Lenovo Yoga 9 14IAP7 (82LU) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Yoga Gen 3 (21AW)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Lenovo Yoga 9 14IAP7 (82LU) and Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Yoga Gen 3 (21AW). 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 Yoga 9 14IAP7 (82LU) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo Yoga 9 14IAP7 (82LU) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

superb 4k display

rotating sound bar

responsive touchscreen

premium build quality

efficient thermal management

higher price point

moderate battery life

limited port selection

heavier than competitors

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

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo Yoga 9 14IAP7 (82LU) and Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Yoga Gen 3 (21AW)
82 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
86 % - Design
84 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo Yoga 9 14IAP7 (82LU) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Yoga Gen 3 (21AW) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo Yoga 9 14IAP7 (82LU) Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Yoga Gen 3 (21AW)
Product Type Notebook - flip design Notebook - flip design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 31.8 cm x 23 cm x 1.525 cm 30.5 cm x 21.415 cm x 1.59 cm
Weight 1.4 kg 1.19 kg
Case Material Aluminium (top), aluminium (bottom) Carbon fibre hybrid (top), carbon fibre hybrid (bottom)
Colour Oatmeal Thunder black
DISPLAY Lenovo Yoga 9 14IAP7 (82LU) Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Yoga Gen 3 (21AW)
Screen Size (Type) 14" OLED 13.3" - IPS
Touchscreen Yes (10-point multi-touch) Yes (10-point multi-touch)
LCD Backlight Technology - LED backlight
Screen Resolution 3840 x 2400 (4K) 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 60 Hz -
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:10 16:10
Image Brightness 400 cd/m² 300 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 100% DCI-P3 100% sRGB
Features Glossy, Direct Bonding technology, capacitive touch screen, 170° viewing angle, HDR 500 True Black, one glass metal mesh (OGM), Dolby Vision, VESA DisplayHDR 500 Anti-glare, anti-smudge, capacitive touch screen, 170° viewing angle
PROCESSOR Lenovo Yoga 9 14IAP7 (82LU) Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Yoga Gen 3 (21AW)
CPU Intel Core i7 (12th Gen) 1260P / 2.1 GHz Intel Core i5 (12th Gen) 1235U / 1.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.7 GHz 4.4 GHz
Number of Cores 12-core 10-core
Cache 18 MB 12 MB
Platform Technology Intel Evo Intel Evo
Features Integrated memory controller Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Lenovo Yoga 9 14IAP7 (82LU) Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Yoga Gen 3 (21AW)
RAM 16 GB (provided memory is soldered) 16 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type LPDDR5 SDRAM LPDDR4X SDRAM
Speed 5200 MHz 4266 MHz
Rated Speed 5200 MHz 4266 MHz
STORAGE Lenovo Yoga 9 14IAP7 (82LU) Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Yoga Gen 3 (21AW)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 1 TB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe) 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption 2, NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo Yoga 9 14IAP7 (82LU) Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Yoga Gen 3 (21AW)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel Iris Xe Graphics Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Max Monitors Supported 3 external monitor(s) 3 external monitor(s)
Video System Features Functions as Intel UHD graphics (for single-channel memory) Functions as Intel UHD graphics (for single-channel memory)
Camera Yes - 1080p Yes - 1080p
Camera Features Privacy shutter, IR camera, Windows Hello, fixed focus, ToF sensor Privacy shutter, IR camera, Windows Hello, fixed focus
Sound Two subwoofers, two tweeters, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3306 Realtek ALC3306
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Atmos High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio, Dolby Voice
Audio Features Noise-cancellation technology, Bowers & Wilkins speakers, woofers on the side, front-facing tweeters on hinge bar -
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo Yoga 9 14IAP7 (82LU) Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Yoga Gen 3 (21AW)
Wireless Bluetooth 5.1, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E) Bluetooth 5.1, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
Wireless Controller - Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX 211
Features Dual stream (2x2) Dual stream (2x2)
WWAN
Generation - 4G upgradable
BATTERY Lenovo Yoga 9 14IAP7 (82LU) Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Yoga Gen 3 (21AW)
Technology Lithium polymer Lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 75 Wh 52.8 Wh
Battery Life Up to 14 hours -
Battery Run Time Local video (1080p) playback time (150 nits): up to 14 hours -
AC ADAPTER Lenovo Yoga 9 14IAP7 (82LU) Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Yoga Gen 3 (21AW)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 100 Watt 65 Watt
INPUT Lenovo Yoga 9 14IAP7 (82LU) Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Yoga Gen 3 (21AW)
Type Keyboard, digitizer, touchpad, digital pen Keyboard, digitizer, TrackPoint, digital pen, UltraNav
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad, precision touchpad, glass touchpad Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, 4096 pressure levels, Fn keys with Unified Communications controls
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo Yoga 9 14IAP7 (82LU) Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Yoga Gen 3 (21AW)
Interfaces USB 3.2 Gen 2
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
2 x Thunderbolt 4 (supports DisplayPort 1.4) (Power Delivery 3.0)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
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
SOFTWARE Lenovo Yoga 9 14IAP7 (82LU) Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Yoga Gen 3 (21AW)
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Home - English Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition (available through downgrade rights from Windows 11 Pro) + Windows 11 Pro Licence - English
Software Included Microsoft Office (Trial) Glance by Mirametrix, Intel Connectivity Performance Suite
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo Yoga 9 14IAP7 (82LU) Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Yoga Gen 3 (21AW)
Included Accessories USB-C slim power adapter, Lenovo Precision Pen 2, Lenovo Yoga 14-inch sleeve USB-C power adapter, Lenovo Integrated Pen
Integrated Options Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, hall sensor -
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader Discrete Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader, smart card reader
Security Slot Type - Kensington nano security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection - Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features Administrator password, hard drive password, Rapid Charge Boost, self-healing BIOS, Lenovo Voice Assistant (LVA) 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
Compliant Standards RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3, TUV Rheinland Low Blue Light (Hardware Solution) RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3, TCG Certified
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes Yes
EPEAT Compliant EPEAT Silver 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 Base warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return
Extended warranty - 2 years - on-site
Base warranty - 3 years - pick-up and return
Extended warranty - 1 year - on-site
Base warranty - battery - 1 year
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