Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 3 (21CN) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Yoga (1st Gen)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 3 (21CN) and Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Yoga (1st Gen). 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 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

Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Yoga (1st Gen) Review

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

flexible 360-degree hinge

solid build quality

good keyboard feel

decent battery life

compact and portable

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 ThinkPad X13 Yoga (1st Gen)
81 % - Design
78 % - Display
84 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
82 % - Design
75 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 3 (21CN) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Yoga (1st Gen) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 3 (21CN) Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Yoga (1st Gen)
Product Type Notebook - 180-degree hinge design Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 30.58 cm x 21.756 cm x 1.81 cm -
Weight 1.25 kg -
Case Material Polyphenylene sulfide (top), aluminium (bottom) -
Colour Thunder black -
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 3 (21CN) Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Yoga (1st Gen)
Screen Size (Type) 13.3" - IPS 13.3"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:10 -
Image Brightness 300 cd/m² -
Colour Gamut 72% NTSC -
Features Anti-glare, 170° viewing angle -
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 3 (21CN) Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Yoga (1st Gen)
CPU AMD Ryzen 7 Pro 6850U / 2.7 GHz Intel Core i5 (10th Gen) 10310U / 1.7 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.7 GHz 4.4 GHz
Number of Cores 8-core Quad-Core
Cache L3 - 16 MB 6 MB
Features Integrated memory controller -
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 3 (21CN) Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Yoga (1st Gen)
RAM 32 GB (provided memory is soldered) 16 GB
RAM Type LPDDR5 SDRAM -
Speed 6400 MHz -
Rated Speed 6400 MHz -
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 3 (21CN) Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Yoga (1st Gen)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption - Kioxia 256 GB SSD
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 3 (21CN) Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Yoga (1st Gen)
Graphics Processor (GPU) AMD Radeon 680M Intel UHD Graphics
Max Monitors Supported 3 external monitor(s) -
Camera Yes - 720p -
Camera Features Privacy shutter, fixed focus -
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone -
Codec Realtek ALC3287 -
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio, Dolby Voice -
Audio Features 360° far-field microphones -
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 3 (21CN) Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Yoga (1st Gen)
Wireless Bluetooth 5.1, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E) -
Wireless Controller Qualcomm NFA725A -
WWAN
Generation - 4G
Technology - LTE
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 3 (21CN) Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Yoga (1st Gen)
Technology 3-cell lithium polymer -
Battery Capacity (Size) 41 Wh -
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 3 (21CN) Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Yoga (1st Gen)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) -
Output 65 Watt, 5 / 9 / 15 / 20 V -
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 3 (21CN) Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Yoga (1st Gen)
Type Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav Keyboard
Features Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, Fn keys with Unified Communications controls -
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 3 (21CN) Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Yoga (1st Gen)
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
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SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 3 (21CN) Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Yoga (1st Gen)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition (available through downgrade rights from Windows 11 Pro) + Windows 11 Pro Licence Windows 10 Pro
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 3 (21CN) Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Yoga (1st Gen)
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 -
Theft/Intrusion Protection 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 -
Compliant Standards RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3, TCG Certified ISO 14001, ISO 27001, ISO 90001
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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