Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga vs Dell Latitude 5300 2-in-1
The Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga is the better laptop on paper: it is faster, has more memory and has more storage. Pick the Dell Latitude 5300 2-in-1 only if it matters to you that it can be upgraded.
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Key differences
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Performance
Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga wins
The Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga's Intel Core i5-1145G7 is quicker: it stays smooth with lots of apps open, while the Dell Latitude 5300 2-in-1's Intel Core i5-8265U copes well with everyday tasks.
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Gaming
Evenly matched
Neither is made for modern games.
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Display
Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga wins
The Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga has the better screen: 13.3" Full HD 300 nits against 13.3" Full HD 255 nits.
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Connectivity
Evenly matched
Much the same ports and wireless on both.
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Portability
Evenly matched
About the same to carry: 1.44 kg and 1.42 kg.
Other differences
- Memory Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga wins
The Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga has 16 GB of memory against 8 GB. That's the difference between coping and staying quick with lots of tabs and apps open.
- Storage Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga wins
The Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga has twice the storage: 512 GB against 256 GB.
- Upgrades Dell Latitude 5300 2-in-1 wins
The Dell Latitude 5300 2-in-1's memory can be upgraded later; the Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga's is fixed.
Which one should you choose?
Choose the Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga if…
- You want a snappier laptop for everyday work: its Intel Core i5-1145G7 is the faster processor.
- You keep lots of tabs and apps open: 16 GB of memory gives it more room than 8 GB.
- You store lots of photos, videos or games: it has 512 GB of storage.
Choose the Dell Latitude 5300 2-in-1 if…
- You might want more memory later: you can add it yourself.
- You'll carry it around: it weighs just 1.42 kg.
- You'd like to use it as a tablet too: it folds or detaches into one.
Full spec comparison
The Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga leads on performance; elsewhere the two are closely matched.
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Performance
Each laptop has its strengths on performance.
The Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga is faster, has more memory and has more storage, while the Dell Latitude 5300 2-in-1 can be upgraded.
| Spec | Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga | Dell Latitude 5300 2-in-1 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core i5-1145G7 | Intel Core i5-8265U |
| Graphics | Intel Iris Xe Graphics | Intel UHD Graphics 620 |
| Memory (RAM) | 16 GB | 8 GB |
| Memory type | DDR4-3200 | DDR4-2400 |
| Maximum memory | 16 GB | 32 GB |
| Memory upgrades | Soldered (not upgradeable) | Upgradeable (slots) |
| Storage | 512 GB | 256 GB |
| Storage type | SSD | SSD |
| Storage interface | PCIe NVMe M.2 2242 | — |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Screen
Both screens are closely matched.
Size, sharpness and smoothness are near enough the same, so neither has a real edge to look at.
| Spec | Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga | Dell Latitude 5300 2-in-1 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 13.3" | 13.3" |
| Resolution | Full HD (1920 x 1080) | Full HD (1920 x 1080) |
| Aspect ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Panel | IPS | IPS |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 60 Hz |
| Variable refresh (VRR) | No | No |
| Brightness | 300 nits | 255 nits |
| Colour range | 72% NTSC | NTSC 72% |
| HDR | None | None |
| Finish | Anti-reflective | Anti-reflective |
| Touchscreen | Yes | Yes |
| Pen standard | — | Dell Active Pen (Wacom) |
Battery and size
The Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga is ahead on battery and weight.
It charges over USB-C, and the Dell Latitude 5300 2-in-1 doesn't beat it on anything here.
| Spec | Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga | Dell Latitude 5300 2-in-1 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery life (maker claim) | Up to 10.36 hours | — |
| Battery capacity | 46 Wh | — |
| Charges via | USB-C | barrel |
| Fast charging | 80% in 60 minutes | ExpressCharge: over 80% in about 1 hour (system off) |
| Weight | 1.44 kg | 1.42 kg |
| Dimensions | 311.5 x 219 x 17.6 mm | 305.7 x 207.5 x 16.9-19.3 mm |
| Materials | aluminium top, GFRP bottom | — |
| Durability | MIL-STD-810H | — |
| Hinge | 360-degree convertible | 360-degree convertible |
| Colour | — | Black |
| Colours available | Black, Silver | — |
Ports and wireless
Both have much the same ports and wireless.
You can plug in the same things on either.
| Spec | Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga | Dell Latitude 5300 2-in-1 |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 1x HDMI 2.0, 1x Thunderbolt 4 / USB4 40Gbps (charging, Power Delivery 3.0, DisplayPort 1.4), 1x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (charging, Power Delivery, DisplayPort 1.2), 1x USB-A 3.2 Gen 1, 1x USB-A 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On), 1x 3.5 mm headphone/microphone combo, 1x microSD | 1x USB-C 3.1 Gen 2 (DisplayPort, Power Delivery; Thunderbolt optional), 1x USB-A 3.1 Gen 1, 1x USB-A 3.1 Gen 1 (PowerShare), 1x HDMI 1.4b, 1x headset/mic combo jack, 1x microSD, 1x wedge-shaped lock slot, 1x micro-SIM slot (LTE option), 1x smart card reader (optional) |
| Thunderbolt / USB4 | Thunderbolt 4 / USB4 40Gbps | None |
| External displays (max) | 3 | — |
| Card reader | microSD | microSD |
| Ethernet | — | None |
| Mobile data | — | None |
Features
Both have much the same extras.
From the keyboard to the webcam and login, there is little between them.
| Spec | Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga | Dell Latitude 5300 2-in-1 |
|---|---|---|
| Webcam | 720p | 720p |
| Webcam privacy | physical shutter | — |
| Keyboard | 6-row spill-resistant keyboard | Full-size, 82 keys (UK), 18.05 mm key pitch |
| Number pad | No | No |
| Touchpad | Mylar multi-touch touchpad with TrackPoint | 91.9 x 51.4 mm, 5-finger multi-touch |
| Speakers | 2x 2 W stereo, Dolby Audio Premium | 2 speakers, 2 W average / 2.5 W peak, Waves MaxxAudio Pro |
| Microphones | dual-array | Digital-array microphones |
| Pen | Supported (sold separately) | Supported (sold separately) |
| Security | discrete TPM 2.0, Kensington Security Slot, ThinkShutter | TPM 2.0, Wedge-shaped lock slot |
Software and model
The Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga is ahead on software and updates.
It is newer, and the Dell Latitude 5300 2-in-1 doesn't beat it on anything here.
| Spec | Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga | Dell Latitude 5300 2-in-1 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Pro | Windows 11 Pro |
| Model number | — | i5-8265U |
| Released | 2020 | 2019 |