Lenovo Yoga C940-14IIL (Lenovo Yoga C940) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga Gen 2 (20VL)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Lenovo Yoga C940-14IIL (Lenovo Yoga C940) and Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga Gen 2 (20VL). 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 C940-14IIL (Lenovo Yoga C940) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo Yoga C940-14IIL (Lenovo Yoga C940) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

excellent build quality

vibrant 4k display

innovative garaged stylus

strong performance

good battery life

pricey for base model

limited port selection

no dedicated graphics

heavier than competitors

Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga Gen 2 (20VL) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga Gen 2 (20VL) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

versatile 2-in-1 design

responsive touch screen

solid build quality

good keyboard feel

decent battery life

average display brightness

modest graphics performance

heavier than competitors

limited storage options

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo Yoga C940-14IIL (Lenovo Yoga C940) and Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga Gen 2 (20VL)
86 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
82 % - Design
72 % - Display
75 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
76 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo Yoga C940-14IIL (Lenovo Yoga C940) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga Gen 2 (20VL) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo Yoga C940-14IIL (Lenovo Yoga C940) Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga Gen 2 (20VL)
Product Type Notebook - flip design Notebook - flip design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 32.03 cm x 21.56 cm x 1.57 cm 31.15 cm x 21.9 cm x 1.76 cm
Weight 1.35 kg 1.44 kg
Case Material Aluminum Aluminum, glass-fibre reinforced plastic
Colour Iron grey | Mica Black
DISPLAY Lenovo Yoga C940-14IIL (Lenovo Yoga C940) Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga Gen 2 (20VL)
Screen Size (Type) 14" - IPS 13.3" - 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 1080 (Full HD)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 400 cd/m² 300 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 72% NTSC 72% NTSC
Features Glossy, Dolby Vision, 72% NTSC colour gamut Anti-reflective, anti-smudge, capacitive touch screen, 170° viewing angle, 72% NTSC colour gamut
PROCESSOR Lenovo Yoga C940-14IIL (Lenovo Yoga C940) Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga Gen 2 (20VL)
CPU Intel Core i5 (10th Gen) 1035G4 / 1.1 GHz Intel Core i5 (11th Gen) 1135G7 / 2.4 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.7 GHz 4.2 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core Quad-Core
Cache 6 MB 8 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Features Integrated memory controller Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Lenovo Yoga C940-14IIL (Lenovo Yoga C940) Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga Gen 2 (20VL)
RAM 8 GB (provided memory is soldered) 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type LPDDR4X SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 3733 MHz 3200 MHz
Rated Speed 3733 MHz 3200 MHz
STORAGE Lenovo Yoga C940-14IIL (Lenovo Yoga C940) Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga Gen 2 (20VL)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe) 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption, NVM Express (NVMe) - Samsung
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo Yoga C940-14IIL (Lenovo Yoga C940) Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga Gen 2 (20VL)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel Iris Plus Graphics Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Memory Allocation Technology - Shared Video Memory (UMA)
Max Monitors Supported - 3 external monitor(s)
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 720p (front)
Resolution 1 Megapixel 5 Megapixel (rear)
Camera Features Privacy shutter IR camera, ThinkShutter camera privacy
Sound Four speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec - Conexant CX11880
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Atmos High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio Premium
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo Yoga C940-14IIL (Lenovo Yoga C940) Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga Gen 2 (20VL)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2
Wireless Controller M.2 Card Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201 - M.2 Card
Network Interface - Gigabit Ethernet
Features Dual stream (2x2) Gigabit Ethernet via optional Ethernet (RJ-45) adapter
BATTERY Lenovo Yoga C940-14IIL (Lenovo Yoga C940) Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga Gen 2 (20VL)
Technology Lithium Ion 4-cell lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 60 Wh 46 Wh
Battery Life Up to 17.8 hours Up to 10.36 hours
AC ADAPTER Lenovo Yoga C940-14IIL (Lenovo Yoga C940) Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga Gen 2 (20VL)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt 65 Watt
INPUT Lenovo Yoga C940-14IIL (Lenovo Yoga C940) Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga Gen 2 (20VL)
Type Keyboard, digitizer, touchpad, digital pen Keyboard, digitizer, TrackPoint, digital pen, UltraNav
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad, Fn keys with Unified Communications controls
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo Yoga C940-14IIL (Lenovo Yoga C940) Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga Gen 2 (20VL)
Interfaces 2 x USB-C 3.1 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 3, DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
USB 3.1 Gen 2
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
HDMI
Lenovo Ethernet extension connector
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Dock (combined dual USB-C and ethernet side connection)
LAN (on supplied adapter)
Memory Card Reader - Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE Lenovo Yoga C940-14IIL (Lenovo Yoga C940) Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga Gen 2 (20VL)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition - English Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition
Software Included Microsoft Office (Trial) -
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo Yoga C940-14IIL (Lenovo Yoga C940) Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga Gen 2 (20VL)
Dockable - Yes
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter, Lenovo Active Pen ThinkPad Pen Pro, USB-C power adapter, ThinkPad Ethernet Extension Adapter Gen 2
Integrated Options Accelerometer G-sensor
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader, smart card reader
Security Slot Type - Kensington security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection - Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features Administrator password, power-on password Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810H tested
Compliant Standards RoHS RoHS
SAR Value 1.23 W/kg (body), 1.23 W/kg (limb) -
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes Yes
EPEAT Compliant - EPEAT Gold
TCO Certified - TCO Certified Notebooks 8
Max Operating Temperature - 35 °C
Min Operating Temperature - 5 °C
Humidity Range Operating - 8 - 95%
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return -
Model Number 14IIL 81Q9 -
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