Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 1 (21BV) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Yoga (1st Gen)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 1 (21BV) and Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Yoga (1st Gen). Compare dimensions, processors, batteries, storage capacities and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect laptop. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the laptop that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.

Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 1 (21BV) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 1 (21BV) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

excellent keyboard

good battery life

reliable performance

advanced security features

heavier than competitors

average display brightness

limited color options

higher price point

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 T16 Gen 1 (21BV) and Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Yoga (1st Gen)
81 % - Design
75 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
82 % - Design
75 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 1 (21BV) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Yoga (1st Gen) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 1 (21BV) Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Yoga (1st Gen)
Product Type Notebook - 180-degree hinge design Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 36.19 cm x 25.55 cm x 2.05 cm -
Weight 1.65 kg -
Case Material Carbon fibre (top), glass-fibre (top), polycarbonate (top), polyphenylene sulfide (bottom) -
Colour Thunder black -
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 1 (21BV) Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Yoga (1st Gen)
Screen Size (Type) 16" - 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 300 cd/m² -
Colour Gamut 45% NTSC -
Features Anti-glare, 170° viewing angle -
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 1 (21BV) Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Yoga (1st Gen)
CPU Intel Core i5 (12th Gen) 1235U / 1.3 GHz Intel Core i5 (10th Gen) 10310U / 1.7 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.4 GHz 4.4 GHz
Number of Cores 10-core Quad-Core
Cache 12 MB 6 MB
Features Integrated memory controller -
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 1 (21BV) Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Yoga (1st Gen)
RAM 8 GB (provided memory is soldered) 16 GB
Max RAM Supported 40 GB -
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM -
Speed 3200 MHz -
Rated Speed 3200 MHz -
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin -
Slots Qty 1 -
Empty Slots 1 -
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 1 (21BV) Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Yoga (1st Gen)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption 2, NVM Express (NVMe) 256 GB SSD
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 1 (21BV) 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, fixed focus -
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone -
Codec Realtek ALC3287 -
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio, Dolby Voice -
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 1 (21BV) 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 -
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
Ethernet Controller Intel I219-V -
Features Wake-on-LAN (WOL), dual stream (2x2) -
WWAN
Generation 4G upgradable 4G
Technology - LTE
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 1 (21BV) Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Yoga (1st Gen)
Technology Lithium polymer -
Battery Capacity (Size) 52.5 Wh -
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 1 (21BV) Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Yoga (1st Gen)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) -
Output 65 Watt -
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 1 (21BV) Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Yoga (1st Gen)
Type Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav Keyboard
Numeric Keypad Yes -
Keyboard Backlight Yes -
Features Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, Fn keys with Unified Communications controls -
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 1 (21BV) Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Yoga (1st Gen)
Interfaces USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
2 x USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN
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SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 1 (21BV) 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 - English Windows 10 Pro
Software Included Glance by Mirametrix -
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 1 (21BV) Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Yoga (1st Gen)
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter Power adapter
Security Discrete Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader, smart card reader -
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% -
Manufacturer Warranty Base warranty - 3 years - pick-up and return
Extended warranty - 1 year - on-site
Base warranty - battery - 1 year
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