Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga Gen 2 | AMD vs. Surface Pro 8: Full specs comparison

We have comprehensively compared the specifications for the Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga Gen 2 | AMD and Surface Pro 8 models. The report includes detailed information regarding both models' CPU, memory, storage, battery life, display quality, and other features.

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Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga Gen 2 | AMD Pros

Reasons that Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga Gen 2 | AMD is better than Surface Pro 8.

Slightly faster CPU performance

AMD Ryzen 7 Pro 5850U inside Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga Gen 2 | AMD has a 17% better multi-core CPU performance score than the Intel Core i7-1185G7 inside Surface Pro 8.

Geekbench 5 multi-core score
Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga Gen 2 | AMD - AMD Ryzen 7 Pro 5850U
5,727
Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga Gen 2 | AMD - AMD Ryzen 5-5600U
5,302
Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga Gen 2 | AMD - AMD Ryzen 5 Pro 5650U
5,015
Surface Pro 8 - Intel Core i7-1185G7
4,864
Surface Pro 8 - Intel Core i5-1135G7
3,980
Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga Gen 2 | AMD - AMD Ryzen 3-5400U
3,635
Surface Pro 8 - Intel Core i3-1115G4
2,445

Surface Pro 8 Pros

Reasons that Surface Pro 8 is better than Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga Gen 2 | AMD.

Supports larger memory

Surface Pro 8 supports a larger memory capacity than the Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga Gen 2 | AMD. It supports up to 32GB versus 16GB of system memory on the Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga Gen 2 | AMD.

Max system memory size
Surface Pro 8
32 GB
Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga Gen 2 | AMD
16 GB
Supports faster memory

Surface Pro 8 supports a faster memory speed than the Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga Gen 2 | AMD. It supports up to 4267MHz versus 3200MHz of system memory on the Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga Gen 2 | AMD.

Memory type and speed
Surface Pro 8 - LPDDR4X
4,267 MHz
Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga Gen 2 | AMD - DDR4
3,200 MHz
About 39% lighter

Surface Pro 8 weighed 1.96 pounds, 39% lighter than the 3.17 pounds Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga Gen 2 | AMD.

WeightLenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga Gen 2 | AMDSurface Pro 8
Pound
3.17 lbs.
1.96 lbs.
Kilogram
1.44 kg
0.89 kg

Prices

Here are the latest price updates and offers for both devices.

Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga Gen 2 | AMD Price
Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga Gen2 2-in-1 Laptop | 13.3" FHD Touch | AMD 6-Core Ryzen 5 PRO 5650U >i7-1165G7 | 16GB DDR4 256GB SSD | Fingerprint USB-C Rapid Charge Pen Win11Pro Silver + HDMI Cable
 Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga Gen2 2-in-1 Laptop | 13.3" FHD Touch | AMD 6-Core Ryzen 5 PRO 5650U >i7-1165G7 | 16GB DDR4 256GB SSD | Fingerprint USB-C Rapid Charge Pen Win11Pro Silver + HDMI Cable
By Lenovo
$599.00
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Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga 2-in-1 Laptop with 13.3" FHD Anti-Reflective Touchscreen, AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5850U Processor, 16GB RAM Memory, 512GB SSD Storage, ThinkPad Pen Pro, and Windows 11 Pro
 Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga 2-in-1 Laptop with 13.3" FHD Anti-Reflective Touchscreen, AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5850U Processor, 16GB RAM Memory, 512GB SSD Storage, ThinkPad Pen Pro, and Windows 11 Pro
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$669.99
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Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga Gen 2 13.3" Touchscreen FHD 2-in-1 Business Laptop, Intel Core i5-1145G7 up to 4.4GHz, 16GB DDR4 RAM, 512GB SSD, Backlit Keyboard, Stylus Pen, WiFi, Windows 10 Pro (Renewed)
 Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga Gen 2 13.3" Touchscreen FHD 2-in-1 Business Laptop, Intel Core i5-1145G7 up to 4.4GHz, 16GB DDR4 RAM, 512GB SSD, Backlit Keyboard, Stylus Pen, WiFi, Windows 10 Pro (Renewed)
By Lenovo
$407.90
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Microsoft Surface Pro 8 Price
Microsoft Surface Pro 8-13" Touchscreen - Intel® Core™ i5-8GB Memory - 128GB SSD - Device Only - Platinum (Latest Model)
 Microsoft Surface Pro 8-13" Touchscreen - Intel® Core™ i5-8GB Memory - 128GB SSD - Device Only - Platinum (Latest Model)
By Microsoft
$737.90
$1,099.99 33% OFF
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Microsoft Surface Pro 8-13" Touchscreen - Intel® Evo Platform Core™ i5-8GB Memory - 256GB SSD - Device Only - Graphite (Latest Model) (Renewed)
 Microsoft Surface Pro 8-13" Touchscreen - Intel® Evo Platform Core™ i5-8GB Memory - 256GB SSD - Device Only - Graphite (Latest Model) (Renewed)
By Microsoft
$649.99
$697.00 7% OFF
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Microsoft Surface Pro 8-13" Touchscreen - Intel® Evo Platform Core™ i7-16GB Memory - 256GB SSD - Device Only - Platinum (Latest Model)
 Microsoft Surface Pro 8-13" Touchscreen - Intel® Evo Platform Core™ i7-16GB Memory - 256GB SSD - Device Only - Platinum (Latest Model)
By Microsoft
$957.99
$1,050.01 9% OFF
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Specs Comparison

Availability

Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga Gen 2 | AMDSurface Pro 8
Released20212021
Release Date
  • Announced on June 23, 2021 (MWC 2021).
  • Available starting August 2021.
  • Introduced: September 22, 2021
  • Pre-ordered: September 22, 2021
  • Released: October 5, 2021
PricingStarting at €749
  • $1,099.99 
    i5-1135G7 8GB 128GB
    Platinum only.
  • $1,199.99 
    i5-1135G7 8GB 256GB
  • $1,399.99 
    i5-1135G7 16GB 256GB
  • $1,399.99 
    i5-1135G7 8GB 512GB
  • $1,599.99 
    i7-1185G7 16GB 256GB
  • $1,899.99 
    i7-1185G7 16GB 512GB
  • $2,199.99 
    i7-1185G7 16GB 1TB
    Platinum only.
  • $2,599.99 
    i7-1185G7 32GB 1TB
    Platinum only.
Applicable ModelsLenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga Gen 2 (AMD)-
Generations-

Exterior

Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga Gen 2 | AMDSurface Pro 8
Dimensions12.26 x 8.62 x 0.69 inches (311.5 x 219 x 17.6 mm)11.3” x 8.2” x 0.37” (287 mm x 208 mm x 9.3 mm)
Weight3.17 lbs (1.43 kg)1.96 lb (889 g)
Colors
Black Silver
Matte Black Platinum
Keyboard and Trackpad
  • 6-row, spill-resistant, multimedia Fn keys with Unified Communications controls
  • Optional keyboard backlit.
  • Trackpad + TrackPoint® pointing device
  • Multitouch glass touchpad
  • Not included.
  • Compatible with 
    Surface Pro Signature Keyboard Surface Pro X Keyboard
  • Type Cover Features:
    • Activation: Moving (mechanical) keys
    • Layout: QWERTY, full row of function keys (F1-F12)
    • 4 directional keys; Windows, Brightness and Media Controls Keys;
    • LED backlighting
  • Trackpad:
    • Precision glass trackpad.
    • Trackpad size: 4 x 2 inches (101.6 mm x 50.8 mm)
    • Supports a five-finger multitouch gesture.
  • Surface Slim Pen Storage
    • Magnetic dock
    • Automatically wireless charge Surface Slim Pen

Display

Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga Gen 2 | AMDSurface Pro 8
Size13.3 Inches13 Inches
Info13.3” FHD Touch IPS Display
16:9, IPS, Anti-Reflective, Anti-Smudge, Multi-touch, 1920x1080, 300nit, 72% NTSC, 170% VA, 700:1, 60Hz.
Multi-mode
Laptop Tent Stand Tablet
modes supported by 360° hinge
  • Resolution: 2880 x 1920
    5.53M Pixels.
  • Density: 267 PPI
  • Refresh rate: 120Hz
    60Hz default.
  • PixelSense™ Flow Display
  • Aspect ratio: 3:2
  • Inking: GPU Ink Acceleration
  • Touch: 10 points multi-touch

Ports

Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga Gen 2 | AMDSurface Pro 8
Left
  • 2 x USB-C
    1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 Gbps).
    1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 Gbps)
    Both ports support data transfer, Power Delivery 3.0 and DisplayPort™ 1.4.
  • 1 x USB-A
    USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 Gbps) with Always On.
  • 1 x Ethernet extension connector
  • 1 x Headset jack
    3.5mm
Right
  • 1 x USB-A
    1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 Gbps).
  • 1 x HDMI 2.0
  • 1 x MicroSD Card Reader
  • 1 x Kensington security slot.
  • 1 x Pen slot
Surface Pro 8 Ports
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Left (1)
  • 1 x headphone jack
    Headphone/Microphone
Right (3)
  • 2 x Thunderbolt 4
    40 Gpbs, USB 4.0 (40 Gbps), DisplayPort, Power Delivery
  • 1 x Surface Connect
    Charging, Docking
Bottom (1)
  • 1 x Surface Type Cover
Under Kickstand (1)
  • 1 x SSD slot
    M.2 2230 NVMe slot

Internal Specs

Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga Gen 2 | AMDSurface Pro 8
Processor
  1. AMD Ryzen™ 3 5400U
    4 cores, 8 threads, 2.60 → 4.00 GHz, 2MB L2 Cache, 8MB L3 Cache, 15W
  2. AMD Ryzen™ 5 5600U
    6 cores, 12 threads, 2.30 → 4.20 GHz, 3MB L2 Cache, 16MB L3 Cache, 15W
  3. AMD Ryzen™ 5 Pro 5650U
    6 cores, 12 threads, 2.30 → 4.20 GHz, 3MB L2 Cache, 16MB L3 Cache, 15W
  4. AMD Ryzen™ 7 Pro 5850U
    8 cores, 16 threads, 1.90 → 4.40 GHz, 4MB L2 Cache, 16MB L3 Cache, 15W
  1. 11th Gen Intel® Core™ i3-1115G4
    2 cores, 4 threads, 3.00 → 4.10 GHz, 6MB SmartCache, 28W
  2. 11th Gen Intel® Core™ i5-1135G7
    4 cores, 8 threads, 2.40 → 4.20 GHz, 8MB SmartCache, 28W
  3. 11th Gen Intel® Core™ i7-1185G7
    4 cores, 8 threads, 3.00 → 4.80 GHz, 12MB SmartCache, 28W
Integrated Graphics
  1. AMD Ryzen™ 3 5400U
    AMD Radeon™ Graphics
    6 Graphics Cores, 1600 MHz
  2. AMD Ryzen™ 5 5600U
    AMD Radeon™ Graphics
    7 Graphics Cores, 1800 MHz
  3. AMD Ryzen™ 5 Pro 5650U
    AMD Radeon™ Graphics
    7 Graphics Cores, 1800 MHz
  4. AMD Ryzen™ 7 Pro 5850U
    AMD Radeon™ Graphics
    8 Graphics Cores, 2000 MHz
  1. 11th Gen Intel® Core™ i3-1115G4
    Intel® UHD Graphics
    48 Execution Units, 400 → 1250 MHz
  2. 11th Gen Intel® Core™ i5-1135G7
    Intel® Iris® Xe Graphics
    80 Execution Units, 400 → 1300 MHz
  3. 11th Gen Intel® Core™ i7-1185G7
    Intel® Iris® Xe Graphics
    96 Execution Units, 400 → 1350 MHz
Memory
8GB 16GB
  • Memory Slots: Memory soldered to the system board, no slots.
  • Memory Type: Dual Channel Non-ECC DDR4 Memory.
  • Memory Speed: 3200 MHz.
8GB 16GB 32GB
4267 MHz LPDDR4X RAM
Storage
128GB 256GB 512GB 1TB
  • Storage Slots: 1 x M.2 2280 PCIe Gen 3x4 slot
    Supports M.2 2242/2280 SSD.
128GB 256GB 512GB 1TB
Removable SSD.

Connectivity

Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga Gen 2 | AMDSurface Pro 8
Wi-Fi
  • Mediatek Wi-Fi 6 MT7921, 802.11ax 2x2 Wi-Fi + Bluetooth 5.2, M.2 Card
  • Realtek RTL8852AE, Wi-Fi 6, 802.11ax Dual Band 2x2 Wi-Fi + Bluetooth 5.2, M.2 card
  • Intel® Wi-Fi 6 AX200, 802.11ax 2x2 Wi-Fi + Bluetooth 5.2, M.2 card
Wi-Fi 6: IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax compatible.
BluetoothBluetooth 5.2Bluetooth Wireless 5.1 technology
EthernetGigabit Ethernet, RJ45 via optional ThinkPad® Ethernet Extension Adapter Gen 2-

Battery

Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga Gen 2 | AMDSurface Pro 8
Size46 Wh Integrated Li-Polymer battery
supports Rapid Charge (charge up to 80% in 1hr) with 65W AC adapter
  • 51.5Wh
    Nominal battery capacity.
  • 50.2Wh
    Minimum battery capacity.
Battery LifeUp to 10.55 hours of battery life
Tested with MobileMark 2018.
Up to 16 hours of typical device usage
Power Supply
  • 45W USB-C (2-pin) AC adapter
  • 45W USB-C (3-pin) AC adapter
  • 65W USB-C slim (3-pin) AC adapter
  • 65W USB-C slim (2-pin) AC adapter
  • 65W USB-C (2-pin) AC adapter
  • 65W USB-C (3-pin) AC adapter
  • 60W power supply with USB-A (5W) (65W total)
  • Supports Fast Charge (0-80% in about one hour)

Software

Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga Gen 2 | AMDSurface Pro 8
OS
  • Windows® 10 Pro 64
  • Windows 10 Home 64
  • Windows 11 Pro 64
  • Windows 11 Home 64
  • Windows 11 DG Windows 10 Pro 64
  • No operating system
Windows 11 Home
Built-in Apps-
  • Preloaded Microsoft 365 Apps
  • Microsoft 365 Family 30-day trial
  • Preloaded Xbox app
  • Xbox Game Pass Ultimate one month trial

Camera & Audio

Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga Gen 2 | AMDSurface Pro 8
Camera
  • Front-facing camera
    720p HD with privacy shutter.
  • Windows Hello IR support (optional).
  • Rear-facing camera (optional).
    5.0-megapixel, auto focus.
  • Windows Hello face authentication camera (front-facing)
  • 5.0MP front-facing camera with 1080p Skype HD video
  • 10.0MP rear-facing autofocus camera with 1080p full HD and 4K video
Audio
  • High Definition (HD) Audio, Realtek® ALC3287 codec
  • Stereo speakers, 2W x2, Dolby® Audio™ Premium
  • Dual array microphone
  • Dual far-field Studio Mics
  • 2W stereo speakers with Dolby Atmos®

Misc

Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga Gen 2 | AMDSurface Pro 8
Inking
  • ThinkPad® Pen Pro, on-board garaged and rechargeable
  • No pen (with a pen garage ready, pen sold separately)
  • Supports Microsoft Pen Protocol (MPP)
    4096 levels of pressure Tilt sensing Best in class latency Paper feel 0.1mm precision magnetic storage
  • Supports Tactile signals with Surface Slim Pen 2
Sensors
  • Infrared (IR) Camera (optional; required for use with Windows Hello)
  • Fingerprint Reader (optional)
  • Accelerometer (G) sensor
  • Ambient light sensor
  • Gyroscope
  • Magnetometer
  • Ambient Color Sensor (brightness and color)
Security
  • Security Chip
    • Discrete TPM 2.0, TCG certified
    • Firmware TPM 2.0 integrated into the chipset
    • Disabled (in some regions)
  • Physical Locks
    • Kensington® Security Slot
  • Smart Card Reader
    • Smart card reader
    • No smart card reader
  • Fingerprint Reader
    • Touch style fingerprint reader on the power button, match-on-chip
    • No fingerprint reader
  • BIOS Security
    • Supervisor password
    • Power-on password
    • NVMe password
    • Self-healing BIOS
  • Other Security
    • (Optional) Camera privacy shutter
    • (Optional) IR camera for Windows Hello
  • Firmware TPM chip for enterprise-grade security and BitLocker support
  • Enterprise-grade protection with Windows Hello face sign-in
In the box-
  • Surface Pro 8
  • Power supply
  • Quick Start Guide
  • Safety and warranty documents
Warranty
  • 1-year depot service
  • 1-year depot with 2-year system board service
  • 1-year limited onsite service
  • 1-year + 2-year depot service
  • 1-year + 2-year limited onsite service
  • 3-year (1-yr battery) depot service
  • 3-year (1-yr battery) limited onsite service
  • No base warranty
1-year limited hardware warranty

Key Features

Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga Gen 2 | AMDSurface Pro 8
At Glance
Released in Mid
2021
16:9 FHD
13.3”
1080p 60Hz
Weight
3.17 lb
1.44 kg
Up to
AMD Ryzen 7 Pro 5850U
8C/16T, 1.90 → 4.40 GHz
Geekbench 5
1,270
Single Core
Geekbench 5
5,727
Multi-Core
With integrated
AMD Radeon™ Graphics
8 Graphics Cores, 2000 MHz
Configurable up to
16GB
3200 MHz DDR4
Released in Late
2021
3:2 2.8K
13”
1920p 60~120Hz
Weight
1.96 lb
0.89 kg
Up to
Intel Core i7-1185G7
4C/8T, 3.00 → 4.80 GHz
Geekbench 5
1,404
Single Core
Geekbench 5
4,864
Multi-Core
With integrated
Intel® Iris® Xe Graphics
96 Execution Units, 400 → 1350 MHz
Configurable up to
32GB
4267 MHz LPDDR4X
Surface Pro 8 Ports

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