Lenovo ThinkPad C13 Yoga Chromebook

Updated on September 25, 2026

Note: The Lenovo ThinkPad C13 Yoga Chromebook is no longer sold new.

The ThinkPad C13 Yoga was an enterprise convertible that put ThinkPad hardware under Chrome OS. The AMD Ryzen 7 3700C at the top of the range runs four cores and eight threads behind a 13.3-inch touchscreen. The all-aluminum chassis carries MIL-SPEC 810G certification, and the 360-degree hinge moves the screen into tablet, tent, and laptop positions.

The garaged USI stylus stayed charged inside the chassis instead of needing its own pocket and charger. Security hardware ran to a fingerprint reader and a webcam privacy shutter. The keyboard and the TrackPoint pointing stick came straight from Lenovo’s business laptops, which gave longtime ThinkPad users a familiar way to type and steer the cursor without reaching for the touchpad. Prices sat at the premium end of the Chromebook market.

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Lenovo ThinkPad C13 Yoga Chromebook Comparison Chart

	Lenovo ThinkPad C13 Yoga Chromebook	Lenovo ThinkPad C13 Yoga Chromebook
Price	List Price: $949.00 Amazon Prices: Check Price on Amazon	List Price: $819.00 Amazon Prices: Check Price on Amazon
Model number	20UX001TUS	20UX001YUS
Performance Rating	6.8	3.5
Chromebook Plus	No	No
Processor	Quad-core 2.30 Ghz (max 4.00 Ghz) AMD Ryzen 7 3700C	Dual-core 2.60 Ghz (max 3.50 Ghz) AMD Ryzen 3 3250C Processor
RAM	16 GB	4 GB
Internal Storage	256 GB SSD (upgradable)	128 GB SSD (upgradable)
Screen Size	13.3"	13.3"
Screen Resolution	1920x1080	1920x1080
Screen Type	IPS	IPS
Touch Screen	Yes	Yes
Stylus / Pen	Supported	Supported
Dimensions width x length x thickness	12.11 x 8.35 x 0.71 inches (307.59 x 212.09 x 18.03 mm)	12.11 x 8.35 x 0.71 inches (307.59 x 212.09 x 18.03 mm)
Weight	3.19 lbs (1.45 kg)	3.19 lbs (1.45 kg)
Backlit Keyboard	Yes	Yes
Webcam	720p HD, 5PM World-facing	720p HD, 5PM World-facing
WiFi	802.11AC (2 x 2)	802.11AC (2 x 2)
Bluetooth	Bluetooth 5.0	Bluetooth 5.0
Ethernet	No	No
Cellular Modem	No	No
HDMI	Full-Size HDMI	Full-Size HDMI
USB Ports	2 USB 3, 2 USB-C (with power delivery and DisplayPort)	2 USB 3, 2 USB-C (with power delivery and DisplayPort)
Thunderbolt Ports	No	No
Card Reader	microSD Card Reader	microSD Card Reader
Battery	4 cell, 51 WHr, Li-Pol	4 cell, 51 WHr, Li-Pol
Battery Life	10.0 hours	10.0 hours
Fanless	No	No
Auto Update Expiration Date	June, 2031	June, 2031

Ryzen speed in a MIL-SPEC aluminum convertible

At 3.2 pounds and 0.71 inches thick, it was light enough to carry through a workday. The chassis is Abyss Blue aluminum with subtle chrome flecking. The MIL-SPEC 810G certification covers drops, vibration, and temperature extremes.

The 13.3-inch Full HD IPS touchscreen puts out 300 nits with accurate colors for productivity work. TechRadar noted the display was colorful enough for standard office tasks, though not up to creative work. Touch response is smooth with a fingertip or the included USI pen, and the 360-degree hinge holds the screen in tent mode for video calls or flat in tablet mode for note-taking with the stylus.

The Ryzen 5 3500C variant scored 37,916 in Octane 2.0 benchmarks and 1,060ms in Kraken JavaScript tests. The higher-end Ryzen 7 3700C configuration delivered better results again under demanding multitasking. Chrome Unboxed found the device handled heavy workloads with ease, maintaining smooth performance across multiple windows and tabs, including demanding tasks like music production through web-based DAWs. Digital Trends noted some slowdown when running 10-15 windows simultaneously across multiple virtual desks.

Two USB-C ports with Power Delivery and DisplayPort Alt Mode make single-cable docking possible, and two USB-A 3.0 ports take legacy peripherals without an adapter. The full-size HDMI port drives an external display directly, and the microSD card reader adds storage. Wireless duty falls to WiFi 5 (802.11ac) and Bluetooth 5.0. The upgradeable M.2 SSD is a rarity on a Chromebook and lets an owner add capacity after purchase.

The backlit keyboard uses full-size keys with the travel and tactile feedback ThinkPad users expect, which keeps long typing sessions comfortable. Large uppercase letters on the keycaps stay readable in dim rooms, a useful detail for anyone working in a badly lit room. The TrackPoint pointing stick sits between the G, H, and B keys and moves the cursor precisely without taking hands off the home row. Some reviewers called the touchpad small for a machine at this price, though its tracking and Chrome OS gesture support work reliably.

Lenovo advertised up to 12 hours of runtime, and real-world testing by multiple reviewers landed at 7-9 hours depending on usage patterns and display settings. TechRadar achieved 9 hours and 1 minute in their standardized tests, while Laptop Mag recorded 7.5 hours and Digital Trends measured 7.25 hours during web browsing. The 51 WHr battery fast-charges over either USB-C port, which softens the gap for anyone working near an outlet, though a long travel day still means packing the charger.

The speakers are tinny and thin on bass, adequate for video calls and system notifications and not much else. Anyone who planned to watch video or listen to music needed headphones or external speakers. The 3.5mm combo jack handles wired sets, and Bluetooth 5.0 covers wireless headphones and speakers.

The fingerprint reader unlocks the machine without a password, and the webcam privacy shutter physically blocks the camera. A Trusted Platform Module holds the encryption keys for Chrome OS secure boot. The enterprise variant added management capabilities for IT administrators, which met the requirements of organizations with strict compliance rules.

Reviewer Insights

TechRadar’s Perspective

TechRadar rated the ThinkPad C13 Yoga 4.5 out of 5 stars, calling it “pricey, but nearly perfect.” John Loeffler praised the AMD Ryzen processor’s capabilities, writing that “with the new AMD 3000C-series CPUs, the Lenovo ThinkPad C13 Yoga Chromebook is definitely as powerful a Chromebook as you’re going to find.” The review highlighted the integrated stylus storage as a practical feature that eliminated the common problem of lost or uncharged pens. Battery life fell short of Lenovo’s 12-hour claim, achieving 9 hours and 1 minute in testing.

Android Central’s Perspective

Android Central awarded the device 4.5 out of 5 stars with a verdict of “basically perfect.” Ara Wagoner praised the premium construction, noting that “this Chromebook feels substantial in hand. You certainly won’t feel out of place bringing this laptop to a professional meeting or engagement.” The review particularly highlighted the keyboard, calling it “the easiest to read Chromebook keyboard on the market” thanks to large uppercase letters that improved visibility in low-light conditions. The classic TrackPoint was appreciated for providing faster navigation through documents and spreadsheets.

Laptop Mag’s Perspective

Laptop Mag gave the ThinkPad C13 Yoga 4 out of 5 stars, describing it as “a sturdy but pricey enterprise notebook.” Mark Anthony Ramirez found the keyboard excellent with “just the right amount of travel” and noted that “keys are incredibly quiet as well, making this laptop an excellent office companion.” The review documented Geekbench 5 scores of 907 single-core and 2,739 multi-core with the Ryzen 5 Pro 3500C processor. Battery life testing showed 7.5 hours of real-world use, significantly less than the advertised 12 hours.

Chrome Unboxed’s Perspective

In a 12-minute video review, Chrome Unboxed criticized the speakers as poor quality and noted the trackpad felt small for the device’s premium positioning. Robby Payne still highlighted the extensive port selection as a major advantage for enterprise users who needed to connect various peripherals without dongles, and the garaged stylus design received particular praise as a thoughtful solution to pen storage. The channel recommended the device for business users willing to accept these tradeoffs.

Digital Trends’ Perspective

Digital Trends scored the device 7 out of 10, concluding it was “a solid Chromebook for work, but fails to pass the test for the average person.” Mark Coppock emphasized the performance, writing that “the biggest appeal of the ThinkPad C13 Yoga Chromebook is definitely in its performance. The new AMD Ryzen 5 3500C impressed during benchmark tests.” Battery life testing showed 7.25 hours in web browsing, which the reviewer noted was about 40 minutes less than competing enterprise Chromebooks like the Dell Latitude 7410 Chromebook.

Lon.TV’s Perspective

Lon Seidman tested the Ryzen 3 3250C build with 8GB of soldered RAM and a replaceable 128GB SSD, starting around $585. He got about eight or nine hours doing the basics, measured the 1080p panel at roughly 300 nits, and recorded a Speedometer 2.0 score of 88.5. He liked the ThinkPad keyboard with its single-color backlight, the TrackPoint, and the fingerprint reader, but called the speakers “very tinny.” The fan stays quiet, though it comes on whenever the chip is stressed, and Netflix played only in standard definition because of the Widevine L3 DRM level.

A durable work convertible with updates through June 2031

Lenovo shipped two configurations: a 16GB model with a 256GB SSD, and a 4GB model with 128GB. Storage is the one part an owner can change after the fact, through the M.2 slot. Anyone picking one up secondhand should plan on 7-9 hours away from a charger and budget for headphones or external speakers.

The MIL-SPEC certified aluminum chassis withstands the rigors of business travel, and the port selection minimizes the need for adapters. The fingerprint reader and the webcam privacy shutter cover the security side.

Our Chromebook Comparison Chart sorts and filters current models by specs and features. The Lenovo Chromebook Plus 2-in-1 14 offers a similar convertible form factor with modern Chromebook Plus features. Buyers who need the same durability and security hardware should look at current ThinkPad Chromebook offerings or HP Elite Chromebook Enterprise devices.

Official Chrome OS support runs until June 2031, so a unit bought during the production run keeps receiving security updates. The Ryzen processor and the upgradeable SSD mean a C13 Yoga still handles everyday web work as a daily driver.