
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3287 -
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio, Dolby Voice High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio Premium
Audio Features - Harman audio technology
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga Gen 3 (21B6) Lenovo Yoga 530-14ARR (81H9)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1
Wireless Controller Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX 211 M.2 Card
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga Gen 3 (21B6) Lenovo Yoga 530-14ARR (81H9)
Technology 4-cell lithium polymer Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 46 Wh 45 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 8 hours
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga Gen 3 (21B6) Lenovo Yoga 530-14ARR (81H9)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt, 5 / 9 / 15 / 20 V 65 Watt
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga Gen 3 (21B6) Lenovo Yoga 530-14ARR (81H9)
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
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga Gen 3 (21B6) Lenovo Yoga 530-14ARR (81H9)
Interfaces USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN (on supplied adapter)
USB 3.1 Gen 1
USB 3.1 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader - 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card)
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga Gen 3 (21B6) Lenovo Yoga 530-14ARR (81H9)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition (available through downgrade rights from Windows 11 Pro) + Windows 11 Pro Licence Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition - English
Software Included - Microsoft Office (Trial)
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga Gen 3 (21B6) Lenovo Yoga 530-14ARR (81H9)
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter, Lenovo USB-C to Ethernet Adapter Power adapter
Integrated Options - Accelerometer
Security Discrete Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip Fingerprint reader
Security Slot Type Kensington nano security slot Kensington mini security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) 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, power-on password, RapidCharge
Compliant Standards RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3, TCG Certified RoHS
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes Yes
EPEAT Compliant EPEAT Gold -
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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