Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 3 (21CN) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 3 (21CN) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

excellent keyboard experience

impressive security features

good battery life

portable design

average display brightness

limited graphics performance

noisy under load

higher price point

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 3 (21CN) and Lenovo IdeaPad 320-14IKB (80XK)
81 % - Design
78 % - Display
84 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 3 (21CN) vs. Lenovo IdeaPad 320-14IKB (80XK) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 3 (21CN) Lenovo IdeaPad 320-14IKB (80XK)
Product Type Notebook - 180-degree hinge design Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 30.58 cm x 21.756 cm x 1.81 cm 33.83 cm x 24.99 cm x 2.27 cm
Weight 1.25 kg 2.1 kg
Case Material Polyphenylene sulfide (top), aluminium (bottom) -
Colour Thunder black Onyx black | Platinum grey
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 3 (21CN) Lenovo IdeaPad 320-14IKB (80XK)
Screen Size (Type) 13.3" - IPS 14" - TN
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA) 1366 x 768 (HD)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:10 16:9
Image Brightness 300 cd/m² -
Colour Gamut 72% NTSC -
Features Anti-glare, 170° viewing angle Anti-glare
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 3 (21CN) Lenovo IdeaPad 320-14IKB (80XK)
CPU AMD Ryzen 7 Pro 6850U / 2.7 GHz Intel Core i5 (7th Gen) 7200U / 2.5 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.7 GHz 3.1 GHz
Number of Cores 8-core Dual-Core
Cache L3 - 16 MB 3 MB
64-bit Computing - Yes
Features Integrated memory controller Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 3 (21CN) Lenovo IdeaPad 320-14IKB (80XK)
RAM 32 GB (provided memory is soldered) 4 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported - 16 GB
RAM Type LPDDR5 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 6400 MHz 2133 MHz
Rated Speed 6400 MHz 2133 MHz
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty - 1
Empty Slots - 1
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 3 (21CN) Lenovo IdeaPad 320-14IKB (80XK)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption - Kioxia 128 GB SSD 2.5" (5 mm) SATA 6Gb/s - SK Hynix
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 3 (21CN) Lenovo IdeaPad 320-14IKB (80XK)
Graphics Processor (GPU) AMD Radeon 680M Intel HD Graphics 620
Max Monitors Supported 3 external monitor(s) -
Camera Yes - 720p Yes
Resolution - 0.3 Megapixel
Camera Features Privacy shutter, fixed focus -
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3287 -
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio, Dolby Voice Dolby Audio
Audio Features 360° far-field microphones -
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 3 (21CN) Lenovo IdeaPad 320-14IKB (80XK)
Wireless Bluetooth 5.1, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E) 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1
Wireless Controller Qualcomm NFA725A Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 3165
Network Interface - Ethernet
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 3 (21CN) Lenovo IdeaPad 320-14IKB (80XK)
Technology 3-cell lithium polymer 2-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 41 Wh 30 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 5 hours
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 3 (21CN) Lenovo IdeaPad 320-14IKB (80XK)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt, 5 / 9 / 15 / 20 V 45 Watt, 20 V, 2.25 A
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 3 (21CN) Lenovo IdeaPad 320-14IKB (80XK)
Type Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav Keyboard, touchpad
Features Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, Fn keys with Unified Communications controls Multi-gesture touch pad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 3 (21CN) Lenovo IdeaPad 320-14IKB (80XK)
Interfaces USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB4 (supports DisplayPort 1.4a Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort 1.4a Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
HDMI (4K support)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
2 x USB 3.0
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1
HDMI
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader - 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card)
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 3 (21CN) Lenovo IdeaPad 320-14IKB (80XK)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition (available through downgrade rights from Windows 11 Pro) + Windows 11 Pro Licence Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 3 (21CN) Lenovo IdeaPad 320-14IKB (80XK)
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter Power adapter
Security Discrete Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip with Microsoft Pluton, fingerprint reader -
Security Slot Type Kensington nano security slot Kensington security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features Administrator password, system password, power-on password, RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810H tested, NVMe password, USB FIDO (Fast Identity Online) device integration, certificate based BIOS authentication Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password
Compliant Standards RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3, TCG Certified -
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
EPEAT Compliant EPEAT Gold -
Max Operating Temperature 35 °C -
Min Operating Temperature 5 °C -
Humidity Range Operating 8 - 95% -
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