Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 3vsLenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 3

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Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 3
ThinkPad L13 Gen 3

Quick Stats

Performance is satisfactory but not exceptional, making the Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 3 suitable for general business use.
The Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 3 boasts a solid build quality with improved rigidity and spill resistance.
The Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 3's display is well-suited for everyday use, despite limited color accuracy.
The Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 3 boasts a compact design with features of comfort and precision.
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Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 3
ThinkPad X13 Gen 3

Quick Stats

The Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 3 delivers impressive performance with Core i7-1260P processor, outperforming AMD's Ryzen 76800U.
The Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 3 has a relatively light yet somewhat flexible aluminum and mixed-material construction overall.
The Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 3 boasts an excellent FHD+ IPS display with impressive color accuracy and coverage.
The Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 3 boasts high-end features including facial recognition and Intel's P-series processing power.
Key Differences

No significant specification differences found between these devices.

Rank
Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 3
Winner
#126
Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 3
#127
Scores by Category
Rankings
Connectivity
Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 3
#83
Winner
Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 3
#84
Display
Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 3
#87
Winner
Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 3
#89
Performance
Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 3
#468
Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 3
#423
Winner
Build
Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 3
#272
Winner
Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 3
#273
Features
Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 3
#479
Winner
Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 3
#481

Note: Lower rank number indicates a better position in category.

Specifications Comparison
Specification
Lenovo Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 3
Lenovo Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 3
up to 32GB
up to 32GB
up to 1000GB SSD
up to 4000GB SSD
AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5875U
Intel Core i7-1280P
AMD Radeon RX Vega 8 (R4000/5000, 15W)
Intel UHD Graphics (Alder Lake, 64EU)
1x 2242 M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 See photo
1x 2280 PCIe NVMe 4.0 x4 See photo

Note: Highlighted specifications show differences between the two devices.

Pros and Cons

Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 3

Strengths

Lenovo has fixed all of its flaws with the ThinkPad l13 Generation 3 making the laptop smaller and giving it a 16 by 10 display
The laptop has lost some weight slimming down to 1.25 kilograms, 140 grams less than the Gen 2 product
The keyboard is island with a fingerprint reader above it and a touch pad below it typing on it is comfortable mostly thanks to the clicky feedback
The display is surrounded by relatively thin bezels, has excellent viewing angles, a peak brightness of 338 nits, and a very high contrast ratio of 1910 to 1
The bottom firing speaker setup is surprisingly loud while all frequencies are free of deviations
The battery life is good, lasting for 8 hours and 20 minutes of web browsing or eight hours of video playback

Weaknesses

The keyboard has shorter key travel than usual but the spill resistance and backlight manage to sway us in its favor
The display covers only 56 percent of the sRGB color gamut, which might be a deal breaker for some people who need color accuracy
The ThinkPad l13 Gen 3 makes some sacrifices which might be a deal breaker for some people, however these people aren't the hardcore business audience
The upgradeability is poor with up to 32 gigabytes of solder DDR4 memory and only one small M.2 PCIe slot
The processor (Ryzen 5 Pro 5675u) is not the best performer and is outclassed by the HP Elitebook 640 G9's Core i5 1235u in both Cinebench and Photoshop tests
The laptop has zero PWM usage, but this might be a drawback for some users

Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 3

Strengths

The high-end ThinkPad x13 Generation 3 which backs up its price with a wide array of features, a great display, and as much processing power as you'd like.
The FHD webcam can be paired with an IR sensor for facial recognition which vastly improves security.
The keyboard is simply great offering spill resistance, a backlight, long key travel, and clicky feedback so you know typing is excellent.
The touchpad is responsive and accurate, and Lenovo is plenty generous with the input/output options.
The FHD plus IPS panel delivers excellent results in our tests, with good brightness, 100% sRGB coverage, and amazing accuracy.

Weaknesses

No specific cons listed for this device

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Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 3

The Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 3 has refined its build quality with the use of aluminum alloy for the lid and a combination of glass fibers and plastic for the base. This results in a more rigid lid, weighing 1.25 kg and measuring just 17.3 mm thick. The laptop boasts an island-style keyboard, fingerprint reader, and touchpad, making it suitable for business users. Its display features excellent viewing angles, a high contrast ratio, and zero PWM usage, although its color gamut falls short of expectations.

Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 3

The Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 3 is a high-end laptop that justifies its premium price with an impressive array of features, including a great display and robust processing power from Intel's P series and U-series chips. The device boasts a durable aluminum chassis, excellent keyboard, and responsive touchpad, making it ideal for creators and professionals. With a range of security features, including facial recognition and fingerprint reader, this laptop is well-suited for those who demand both performance and protection.

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