Lenovo ThinkPad Yoga 11e (5th Gen) (20LM) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga (4th Gen) (20QG)

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Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga (4th Gen) (20QG)
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga (4th Gen) (20QG)

Our Rating: 85 %

Side by side comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkPad Yoga 11e (5th Gen) (20LM) and Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga (4th Gen) (20QG). 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 X1 Yoga (4th Gen) (20QG) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga (4th Gen) (20QG) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

flexible 2-in-1 design

excellent keyboard comfort

impressive battery life

vivid display colors

higher price point

limited storage capacity

no dedicated GPU

moderate speaker quality

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Difference between Lenovo ThinkPad Yoga 11e (5th Gen) (20LM) and Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga (4th Gen) (20QG)
85 % - Design
82 % - Display
78 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad Yoga 11e (5th Gen) (20LM) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga (4th Gen) (20QG) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad Yoga 11e (5th Gen) (20LM) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga (4th Gen) (20QG)
Product Type Notebook - flip design Notebook - flip design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 30 cm x 21 cm x 2.25 cm 32.3 cm x 21.8 cm x 1.55 cm
Weight 1.54 kg 1.36 kg
Case Material Polycarbonate ABS, glass-fibre Aluminum, magnesium alloy
Colour Black Iron grey
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad Yoga 11e (5th Gen) (20LM) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga (4th Gen) (20QG)
Screen Size (Type) 11.6" - IPS 14" - IPS
Touchscreen Yes (10-point multi-touch) Yes (10-point multi-touch)
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1366 x 768 (HD) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 250 cd/m² 400 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 72%
Features Anti-glare Anti-reflective, anti-smudge, 170° viewing angle, Low Power
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad Yoga 11e (5th Gen) (20LM) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga (4th Gen) (20QG)
CPU Intel Celeron N4100 / 1.1 GHz Intel Core i5 (8th Gen) 8265U / 1.6 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 2.4 GHz 3.9 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core Quad-Core
Cache 4 MB 6 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Features Integrated memory controller Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad Yoga 11e (5th Gen) (20LM) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga (4th Gen) (20QG)
RAM 4 GB (provided memory is soldered) 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM LPDDR3 SDRAM
Speed 2400 MHz 2133 MHz
Rated Speed 2400 MHz 2133 MHz
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad Yoga 11e (5th Gen) (20LM) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga (4th Gen) (20QG)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB eMMC 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption - Samsung
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad Yoga 11e (5th Gen) (20LM) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga (4th Gen) (20QG)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics 600 Intel UHD Graphics 620
Camera Yes - 720p (front) -
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone Stereo speakers, quad array microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3287 Realtek ALC1012L
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio High Definition Audio, Dolby Atmos
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad Yoga 11e (5th Gen) (20LM) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga (4th Gen) (20QG)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0
Wireless Controller Intel Wireless-AC 9260 - M.2 Card Intel Wireless-AC 9560 - M.2 Card
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller Realtek RTL8111GUS-CG -
Features - Gigabit Ethernet via optional Ethernet (RJ-45) adapter
WWAN
Generation - 4G
Technology - LTE Advanced
Controller - FIBOCOM L850-GL - M.2 Card
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad Yoga 11e (5th Gen) (20LM) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga (4th Gen) (20QG)
Technology Lithium Ion 4-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 42 Wh 51 Wh
Battery Life Up to 12 hours Up to 18.1 hours
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad Yoga 11e (5th Gen) (20LM) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga (4th Gen) (20QG)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 45 Watt 65 Watt
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad Yoga 11e (5th Gen) (20LM) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga (4th Gen) (20QG)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, digitizer, TrackPoint, digital pen, UltraNav
Keyboard Backlight - Yes
Features Volume control, multi-touch touchpad Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad Yoga 11e (5th Gen) (20LM) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga (4th Gen) (20QG)
Slots - 1 x Nano-SIM card (1 free)
Interfaces 2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
HDMI
USB 3.1 Gen 1
USB 3.1 Gen 1 (Always On)
2 x USB-C 3.1 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 3, DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
HDMI
Lenovo Ethernet extension connector
Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN (on supplied cable)
Dock
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) -
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad Yoga 11e (5th Gen) (20LM) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga (4th Gen) (20QG)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad Yoga 11e (5th Gen) (20LM) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga (4th Gen) (20QG)
Dockable - Yes
Included Accessories Power adapter ThinkPad Pen Pro, USB-C power adapter, ThinkPad Ethernet Extension Cable Gen 2
Integrated Options - 3-axis gyro sensor, 3-axis accelerometer
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader
Security Slot Type Kensington 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, hard drive password, power-on password, MIL-STD-810G tested Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810G tested
Navigation Receiver - GPS
Compliant Standards RoHS RoHS
SAR Value 0.855 W/kg (body), 0.855 W/kg (limb) 1.571 W/kg (body), 1.571 W/kg (limb)
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes Yes
EPEAT Compliant - EPEAT Gold
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return -
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