Lenovo Yoga 5G 14Q8CX05 (81XE) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 7 (21CD)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 7 (21CD)
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 7 (21CD)

Our Rating: 85 %

Side by side comparison and review of Lenovo Yoga 5G 14Q8CX05 (81XE) and Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 7 (21CD). 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 Yoga 5G 14Q8CX05 (81XE) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo Yoga 5G 14Q8CX05 (81XE) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

innovative 5g connectivity

lightweight and portable

long battery life

touchscreen versatility

fanless, silent operation

limited storage capacity

average display quality

higher price point

fewer ports available

Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 7 (21CD) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 7 (21CD) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

versatile convertible design

high-quality display

robust build quality

excellent keyboard feel

good battery life

higher price point

limited graphics performance

heavier than competitors

noisy under load

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo Yoga 5G 14Q8CX05 (81XE) and Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 7 (21CD)
83 % - Design
84 % - Display
72 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
85 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo Yoga 5G 14Q8CX05 (81XE) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 7 (21CD) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo Yoga 5G 14Q8CX05 (81XE) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 7 (21CD)
Product Type Notebook - flip design Notebook - flip design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 32.14 cm x 21.5 cm x 1.47 cm 31.44 cm x 22.23 cm x 1.553 cm
Weight 1.35 kg 1.38 kg
Case Material Aluminum, magnesium-aluminum alloy Aluminium (top), aluminium (bottom)
Colour Iron grey Storm grey
DISPLAY Lenovo Yoga 5G 14Q8CX05 (81XE) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 7 (21CD)
Screen Size (Type) 14" - IPS 14" - IPS
Touchscreen Yes (10-point multi-touch) Yes (10-point multi-touch)
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:10
Image Brightness 400 cd/m² 400 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 72% NTSC 100% sRGB
Features Glossy, One Glass Solution, scratch-resistant, 72% NTSC colour gamut Anti-glare, 170° viewing angle, Low Power, Eyesafe technology, OGS Technology
PROCESSOR Lenovo Yoga 5G 14Q8CX05 (81XE) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 7 (21CD)
CPU Qualcomm Snapdragon 8cx Kryo 495 Intel Core i5 (12th Gen) 1240P / 1.7 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 2.84 GHz 4.4 GHz
Number of Cores 8-core 12-core
Cache - 12 MB
Platform Technology - Intel Evo
Features Integrated memory controller Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Lenovo Yoga 5G 14Q8CX05 (81XE) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 7 (21CD)
RAM 8 GB (provided memory is soldered) 16 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type LPDDR4X SDRAM LPDDR5 SDRAM
Speed 1866 MHz 5200 MHz
Rated Speed 1866 MHz 6400 MHz
STORAGE Lenovo Yoga 5G 14Q8CX05 (81XE) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 7 (21CD)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD - UFS 3.0 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption 2, NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo Yoga 5G 14Q8CX05 (81XE) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 7 (21CD)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Qualcomm Adreno 680 Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Memory Allocation Technology Shared Video Memory (UMA) -
Max Monitors Supported 2 external monitor(s) 3 external monitor(s)
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 1080p
Camera Features IR camera, Windows Hello, fixed focus Privacy shutter, IR camera, Windows Hello, fixed focus
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, two tweeters, two woofers, quad array microphone
Codec - Realtek ALC3306
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio High Definition Audio, Dolby Atmos, Dolby Voice
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo Yoga 5G 14Q8CX05 (81XE) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 7 (21CD)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0 NFC, Bluetooth 5.2, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
Wireless Controller Qualcomm WCN3998 Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX 211
Features Dual stream (2x2) Dual stream (2x2)
WWAN
Generation 5G 4G upgradable
Controller Foxconn T99W175 -
BATTERY Lenovo Yoga 5G 14Q8CX05 (81XE) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 7 (21CD)
Technology 4-cell lithium polymer Lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 60 Wh 57 Wh
Battery Life Up to 24 hours Up to 24.5 hours
AC ADAPTER Lenovo Yoga 5G 14Q8CX05 (81XE) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 7 (21CD)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 45 Watt 65 Watt
INPUT Lenovo Yoga 5G 14Q8CX05 (81XE) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 7 (21CD)
Type Keyboard, digitizer, touchpad, digital pen Keyboard, digitizer, TrackPoint, digital pen, UltraNav
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad, precision touchpad Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, Fn keys with Unified Communications controls, glass touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo Yoga 5G 14Q8CX05 (81XE) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 7 (21CD)
Slots 1 x Nano-SIM card (1 free) 1 x Nano-SIM card (1 free)
Interfaces 2 x USB-C 3.1 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
2 x USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort 1.4a Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
HDMI
SOFTWARE Lenovo Yoga 5G 14Q8CX05 (81XE) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 7 (21CD)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition - English Windows 11 Pro - English
Software Included Microsoft Office (Trial) Intel Connectivity Performance Suite
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo Yoga 5G 14Q8CX05 (81XE) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 7 (21CD)
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter, Lenovo Pen USB-C power adapter, Lenovo Integrated Pen
Integrated Options Accelerometer Accelerometer, proximity sensor
Security Fingerprint reader Discrete Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader
Security Slot Type - Kensington nano security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection - Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features Administrator password, Rapid Charge Express, Airplane mode switch Administrator password, power-on password, RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810H tested, NVMe password, Firmware Resiliency 3.0
Navigation Receiver GPS -
Compliant Standards RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3 RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes 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 Limited warranty - 2 years Base warranty - 3 years - pick-up and return
Extended warranty - 3 years - on-site
Limited warranty - battery - 1 year
Other Comparisons with Lenovo Yoga 5G 14Q8CX05 (81XE)
Other Comparisons with Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 7 (21CD)
Other Popular Laptop Comparisons
Other projects: