Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga (2nd Gen) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga Gen 4 (21FJ)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga (2nd Gen) and Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga Gen 4 (21FJ). With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare dimensions, performance, storage, functions, but also other key features of both laptops and easily decide which one is the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the laptop that best fits your needs and expectations.

Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga (2nd Gen) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga (2nd Gen) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

flexible 2-in-1 design

excellent keyboard

impressive OLED display

reliable performance

higher price point

average battery life

limited port selection

no dedicated GPU

Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga Gen 4 (21FJ) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga Gen 4 (21FJ) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

versatile 2-in-1 design

robust build quality

excellent keyboard comfort

good security features

decent battery life

average display brightness

modest graphics performance

limited storage options

higher price point

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga (2nd Gen) and Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga Gen 4 (21FJ)
81 % - Design
84 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
82 % - Design
75 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
80 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga (2nd Gen) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga Gen 4 (21FJ) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga (2nd Gen) Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga Gen 4 (21FJ)
Product Type Notebook - flip design Notebook - flip design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 33.3 cm x 22.9 cm x 1.74 cm 30.5 cm x 21.8 cm x 1.706 cm
Weight 1.42 kg 1.32 kg
Case Material Magnesium alloy, carbon fibre reinforced plastic, polyphenylene sulfide Aluminium (top), glass-fibre reinforced plastic (bottom)
Colour Black Thunder black
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga (2nd Gen) Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga Gen 4 (21FJ)
Screen Size (Type) 14" - IPS 13.3" - IPS
Touchscreen Yes (10-point multi-touch) Yes (10-point multi-touch)
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:10
Image Brightness 300 cd/m² 300 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 72% 100% sRGB
Features Glossy, anti-reflective, anti-smudge, narrow edge Anti-reflective, One Glass Solution, anti-smudge, 170° viewing angle
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga (2nd Gen) Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga Gen 4 (21FJ)
CPU Intel Core i7 (7th Gen) 7600U / 2.8 GHz Intel Core i5 (13th Gen) 1335U / 1.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.9 GHz 4.6 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core 10-core
Cache 4 MB 12 MB
Features Integrated memory controller Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga (2nd Gen) Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga Gen 4 (21FJ)
RAM 16 GB (provided memory is soldered) 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type LPDDR3 SDRAM LPDDR5 SDRAM
Speed - 4800 MHz
Rated Speed - 4800 MHz
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga (2nd Gen) Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga Gen 4 (21FJ)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD 256 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 4.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption 2, NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga (2nd Gen) Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga Gen 4 (21FJ)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel HD Graphics 620 Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Max Monitors Supported - 3 external monitor(s)
Video System Features - Functions as Intel UHD graphics (for single-channel memory)
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 1080p
Camera Features - Privacy shutter, Windows Hello, fixed focus, hybrid FHD/IR camera
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec CX11771 Realtek ALC3287
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio Premium High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio Premium
Audio Features - Input: Dolby Voice
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga (2nd Gen) Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga Gen 4 (21FJ)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1
Wireless Controller Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 8265 - M.2 Card Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
WWAN
Generation - 4G upgradable
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga (2nd Gen) Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga Gen 4 (21FJ)
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion Lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 56 Wh 46 Wh
Battery Life Up to 15.5 hours Up to 20.83 hours
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga (2nd Gen) Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga Gen 4 (21FJ)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt, 20 V, 3.25 A 65 Watt
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga (2nd Gen) Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga Gen 4 (21FJ)
Type Keyboard, digitizer, TrackPoint, digital pen, UltraNav Keyboard, digitizer, TrackPoint, digital pen, UltraNav
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, Wave Keyboard Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, Fn keys with Unified Communications controls
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga (2nd Gen) Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga Gen 4 (21FJ)
Interfaces 2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1/USB 3.0
USB 3.1 Gen 1/USB 3.0 (Always On)
HDMI
Lenovo Ethernet extension connector
2 x USB-C 3.1 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 3) (Power Delivery/data/video)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN (on supplied cable)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
HDMI (4K support)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD, microSDXC UHS-II) -
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga (2nd Gen) Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga Gen 4 (21FJ)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition (Microsoft Authorized Refurbisher (MAR)) Windows 11 Pro - English
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga (2nd Gen) Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga Gen 4 (21FJ)
Included Accessories Power adapter USB-C power adapter, Lenovo Integrated Pen
Integrated Options Ambient light sensor, 3-axis gyro sensor, 3-axis magnetometer, 3-axis accelerometer, 3-axis compass -
Security - Discrete Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader, smart card reader
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot Kensington nano security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810G tested Administrator password, power-on password, RapidCharge, self-healing BIOS, NVMe password
Compliant Standards RoHS RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 6, TCG Certified, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 26, TCO Certified 9.0
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
Max Operating Temperature - 35 °C
Min Operating Temperature - 5 °C
Humidity Range Operating - 8 - 95%
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 2 years Base warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return
Extended warranty - 1 year - on-site - response time: next business day
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