Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 7 (21CE) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga Gen 4 (21FR)

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

Our Rating: 85 %

In depth comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 7 (21CE) and Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga Gen 4 (21FR). 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 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 ThinkPad L13 Yoga Gen 4 (21FR) Review

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

versatile 2-in-1 design

responsive touchscreen

solid build quality

good keyboard feel

adequate port selection

average battery life

modest graphics performance

limited storage capacity

heavier than competitors

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 7 (21CE) and Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga Gen 4 (21FR)
86 % - Design
84 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
81 % - Design
75 % - Display
84 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 7 (21CE) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga Gen 4 (21FR) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 7 (21CE) Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga Gen 4 (21FR)
Product Type Notebook - flip design Notebook - flip design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 31.44 cm x 22.23 cm x 1.553 cm 30.5 cm x 21.8 cm x 1.706 cm
Weight 1.38 kg 1.31 kg
Case Material Aluminium (top), aluminium (bottom) Aluminium (top), glass-fibre reinforced plastic (bottom)
Colour Storm grey Thunder black
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 7 (21CE) Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga Gen 4 (21FR)
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 1200 (WUXGA) 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:10 16:10
Image Brightness 400 cd/m² 300 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 100% sRGB 100% sRGB
Features Anti-glare, One Glass Solution, 170° viewing angle, Low Power, Eyesafe technology Anti-reflective, One Glass Solution, anti-smudge, 170° viewing angle
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 7 (21CE) Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga Gen 4 (21FR)
CPU Intel Core i5 (12th Gen) 1240P / 1.7 GHz AMD Ryzen 7 Pro 7730U / 2 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.4 GHz 4.5 GHz
Number of Cores 12-core 8-core
Cache 12 MB L3 - 16 MB
Features Integrated memory controller Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 7 (21CE) Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga Gen 4 (21FR)
RAM 16 GB (provided memory is soldered) 16 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type LPDDR5 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 5200 MHz 3200 MHz
Rated Speed 5200 MHz 3200 MHz
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 7 (21CE) Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga Gen 4 (21FR)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption - Kioxia 512 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 4.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption 2, NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 7 (21CE) Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga Gen 4 (21FR)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel Iris Xe Graphics AMD Radeon Graphics
Max Monitors Supported 3 external monitor(s) 3 external monitor(s)
Camera Yes - 1080p Yes - 1080p
Camera Features Privacy shutter, IR camera, fixed focus Privacy shutter, Windows Hello, fixed focus, hybrid FHD/IR camera
Sound Two tweeters, two woofers, quad array microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3306 Realtek ALC3287
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Atmos High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio Premium
Audio Features - Input: Dolby Voice
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 7 (21CE) Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga Gen 4 (21FR)
Wireless Bluetooth 5.2, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E) Bluetooth 5.1, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
Wireless Controller Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX 211 AMD RZ616
Compliant Standards - DASH
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
WWAN
Generation - 4G upgradable
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 7 (21CE) Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga Gen 4 (21FR)
Technology 4-cell lithium polymer Lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 57 Wh 46 Wh
Battery Life Up to 24.5 hours -
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 7 (21CE) Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga Gen 4 (21FR)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt, 5 / 9 / 15 / 20 V 45 Watt
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 7 (21CE) Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga Gen 4 (21FR)
Type Keyboard, digitizer, TrackPoint, digital pen, UltraNav Keyboard, digitizer, TrackPoint, digital pen, UltraNav
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, Fn keys with Unified Communications controls, glass touchpad Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, Fn keys with Unified Communications controls
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 7 (21CE) Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga Gen 4 (21FR)
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 (Always On)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
2 x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
HDMI (4K support)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 7 (21CE) Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga Gen 4 (21FR)
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 ThinkPad L13 Yoga Gen 4 (21FR)
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter, Lenovo Integrated Pen USB-C power adapter, Lenovo Integrated Pen
Integrated Options Accelerometer, proximity sensor -
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader Discrete Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader, smart card reader
Security Slot Type Kensington nano 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, power-on password, RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810H tested, NVMe password, USB FIDO (Fast Identity Online) device integration, Firmware Resiliency 3.0 Administrator password, power-on password, RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810H tested, self-healing BIOS, NVMe password
Compliant Standards RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3 RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 6, TCG Certified, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 26, 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 - Base warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return
Extended warranty - 1 year - on-site - response time: next business day
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