Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 Pro 14IHU5 (82NC) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 3 (21B9)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 Pro 14IHU5 (82NC) and Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 3 (21B9). 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 Slim 7 Pro 14IHU5 (82NC) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 Pro 14IHU5 (82NC) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

high-resolution display

lightweight design

powerful processor

fast ssd storage

good battery life

limited port selection

no dedicated gpu

higher price range

average audio quality

Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 3 (21B9) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 3 (21B9) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

excellent keyboard feel

good battery life

impressive security features

decent processor performance

average display brightness

limited graphics capability

noisy under load

heavier than competitors

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 Pro 14IHU5 (82NC) and Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 3 (21B9)
85 % - Design
87 % - Display
84 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
85 % - Design
75 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 Pro 14IHU5 (82NC) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 3 (21B9) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 Pro 14IHU5 (82NC) Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 3 (21B9)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 31.24 cm x 22.14 cm x 1.46 cm 30.5 cm x 21.8 cm x 1.73 cm
Weight 1.3 kg 1.25 kg
Case Material Aluminium (top), aluminium (bottom), mylar (display cover) Aluminium (top), glass-fibre reinforced plastic (bottom)
Colour Slate grey Thunder black
DISPLAY Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 Pro 14IHU5 (82NC) Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 3 (21B9)
Screen Size (Type) 14" - IPS 13.3" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 2240 x 1400 (2.2K) 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:10 16:9
Image Brightness 300 cd/m² 300 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 100% sRGB 45% NTSC
Features Anti-glare, 178° viewing angle, Dolby Vision Anti-glare, 170° viewing angle
PROCESSOR Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 Pro 14IHU5 (82NC) Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 3 (21B9)
CPU Intel Core i5 (11th Gen) 11300H / 3.1 GHz AMD Ryzen 5 Pro 5675U / 2.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.4 GHz 4.3 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core 6-core
Cache 8 MB L3 - 16 MB
Platform Technology Intel Evo -
Features Integrated memory controller Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 Pro 14IHU5 (82NC) Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 3 (21B9)
RAM 8 GB (provided memory is soldered) 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type LPDDR4X SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 4266 MHz 3200 MHz
Rated Speed 4266 MHz 3200 MHz
STORAGE Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 Pro 14IHU5 (82NC) Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 3 (21B9)
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 Slim 7 Pro 14IHU5 (82NC) Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 3 (21B9)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel Iris Xe Graphics AMD Radeon Graphics
Max Monitors Supported - 3 external monitor(s)
Video System Features Functions as Intel UHD graphics (for single-channel memory) -
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, dual array microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3306 Realtek ALC3287
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Atmos High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio Premium
Audio Features Harman audio technology -
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 Pro 14IHU5 (82NC) Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 3 (21B9)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1 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 Slim 7 Pro 14IHU5 (82NC) Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 3 (21B9)
Technology Lithium polymer Lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 61 Wh 46 Wh
Battery Life Up to 20.6 hours -
Battery Run Time Local video (1080p) playback time (150 nits): up to 20.6 hours -
AC ADAPTER Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 Pro 14IHU5 (82NC) Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 3 (21B9)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt 65 Watt
INPUT Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 Pro 14IHU5 (82NC) Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 3 (21B9)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad, precision glass touchpad Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, Fn keys with Unified Communications controls
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 Pro 14IHU5 (82NC) Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 3 (21B9)
Interfaces 2 x Thunderbolt 4 (supports DisplayPort 1.4) (Power Delivery 3.0)
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
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 Slim 7 Pro 14IHU5 (82NC) Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 3 (21B9)
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 Slim 7 Pro 14IHU5 (82NC) Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 3 (21B9)
Included Accessories USB-C slim power adapter USB-C power adapter
Integrated Options Ambient light sensor, hall sensor -
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip 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, hard drive password, RapidCharge Administrator password, power-on password, RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810H tested, self-healing BIOS, NVMe password
Compliant Standards RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3, TUV Rheinland Eyesafe Display, TUV Rheinland Low Blue Light (Hardware Solution) RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3, TCG Certified
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes Yes
EPEAT Compliant - 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 Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return Base warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return
Extended warranty - 1 year - on-site
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