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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga is the more premium option with a higher cost and offers a unique 3:2 screen aspect ratio, making it better for document reading and editing, but it has shorter battery life and is slightly heavier. In contrast, the ThinkPad Z13 costs less, provides longer battery life, a traditional 16:10 screen aspect ratio suitable for general use, and despite a slightly thicker build, it might feel more portable due to its lighter weight. Neither device is ideal for intensive gaming; however, the Z13's newer processor and integrated graphics may offer better performance for general use, 3D rendering, and engineering tasks. Both have good build quality and touchscreens, but if price is a primary concern and you need longer unplugged time, the Z13 stands out, whereas the X1 Titanium might be favored for its premium features and display. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga
- The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga has no clear advantages over the Lenovo ThinkPad Z13.
Advantages of the Lenovo ThinkPad Z13
- Good for engineering and design
- Very good battery life
- Very good speakers
- Excellent keyboard
Key differences
General Use
7.2
7.8
2256 x 1504
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
451.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
379.0 nits
8.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
10.0 Hours
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
9.3/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
9.2/10
The Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 and Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga are both good for general use, though the Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 is somewhat better.
PerfectRec’s General Use Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for general productivity, web browsing, streaming, video calls, and running a wide variety of apps and programs.
Engineering and Design
6.7
7.3
3.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.8/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 is good for engineering and design, while the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga is only fair.
PerfectRec’s Engineering and Design Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for graphic design and 3D rendering work.
Screen Quality
7.3
7.0
13.5in
SIZE
13.3in
2256 x 1504
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
451.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
379.0 nits
The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga has a better screen than the Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 for general use, and engineering and design, while the Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 has a better screen for content creation, and software development.
For general use, the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga and the Z13 offer screens with high resolution and brightness, making text and images sharp and easy to view, which is why their screen quality is considered good. In engineering and design, color accuracy is crucial, and both laptops have screens with color gamuts that cover a wide spectrum, delivering precise colors for professional work. However, for gaming and 3D applications, screens with higher refresh rates are preferred for smoother visuals, and since both models have standard refresh rates, they are less suitable for these tasks.
Battery
8.0 Hours
10.0 Hours
The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga has 8 hours of battery life. The Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 has 10 hours of battery life.
Battery life estimate is based on a mix of common use patterns. More portable and higher performing laptops tend to have less battery life.
Cost
$725
$1,000
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
$1,600
The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga has a price of $725 and the Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 costs $1,000.
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Key similarities
Gaming and AI
6.0
6.3
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.9/10
2256 x 1504
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
9.1/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
9.1/10
The Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 and Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga and the Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 are rated as fair for gaming and 3D mainly due to their GPUs and screen refresh rates; both have integrated graphics that can handle basic gaming and 3D tasks but lack the power of dedicated gaming GPUs and both have standard 60Hz refresh rates which are not ideal for fast-paced gaming that benefits from higher refresh rates. The X1 Titanium's higher resolution and screen quality may offer a better visual experience than the Z13's, while the Z13's marginally better CPU provides a slight advantage in processing capabilities.
Content Creation
7.3
7.8
3.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.8/10
2256 x 1504
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 and Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga are both good for content creation.
PerfectRec’s Content Creation Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for photo editing, video editing and other content creation tasks.
Software Development
7.3
7.7
3.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2256 x 1504
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
The Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 and Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga are both good for software development.
PerfectRec’s Software Development Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for software developers.
Portability
Excellent
Excellent
13.5in
SIZE
13.3in
2.5 lbs
WEIGHT
2.7 lbs
0.4in
THICKNESS
0.5in
The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga and Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 both have excellent portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
8.0
8.5
The Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 and Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga both have very good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
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Spec Comparison
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| Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga | Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$725 | $1,000 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | October 1, 2021 | May 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 11.7'' x 9.2'' x 0.45'' | 11.6'' x 7.9'' x 0.55'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 2.54 lbs | 2.78 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 11.71" | 11.59" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.16" | 7.86" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i5-1130G7 | AMD Ryzen 7 6850U | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 8 Hours | 10 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 44.5 Wh | 51.5 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 13.5" | 13.3" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2256 x 1504 | 1920 x 1200 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 451 nits | 379 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 8/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 9.4/10 | 9.3/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | No | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | Yes | Yes | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 9.1/10 | 9.1/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 7.5/10 | 9/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 7.5/10 | 8.8/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 1080p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | Yes | Yes | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | No | No | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 0 | 0 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 2 | 2 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 2 | 2 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | 4 | N/A | |
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Tom Brant | April 2021
"The ThinkPad X1 Titanium is a showcase of what Lenovo thinks business computing will look like in the near future. People want thinner, lighter laptops with high-quality screens and enough computing power to get their work done. The X1 Titanium achieves these goals with some controversial but innovative design choices, including a redesigned keyboard and a pared-down port selection."
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Brian Westover | September 2022
"In the premium ultraportable space, the Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 competes with the best of the best, and still manages to shine. The design is an impressive departure from the bland bare-metal laptop that's become so popular in recent years, and the AMD-powered system has performance that's just as impressive. It's a stark alternative to the Intel-based majority, and it stands up well enough to the impressive Apple M2 processor."
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About Lenovo
Lenovo is a Chinese technology company, and one of the largest personal computer vendor. They are well known for a variety of technology products, including laptops. Their consumer series include their entry level IdeaPad and LOQ series and mid-to-high-end Yoga and Legion series. On the business-oriented side, their series include their entry-level ThinkBook series and mid-to-high-end ThinkPad series. Lenovo laptops offer strong performance for reasonable prices, and are often on sale.
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