Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 Gen 1 (21D3) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Yoga (1st Gen)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 Gen 1 (21D3) and Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Yoga (1st Gen). With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare dimensions, performance, storage, functions, but also other key features of both laptops and easily decide which one is the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the laptop that best fits your needs and expectations.

Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 Gen 1 (21D3) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 Gen 1 (21D3) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

excellent build quality

powerful amd processor

bright oled display

eco-friendly materials

solid security features

higher price point

limited port selection

no dedicated gpu

average battery life

Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Yoga (1st Gen) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Yoga (1st Gen) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

flexible 360-degree hinge

solid build quality

good keyboard feel

decent battery life

compact and portable

average display brightness

limited graphics performance

noisy under load

higher price point

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 Gen 1 (21D3) and Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Yoga (1st Gen)
81 % - Design
84 % - Display
80 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
82 % - Design
75 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 Gen 1 (21D3) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Yoga (1st Gen) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 Gen 1 (21D3) Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Yoga (1st Gen)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 29.44 cm x 19.96 cm x 1.399 cm -
Weight 1.26 kg -
Case Material Aluminium (top), aluminium (bottom) -
Colour Black (bottom), arctic grey (top) -
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 Gen 1 (21D3) Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Yoga (1st Gen)
Screen Size (Type) 13.3" OLED 13.3"
Touchscreen Yes (10-point multi-touch) -
Screen Resolution 2880 x 1800 (2.8K) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:10 -
Image Brightness 500 cd/m² -
Colour Gamut 100% DCI-P3 -
Features Anti-reflective, One Glass Solution, anti-smudge, on-cell touch technology, Low Blue Light technology, Dolby Vision, 91.6% screen-to-body ratio -
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 Gen 1 (21D3) Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Yoga (1st Gen)
CPU AMD Ryzen 7 Pro 6850U / 2.7 GHz Intel Core i5 (10th Gen) 10310U / 1.7 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.7 GHz 4.4 GHz
Number of Cores 8-core Quad-Core
Cache L3 - 16 MB 6 MB
Features Integrated memory controller -
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 Gen 1 (21D3) Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Yoga (1st Gen)
RAM 32 GB (provided memory is soldered) 16 GB
RAM Type LPDDR5 SDRAM -
Speed 6400 MHz -
Rated Speed 6400 MHz -
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 Gen 1 (21D3) Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Yoga (1st Gen)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 4.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption - Union Memory 256 GB SSD
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 Gen 1 (21D3) Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Yoga (1st Gen)
Graphics Processor (GPU) AMD Radeon 680M Intel UHD Graphics
Max Monitors Supported 2 external monitor(s) -
Camera Yes - 1080p -
Camera Features Windows Hello, fixed focus, e-camera shutter, Discrete IR -
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone -
Codec Realtek ALC3306 -
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Atmos -
Audio Features Input: Dolby Voice, 360° far-field -
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 Gen 1 (21D3) Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Yoga (1st Gen)
Wireless Bluetooth 5.1, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E) -
Wireless Controller Qualcomm NFA725A -
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
WWAN
Generation - 4G
Technology - LTE
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 Gen 1 (21D3) Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Yoga (1st Gen)
Technology 3-cell lithium polymer -
Battery Capacity (Size) 51.5 Wh -
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 Gen 1 (21D3) Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Yoga (1st Gen)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) -
Output 65 Watt -
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 Gen 1 (21D3) Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Yoga (1st Gen)
Type Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav Keyboard
Keyboard Backlight Yes -
Features Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, edge-to-edge backlit keyboard, Fn keys with Unified Communications controls, glass touchpad, Haptic ForcePad -
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 Gen 1 (21D3) Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Yoga (1st Gen)
Interfaces 2 x USB4 (supports DisplayPort 1.4a Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN (on supplied adapter)
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SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 Gen 1 (21D3) Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Yoga (1st Gen)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition (available through downgrade rights from Windows 11 Pro) + Windows 11 Pro Licence Windows 10 Pro
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 Gen 1 (21D3) Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Yoga (1st Gen)
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter, Lenovo USB-C to Ethernet Adapter Power adapter
Security Discrete Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip with Microsoft Pluton, fingerprint reader -
Features Administrator password, system password, power-on password, RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810H tested, self-healing BIOS, NVMe password, certificate based BIOS authentication, FIDO (Fast Identity Online) authentication -
Compliant Standards RoHS, TUV Rheinland Low Blue Light Certification, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3, TCO Certified 9.0 ISO 14001, ISO 27001, ISO 90001
Carbon Footprint 216 kg carbon emissions (EU) -
Max Operating Temperature 35 °C -
Min Operating Temperature 5 °C -
Humidity Range Operating 8 - 95% -
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