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ThinkPad L13 Yoga Gen 4 (Intel)

2023 · Windows 11 Pro

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CPU56
GPU22
Display41
Memory46
Connect55
Portable64

Configuration

Scores

80+ Excellent60+ Good40+ Fair
Perf
56
Top 53% of ThinkPad
Single
63
Multi
50
GPU
22
Top 75% of ThinkPad
Display
41
Top 46% of ThinkPad
Memory
46
Top 78% of ThinkPad
Connect
55
Top 26% of ThinkPad
Port
64
Top 76% of ThinkPad
Value
100

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29.11.2024· Black Friday 2024
CHF 699
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CHF 799
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Specifications

CPUIntel Core i7-1355U (10C/12T, 5 GHz, 15W)
Display13.3" WUXGA IPS · 60Hz · 300 nits · Touch
RAM16GB DDR5-5200 (soldered) · max 16GB
Storage512 GB NVMe (1 slot)
GPUIntel Iris Xe · integrated
Battery46 Wh
Weight1.38 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 6E, Bluetooth 5.2
Input6-row · Backlit · TrackPoint

Form Factor

13.3"299 mm210 mmSide Profile18 mm
1.38 kg|299 × 210 × 18 mm|1.1 L
1.38 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 6EBluetooth 5.26-row · Backlit · TrackPoint

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RAM
16GB DDR5 — Soldered (not upgradeable)
Storage
Memory Score
Current
46

Performance Overview

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Use Case Fit

ExcellentOffice / Productivity
MarginalSoftware Development
GoodGaming
GoodVideo Editing
MarginalData Science / ML
GoodVirtualization

Linux Compatibility

Kernel 6.1++
Wi-FiIntel AX211 — iwlwifi
GPUIntel Iris Xe — i915
TouchscreenCapacitive touch
Fingerprintlibfprint supported
Audiosof-firmware required
Fedora: Fedora 38+ works well.

Community-supported. Raptor Lake U-series — stable Linux support.

Analysis

BudgetStudent

The ThinkPad L13 Yoga Gen 4 (Intel) is a 2023 value-oriented business laptop prioritizing expandability. It pairs a Intel Core i7-1355U with 16 GB soldered DDR5 and a WUXGA IPS panel at 13.3". At 1.38 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
  • Community-only Linux support (no official certification)
  • Basic integrated GPU — limited to light esports titles

Analysis derived from public PSREF specifications

Editorial Notes

The Gen 4 Intel brought Raptor Lake U-series and DDR5 memory to the L13 Yoga line. The shift from DDR4 to DDR5 was the most notable upgrade. Thunderbolt 4 continued with one port.

Known Issues

Raptor Lake U-series is a mild refresh. Still 16 GB max RAM. The 300-nit display persists.

Swiss Market

Available at CHF 700-1000. Positioned for Swiss SMBs and education.

Linux

Community-supported. Raptor Lake is stable. DDR5 has no Linux-specific issues.