Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga Gen 4 (21FR) vs. Lenovo Yoga 7 16ARP8 (83BS)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga Gen 4 (21FR) and Lenovo Yoga 7 16ARP8 (83BS). 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 Gen 4 (21FR) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga Gen 4 (21FR) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

versatile 2-in-1 design

responsive touchscreen

solid build quality

good keyboard feel

adequate port selection

average battery life

modest graphics performance

limited storage capacity

heavier than competitors

Lenovo Yoga 7 16ARP8 (83BS) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo Yoga 7 16ARP8 (83BS) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

high-resolution display

powerful AMD processor

versatile 2-in-1 design

ample storage options

robust build quality

heavier than competitors

average battery life

limited port selection

higher price point

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga Gen 4 (21FR) and Lenovo Yoga 7 16ARP8 (83BS)
81 % - Design
75 % - Display
84 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
86 % - Design
85 % - Display
86 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga Gen 4 (21FR) vs. Lenovo Yoga 7 16ARP8 (83BS) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga Gen 4 (21FR) Lenovo Yoga 7 16ARP8 (83BS)
Product Type Notebook - flip design Notebook - Yes - flip design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 30.5 cm x 21.8 cm x 1.706 cm 36.216 cm x 25.012 cm x 1.699 cm
Weight 1.31 kg 2.04 kg
Case Material Aluminium (top), glass-fibre reinforced plastic (bottom) Aluminium (top), aluminium (bottom)
Colour Thunder black Arctic grey
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga Gen 4 (21FR) Lenovo Yoga 7 16ARP8 (83BS)
Screen Size (Type) 13.3" - IPS 16" - IPS
Touchscreen Yes (10-point multi-touch) Yes (10-point multi-touch)
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA) 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. - 60 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:10 16:10
Image Brightness 300 cd/m² 300 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 100% sRGB 45% NTSC
Features Anti-reflective, One Glass Solution, anti-smudge, 170° viewing angle Glossy, one glass metal mesh (OGM), Dolby Vision
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga Gen 4 (21FR) Lenovo Yoga 7 16ARP8 (83BS)
CPU AMD Ryzen 7 Pro 7730U / 2 GHz AMD Ryzen 5 7535U / 2.9 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.5 GHz 4.55 GHz
Number of Cores 8-core 6-core
Cache L3 - 16 MB 16 MB
Features Integrated memory controller Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga Gen 4 (21FR) Lenovo Yoga 7 16ARP8 (83BS)
RAM 16 GB (provided memory is soldered) 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM LPDDR5 SDRAM
Speed 3200 MHz 6400 MHz
Rated Speed 3200 MHz 6400 MHz
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga Gen 4 (21FR) Lenovo Yoga 7 16ARP8 (83BS)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 4.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption 2, NVM Express (NVMe) 512 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 4.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga Gen 4 (21FR) Lenovo Yoga 7 16ARP8 (83BS)
Graphics Processor (GPU) AMD Radeon Graphics AMD Radeon 660M
Max Monitors Supported 3 external monitor(s) 3 external monitor(s)
Camera Yes - 1080p Yes - 1080p
Camera Features Privacy shutter, Windows Hello, fixed focus, hybrid FHD/IR camera Privacy shutter, IR camera, Windows Hello, fixed focus
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 Input: Dolby Voice Output: Smart Amp; Input: noise-cancellation technology
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga Gen 4 (21FR) Lenovo Yoga 7 16ARP8 (83BS)
Wireless Bluetooth 5.1, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E) Bluetooth 5.1, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
Wireless Controller AMD RZ616 M.2 Card
Compliant Standards DASH -
Features Dual stream (2x2) Dual stream (2x2)
WWAN
Generation 4G upgradable -
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga Gen 4 (21FR) Lenovo Yoga 7 16ARP8 (83BS)
Technology Lithium polymer Lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 46 Wh 71 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 20.5 hours
Battery Run Time - Local video (1080p) playback time (150 nits): up to 20.5 hours
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga Gen 4 (21FR) Lenovo Yoga 7 16ARP8 (83BS)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 45 Watt 65 Watt
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga Gen 4 (21FR) Lenovo Yoga 7 16ARP8 (83BS)
Type Keyboard, digitizer, TrackPoint, digital pen, UltraNav Keyboard, digitizer, touchpad, digital pen
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, Fn keys with Unified Communications controls Multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad, precision touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga Gen 4 (21FR) Lenovo Yoga 7 16ARP8 (83BS)
Interfaces USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
2 x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
HDMI (4K support)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
HDMI
2 x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
Memory Card Reader - Yes (microSD, microSDHC UHS)
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga Gen 4 (21FR) Lenovo Yoga 7 16ARP8 (83BS)
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Pro - English Windows 11 Home - English
Software Included - Microsoft Office (Trial)
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga Gen 4 (21FR) Lenovo Yoga 7 16ARP8 (83BS)
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter, Lenovo Integrated Pen USB-C power adapter, Lenovo Digital Pen
Integrated Options - Accelerometer, hall sensor
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 nano 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, MIL-STD-810H tested, Rapid Charge Express, self-healing BIOS
Compliant Standards RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 6, TCG Certified, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 26, TCO Certified 9.0 RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 6, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 26, TUV Rheinland Low Blue Light (Software Solution)
Carbon Footprint - 364 kg carbon emissions
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 - response time: next business day
Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return
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