Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga (2nd Gen) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 8 (21HR)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga (2nd Gen) and Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 8 (21HR). 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 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 X1 Yoga Gen 8 (21HR) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 8 (21HR) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

versatile 2-in-1 design

excellent keyboard feel

vivid display colors

good battery life

higher price point

limited graphics performance

modest storage options

noisy under load

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga (2nd Gen) and Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 8 (21HR)
81 % - Design
84 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
82 % - Design
87 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga (2nd Gen) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 8 (21HR) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga (2nd Gen) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 8 (21HR)
Product Type Notebook - flip design Notebook - flip design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 33.3 cm x 22.9 cm x 1.74 cm 31.44 cm x 22.23 cm x 1.553 cm
Weight 1.42 kg 1.38 kg
Case Material Magnesium alloy, carbon fibre reinforced plastic, polyphenylene sulfide Aluminium (top), aluminium (bottom)
Colour Black Storm grey
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga (2nd Gen) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 8 (21HR)
Screen Size (Type) 14" - IPS 14" - 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 400 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 72% 100% sRGB
Features Glossy, anti-reflective, anti-smudge, narrow edge Anti-glare, One Glass Solution, Low Power, Eyesafe technology
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga (2nd Gen) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 8 (21HR)
CPU Intel Core i7 (7th Gen) 7600U / 2.8 GHz Intel Core i5 (13th Gen) 1345U / 1.6 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.9 GHz 4.7 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 X1 Yoga Gen 8 (21HR)
RAM 16 GB (provided memory is soldered) 32 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type LPDDR3 SDRAM LPDDR5 SDRAM
Speed - 6400 MHz
Rated Speed - 6400 MHz
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga (2nd Gen) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 8 (21HR)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption - Kioxia
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga (2nd Gen) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 8 (21HR)
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, two tweeters, two woofers, quad array microphone
Codec CX11771 Realtek ALC3306
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio Premium High Definition Audio, Dolby Atmos
Audio Features - Input: Dolby Voice, 360° far-field
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga (2nd Gen) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 8 (21HR)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1 Bluetooth 5.1, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
Wireless Controller Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 8265 - M.2 Card Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX 211
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
WWAN
Generation - 4G
Technology - LTE
Controller - FIBOCOM L860-GL-16 - M.2 Card
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga (2nd Gen) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 8 (21HR)
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion 4-cell lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 56 Wh 57 Wh
Battery Life Up to 15.5 hours -
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga (2nd Gen) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 8 (21HR)
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 X1 Yoga Gen 8 (21HR)
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, glass touchpad, air intake key design
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga (2nd Gen) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 8 (21HR)
Slots - 1 x Nano-SIM card (1 free)
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)
2 x USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort 1.4a Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
HDMI (4K support)
LAN (on supplied adapter)
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD, microSDXC UHS-II) -
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga (2nd Gen) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 8 (21HR)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition (Microsoft Authorized Refurbisher (MAR)) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition (available through downgrade rights from Windows 11 Pro) + Windows 11 Pro Licence
Software Included - Glance by Mirametrix
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga (2nd Gen) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 8 (21HR)
Included Accessories Power adapter USB-C power adapter, Lenovo USB-C to Ethernet 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
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, system password, power-on password, RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810H tested, NVMe password, certificate based BIOS authentication, FIDO (Fast Identity Online) authentication
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 -
Other Comparisons with Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga (2nd Gen)
Other Comparisons with Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 8 (21HR)
Other Popular Laptop Comparisons
Other projects: