Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 4

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Date Published: 05 Feb 2024

Intel Core i5-1335U
Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 (80EU)
13.3”, WUXGA (1920 x 1200), IPS
512GB SSD
16GB LPDDR5
1.26 kg (2.8 lbs)

TOTAL SCORE

6.7 Portability Good

8.0 Display Excellent

6.1 For Work Good

3.3 For Gaming Mediocre

Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 4

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Specs

Display
13.3”, WUXGA (1920 x 1200), IPS

HDD/SSD
512GB SSD

M.2 Slot
1x 2242 M.2 NVMe PCIe 4.0 x4 See photo

RAM
16GB LPDDR5

OS
Windows 11 Pro

Body Material
Plastic / Polycarbonate, Aluminum, Glass Fiber

Dimensions
305 x 218 x 17.23 mm (12.01" x 8.58" x 0.68")

Weight
1.26 kg (2.8 lbs)

Ports and connectivity

1x USB Type-A
3.2 Gen 1 (5 Gbps)

1x USB Type-A
3.2 Gen 1 (5 Gbps), Sleep and Charge

1x USB Type-C
3.2 Gen 2 (10 Gbps), Power Delivery (PD), DisplayPort

1x USB Type-C
4.0, Thunderbolt 4, Power Delivery (PD), DisplayPort

HDMI
2.1 (4K@60Hz)

Card Reader

Ethernet LAN

Wi-Fi
802.11ax

Bluetooth
5.3

Audio jack
3.5mm Combo Jack

Features

Fingerprint reader

Web camera
FHD IR with privacy shutter, fixed focus

Backlit keyboard

Microphone
Dual Microphone Array, far-field, Dolby Voice

Speakers
2x 2W Stereo Speakers, Dolby Audio

Optical drive

Security Lock slot
Kensington Nano Lock

Portability

Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 4 (Intel)

12.01" x 8.58" x 0.68" Dimensions

1.26 kg (2.8 lbs) Weight

Average 13.3-inch laptop

1.27 kg (2.8 lbs) +1% Weight

Review

Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 4 in-depth review

The Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 4 (Intel) is the non-2-in-1 version of the Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga Gen 4 (Intel). That's why the former costs less because it lacks transforming capabilities. Both devices are almost similar in terms of specs. This means that the non-Yoga model is offered with Intel Raptor Lake U CPUs, and you can rely only on the iGPU inside of the processor since there are no dGPU options. Which sounds pretty normal for a light and thin 13-incher.There is no sign of TN panels and that's great. All five display variants are 1200p IPS units (one of them supports touch function). So, if you need a compact laptop with a high-res screen you have to look somewhere else. For example, the Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 4 (Intel) can be ordered with a 13.3" 2.8K OLED screen.The upgra[...]

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Pros

Long battery life
Compact and light device
Has a privacy shutter + optional 1080p IR Web camera
Offers optional fingerprint reader, Nano-SIM card slot, Smart card reader, and 4G support
PWM-free (Innolux N133JCA-EEK (LEN41A0))
Modern I/O with Thunderbolt 4 / USB4
Up to 32GB of LPDDR5 memory in dual-channel mode
Very good comfort under max CPU load
Nice input devices

Cons

The RAM is soldered
Low CPU frequencies during 100% processor load
Just one M.2 slot
Bendy base
Low sRGB coverage (Innolux N133JCA-EEK (LEN41A0))

Disassembly, maintenance and upgrade options

Step 1: Accessing the Internal ComponentsEnsure the Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 4 (Intel) is powered off and placed on a soft, clean surface to prevent scratches or damage. Remove the 8 captive Phillips-head screws from the laptop's bottom. These screws will stay attached to the bottom panel, minimizing the risk of loss. Pry the bottom plate off with a thin plastic tool, starting from the back of the notebook. Avoid prying from the front; tilt the panel until you hear a slight click, indicating it's safe to lift the plate away from the chassis.Hint: Be gentle during this proc[...]