Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 3 (21CN) vs. Lenovo Yoga S730-13IWL (81J0)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 3 (21CN) and Lenovo Yoga S730-13IWL (81J0). 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 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 Yoga S730-13IWL (81J0) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo Yoga S730-13IWL (81J0) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

slim, lightweight design

full hd display

solid state drive

good battery life

backlit keyboard

limited port selection

no dedicated gpu

average audio quality

higher price range

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 3 (21CN) and Lenovo Yoga S730-13IWL (81J0)
81 % - Design
78 % - Display
84 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
86 % - Design
78 % - Display
72 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
72 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 3 (21CN) vs. Lenovo Yoga S730-13IWL (81J0) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 3 (21CN) Lenovo Yoga S730-13IWL (81J0)
Product Type Notebook - 180-degree hinge design Notebook - 180-degree hinge design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 30.58 cm x 21.756 cm x 1.81 cm 30.7 cm x 21 cm x 1.19 cm
Weight 1.25 kg 1.1 kg
Case Material Polyphenylene sulfide (top), aluminium (bottom) Aluminum
Colour Thunder black Platinum
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 3 (21CN) Lenovo Yoga S730-13IWL (81J0)
Screen Size (Type) 13.3" - IPS 13.3" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:10 16:9
Image Brightness 300 cd/m² 300 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 72% NTSC 72% NTSC
Features Anti-glare, 170° viewing angle Glossy, glass cover, 72% NTSC colour gamut
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 3 (21CN) Lenovo Yoga S730-13IWL (81J0)
CPU AMD Ryzen 7 Pro 6850U / 2.7 GHz Intel Core i7 (8th Gen) 8565U / 1.8 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.7 GHz 4.6 GHz
Number of Cores 8-core Quad-Core
Cache L3 - 16 MB 8 MB
64-bit Computing - Yes
Features Integrated memory controller Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 3 (21CN) Lenovo Yoga S730-13IWL (81J0)
RAM 32 GB (provided memory is soldered) 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type LPDDR5 SDRAM LPDDR3 SDRAM
Speed 6400 MHz 2133 MHz
Rated Speed 6400 MHz 2133 MHz
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 3 (21CN) Lenovo Yoga S730-13IWL (81J0)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption - Kioxia 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 3 (21CN) Lenovo Yoga S730-13IWL (81J0)
Graphics Processor (GPU) AMD Radeon 680M Intel UHD Graphics 620
Max Monitors Supported 3 external monitor(s) -
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 720p
Resolution - 1 Megapixel
Camera Features Privacy shutter, fixed focus -
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3287 -
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio, Dolby Voice High Definition Audio, Dolby Atmos
Audio Features 360° far-field microphones Output: JBL
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 3 (21CN) Lenovo Yoga S730-13IWL (81J0)
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 M.2 Card
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 3 (21CN) Lenovo Yoga S730-13IWL (81J0)
Technology 3-cell lithium polymer Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 41 Wh 42 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 12 hours
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 3 (21CN) Lenovo Yoga S730-13IWL (81J0)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt, 5 / 9 / 15 / 20 V 65 Watt
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 3 (21CN) Lenovo Yoga S730-13IWL (81J0)
Type Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight - Yes
Features Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, Fn keys with Unified Communications controls Multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 3 (21CN) Lenovo Yoga S730-13IWL (81J0)
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
USB-C 3.1 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 3)
USB-C 3.1 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 3) (Always On)
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1
Headphone/microphone combo jack
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 3 (21CN) Lenovo Yoga S730-13IWL (81J0)
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 - English
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 3 (21CN) Lenovo Yoga S730-13IWL (81J0)
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter USB-C power adapter
Security Discrete Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip with Microsoft Pluton, fingerprint reader 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 Administrator password, power-on password, RapidCharge
Compliant Standards RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3, TCG Certified RoHS
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
EPEAT Compliant EPEAT Gold -
Max Operating Temperature 35 °C -
Min Operating Temperature 5 °C -
Humidity Range Operating 8 - 95% -
Manufacturer Warranty - Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return
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