Lenovo Yoga C940-14IIL (Lenovo Yoga C940) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga Gen 3 (21BB)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Lenovo Yoga C940-14IIL (Lenovo Yoga C940) and Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga Gen 3 (21BB). 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 3 (21BB) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga Gen 3 (21BB) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

360-degree hinge versatility

responsive touch screen

durable build quality

solid security features

fast charging support

moderate battery life

standard HD display

limited graphics performance

heavier than competitors

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo Yoga C940-14IIL (Lenovo Yoga C940) and Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga Gen 3 (21BB)
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85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
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75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo Yoga C940-14IIL (Lenovo Yoga C940) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga Gen 3 (21BB) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo Yoga C940-14IIL (Lenovo Yoga C940) Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga Gen 3 (21BB)
Product Type Notebook - flip design Notebook - flip design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 32.03 cm x 21.56 cm x 1.57 cm 30.5 cm x 21.8 cm x 1.71 cm
Weight 1.35 kg 1.31 kg
Case Material Aluminum Aluminium (top), glass-fibre reinforced plastic (bottom)
Colour Iron grey | Mica Thunder black
DISPLAY Lenovo Yoga C940-14IIL (Lenovo Yoga C940) Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga Gen 3 (21BB)
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 1200 (WUXGA)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:10
Image Brightness 400 cd/m² 300 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 72% NTSC 100% sRGB
Features Glossy, Dolby Vision, 72% NTSC colour gamut Anti-reflective, One Glass Solution, anti-smudge, 170° viewing angle
PROCESSOR Lenovo Yoga C940-14IIL (Lenovo Yoga C940) Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga Gen 3 (21BB)
CPU Intel Core i5 (10th Gen) 1035G4 / 1.1 GHz AMD Ryzen 5 Pro 5675U / 2.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.7 GHz 4.3 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core 6-core
Cache 6 MB L3 - 16 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Features Integrated memory controller Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Lenovo Yoga C940-14IIL (Lenovo Yoga C940) Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga Gen 3 (21BB)
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 3 (21BB)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe) 256 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 4.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption 2, NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo Yoga C940-14IIL (Lenovo Yoga C940) Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga Gen 3 (21BB)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel Iris Plus Graphics AMD Radeon Graphics
Max Monitors Supported - 3 external monitor(s)
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 1080p
Resolution 1 Megapixel -
Camera Features Privacy shutter Privacy shutter, IR camera, Windows Hello, fixed focus
Sound Four speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec - Realtek ALC3287
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 3 (21BB)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0 Bluetooth 5.2, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
Wireless Controller M.2 Card AMD RZ616 - M.2 Card
Compliant Standards - DASH
Features Dual stream (2x2) Dual stream (2x2)
WWAN
Generation - 4G upgradable
BATTERY Lenovo Yoga C940-14IIL (Lenovo Yoga C940) Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga Gen 3 (21BB)
Technology Lithium Ion Lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 60 Wh 46 Wh
Battery Life Up to 17.8 hours -
AC ADAPTER Lenovo Yoga C940-14IIL (Lenovo Yoga C940) Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga Gen 3 (21BB)
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 3 (21BB)
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, Fn keys with Unified Communications controls
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo Yoga C940-14IIL (Lenovo Yoga C940) Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga Gen 3 (21BB)
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 1 (supports DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader - Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE Lenovo Yoga C940-14IIL (Lenovo Yoga C940) Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga Gen 3 (21BB)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition - 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) -
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo Yoga C940-14IIL (Lenovo Yoga C940) Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga Gen 3 (21BB)
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter, Lenovo Active Pen USB-C power adapter, Lenovo Integrated Pen
Integrated Options Accelerometer -
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 security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection - Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features Administrator password, power-on password Administrator password, power-on password, RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810H tested, self-healing BIOS, NVMe password
Compliant Standards RoHS RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3, TCG Certified
SAR Value 1.23 W/kg (body), 1.23 W/kg (limb) -
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes Yes
EPEAT Compliant - EPEAT Gold
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 Base warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return
Extended warranty - 1 year - on-site
Model Number 14IIL 81Q9 -
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