Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga Gen 1 (20QA) vs. Lenovo Yoga 5G 14Q8CX05 (81XE)

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In depth comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga Gen 1 (20QA) and Lenovo Yoga 5G 14Q8CX05 (81XE). 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 Titanium Yoga Gen 1 (20QA) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga Gen 1 (20QA) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

ultra-slim design

impressive 2K display

360-degree hinge versatility

robust build quality

good battery life

limited port selection

average performance

higher price point

no dedicated GPU

Lenovo Yoga 5G 14Q8CX05 (81XE) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo Yoga 5G 14Q8CX05 (81XE) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

innovative 5g connectivity

lightweight and portable

long battery life

touchscreen versatility

fanless, silent operation

limited storage capacity

average display quality

higher price point

fewer ports available

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga Gen 1 (20QA) and Lenovo Yoga 5G 14Q8CX05 (81XE)
85 % - Design
85 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
83 % - Design
84 % - Display
72 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga Gen 1 (20QA) vs. Lenovo Yoga 5G 14Q8CX05 (81XE) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga Gen 1 (20QA) Lenovo Yoga 5G 14Q8CX05 (81XE)
Product Type Notebook - flip design Notebook - flip design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 29.75 cm x 23.27 cm x 1.15 cm 32.14 cm x 21.5 cm x 1.47 cm
Weight 1.15 kg 1.35 kg
Case Material Carbon fibre, magnesium-aluminum alloy, titanium alloy Aluminum, magnesium-aluminum alloy
Colour Titanium Iron grey
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga Gen 1 (20QA) Lenovo Yoga 5G 14Q8CX05 (81XE)
Screen Size (Type) 13.5" - IPS 14" - IPS
Touchscreen Yes (10-point multi-touch) Yes (10-point multi-touch)
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 2256 x 1504 (QHD) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 3:2 16:9
Image Brightness 450 cd/m² 400 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 72% NTSC 72% NTSC
Features Anti-reflective, anti-smudge, capacitive touch screen, 170° viewing angle, Dolby Vision Glossy, One Glass Solution, scratch-resistant, 72% NTSC colour gamut
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga Gen 1 (20QA) Lenovo Yoga 5G 14Q8CX05 (81XE)
CPU Intel Core i5 (11th Gen) 1130G7 / 1.8 GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 8cx Kryo 495
Max Turbo Speed 4 GHz 2.84 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core 8-core
Cache 8 MB -
64-bit Computing Yes -
Platform Technology Intel Evo -
Features Integrated memory controller Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga Gen 1 (20QA) Lenovo Yoga 5G 14Q8CX05 (81XE)
RAM 16 GB (provided memory is soldered) 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type LPDDR4X SDRAM LPDDR4X SDRAM
Speed 4266 MHz 1866 MHz
Rated Speed 4266 MHz 1866 MHz
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga Gen 1 (20QA) Lenovo Yoga 5G 14Q8CX05 (81XE)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe) 512 GB SSD - UFS 3.0
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga Gen 1 (20QA) Lenovo Yoga 5G 14Q8CX05 (81XE)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel Iris Xe Graphics Qualcomm Adreno 680
Memory Allocation Technology Shared Video Memory (UMA) Shared Video Memory (UMA)
Max Monitors Supported 2 external monitor(s) 2 external monitor(s)
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 720p
Camera Features Privacy shutter, IR camera, Windows Hello, ToF sensor, Human Presence Detection IR camera, Windows Hello, fixed focus
Sound Stereo speakers, quad array microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3286 -
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Atmos High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga Gen 1 (20QA) Lenovo Yoga 5G 14Q8CX05 (81XE)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0
Wireless Controller Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201 Qualcomm WCN3998
Features Dual stream (2x2) Dual stream (2x2)
WWAN
Generation - 5G
Controller - Foxconn T99W175
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga Gen 1 (20QA) Lenovo Yoga 5G 14Q8CX05 (81XE)
Technology Lithium polymer 4-cell lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 44.5 Wh 60 Wh
Battery Life Up to 16.8 hours Up to 24 hours
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga Gen 1 (20QA) Lenovo Yoga 5G 14Q8CX05 (81XE)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt 45 Watt
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga Gen 1 (20QA) Lenovo Yoga 5G 14Q8CX05 (81XE)
Type Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav Keyboard, digitizer, touchpad, digital pen
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 X1 Titanium Yoga Gen 1 (20QA) Lenovo Yoga 5G 14Q8CX05 (81XE)
Slots - 1 x Nano-SIM card (1 free)
Interfaces 2 x USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort 1.4a Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
Lenovo Ethernet extension connector
Headphone/microphone combo jack
2 x USB-C 3.1 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga Gen 1 (20QA) Lenovo Yoga 5G 14Q8CX05 (81XE)
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Pro - English Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition - English
Software Included - Microsoft Office (Trial)
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga Gen 1 (20QA) Lenovo Yoga 5G 14Q8CX05 (81XE)
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter USB-C power adapter, Lenovo Pen
Integrated Options Accelerometer, proximity sensor, gyroscope Accelerometer
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, hard drive password, power-on password, RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810H tested, self-healing BIOS Administrator password, Rapid Charge Express, Airplane mode switch
Navigation Receiver - GPS
Compliant Standards RoHS, TCG Certified RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes Yes
EPEAT Compliant EPEAT Gold -
TCO Certified TCO Certified Notebooks 8 -
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 - 3 years - pick-up and return
Extended warranty - 3 years - on-site
Limited warranty - battery - 1 year
Limited warranty - 2 years
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