Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga vs HP ProBook x360 435 G8
Both laptops are very similar and suit the same kind of buyer: both have equally quick processors, 16 GB of memory and 13-inch screens, and both run Windows. The main difference: only the Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga has Thunderbolt or USB4.
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Key differences
- Ports Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga wins
Only the Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga has Thunderbolt or USB4.
- Upgrades HP ProBook x360 435 G8 wins
The HP ProBook x360 435 G8's memory can be upgraded later; the Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga's is fixed.
- Age HP ProBook x360 435 G8 wins
The HP ProBook x360 435 G8 is a year newer (2021 against 2020).
Which one should you choose?
Choose the Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga if…
- You plug things in: it has Thunderbolt or USB4 (for fast docks and drives).
- You multitask a lot: its Intel Core i5-1145G7 stays smooth with lots of apps and tabs open.
- You keep lots of tabs and apps open: it has 16 GB of memory.
Choose the HP ProBook x360 435 G8 if…
- You might want more memory later: you can add it yourself.
- You prefer the newer model: it came out in 2021.
- You multitask a lot: its AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5850U stays smooth with lots of apps and tabs open.
Full spec comparison
Add more laptopsOn the specs both makers publish, these two are closely matched. Highlighted values mark the better spec in each row, and you can hide the rows where they match.
Performance
The HP ProBook x360 435 G8 is ahead on performance.
It can be upgraded, and the Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga doesn't beat it on anything here.
| Spec | Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga | HP ProBook x360 435 G8 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core i5-1145G7 | AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5850U |
| Graphics | Intel Iris Xe Graphics | AMD Radeon Graphics |
| Memory (RAM) | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| Memory type | DDR4-3200 | DDR4-3200 |
| Maximum memory | 16 GB | 32 GB |
| Memory upgrades | Soldered (not upgradeable) | Upgradeable (slots) |
| Storage | 512 GB | 512 GB |
| Storage type | SSD | SSD |
| Storage interface | PCIe NVMe M.2 2242 | PCIe NVMe M.2 |
| Storage slots | 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 | HP ProBook x360 435 G8 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | — |
| Colour range | 72% NTSC | — |
| HDR | None | None |
| Finish | Anti-reflective | Glossy |
| Touchscreen | Yes | Yes |
Battery and size
Both are much the same on battery and weight.
Neither will be noticeably easier to carry or last noticeably longer away from a plug.
| Spec | Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga | HP ProBook x360 435 G8 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery life (maker claim) | Up to 10.36 hours | Up to 17 hours |
| Battery capacity | 46 Wh | 45 Wh |
| Charges via | USB-C | USB-C (Power Delivery) and AC power connector |
| Fast charging | 80% in 60 minutes | 50% in 30 minutes (with 65 W adapter) |
| Weight | 1.44 kg | 1.45 kg |
| Dimensions | 311.5 x 219 x 17.6 mm | 308.5 x 222.95 x 17.95 mm |
| Materials | aluminium top, GFRP bottom | anodized aluminum top cover and keyboard deck |
| Durability | MIL-STD-810H | MIL-STD-810H |
| Hinge | 360-degree convertible | 360-degree convertible (laptop, tablet, stand, tent modes) |
| Colours available | Black, Silver | — |
Ports and wireless
The Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga is ahead on ports and wireless.
It has Thunderbolt or USB4, and the HP ProBook x360 435 G8 doesn't beat it on anything here.
| Spec | Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga | HP ProBook x360 435 G8 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 10Gbps (Power Delivery charging, DisplayPort 1.4), 2x USB-A 5Gbps (1 charging), 1x HDMI 1.4b, 1x 3.5 mm headphone/microphone combo, 1x microSD, 1x AC power connector |
| Thunderbolt / USB4 | Thunderbolt 4 / USB4 40Gbps | None |
| External displays (max) | 3 | — |
| Card reader | microSD | microSD |
| Ethernet | — | None |
| Wi-Fi | — | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | — | Bluetooth 5.0 |
| 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 | HP ProBook x360 435 G8 |
|---|---|---|
| Webcam | 720p | 720p |
| Webcam privacy | physical shutter | HP Privacy Camera |
| Keyboard | 6-row spill-resistant keyboard | HP Premium Keyboard, spill resistant with DuraKeys |
| Number pad | No | — |
| Touchpad | Mylar multi-touch touchpad with TrackPoint | Clickpad with multi-touch gesture support |
| Speakers | 2x 2 W stereo, Dolby Audio Premium | 2 integrated stereo speakers, 2 W/4 ohm each |
| Microphones | dual-array | dual array |
| Pen | Supported (sold separately) | Supported (sold separately) |
| Security | discrete TPM 2.0, Kensington Security Slot, ThinkShutter | TPM 2.0, Nano Security Lock Slot, HP Sure Start Gen6, HP Sure Click, HP Sure Sense |
Software and model
The HP ProBook x360 435 G8 is ahead on software and updates.
It is newer, and the Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga doesn't beat it on anything here.
| Spec | Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga | HP ProBook x360 435 G8 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Pro | Windows 11 Pro |
| Released | 2020 | 2021 |