Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 7 (21CE) vs. Lenovo 500w Yoga Gen 4 (82VQ)

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Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 7 (21CE)
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 7 (21CE)

Our Rating: 85 %

Detailed comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 7 (21CE) and Lenovo 500w Yoga Gen 4 (82VQ). 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 Gen 7 (21CE) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 7 (21CE) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

excellent build quality

versatile 2-in-1 design

impressive battery life

superior keyboard comfort

high-resolution display

higher price point

limited graphics performance

no SD card slot

moderate storage options

Lenovo 500w Yoga Gen 4 (82VQ) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo 500w Yoga Gen 4 (82VQ) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

flexible 2-in-1 design

responsive touchscreen display

lightweight and portable

solid build quality

decent battery life

average processor performance

limited storage capacity

no dedicated GPU

higher price point

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 7 (21CE) and Lenovo 500w Yoga Gen 4 (82VQ)
86 % - Design
84 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
82 % - Design
75 % - Display
65 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 7 (21CE) vs. Lenovo 500w Yoga Gen 4 (82VQ) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 7 (21CE) Lenovo 500w Yoga Gen 4 (82VQ)
Product Type Notebook - flip design Notebook - flip design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 31.44 cm x 22.23 cm x 1.553 cm 28.7 cm x 20.8 cm x 1.89 cm
Weight 1.38 kg 1.28 kg
Case Material Aluminium (top), aluminium (bottom) Polycarbonate ABS (bottom), polycarbonate ABS (top)
Colour Storm grey Slate grey
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 7 (21CE) Lenovo 500w Yoga Gen 4 (82VQ)
Screen Size (Type) 14" - IPS 12.2" - IPS
Touchscreen Yes (10-point multi-touch) Yes (10-point multi-touch)
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA) 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. - 60 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:10 16:10
Image Brightness 400 cd/m² 300 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 100% sRGB 50% NTSC
Features Anti-glare, One Glass Solution, 170° viewing angle, Low Power, Eyesafe technology Glossy, Corning Gorilla glass, One Glass Solution, anti-fingerprint, Low Blue Light technology
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 7 (21CE) Lenovo 500w Yoga Gen 4 (82VQ)
CPU Intel Core i5 (12th Gen) 1240P / 1.7 GHz Intel N-series N100 / 800 MHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.4 GHz 3.4 GHz
Number of Cores 12-core Quad-Core
Cache 12 MB 6 MB
Features Integrated memory controller Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 7 (21CE) Lenovo 500w Yoga Gen 4 (82VQ)
RAM 16 GB (provided memory is soldered) 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type LPDDR5 SDRAM LPDDR5 SDRAM
Speed 5200 MHz 4800 MHz
Rated Speed 5200 MHz 6400 MHz
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 7 (21CE) Lenovo 500w Yoga Gen 4 (82VQ)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption - Kioxia 128 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 7 (21CE) Lenovo 500w Yoga Gen 4 (82VQ)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel Iris Xe Graphics Intel UHD Graphics
Max Monitors Supported 3 external monitor(s) 2 external monitor(s)
Camera Yes - 1080p Yes - 720p (front)
Resolution - 5 Megapixel (rear)
Camera Features Privacy shutter, IR camera, fixed focus Privacy shutter, rear camera with auto focus, fixed focus
Sound Two tweeters, two woofers, quad array microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone and single microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3306 Realtek ALC3287
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Atmos High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 7 (21CE) Lenovo 500w Yoga Gen 4 (82VQ)
Wireless Bluetooth 5.2, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E) 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1
Wireless Controller Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX 211 Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201 - M.2 Card
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 7 (21CE) Lenovo 500w Yoga Gen 4 (82VQ)
Technology 4-cell lithium polymer Lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 57 Wh 47 Wh
Battery Life Up to 24.5 hours Up to 13.4 hours
Battery Run Time - Local video (1080p) playback time (150 nits): up to 13.4 hours
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 7 (21CE) Lenovo 500w Yoga Gen 4 (82VQ)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt, 5 / 9 / 15 / 20 V 65 Watt
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 7 (21CE) Lenovo 500w Yoga Gen 4 (82VQ)
Type Keyboard, digitizer, TrackPoint, digital pen, UltraNav Keyboard, digitizer, touchpad, digital pen
Keyboard Backlight Yes -
Features Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, Fn keys with Unified Communications controls, glass touchpad Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad, precision touchpad, anti-pick proof key caps, full-skirt design key caps, top-load keyboard
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 7 (21CE) Lenovo 500w Yoga Gen 4 (82VQ)
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 3.2 Gen 1
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
HDMI 1.4
Headphone/microphone combo jack
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 7 (21CE) Lenovo 500w Yoga Gen 4 (82VQ)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition (available through downgrade rights from Windows 11 Pro) + Windows 11 Pro Licence Windows 11 Pro - English
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 7 (21CE) Lenovo 500w Yoga Gen 4 (82VQ)
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter, Lenovo Integrated Pen USB-C power adapter, Lenovo Integrated Pen
Integrated Options Accelerometer, proximity sensor Accelerometer, MR sensor
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader Discrete Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip
Security Slot Type Kensington nano security slot Kensington NanoSaver security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) 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 Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810H tested, secure wipe
Compliant Standards RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3 RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 6, ASTM F963, TCG Certified, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 26, TUV Rheinland Low Blue Light (Hardware Solution), TCO Certified 9.0
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
EPEAT Compliant EPEAT Gold -
Max Operating Temperature 35 °C 35 °C
Min Operating Temperature 5 °C 5 °C
Humidity Range Operating 8 - 95% 8 - 95%
Manufacturer Warranty - Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return
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