Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Yoga Gen 3 (21AW) vs. Lenovo Yoga 530-14IKB (81EK)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Yoga Gen 3 (21AW) and Lenovo Yoga 530-14IKB (81EK). 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 Yoga 530-14IKB (81EK) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo Yoga 530-14IKB (81EK) 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

affordable price point

average battery life

modest processor speed

limited storage capacity

no dedicated graphics

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Yoga Gen 3 (21AW) and Lenovo Yoga 530-14IKB (81EK)
86 % - Design
84 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
83 % - Design
66 % - Display
72 % - Performance
73 % - Connectivity
72 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Yoga Gen 3 (21AW) vs. Lenovo Yoga 530-14IKB (81EK) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Yoga Gen 3 (21AW) Lenovo Yoga 530-14IKB (81EK)
Product Type Notebook - flip design Notebook - flip design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 30.5 cm x 21.415 cm x 1.59 cm 32.8 cm x 22.9 cm x 1.76 cm
Weight 1.19 kg 1.67 kg
Case Material Carbon fibre hybrid (top), carbon fibre hybrid (bottom) Polycarbonate, glass-fibre
Colour Thunder black Mineral grey
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Yoga Gen 3 (21AW) Lenovo Yoga 530-14IKB (81EK)
Screen Size (Type) 13.3" - IPS 14" - TN
Touchscreen Yes (10-point multi-touch) Yes (10-point multi-touch)
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 250 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 100% sRGB -
Features Anti-glare, anti-smudge, capacitive touch screen, 170° viewing angle Glossy, One Glass Solution, Direct Bonding technology, Glass Film Film (GFF)
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Yoga Gen 3 (21AW) Lenovo Yoga 530-14IKB (81EK)
CPU Intel Core i5 (12th Gen) 1235U / 1.3 GHz Intel Pentium Gold 4415U / 2.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.4 GHz -
Number of Cores 10-core Dual-Core
Cache 12 MB 2 MB
64-bit Computing - Yes
Platform Technology Intel Evo -
Features Integrated memory controller Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Yoga Gen 3 (21AW) Lenovo Yoga 530-14IKB (81EK)
RAM 16 GB (provided memory is soldered) 4 GB (1 x 4 GB)
Max RAM Supported - 16 GB
RAM Type LPDDR4X SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 4266 MHz 2133 MHz
Rated Speed 4266 MHz 2400 MHz
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty - 1
Empty Slots - 0
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Yoga Gen 3 (21AW) Lenovo Yoga 530-14IKB (81EK)
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 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Yoga Gen 3 (21AW) Lenovo Yoga 530-14IKB (81EK)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel Iris Xe Graphics Intel HD Graphics 610
Max Monitors Supported 3 external monitor(s) -
Video System Features Functions as Intel UHD graphics (for single-channel memory) -
Camera Yes - 1080p Yes - 720p
Resolution - 1 Megapixel
Camera Features Privacy shutter, IR camera, Windows Hello, fixed focus -
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3306 -
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio, Dolby Voice High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio Premium
Audio Features - Output: Harman audio technology
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Yoga Gen 3 (21AW) Lenovo Yoga 530-14IKB (81EK)
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 Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX 211 M.2 Card
Features Dual stream (2x2) Single stream (1x1)
WWAN
Generation 4G upgradable -
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Yoga Gen 3 (21AW) Lenovo Yoga 530-14IKB (81EK)
Technology Lithium polymer Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 52.8 Wh 45 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 10 hours
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Yoga Gen 3 (21AW) Lenovo Yoga 530-14IKB (81EK)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt 65 Watt
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Yoga Gen 3 (21AW) Lenovo Yoga 530-14IKB (81EK)
Type Keyboard, digitizer, TrackPoint, digital pen, UltraNav Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight Yes -
Features Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, 4096 pressure levels, Fn keys with Unified Communications controls Multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Yoga Gen 3 (21AW) Lenovo Yoga 530-14IKB (81EK)
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 3.1 Gen 1
USB 3.1 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader - 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card)
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Yoga Gen 3 (21AW) Lenovo Yoga 530-14IKB (81EK)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition (available through downgrade rights from Windows 11 Pro) + Windows 11 Pro Licence - English Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition - English
Software Included Glance by Mirametrix, Intel Connectivity Performance Suite Microsoft Office (Trial)
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Yoga Gen 3 (21AW) Lenovo Yoga 530-14IKB (81EK)
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter, Lenovo Integrated Pen Power adapter
Integrated Options - Accelerometer
Security Discrete Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader, smart card reader Fingerprint reader
Security Slot Type Kensington nano security slot Kensington mini 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
Compliant Standards RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3, TCG Certified RoHS
SAR Value - 1.39 W/kg (body), 1.39 W/kg (limb)
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 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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