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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 offers slightly better portability and keyboard quality, and it's a strong choice for general use and engineering tasks with its higher build and heat management quality. In contrast, the Lenovo Yoga 6 has a longer battery life, which may benefit you if you're frequently on the move. The Yoga 6 also has a slightly better portability score but has lower keyboard quality. Both have similar screen sizes and resolution with touch capability, are categorized as premium business laptops, and are suitable for light gaming. If performance for general use and work is paramount, the Z13 is a more suitable option, while the Yoga 6 is better if longer battery life and slightly better portability are your priorities. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Lenovo ThinkPad Z13
- Good overall display quality
- Very good overall build quality
- Excellent portability
- Excellent keyboard
Advantages of the Lenovo Yoga 6
- Excellent battery life
Key differences
Screen Quality
7.0
6.7
13.3in
SIZE
13.3in
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
379.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
271.0 nits
The Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 has a better screen than the Lenovo Yoga 6 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, and software development.
The Lenovo ThinkPad Z13's screen offers a balance of resolution and brightness suitable for engaging in daily tasks and productivity, making it pleasant for general use. For engineering and design tasks, it provides a wide range of colors encompassed within professional color gamuts, ensuring accurate color representation. However, for gaming and 3D applications, its screen falls short as it lacks a high refresh rate, which is crucial for smooth motion and responsiveness.
Battery
10.0 Hours
12.5 Hours
The Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 has 10 hours of battery life. The Lenovo Yoga 6 has 12.5 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
Very Good
13.3in
SIZE
13.3in
2.7 lbs
WEIGHT
3.0 lbs
0.5in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 has excellent portability, while the Lenovo Yoga 6 has very good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
8.5
7.4
The Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 has very good build quality, while the Lenovo Yoga 6 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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Key similarities
General Use
7.8
7.6
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
379.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
271.0 nits
10.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
12.5 Hours
9.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.7/10
9.2/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.5/10
The Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 and Lenovo Yoga 6 are both good for general use.
The Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 is ideal for general use due to its bright, high-quality screen, solid performance from its powerful CPU and ample RAM, and excellent portability paired with decent battery life. On the other hand, the Lenovo Yoga 6 offers similar performance capabilities and storage, along with longer battery life and a versatile 2-in-1 design, though it comes at a slight trade-off in screen brightness and overall portability.
Gaming and AI
6.3
6.1
3.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
9.1/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.7/10
The Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 and Lenovo Yoga 6 are both only fair for gaming and AI.
PerfectRec’s Gaming and AI Score strongly emphasizes graphics processing capability, while also taking into account other factors that impact suitability for gaming and AI work.
Engineering and Design
7.3
7.0
6.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
3.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 and Lenovo Yoga 6 are both good for engineering and design.
The Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 is equipped with the powerful AMD Ryzen 7 6850U and Radeon 680M GPU, which are well-suited for demanding engineering and design tasks, and has an excellent screen quality and keyboard, making it ideal for intensive use, although it is slightly less portable due to its premium build. The Lenovo Yoga 6 also has a capable AMD Ryzen 7 7730U processor with integrated Vega 8 graphics, and similar RAM and screen resolution, but it offers better portability and versatility with its 2-in-1 convertible design and slightly longer battery life, at the cost of having a keyboard that's not as high quality as the ThinkPad Z13's.
Content Creation
7.8
7.6
6.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 and Lenovo Yoga 6 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
7.7
7.4
6.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
9.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.7/10
The Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 and Lenovo Yoga 6 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.
Cost
$1,000
$1,045
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
$1,600
The Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 has a price of $1,000 and the Lenovo Yoga 6 costs $1,045.
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How the Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 and the Lenovo Yoga 6 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 | Lenovo Yoga 6 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,000 | $1,045 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2022 | May 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 11.6'' x 7.9'' x 0.55'' | 12'' x 8.6'' x 0.72'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 2.78 lbs | 3.01 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 11.59" | 11.97" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 7.86" | 8.58" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 7 6850U | AMD Ryzen 7 7730U | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 10 Hours | 12.5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 51.5 Wh | 59 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 13.3" | 13.3" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1200 | 1920 x 1200 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 379 nits | 271 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 8.5/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 9.3/10 | 8.6/10 | |
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 | 8.8/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 9/10 | 6.8/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 8.8/10 | 8/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 1080p | 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 | 2 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 2 | 2 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 2 | 3 | |
Thunderbolt Ports | |||
Thunderbolt Ports | 0 | 0 | |
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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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Mario Petzold | March 2023
"The AMD R7-7730U in the Lenovo Yoga 6 13 provides a suitable answer to the limited cooling capabilities of a convertible - especially in tablet mode. It draws high computing power from a comparatively limited power supply so that less heat has to be dissipated at the same time."
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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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