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ThinkPad L13 Yoga Gen 2 (Intel)

2021 · Windows 10 Pro

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CPU43
GPU22
Display40
Memory42
Connect50
Portable63

Configuration

Scores

80+ Excellent60+ Good40+ Fair
Perf
43
Top 86% of ThinkPad
Single
52
Multi
36
GPU
22
Top 75% of ThinkPad
Display
40
Top 51% of ThinkPad
Memory
42
Top 92% of ThinkPad
Connect
50
Top 45% of ThinkPad
Port
63
Top 83% of ThinkPad
Value
100

Swiss Prices

Tuttiused
15.08.2024
CHF 249
Ricardoused
01.10.2024
CHF 299
Near historical low
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Specifications

CPUIntel Core i7-1165G7 (4C/8T, 4.7 GHz, 15W)
Display13.3" FHD IPS · 60Hz · 300 nits · Touch
RAM16GB DDR4-3200 (soldered) · max 16GB
Storage512 GB NVMe (1 slot)
GPUIntel Iris Xe · integrated
Battery46 Wh
Weight1.43 kg
PortsUSB-C 3.2 (Thunderbolt 4), 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 3.2 (Thunderbolt 4)USB-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

Hardware Guide

Use Case Fit

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

Linux Compatibility

Kernel 5.11++
Wi-FiIntel AX201 — iwlwifi
GPUIntel Iris Xe — i915
TouchscreenCapacitive touch
Fingerprintlibfprint supported
Audiosof-firmware required
Fedora: Fedora 34+ for Tiger Lake support.

Community-supported. Budget Tiger Lake convertible — works well on modern kernels.

Analysis

BudgetStudent

The ThinkPad L13 Yoga Gen 2 (Intel) is a 2021 value-oriented business laptop prioritizing expandability. It pairs a Intel Core i7-1165G7 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
  • Thunderbolt 4 connectivity
  • 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)
  • Basic integrated GPU — limited to light esports titles
Upgrade path: ThinkPad L13 Yoga Gen 3 (Intel)

Analysis derived from public PSREF specifications

Editorial Notes

The Gen 2 Intel brought Tiger Lake with one Thunderbolt 4 port — a meaningful upgrade over the Gen 1. Iris Xe graphics provided a notable GPU uplift. The build quality and keyboard remained strong for the price point.

Known Issues

Only one Thunderbolt 4 port (second USB-C is standard). Display limited to FHD options. 16 GB soldered RAM cap.

Swiss Market

Used market CHF 200-400. Good budget Tiger Lake convertible for Swiss SMBs.

Linux

Community-supported. Tiger Lake works well on kernel 5.11+. The single Thunderbolt port works with standard docks.