Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 10 (21CC) vs. Lenovo Yoga S730-13IWL (81J0)

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Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 10 (21CC)
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 10 (21CC)

Our Rating: 85 %

In depth comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 10 (21CC) and Lenovo Yoga S730-13IWL (81J0). 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 X1 Carbon Gen 10 (21CC) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 10 (21CC) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

lightweight and portable

robust build quality

excellent keyboard feel

impressive battery life

high-resolution display

higher price point

limited graphics power

no HDMI port

fewer USB ports

Lenovo Yoga S730-13IWL (81J0) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo Yoga S730-13IWL (81J0) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

slim, lightweight design

full hd display

solid state drive

good battery life

backlit keyboard

limited port selection

no dedicated gpu

average audio quality

higher price range

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Difference between Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 10 (21CC) and Lenovo Yoga S730-13IWL (81J0)
85 % - Design
87 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
86 % - Design
78 % - Display
72 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
72 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 10 (21CC) vs. Lenovo Yoga S730-13IWL (81J0) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 10 (21CC) Lenovo Yoga S730-13IWL (81J0)
Product Type Notebook Notebook - 180-degree hinge design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 31.56 cm x 22.25 cm x 1.536 cm 30.7 cm x 21 cm x 1.19 cm
Weight 1.12 kg 1.1 kg
Case Material Aluminium (bottom), carbon fibre (top) Aluminum
Colour Deep black paint Platinum
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 10 (21CC) Lenovo Yoga S730-13IWL (81J0)
Screen Size (Type) 14" - IPS 13.3" - IPS
Touchscreen 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 400 cd/m² 300 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 100% sRGB 72% NTSC
Features Anti-glare, on-cell touch technology, 170° viewing angle, Low Power, Eyesafe technology Glossy, glass cover, 72% NTSC colour gamut
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 10 (21CC) Lenovo Yoga S730-13IWL (81J0)
CPU Intel Core i7 (12th Gen) 1270P / 2.2 GHz Intel Core i7 (8th Gen) 8565U / 1.8 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.8 GHz 4.6 GHz
Number of Cores 12-core Quad-Core
Cache 18 MB 8 MB
64-bit Computing - Yes
Features Integrated memory controller Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 10 (21CC) Lenovo Yoga S730-13IWL (81J0)
RAM 16 GB (provided memory is soldered) 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type LPDDR5 SDRAM LPDDR3 SDRAM
Speed 5200 MHz 2133 MHz
Rated Speed 6400 MHz 2133 MHz
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 10 (21CC) Lenovo Yoga S730-13IWL (81J0)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption - Samsung 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 10 (21CC) Lenovo Yoga S730-13IWL (81J0)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel Iris Xe Graphics Intel UHD Graphics 620
Max Monitors Supported 3 external monitor(s) -
Camera Yes - 1080p Yes - 720p
Resolution - 1 Megapixel
Camera Features Privacy shutter, IR camera, Windows Hello, fixed focus -
Sound Two tweeters, two woofers, quad array microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3306 -
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Atmos, Dolby Voice High Definition Audio, Dolby Atmos
Audio Features 360° far-field microphones Output: JBL
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 10 (21CC) Lenovo Yoga S730-13IWL (81J0)
Wireless Bluetooth 5.2, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E) 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1
Wireless Controller Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX 211 M.2 Card
WWAN
Generation 4G -
Technology LTE -
Controller FIBOCOM L860-GL - M.2 Card -
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 10 (21CC) Lenovo Yoga S730-13IWL (81J0)
Technology 4-cell lithium polymer Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 57 Wh 42 Wh
Battery Life Up to 24.9 hours Up to 12 hours
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 10 (21CC) Lenovo Yoga S730-13IWL (81J0)
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 X1 Carbon Gen 10 (21CC) Lenovo Yoga S730-13IWL (81J0)
Type Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, Fn keys with Unified Communications controls, glass touchpad, air intake key design Multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 10 (21CC) Lenovo Yoga S730-13IWL (81J0)
Slots 1 x Nano-SIM card (1 free) -
Interfaces USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
2 x USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort 1.4a Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB-C 3.1 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 3)
USB-C 3.1 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 3) (Always On)
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1
Headphone/microphone combo jack
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 10 (21CC) Lenovo Yoga S730-13IWL (81J0)
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Pro Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition - English
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 10 (21CC) Lenovo Yoga S730-13IWL (81J0)
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter USB-C power adapter
Security Discrete Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader Fingerprint 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 Administrator password, power-on password, RapidCharge
Compliant Standards RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3, TCG Certified RoHS
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 - Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return
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