Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 3 (21C7) vs. Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 ProX 14ARH7 (82TL)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 3 (21C7) and Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 ProX 14ARH7 (82TL). 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 L15 Gen 3 (21C7) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 3 (21C7) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

excellent keyboard feel

good battery life

adequate performance level

reliable security features

average display quality

limited graphics power

heavier than competitors

no thunderbolt support

Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 ProX 14ARH7 (82TL) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 ProX 14ARH7 (82TL) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

high-resolution display

powerful AMD processor

lightweight design

good battery life

fast SSD storage

limited port selection

no dedicated GPU

higher price point

average speaker quality.

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 3 (21C7) and Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 ProX 14ARH7 (82TL)
86 % - Design
75 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
81 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 3 (21C7) vs. Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 ProX 14ARH7 (82TL) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 3 (21C7) Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 ProX 14ARH7 (82TL)
Product Type Notebook - 180-degree hinge design Notebook - 180-degree hinge design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 36.02 cm x 23.7 cm x 1.993 cm 32.82 cm x 22.14 cm x 1.59 cm
Weight 1.76 kg 1.45 kg
Case Material Polycarbonate ABS (bottom), polycarbonate ABS (top) Aluminium (top), aluminium (bottom)
Colour Thunder black Onyx grey
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 3 (21C7) Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 ProX 14ARH7 (82TL)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" - IPS 14.5" - IPS
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 3072 x 1920 (3K)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. - 120 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:10
Image Brightness 250 cd/m² 400 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 45% NTSC 100% sRGB
Features Anti-glare Glossy, glass cover, Eyesafe technology, Dolby Vision, PureSight display, T-CON colour calibration, ±89° viewing angle
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 3 (21C7) Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 ProX 14ARH7 (82TL)
CPU AMD Ryzen 3 Pro 5475U / 2.7 GHz AMD Ryzen 9 6900HS CE / 3.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.1 GHz 4.9 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core 8-core
Cache L3 - 8 MB L3 - 16 MB
Features Integrated memory controller Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 3 (21C7) Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 ProX 14ARH7 (82TL)
RAM 8 GB (1 x 8 GB) 32 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 64 GB -
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM LPDDR5 SDRAM
Speed 3200 MHz 6400 MHz
Rated Speed 3200 MHz 6400 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin -
Slots Qty 2 -
Empty Slots 1 -
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 3 (21C7) Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 ProX 14ARH7 (82TL)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 4.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption 2, NVM Express (NVMe) 1 TB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 3 (21C7) Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 ProX 14ARH7 (82TL)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) AMD Radeon Graphics NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 / AMD Radeon 680M
Max Monitors Supported 3 external monitor(s) 2 external monitor(s)
Video Memory - 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features - NVIDIA Resizable BAR, Advanced Optimus, Dynamic Boost 2.0, Direct X 12 Ultimate, NVIDIA DLSS
Camera Yes - 1080p Yes - 1080p
Camera Features Privacy shutter, Windows Hello, fixed focus, hybrid FHD/IR camera IR camera, Windows Hello, fixed focus, ToF sensor, E-privacy camera shutter
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3287 Realtek ALC3287
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio High Definition Audio, Dolby Atmos
Audio Features Input: Dolby Voice, far-field Output: Harman-branded; Input: noise-cancellation technology
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 3 (21C7) Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 ProX 14ARH7 (82TL)
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 M.2 Card
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
Ethernet Controller Realtek RTL8111EPV -
Compliant Standards DASH -
Features Wake-on-LAN (WOL), dual stream (2x2) Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 3 (21C7) Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 ProX 14ARH7 (82TL)
Technology Lithium polymer Lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 57 Wh 70 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 12.5 hours
Battery Run Time - Local video (1080p) playback time (150 nits): up to 12.5 hours
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 3 (21C7) Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 ProX 14ARH7 (82TL)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt 100 Watt
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 3 (21C7) Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 ProX 14ARH7 (82TL)
Type Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav Keyboard, touchpad
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, glass touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 3 (21C7) Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 ProX 14ARH7 (82TL)
Interfaces USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 (supports DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
HDMI (4K support)
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN
USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
2 x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) -
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 3 (21C7) Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 ProX 14ARH7 (82TL)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition (available through downgrade rights from Windows 11 Pro) + Windows 11 Pro Licence - English / Portuguese Windows 11 Home - English
Software Included Glance by Mirametrix Microsoft Office (Trial)
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 3 (21C7) Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 ProX 14ARH7 (82TL)
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter USB-C slim power adapter
Integrated Options - Hall sensor, ambient colour 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, Rapid Charge Express, self-healing BIOS
Compliant Standards RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3, TCG Certified RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 6, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 26, TUV Rheinland Low Blue Light (Hardware Solution)
Carbon Footprint 236 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 Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return
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