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The ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga comes at a higher price, but offers a slimmer, lighter design with a premium business-class build, making it a bit more portable. It also has a higher screen brightness, which is beneficial for outdoor visibility, and superior colorspace coverage which could matter for tasks like photo editing. In contrast, the ThinkBook 13s offers a better balance of performance across various tasks such as general use and engineering software at a lower cost, with a larger battery, thus promising longer battery life. It also has a higher screen resolution, giving it a crisper display, and slightly better heat management and fan noise scores, which would make it more comfortable to use over extended periods. Overall, for demanding professional tasks and a lean towards a more travel-friendly device, the X1 Titanium Yoga may be preferable, while the ThinkBook 13s is more cost-effective for a range of general to advanced computing needs with a slight edge in multimedia experience due to better speaker quality. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga
- Very good overall build quality
Advantages of the Lenovo ThinkBook 13s
- Good for engineering and design
- Very good speakers
Key differences
General Use
7.2
7.8
2256 x 1504
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
451.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
336.0 nits
8.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
8.0 Hours
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
9.3/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
9.0/10
The Lenovo ThinkBook 13s and Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga are both good for general use, though the Lenovo ThinkBook 13s is somewhat better.
The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga, with its 2-in-1 convertible nature, offers solid general use capabilities by combining a versatile form factor with efficient performance from its CPU and ample RAM, along with a high-quality, bright screen, all within a very portable design and an adequate battery life.
Engineering and Design
6.7
7.5
3.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Lenovo ThinkBook 13s is good for engineering and design, while the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga is only fair.
The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga, with its Intel i5 processor and Iris Xe integrated graphics, is suited for engineering and design due to its reliable performance and high-quality, high-brightness IPS display. The Lenovo ThinkBook 13s, on the other hand, offers a more powerful Intel i7 processor and similar graphics capabilities, making it equally capable for demanding tasks in engineering and design, complemented by its high-resolution screen and more expansive color coverage. Both laptops provide good portability and keyboard quality, which are also important factors for on-the-go productivity and comfort during long work sessions.
Screen Quality
7.3
7.2
13.5in
SIZE
13.3in
2256 x 1504
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
451.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
336.0 nits
The Lenovo ThinkBook 13s has a better screen than the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga for content creation, and software development.
When considering general use, the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga and the Lenovo ThinkBook 13s both offer high-resolution displays with bright panels, ensuring crisp text and vivid images for everyday tasks and multimedia consumption. For engineering and design users, both laptops provide wide color gamuts, allowing for accurate color representation crucial for detail-oriented work. However, for gaming and 3D applications, the lower refresh rates on these screens could lead to less fluid visuals, which might not be suitable for fast-paced games or intensive 3D rendering.
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 ThinkBook 13s costs $1,000.
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Key similarities
Gaming and AI
6.0
6.4
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.8/10
2256 x 1504
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
9.1/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.3/10
The Lenovo ThinkBook 13s and Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga and Lenovo ThinkBook 13s are on par in terms of gaming and 3D use due to both having similar integrated GPUs and screen refresh rates, which are key for these activities. However, the ThinkPad X1 has a lower screen brightness and lower color space coverage than the ThinkBook 13s, implying that the latter may offer a slightly better visual experience for games and media despite the similarities in graphical processing power.
Content Creation
7.3
7.8
3.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
2256 x 1504
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Lenovo ThinkBook 13s 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
7.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2256 x 1504
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The Lenovo ThinkBook 13s 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.
Battery
8.0 Hours
8.0 Hours
The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga has 8 hours of battery life. The Lenovo ThinkBook 13s has 8 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.
Portability
Excellent
Excellent
13.5in
SIZE
13.3in
2.5 lbs
WEIGHT
2.9 lbs
0.4in
THICKNESS
0.5in
The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga and Lenovo ThinkBook 13s both have excellent portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
8.0
7.6
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga to have very good build quality, while the Lenovo ThinkBook 13s has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
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How the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga and the Lenovo ThinkBook 13s compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga | Lenovo ThinkBook 13s |
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'' | 11.7'' x 8.3'' x 0.59'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 2.54 lbs | 2.9 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 11.71" | 11.7" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.16" | 8.3" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i5-1130G7 | Intel i7-1260P | |
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 | 8 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 44.5 Wh | 56 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 13.5" | 13.3" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2256 x 1504 | 2560 x 1600 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 451 nits | 336 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 8/10 | 7.6/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 9.4/10 | 9.1/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | No | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | Yes | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 9.1/10 | 8.4/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 7.5/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 7.5/10 | 8.8/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 720p | |
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 | 3 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 2 | 3 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | 4 | 4 | |
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PCMag
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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Monica Chin | July 2021
"The best thing about the ThinkBook 13S is that it’s a good deal. Business buyers looking for ThinkPad-level performance and software without ThinkPad pricing will probably find the ThinkBook a solid option. While nothing about it is really spectacular, it’s certainly unusual to see the ThinkBook’s screen resolution at a sub-$1,000 price, and its performance will be more than adequate for most office tasks. The generous port selection, 16:10 aspect ratio, physical webcam shutter, and clear audio are certainly icing on the cake."
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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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