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ThinkPad L13 Yoga Gen 1

2019 · Windows 10 Pro

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CPU34
GPU8
Display40
Memory42
Connect40
Portable63

Configuration

Scores

80+ Excellent60+ Good40+ Fair
Perf
34
Top 93% of ThinkPad
Single
42
Multi
28
GPU
8
Top 100% of ThinkPad
Display
40
Top 51% of ThinkPad
Memory
42
Top 92% of ThinkPad
Connect
40
Top 78% of ThinkPad
Port
63
Top 83% of ThinkPad
Value
100

Swiss Prices

Tuttiused
15.07.2024
CHF 179
Ricardoused
01.08.2024
CHF 199
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Specifications

CPUIntel Core i7-10510U (4C/8T, 4.9 GHz, 15W)
Display13.3" FHD IPS · 60Hz · 300 nits · Touch
RAM16GB DDR4-2666 (soldered) · max 16GB
Storage512 GB NVMe (1 slot)
GPUIntel UHD 620 · integrated
Battery46 Wh
Weight1.43 kg
PortsUSB-C 3.2, USB-C 3.2, USB-A 3.2, USB-A 3.2, HDMI 1.4, 3.5mm, microSD
WirelessWi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.0
Input6-row · Backlit · TrackPoint

Form Factor

13.3"299 mm210 mmSide Profile18 mm
1.43 kg|299 × 210 × 18 mm|1.1 L
1.43 kgWeight
46WhBattery
13.3"Screen
7portsTotal I/O
I/O Breakdown
USB-C 3.2USB-C 3.2USB-A 3.2USB-A 3.2HDMI 1.43.5mmmicroSD
Wi-Fi 6Bluetooth 5.06-row · Backlit · TrackPoint

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RAM
16GB DDR4 — Soldered (not upgradeable)
Storage
Memory Score
Current
42

Performance Overview

Hardware Guide

Use Case Fit

GoodOffice / Productivity
MarginalSoftware Development
InsufficientGaming
MarginalVideo Editing
MarginalData Science / ML
MarginalVirtualization

Linux Compatibility

Kernel 5.4++
Wi-FiIntel AX200 — iwlwifi
GPUIntel UHD — i915
TouchscreenCapacitive touch — basic pen support
Fingerprintlibfprint supported
AudioIntel HDA
Fedora: Fedora 33+ works well.

Community-supported. Budget convertible with Comet Lake — all hardware works.

Analysis

BudgetStudent

The ThinkPad L13 Yoga Gen 1 is a 2019 value-oriented business laptop prioritizing expandability. It pairs a Intel Core i7-10510U with 16 GB soldered DDR4 and a FHD IPS panel at 13.3". At 1.43 kg with a 46 Wh battery, it is highly portable.

Strengths

  • Touchscreen input
  • TrackPoint pointing stick

Limitations

  • RAM soldered — not user-upgradeable
  • Maximum 16 GB RAM ceiling
  • No built-in Ethernet
  • No SD card reader
  • Small 46 Wh battery
  • Aging 2019 platform — limited vendor support horizon
  • Older Wi-Fi 6 wireless standard
  • Community-only Linux support (no official certification)
  • Low CPU performance by current standards
  • Very weak integrated GPU — no gaming capability

Analysis derived from public PSREF specifications

Editorial Notes

The L13 Yoga Gen 1 brought convertible functionality to the budget L-series. Comet Lake platform with basic pen support in a 13.3-inch chassis. The ThinkPad keyboard and build quality set it apart from consumer convertibles at this price.

Known Issues

300-nit display is acceptable but not bright for outdoor use. Heavier than X-series convertibles at 1.43 kg. USB-C ports lack Thunderbolt — no eGPU or TB docks.

Swiss Market

Used market CHF 150-300 on Ricardo. Budget option for IT fleets needing convertible functionality.

Linux

Community-supported. Comet Lake works well. All basic hardware functions. No Thunderbolt simplifies dock compatibility.