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ThinkPad X13 Yoga Gen 2

2021 · Windows 10 Pro

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CPU43
GPU22
Display41
Memory50
Connect43
Portable70

Configuration

Scores

80+ Excellent60+ Good40+ Fair
Perf
43
Top 86% of ThinkPad
Single
52
Multi
36
GPU
22
Top 75% of ThinkPad
Display
41
Top 46% of ThinkPad
Memory
50
Top 62% of ThinkPad
Connect
43
Top 72% of ThinkPad
Port
70
Top 39% of ThinkPad
Value
100

Swiss Prices

Tuttiused
01.09.2024
CHF 399
Ricardoused
01.10.2024
CHF 449
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Specifications

CPUIntel Core i7-1165G7 (4C/8T, 4.7 GHz, 15W)
Display13.3" WUXGA IPS · 60Hz · 300 nits · Touch
RAM16GB LPDDR5-4266 (soldered) · max 32GB
Storage512 GB NVMe (1 slot)
GPUIntel Iris Xe · integrated
Battery54.7 Wh
Weight1.28 kg
Ports2x Thunderbolt 4, USB-A 3.2, HDMI 2.0, 3.5mm
WirelessWi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.2
Input6-row · Backlit · TrackPoint

Form Factor

13.3"299 mm210 mmSide Profile15 mm
1.28 kg|299 × 210 × 15 mm|0.9 L
1.28 kgWeight
54.7WhBattery
13.3"Screen
5portsTotal I/O
I/O Breakdown
2x Thunderbolt 4USB-A 3.2HDMI 2.03.5mm
Wi-Fi 6Bluetooth 5.26-row · Backlit · TrackPoint

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RAM
16GB LPDDR5 — Soldered (not upgradeable)
Storage
Memory Score
Current
50

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++
Ubuntu 20.04 LTS
Wi-FiIntel AX201 — iwlwifi
GPUIntel Iris Xe — i915, kernel 5.11+
TouchscreenWacom digitizer — Wayland recommended
Fingerprintlibfprint supported
Audiosof-firmware required
Fedora: Fedora 34+ for Tiger Lake Xe support.

Community-supported. Tiger Lake platform works well on modern kernels. Compact convertible.

Analysis

Business Travel

The ThinkPad X13 Yoga Gen 2 is a 2021 mainstream business workhorse balancing performance and portability. It pairs a Intel Core i7-1165G7 with 16 GB soldered LPDDR5 and a WUXGA IPS panel at 13.3". At 1.28 kg with a 54.7 Wh battery, it is highly portable.

Strengths

  • Touchscreen input
  • 2x Thunderbolt 4 for docking and eGPU
  • TrackPoint pointing stick

Limitations

  • RAM soldered — not user-upgradeable
  • No built-in Ethernet
  • No SD card reader
  • 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 X13 Yoga Gen 3

Analysis derived from public PSREF specifications

Editorial Notes

The Gen 2 upgraded to Tiger Lake with Iris Xe and Thunderbolt 4. The 16:10 display transition improved vertical screen space. Garaged pen continued. A solid mid-range convertible that shared Tiger Lake benefits with the X1 line.

Known Issues

13.3-inch form factor limits thermal headroom for sustained loads. RAM soldered. Tiger Lake U-class has moderate multi-core performance.

Swiss Market

Used market CHF 300-500. Good value for a Tiger Lake convertible with pen support.

Linux

Community-supported. Tiger Lake Iris Xe requires kernel 5.11+. Pen and touch work well.