Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 1 (20UF) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 1 (20UF) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

excellent keyboard feel

good battery life

compact and portable

reliable performance

dim display brightness

limited storage capacity

no dedicated GPU

higher price point

HP Pavilion Aero Laptop 13 Review

Advantages and disadvantages of HP Pavilion Aero Laptop 13 based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

lightweight design

sharp display resolution

strong processor performance

good battery life

affordable price

limited storage capacity

no dedicated graphics

fewer connectivity options

average build quality

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 1 (20UF) and HP Pavilion Aero Laptop 13
83 % - Design
72 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
85 % - Design
85 % - Display
84 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 1 (20UF) vs. HP Pavilion Aero Laptop 13 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 1 (20UF) HP Pavilion Aero Laptop 13
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 31.19 cm x 21.72 cm x 1.69 cm 29.7 cm x 20.9 cm x 1.69 cm
Weight 1.29 kg 1 kg
Case Material Glass-fibre, magnesium-aluminum alloy, polyphenylene sulfide Magnesium-aluminum alloy
Colour Black Two-coat high bake paint finish, thixomolding (cover and keyboard frame), pale rose gold (base) | Natural silver (base), two-coat high bake paint finish, thixomolding (cover and keyboard frame)
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 1 (20UF) HP Pavilion Aero Laptop 13
Screen Size (Type) 13.3" - IPS 13.3" - IPS
Touchscreen Yes (10-point multi-touch) -
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 2560 x 1600 (WQXGA)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 -
Image Brightness 300 cd/m² 400 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 72% NTSC 100% sRGB
Features Anti-glare, 170° viewing angle, 72% NTSC colour gamut Anti-glare, Micro Edge
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 1 (20UF) HP Pavilion Aero Laptop 13
CPU AMD Ryzen 5 Pro 4650U / 2.1 GHz AMD Ryzen 7 5800U / 1.9 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4 GHz 4.4 GHz
Number of Cores 6-core 8-core
Cache L3 - 8 MB L3 - 16 MB
Features Integrated memory controller AMD Freesync Technology
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 1 (20UF) HP Pavilion Aero Laptop 13
RAM 8 GB (provided memory is soldered) 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM - non-ECC
Speed 3200 MHz 3200 MHz
Rated Speed 3200 MHz 3200 MHz
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 260-pin
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 1 (20UF) HP Pavilion Aero Laptop 13
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption 2, NVM Express (NVMe) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe), HP Value
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 1 (20UF) HP Pavilion Aero Laptop 13
Graphics Processor (GPU) AMD Radeon Graphics AMD Radeon Graphics
Memory Allocation Technology Shared Video Memory (UMA) -
Max Monitors Supported 3 external monitor(s) -
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - HD
Camera Features IR camera, Windows Hello, ThinkShutter camera privacy HP Wide Vision
Video Resolutions - 720p
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3287 -
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio -
Audio Features - Bang & Olufsen Audio, HP Audio Boost
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 1 (20UF) HP Pavilion Aero Laptop 13
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2
Wireless Controller Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 200 - M.2 Card -
Ethernet Controller Realtek RTL8111EPV -
Compliant Standards DASH -
Features Gigabit Ethernet via optional Ethernet (RJ-45) adapter, dual stream (2x2) Miracast, dual stream (2x2), MU-MIMO
WWAN
Generation WWAN upgradable -
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 1 (20UF) HP Pavilion Aero Laptop 13
Technology Lithium polymer 3-cell lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 48 Wh 43 Wh
Battery Life Up to 13.9 hours Up to 10 hours
Battery Run Time - Typical usage: up to 10 hours
Video playback: up to 9.75 hours
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 1 (20UF) HP Pavilion Aero Laptop 13
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) -
Output 65 Watt 65 Watt
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 1 (20UF) HP Pavilion Aero Laptop 13
Type Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav Keyboard, imagepad
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, Fn keys with Unified Communications controls Gesture function, precision touchpad, multi-touch ImagePad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 1 (20UF) HP Pavilion Aero Laptop 13
Interfaces 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)
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Dock
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery, Sleep & Charge)
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) -
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 1 (20UF) HP Pavilion Aero Laptop 13
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition - English Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition Plus
Software Included - Microsoft 365 (30 days trial), McAfee LiveSafe (30 days trial), Dropbox (25 GB Cloud Storage) (free for 1 year), HP Audio Switch, HP Connection Optimizer, Alexa, ExpressVPN (30 days trial), LastPass Premium (30 days trial), HP QuickDrop, HP OMEN Gaming Hub, Adobe (1 month trial), HEVC Media Extension
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 1 (20UF) HP Pavilion Aero Laptop 13
Dockable Yes -
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter HP 65 Watt Smart nPFC AC Adapter
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader, smart card reader Fingerprint reader
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot -
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) -
Features Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810G tested, self-healing BIOS HP Fast Charge
Compliant Standards RoHS, TCG Certified RED
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes Yes
EPEAT Compliant EPEAT Gold EPEAT Gold
TCO Certified TCO Certified Notebooks 8 -
Max Operating Temperature 35 °C -
Min Operating Temperature 5 °C -
Humidity Range Operating 8 - 95% -
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 3 years - pick-up and return
Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return
Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year
Model Number - be0034na
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