Lenovo Yoga S740-14IIL (81RS) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 Gen 1 (21D3)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Lenovo Yoga S740-14IIL (81RS) and Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 Gen 1 (21D3). 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 S740-14IIL (81RS) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo Yoga S740-14IIL (81RS) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

impressive 4k display

sleek aluminum design

fast intel core performance

good battery life

thunderbolt 3 support

limited port variety

no dedicated gpu

higher price range

average speaker quality

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

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo Yoga S740-14IIL (81RS) and Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 Gen 1 (21D3)
81 % - Design
84 % - Display
85 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
72 % - Battery
81 % - Design
84 % - Display
80 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo Yoga S740-14IIL (81RS) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 Gen 1 (21D3) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo Yoga S740-14IIL (81RS) Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 Gen 1 (21D3)
Product Type Notebook - 180-degree hinge design Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 32.235 cm x 21.2 cm x 1.815 cm 29.44 cm x 19.96 cm x 1.399 cm
Weight 1.4 kg 1.26 kg
Case Material Aluminum Aluminium (top), aluminium (bottom)
Colour Iron grey Black (bottom), arctic grey (top)
DISPLAY Lenovo Yoga S740-14IIL (81RS) Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 Gen 1 (21D3)
Screen Size (Type) 14" 13.3" OLED
Touchscreen - Yes (10-point multi-touch)
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 2880 x 1800 (2.8K)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:10
Image Brightness 400 cd/m² 500 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 72% NTSC 100% DCI-P3
Features Glossy, Wide Viewing Angle, glass cover, Dolby Vision, 72% NTSC colour gamut 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 Yoga S740-14IIL (81RS) Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 Gen 1 (21D3)
CPU Intel Core i5 (10th Gen) 1035G4 / 1.1 GHz AMD Ryzen 7 Pro 6850U / 2.7 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.7 GHz 4.7 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core 8-core
Cache 6 MB L3 - 16 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Features Integrated memory controller Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Lenovo Yoga S740-14IIL (81RS) Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 Gen 1 (21D3)
RAM 8 GB (provided memory is soldered) 32 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type LPDDR4X SDRAM LPDDR5 SDRAM
Speed 3733 MHz 6400 MHz
Rated Speed 3733 MHz 6400 MHz
STORAGE Lenovo Yoga S740-14IIL (81RS) Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 Gen 1 (21D3)
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 - Union Memory
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo Yoga S740-14IIL (81RS) Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 Gen 1 (21D3)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel Iris Plus Graphics AMD Radeon 680M
Max Monitors Supported - 2 external monitor(s)
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 1080p
Camera Features IR camera, ToF sensor Windows Hello, fixed focus, e-camera shutter, Discrete IR
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec - Realtek ALC3306
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Atmos High Definition Audio, Dolby Atmos
Audio Features - Input: Dolby Voice, 360° far-field
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo Yoga S740-14IIL (81RS) Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 Gen 1 (21D3)
Wireless Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax Bluetooth 5.1, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
Wireless Controller M.2 Card Qualcomm NFA725A
Network Interface - Gigabit Ethernet
Features Dual stream (2x2) -
BATTERY Lenovo Yoga S740-14IIL (81RS) Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 Gen 1 (21D3)
Technology Lithium Ion 3-cell lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 62 Wh 51.5 Wh
Battery Life Up to 19 hours -
AC ADAPTER Lenovo Yoga S740-14IIL (81RS) Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 Gen 1 (21D3)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt 65 Watt
INPUT Lenovo Yoga S740-14IIL (81RS) Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 Gen 1 (21D3)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, edge-to-edge backlit keyboard, Fn keys with Unified Communications controls, glass touchpad, Haptic ForcePad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo Yoga S740-14IIL (81RS) Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 Gen 1 (21D3)
Interfaces USB-C 3.1 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 3, DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
USB 3.1 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB 3.1 Gen 1
Headphone/microphone combo jack
2 x USB4 (supports DisplayPort 1.4a Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN (on supplied adapter)
SOFTWARE Lenovo Yoga S740-14IIL (81RS) Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 Gen 1 (21D3)
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
Software Included Microsoft Office (Trial) -
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo Yoga S740-14IIL (81RS) Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 Gen 1 (21D3)
Included Accessories Power adapter USB-C power adapter, Lenovo USB-C to Ethernet Adapter
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip Discrete Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip with Microsoft Pluton, fingerprint reader
Features Administrator password, power-on password, RapidCharge 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 RoHS, TUV Rheinland Low Blue Light Certification, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3, TCO Certified 9.0
SAR Value 0.439 W/kg (body), 0.439 W/kg (limb) -
Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) 0.439 W/kg (body)
0.439 W/kg (limb)
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Carbon Footprint - 216 kg carbon emissions (EU)
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 -
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