Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 14IIL05 (82A1) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 3 (21CR)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 14IIL05 (82A1) and Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 3 (21CR). 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 Slim 7 14IIL05 (82A1) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 14IIL05 (82A1) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

impressive battery life

lightweight design

vivid display quality

fast processing speed

good value for money

limited port selection

average speaker quality

no dedicated GPU

plastic build quality

Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 3 (21CR) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 3 (21CR) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

lightweight and portable

robust security features

excellent keyboard comfort

impressive battery life

fast processor performance

limited graphics capabilities

higher price point

no OLED option

fewer color choices

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 14IIL05 (82A1) and Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 3 (21CR)
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84 % - Performance
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85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 14IIL05 (82A1) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 3 (21CR) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 14IIL05 (82A1) Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 3 (21CR)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 32.06 cm x 20.818 cm x 1.51 cm 31.75 cm x 22.69 cm x 1.66 cm
Weight 1.5 kg 1.23 kg
Case Material Aluminum Aluminium (bottom), carbon fibre hybrid (top)
Colour Orchid | Dark moss Thunder black
DISPLAY Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 14IIL05 (82A1) Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 3 (21CR)
Screen Size (Type) 14" - IPS 14" - IPS
Touchscreen - 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 300 cd/m² 300 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 100% sRGB 45% NTSC
Features Anti-glare Anti-glare, on-cell touch technology, 170° viewing angle
PROCESSOR Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 14IIL05 (82A1) Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 3 (21CR)
CPU Intel Core i5 (10th Gen) 1035G4 / 1.1 GHz AMD Ryzen 5 Pro 6650U / 2.9 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.7 GHz 4.5 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 Slim 7 14IIL05 (82A1) Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 3 (21CR)
RAM 8 GB (provided memory is soldered) 16 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type LPDDR4X SDRAM LPDDR5 SDRAM
Speed 3200 MHz 6400 MHz
Rated Speed 3200 MHz 6400 MHz
STORAGE Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 14IIL05 (82A1) Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 3 (21CR)
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 4.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption - Kioxia
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 14IIL05 (82A1) Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 3 (21CR)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel Iris Plus Graphics AMD Radeon 660M
Memory Allocation Technology Shared Video Memory (UMA) -
Max Monitors Supported - 3 external monitor(s)
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 1080p
Camera Features IR camera, Windows Hello, fixed focus, ToF sensor Privacy shutter, IR camera, Windows Hello, fixed focus
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, 360° quad array microphone
Codec - Realtek ALC3287
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Atmos High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio, Dolby Voice
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 14IIL05 (82A1) Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 3 (21CR)
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 Slim 7 14IIL05 (82A1) Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 3 (21CR)
Technology Lithium polymer 4-cell lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 60.7 Wh 57 Wh
Battery Life Up to 15 hours -
AC ADAPTER Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 14IIL05 (82A1) Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 3 (21CR)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt 65 Watt, 5 / 9 / 15 / 20 V
INPUT Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 14IIL05 (82A1) Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 3 (21CR)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, TrackPoint, 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 Slim 7 14IIL05 (82A1) Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 3 (21CR)
Interfaces USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 3, DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
USB-C (Power Delivery 3.0)
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
Headphone/microphone combo jack
HDMI
USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB4 (supports DisplayPort 1.4a Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort 1.4a Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN (on supplied adapter)
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) -
SOFTWARE Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 14IIL05 (82A1) Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 3 (21CR)
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 Slim 7 14IIL05 (82A1) Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 3 (21CR)
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter USB-C power adapter, Lenovo USB-C to Ethernet Adapter
Integrated Options Ambient light sensor -
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip Discrete Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip with Microsoft Pluton, fingerprint reader
Security Slot Type - Kensington nano security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection - Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, Rapid Charge Pro Administrator password, power-on password, RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810H tested, self-healing BIOS, NVMe password, USB FIDO (Fast Identity Online) device integration
Compliant Standards RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3 RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3, TCG Certified
SAR Value 0.94 W/kg (body), 0.94 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 -
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