Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Yoga Gen 3 (21AW) vs. Lenovo 500w Yoga Gen 4 (82VQ)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Yoga Gen 3 (21AW) and Lenovo 500w Yoga Gen 4 (82VQ). 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 Yoga Gen 3 (21AW) Review

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

robust build quality

flexible 2-in-1 design

responsive touch screen

excellent keyboard feel

good security features

average battery life

limited graphics performance

heavier than competitors

higher price point

Lenovo 500w Yoga Gen 4 (82VQ) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo 500w Yoga Gen 4 (82VQ) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

flexible 2-in-1 design

responsive touchscreen display

lightweight and portable

solid build quality

decent battery life

average processor performance

limited storage capacity

no dedicated GPU

higher price point

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Yoga Gen 3 (21AW) and Lenovo 500w Yoga Gen 4 (82VQ)
86 % - Design
84 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
82 % - Design
75 % - Display
65 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Yoga Gen 3 (21AW) vs. Lenovo 500w Yoga Gen 4 (82VQ) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Yoga Gen 3 (21AW) Lenovo 500w Yoga Gen 4 (82VQ)
Product Type Notebook - flip design Notebook - flip design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 30.5 cm x 21.415 cm x 1.59 cm 28.7 cm x 20.8 cm x 1.89 cm
Weight 1.19 kg 1.28 kg
Case Material Carbon fibre hybrid (top), carbon fibre hybrid (bottom) Polycarbonate ABS (bottom), polycarbonate ABS (top)
Colour Thunder black Slate grey
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Yoga Gen 3 (21AW) Lenovo 500w Yoga Gen 4 (82VQ)
Screen Size (Type) 13.3" - IPS 12.2" - 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)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. - 60 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:10 16:10
Image Brightness 300 cd/m² 300 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 100% sRGB 50% NTSC
Features Anti-glare, anti-smudge, capacitive touch screen, 170° viewing angle Glossy, Corning Gorilla glass, One Glass Solution, anti-fingerprint, Low Blue Light technology
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Yoga Gen 3 (21AW) Lenovo 500w Yoga Gen 4 (82VQ)
CPU Intel Core i5 (12th Gen) 1235U / 1.3 GHz Intel N-series N100 / 800 MHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.4 GHz 3.4 GHz
Number of Cores 10-core Quad-Core
Cache 12 MB 6 MB
Platform Technology Intel Evo -
Features Integrated memory controller Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Yoga Gen 3 (21AW) Lenovo 500w Yoga Gen 4 (82VQ)
RAM 16 GB (provided memory is soldered) 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type LPDDR4X SDRAM LPDDR5 SDRAM
Speed 4266 MHz 4800 MHz
Rated Speed 4266 MHz 6400 MHz
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Yoga Gen 3 (21AW) Lenovo 500w Yoga Gen 4 (82VQ)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption 2, NVM Express (NVMe) 128 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Yoga Gen 3 (21AW) Lenovo 500w Yoga Gen 4 (82VQ)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel Iris Xe Graphics Intel UHD Graphics
Max Monitors Supported 3 external monitor(s) 2 external monitor(s)
Video System Features Functions as Intel UHD graphics (for single-channel memory) -
Camera Yes - 1080p Yes - 720p (front)
Resolution - 5 Megapixel (rear)
Camera Features Privacy shutter, IR camera, Windows Hello, fixed focus Privacy shutter, rear camera with auto focus, fixed focus
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone and single microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3306 Realtek ALC3287
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio, Dolby Voice High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Yoga Gen 3 (21AW) Lenovo 500w Yoga Gen 4 (82VQ)
Wireless Bluetooth 5.1, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E) 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1
Wireless Controller Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX 211 Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201 - M.2 Card
Features Dual stream (2x2) Dual stream (2x2)
WWAN
Generation 4G upgradable -
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Yoga Gen 3 (21AW) Lenovo 500w Yoga Gen 4 (82VQ)
Technology Lithium polymer Lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 52.8 Wh 47 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 13.4 hours
Battery Run Time - Local video (1080p) playback time (150 nits): up to 13.4 hours
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Yoga Gen 3 (21AW) Lenovo 500w Yoga Gen 4 (82VQ)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt 65 Watt
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Yoga Gen 3 (21AW) Lenovo 500w Yoga Gen 4 (82VQ)
Type Keyboard, digitizer, TrackPoint, digital pen, UltraNav Keyboard, digitizer, touchpad, digital pen
Keyboard Backlight Yes -
Features Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, 4096 pressure levels, Fn keys with Unified Communications controls Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad, precision touchpad, anti-pick proof key caps, full-skirt design key caps, top-load keyboard
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Yoga Gen 3 (21AW) Lenovo 500w Yoga Gen 4 (82VQ)
Interfaces USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
2 x USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort 2.0 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
HDMI 1.4
Headphone/microphone combo jack
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Yoga Gen 3 (21AW) Lenovo 500w Yoga Gen 4 (82VQ)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition (available through downgrade rights from Windows 11 Pro) + Windows 11 Pro Licence - English Windows 11 Pro - English
Software Included Glance by Mirametrix, Intel Connectivity Performance Suite -
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Yoga Gen 3 (21AW) Lenovo 500w Yoga Gen 4 (82VQ)
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter, Lenovo Integrated Pen USB-C power adapter, Lenovo Integrated Pen
Integrated Options - Accelerometer, MR sensor
Security Discrete Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader, smart card reader Discrete Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip
Security Slot Type Kensington nano security slot Kensington NanoSaver 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, Firmware Resiliency 3.0, certificate based BIOS authentication Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810H tested, secure wipe
Compliant Standards RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3, TCG Certified RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 6, ASTM F963, TCG Certified, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 26, TUV Rheinland Low Blue Light (Hardware Solution), 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 - 3 years - pick-up and return
Extended warranty - 1 year - on-site
Base warranty - battery - 1 year
Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return
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