Lenovo ThinkPad X250 vs. Lenovo Yoga S730-13IWL (Lenovo Yoga S730)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkPad X250 and Lenovo Yoga S730-13IWL (Lenovo Yoga S730). 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 X250 Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad X250 based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

excellent keyboard feel

impressive battery life

compact and portable

good security features

average display quality

limited graphics performance

noisy under load

older processor model

Lenovo Yoga S730-13IWL (Lenovo Yoga S730) Review

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

slim, lightweight design

full hd display

solid build quality

decent battery life

fast ssd storage

limited port selection

no dedicated gpu

average audio quality

higher price segment

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo ThinkPad X250 and Lenovo Yoga S730-13IWL (Lenovo Yoga S730)
85 % - Design
66 % - Display
65 % - Performance
72 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
86 % - Design
78 % - Display
72 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
76 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad X250 vs. Lenovo Yoga S730-13IWL (Lenovo Yoga S730) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad X250 Lenovo Yoga S730-13IWL (Lenovo Yoga S730)
Product Type Notebook Notebook - 180-degree hinge design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 30.48 cm x 20.83 cm x 2.03 cm 30.7 cm x 21 cm x 1.19 cm
Weight 1.31 kg 1.1 kg
Case Material Glass-fibre reinforced plastic Aluminum
Colour Black Iron grey
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad X250 Lenovo Yoga S730-13IWL (Lenovo Yoga S730)
Screen Size (Type) 12.5" 13.3" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness - 300 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 72% NTSC
Features Anti-glare Glossy, glass cover, 72% NTSC colour gamut
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad X250 Lenovo Yoga S730-13IWL (Lenovo Yoga S730)
CPU Intel Core i5 (5th Gen) 5300U / 2.3 GHz Intel Core i5 (8th Gen) 8265U / 1.6 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 2.9 GHz 3.9 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core Quad-Core
Cache 3 MB 6 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Features Integrated memory controller Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad X250 Lenovo Yoga S730-13IWL (Lenovo Yoga S730)
RAM 4 GB (1 x 4 GB) 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 16 GB -
RAM Type DDR3L SDRAM LPDDR3 SDRAM
Speed - 2133 MHz
Rated Speed - 2133 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 204-pin -
Slots Qty 1 -
Empty Slots 0 -
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad X250 Lenovo Yoga S730-13IWL (Lenovo Yoga S730)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 120 GB SSD 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad X250 Lenovo Yoga S730-13IWL (Lenovo Yoga S730)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel HD Graphics 5500 Intel UHD Graphics 620
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 720p
Resolution - 1 Megapixel
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3232 -
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio High Definition Audio, Dolby Atmos
Audio Features - JBL
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad X250 Lenovo Yoga S730-13IWL (Lenovo Yoga S730)
Wireless Bluetooth, Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1
Wireless Controller - M.2 Card
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
Features - Single stream (1x1)
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad X250 Lenovo Yoga S730-13IWL (Lenovo Yoga S730)
Technology Lithium Ion Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) - 42 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 12 hours
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad X250 Lenovo Yoga S730-13IWL (Lenovo Yoga S730)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 45 Watt 65 Watt
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad X250 Lenovo Yoga S730-13IWL (Lenovo Yoga S730)
Type Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad Multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad X250 Lenovo Yoga S730-13IWL (Lenovo Yoga S730)
Interfaces USB 3.0
VGA
Mini DisplayPort
LAN
Dock
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.0 (Always On)
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
Memory Card Reader 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card) -
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad X250 Lenovo Yoga S730-13IWL (Lenovo Yoga S730)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition (Microsoft Authorized Refurbisher (MAR)) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition - English
Software Included - Microsoft Office (Trial)
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad X250 Lenovo Yoga S730-13IWL (Lenovo Yoga S730)
Dockable Yes -
Included Accessories Power adapter USB-C power adapter
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 1.2) Security Chip Fingerprint reader
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot -
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) -
Features Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, ThinkEngine, MIL-STD-810G tested Administrator password, power-on password, RapidCharge
Compliant Standards ISO 9001, ISO 14001, RoHS, GREENGUARD, ISO 27001 RoHS
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes Yes
EPEAT Compliant - EPEAT Silver
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 2 years - pick-up and return Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return
Model Number - 13IWL 81J0
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