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ThinkPad L13 Yoga Gen 2 (AMD)

2021 · Windows 10 Pro

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CPU49
GPU15
Display40
Memory42
Connect40
Portable63

Configuration

Scores

80+ Excellent60+ Good40+ Fair
Perf
49
Top 72% of ThinkPad
Single
50
Multi
48
GPU
15
Top 87% 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
01.09.2024
CHF 229
Ricardoused
15.10.2024
CHF 279
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Specifications

CPUAMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5850U (8C/16T, 4.4 GHz, 15W)
Display13.3" FHD IPS · 60Hz · 300 nits · Touch
RAM16GB DDR4-3200 (soldered) · max 16GB
Storage512 GB NVMe (1 slot)
GPUAMD Radeon Graphics · integrated
Battery46 Wh
Weight1.43 kg
PortsUSB-C 3.2, USB-C 3.2, USB-A 3.2, USB-A 3.2, HDMI 2.0, 3.5mm, microSD
WirelessWi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.2
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 2.03.5mmmicroSD
Wi-Fi 6Bluetooth 5.26-row · Backlit · TrackPoint

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

Performance Overview

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Use Case Fit

ExcellentOffice / Productivity
MarginalSoftware Development
GoodGaming
MarginalVideo Editing
MarginalData Science / ML
MarginalVirtualization

Linux Compatibility

Kernel 5.11++
Wi-FiMediaTek MT7921 or Intel variant
GPUAMD Radeon Graphics — amdgpu, works out of the box
TouchscreenCapacitive touch
Fingerprintlibfprint supported
AudioAMD ACP
Fedora: Fedora 34+ works well. AMD drivers are excellent out of the box.

Community-supported. Strong AMD open-source driver stack makes this a good Linux choice.

Analysis

BudgetStudent

The ThinkPad L13 Yoga Gen 2 (AMD) is a 2021 value-oriented business laptop prioritizing expandability. It pairs a AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5850U 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 2021 platform — limited vendor support horizon
  • Older Wi-Fi 6 wireless standard
  • Community-only Linux support (no official certification)
  • Very weak integrated GPU — no gaming capability
Upgrade path: ThinkPad L13 Yoga Gen 3 (AMD)

Analysis derived from public PSREF specifications

Editorial Notes

The AMD variant offered Ryzen PRO 5000 with strong multi-core performance at a budget price. No Thunderbolt but USB-C 3.2 covers most dock scenarios. The Zen 3 architecture delivered meaningful performance uplift over Intel U-class alternatives.

Known Issues

No Thunderbolt — USB-C only. 16 GB soldered RAM cap. AMD variant had limited availability in some markets.

Swiss Market

Used market CHF 200-350. Less common than the Intel variant on the Swiss used market.

Linux

Community-supported. AMD Ryzen PRO 5000 has excellent open-source drivers. Radeon graphics work out of the box with amdgpu.