Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga Gen 2vsHP 470 G9

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Lenovo
Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga Gen 2
ThinkPad L13 Yoga Gen 2

Quick Stats

The Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga Gen 2 provides capable performance for everyday tasks and office applications smoothly.
The ThinkPad L13 Yoga Gen 2 boasts an excellent build quality, making it perfect for frequent use.
The display is a highlight of the Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga Gen 2, but could be slightly improved.
The Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga Gen 2 boasts an impressive array of features and excellent build quality.
HP
HP 470 G9
470 G9

Quick Stats

The HP 470 G9's performance is subpar due to thermal limitations and turbo boost capping at 15 watts.
The HP 470 G9's build quality is decent, prioritizing portability over ruggedness and durability.
The HP 470 G9's FHD IPS display delivers excellent accuracy with 98% sRGB color gamut and 310 nits brightness.
The HP 470 G9 boasts a great keyboard, decent ports, and excellent upgradeability features overall.
Key Differences

No significant specification differences found between these devices.

Rank
Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga Gen 2
#661
HP 470 G9
Winner
#659
Scores by Category
Rankings
Connectivity
Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga Gen 2
#413
HP 470 G9
#337
Winner
Display
Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga Gen 2
#501
Winner
HP 470 G9
#862
Performance
Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga Gen 2
#748
HP 470 G9
#417
Winner
Build
Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga Gen 2
#275
Winner
HP 470 G9
#671
Features
Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga Gen 2
#482
HP 470 G9
#462
Winner

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

Specifications Comparison
Specification
Lenovo Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga Gen 2
HP HP 470 G9
up to 16GB
up to 64GB
up to 2000GB SSD
up to 4000GB SSD + up to 1000GB HDD
Intel Core i7-1185G7
Intel Core i7-1255U
Intel UHD Graphics Xe G4 (48EU)
NVIDIA GeForce MX550
1x M.2 NVMe slot See photo
1x 2280 M.2 NVMe slot See photo

Note: Highlighted specifications show differences between the two devices.

Pros and Cons

Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga Gen 2

Strengths

The convenience of having a stylus pen mounted inside the corner of the chassis is useful.
The laptop has a durable chassis with typical ThinkPad built quality.
There are plenty of ports for a 13.3-inch laptop, including two USB Type-A and two USB Type-C ports.
The business-oriented ThinkPad L13 Yoga Gen 2 has several security features to keep your data safe.
The stylus pen is not perfect for long periods but useful nonetheless.
The ThinkPad keyboard is excellent, a hallmark of Lenovo's laptops.
You get the 2-1 modes to work with and a convenient garage ThinkPad pen pro stylus.
Overall, outstanding value for business two-in-one laptop.

Weaknesses

There's no option for a 4G SIM slot, which can be a compromise if your work takes you on the road.
The battery life is above average but not class leading, a trade-off with performance over battery life.
Better brightness would have helped if you work near a window or need to take the yoga outside to work on.
Maximum 16 gigabytes of soldered-on RAM might not be enough for heavyweight apps like Adobe Premiere Pro or Photoshop.
The stylus pen is not perfect and can't be used for long periods, only occasionally useful.
The maximum 16 gigabytes of memory can't be upgraded, a disadvantage if you're a power user.
Disappointingly, the battery won't last a full day at the office, especially with heavy use.
Older games will struggle to run smoothly even on low-medium settings.

HP 470 G9

Strengths

the laptop can be used for business work
it's more suitable as a daily driver due to its large 17.3 inch display
portable and weighs only 2.08 kilograms with a profile of just 19.9 millimeters
ergonomics keyboard is fantastic offering Long Key travel and clicky feedback
the HP 470 G9 has an excellent keyboard
it's really portable for its size
upgradeability: two Sodom slots for ddr4 memory along with one m.2 slot in space for a 2.5 inch SSD
fantastic display with an fhd IPS panel reaching 310 nits of peak brightness

Weaknesses

not the most affordable out there
questionable display choices including a 900 ptn panel
some Flex from both the lid and the base
lid can't be fully opened with one hand
small 41 watt hour battery pack which doesn't last long
core i5 1235u gets outperformed by the ryzen 5 500u a Zen 2 CPU
no turbo boost beyond its 15 watt base wattage
single heat pipe and one fan setup might not be sufficient for heavy use
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Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga Gen 2

The Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga Gen 2 is a versatile convertible laptop designed for business users. This 13.3-inch device offers a sturdy chassis, excellent keyboard, and a range of ports, making it an ideal choice for those who need to switch between laptop and tablet modes. Powered by Intel's Tiger Lake processor, the ThinkPad L13 Yoga Gen 2 delivers decent performance, although battery life falls short of expectations. With its robust feature set and affordable price point, this convertible is well-suited for price-conscious businesses or individuals seeking a reliable two-in-one device.

HP 470 G9

The HP 470 G9 is a laptop that, despite its ProBook counterpart, can serve as a capable business device. However, its 17.3-inch display makes it more suitable for daily use. Although not the most affordable option, it has three redeeming qualities. The laptop boasts an all-plastic design with a silver finish, excellent keyboard ergonomics, and impressive portability, weighing just 2.08 kilograms. With a few tweaks to its power management, this device could be a game-changer.

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