Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga vs Lenovo ThinkPad X390 Yoga
The Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga is the better laptop on paper: it is faster, has more memory and has more storage. Pick the Lenovo ThinkPad X390 Yoga only if it matters to you that it has Ethernet.
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Key differences
- Speed Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga wins
The Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga is quicker. Its Intel Core i5-1145G7 stays smooth with lots of apps and tabs open, while the Intel Core i5-8265U in the Lenovo ThinkPad X390 Yoga copes well with everyday tasks.
- 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.
- Ports Lenovo ThinkPad X390 Yoga wins
Only the Lenovo ThinkPad X390 Yoga has Ethernet.
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 Lenovo ThinkPad X390 Yoga if…
- You plug things in: it has Ethernet (for wired internet).
- You carry your laptop a lot: it's the lighter of the two at 1.29 kg.
- You need a long battery life: its maker claims up to 14.5 hours.
Full spec comparison
Add more laptopsThe Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga leads on performance; elsewhere the two are closely matched. Highlighted values mark the better spec in each row, and you can hide the rows where they match.
Performance
The Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga is ahead on performance.
It is faster, has more memory and has more storage, and the Lenovo ThinkPad X390 Yoga doesn't beat it on anything here.
| Spec | Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga | Lenovo ThinkPad X390 Yoga |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core i5-1145G7 | Core i5-8265U |
| Graphics | Intel Iris Xe Graphics | Intel UHD Graphics |
| Memory (RAM) | 16 GB | 8 GB |
| Memory type | DDR4-3200 | DDR4-2400 |
| Maximum memory | 16 GB | 8 GB |
| Memory upgrades | Soldered (not upgradeable) | Soldered (not upgradeable) |
| 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 | Lenovo ThinkPad X390 Yoga |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | — |
| Brightness | 300 nits | 300 nits |
| Colour range | 72% NTSC | 72% NTSC |
| HDR | None | — |
| Finish | Anti-reflective | Anti-reflective |
| Touchscreen | Yes | Yes |
Battery and size
The Lenovo ThinkPad X390 Yoga is ahead on battery and weight.
It is a little lighter, and the Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga doesn't beat it on anything here.
| Spec | Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga | Lenovo ThinkPad X390 Yoga |
|---|---|---|
| Battery life (maker claim) | Up to 10.36 hours | Up to 14.5 hours |
| Battery capacity | 46 Wh | 50 Wh |
| Charges via | USB-C | USB-C |
| Fast charging | 80% in 60 minutes | 80% in 60 minutes |
| Weight | 1.44 kg | 1.29 kg |
| Dimensions | 311.5 x 219 x 17.6 mm | 310.4 x 219 x 15.95 mm |
| Materials | aluminium top, GFRP bottom | carbon-fibre hybrid polyamide with 50% glass fibre lid and base |
| Durability | MIL-STD-810H | MIL-STD-810G |
| Hinge | 360-degree convertible | 360-degree convertible |
| Colours available | Black, Silver | Black, Silver |
Ports and wireless
Each laptop has its strengths on ports and wireless.
The Lenovo ThinkPad X390 Yoga has Ethernet, and the Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga doesn't beat it on anything here.
| Spec | Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga | Lenovo ThinkPad X390 Yoga |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Thunderbolt 3 / USB-C 3.1 Gen 2 (charging Power Delivery, DisplayPort 1.2), 1x USB-C 3.1 Gen 1 (charging Power Delivery, DisplayPort 1.2), 2x USB-A 3.1 Gen 1 (one Always On), 1x HDMI 1.4b, 1x microSD card reader, 1x Ethernet extension connector, 1x 3.5 mm headphone/microphone combo, 1x side docking connector |
| Thunderbolt / USB4 | Thunderbolt 4 / USB4 40Gbps | Thunderbolt 3 |
| External displays (max) | 3 | 2 |
| Card reader | microSD | microSD |
| Ethernet | — | 1 GbE via Ethernet extension adapter |
| Wi-Fi | — | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Wi-Fi card | — | Intel Wireless-AC 9560 |
| Bluetooth | — | Bluetooth 5.1 |
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 | Lenovo ThinkPad X390 Yoga |
|---|---|---|
| Webcam | 720p | 720p |
| Webcam privacy | physical shutter | physical shutter |
| Backlit keyboard | — | Yes |
| Keyboard | 6-row spill-resistant keyboard | 6-row spill-resistant keyboard, multimedia Fn keys, LED backlight |
| Login | — | Fingerprint |
| Number pad | No | No |
| Touchpad | Mylar multi-touch touchpad with TrackPoint | Mylar multi-touch touchpad with TrackPoint |
| Speakers | 2x 2 W stereo, Dolby Audio Premium | 2x 1 W stereo speakers, Dolby Audio Premium |
| Microphones | dual-array | dual-array far-field microphones |
| Pen | Supported (sold separately) | Included |
| Security | discrete TPM 2.0, Kensington Security Slot, ThinkShutter | Discrete TPM 2.0, Kensington Security Slot, Power-on password, Supervisor password, Hard disk password, Self-healing BIOS |
Software and model
The Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga is ahead on software and updates.
It is newer, and the Lenovo ThinkPad X390 Yoga doesn't beat it on anything here.
| Spec | Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga | Lenovo ThinkPad X390 Yoga |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Pro | Windows 11 Pro |
| Released | 2020 | 2019 |