Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 3 (21BS) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Yoga (1st Gen)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 3 (21BS) and Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Yoga (1st Gen). 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 T14s Gen 3 (21BS) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 3 (21BS) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

excellent keyboard feel

impressive battery life

powerful processor options

bright display

higher price point

limited graphics performance

no OLED option

heavier than competitors

Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Yoga (1st Gen) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Yoga (1st Gen) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

flexible 360-degree hinge

solid build quality

good keyboard feel

decent battery life

compact and portable

average display brightness

limited graphics performance

noisy under load

higher price point

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 3 (21BS) and Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Yoga (1st Gen)
83 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
82 % - Design
75 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 3 (21BS) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Yoga (1st Gen) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 3 (21BS) Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Yoga (1st Gen)
Product Type Notebook - 180-degree hinge design Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 31.75 cm x 22.69 cm x 1.66 cm -
Weight 1.21 kg -
Case Material Aluminium (bottom), carbon fibre hybrid (top) -
Colour Thunder black -
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 3 (21BS) Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Yoga (1st Gen)
Screen Size (Type) 14" - IPS 13.3"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:10 -
Image Brightness 400 cd/m² -
Colour Gamut 100% sRGB -
Features Anti-glare, 170° viewing angle, Eyesafe technology -
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 3 (21BS) Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Yoga (1st Gen)
CPU Intel Core i7 (12th Gen) 1265U / 1.8 GHz Intel Core i5 (10th Gen) 10310U / 1.7 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.8 GHz 4.4 GHz
Number of Cores 10-core Quad-Core
Cache 12 MB 6 MB
Features Integrated memory controller -
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 3 (21BS) Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Yoga (1st Gen)
RAM 16 GB (provided memory is soldered) 16 GB
RAM Type LPDDR5 SDRAM -
Speed 4800 MHz -
Rated Speed 6400 MHz -
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 3 (21BS) Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Yoga (1st Gen)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption - Union Memory 256 GB SSD
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 3 (21BS) Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Yoga (1st Gen)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel Iris Xe Graphics Intel UHD Graphics
Max Monitors Supported 3 external monitor(s) -
Camera Yes - 1080p -
Camera Features Privacy shutter, IR camera, Windows Hello, fixed focus -
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone -
Codec Realtek ALC3287 -
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio, Dolby Voice -
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 3 (21BS) Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Yoga (1st Gen)
Wireless Bluetooth 5.2, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E) -
Wireless Controller Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX 211 -
WWAN
Generation - 4G
Technology - LTE
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 3 (21BS) Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Yoga (1st Gen)
Technology 4-cell lithium polymer -
Battery Capacity (Size) 57 Wh -
Battery Life Up to 24 hours -
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 3 (21BS) Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Yoga (1st Gen)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) -
Output 45 Watt, 5 / 9 / 15 / 20 V -
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 3 (21BS) Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Yoga (1st Gen)
Type Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav Keyboard
Keyboard Backlight Yes -
Features Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, Fn keys with Unified Communications controls -
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 3 (21BS) Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Yoga (1st Gen)
Interfaces USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
2 x USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort 2.0 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
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SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 3 (21BS) Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Yoga (1st Gen)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition (available through downgrade rights from Windows 11 Pro) + Windows 11 Pro Licence Windows 10 Pro
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 3 (21BS) Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Yoga (1st Gen)
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter Power adapter
Security Discrete 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, NVMe password, USB FIDO (Fast Identity Online) device integration, Firmware Resiliency 3.0, certificate based BIOS authentication -
Compliant Standards RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3, TCG Certified ISO 14001, ISO 27001, ISO 90001
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
EPEAT Compliant EPEAT Gold -
Max Operating Temperature 35 °C -
Min Operating Temperature 5 °C -
Humidity Range Operating 8 - 95% -
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