Lenovo Yoga 730 13 13.3″ Ultra-Portable 2-in-1 PC with 8th Gen Intel Core, Optional Pen
The Lenovo Yoga 730 13 is an ultra-portable and fast convertible laptop. This 2-in-1 laptop / tablet hybrid has a sharp 13.3″ Full HD touch wide-viewing angle display, mounted on a pair of 360-degree hinges. Besides finger touch input, Lenovo has provided pressure-sensitive active digitizer pen option and an ergonomic keyboard with backlight. The aluminum-clad notebook has very slim display bezels, which reduce the footprint of the device. Combine that with its 0.6″ thin profile and a weight of only 2.6 pounds, and you get a very compact 2-in-1 PC travel companion. Inside, the Yoga 730 13 packs the 8th Generation Intel Core i5-8250U or i7-8550U quad-core processors with great computing performance and entry-level Intel UHD 620 integrated graphics, 8 or 16 Gigabytes of RAM, and up to 512 Gigabytes of fast solid state drive storage. The battery of 48 WHr is decently capacious. It provides “up to 11.5 hours” of battery life, according to Lenovo.
Here are some of the available configurations of the Lenovo Yoga 730 13 and their prices on Lenovo Store (as of 08/05/2018):
- 81CT001QUS: i5-8250U CPU / 128GB SSD / 8GB RAM / $799
- 81CT001TUS: i5-8250U CPU / 256GB SSD / 8GB RAM / $849
- 81CT001RUS: i7-8550U CPU / 256GB SSD / 8GB RAM / $979
- 81CT001PUS: i7-8550U CPU / 512GB SSD / 8GB RAM / $1,179
- 81CT001SUS: i7-8550U CPU / 512GB SSD / 16GB RAM / $1,349
It’s also worth noting that Lenovo has omitted some common laptop features on this model, such as HDMI video output and media card reader. On the positive side, besides a standard USB 3.0 port, there’s a pair of USB-C ports with Thunderbolt 3.0 data transfer technology and support for external displays. Another welcomed feature is a built-in fingerprint reader.
Besides the Yoga 730 13, Lenovo offers the Yoga 730 15 with a larger 15.6″ display and a dedicated Nvidia GTX 1050 video card.
Specifications of the Lenovo Yoga 730 13
Here are the specs of the Lenovo Yoga 730 13 with descriptions of its features. For comparison against other laptops, you can use the "Compare Specs" button.
Brand | Lenovo |
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Laptop Type | 2-in-1 convertible laptop PC 2-in-1 means the laptop can convert itself into a tablet PC. Ultraportable (small laptop) The light weight and small dimensions make this ultraportable laptop easy to carry around or travel with. |
Screen Size | 13.3-inch This is a small display size, typical for ultraportable laptops. There are however laptops with even smaller screens. |
Screen Resolution | 1920x1080 pixels Full HD Full HD is the most common laptop screen resolution today. It provides a good image sharpness and a decent amount of space on the display for the user interface and programs. However, it isn't as good as the top-tier 4K Ultra HD. |
Touchscreen | Finger multi-touch input The screen supports finger touch input, including multi-touch gestures. Active digitizer pen input The screen supports active digitizer pen input, besides the common finger multi-touch input. In comparison to simple capacitive pens you can use on any touchscreen, active digitizer pen input provides advanced features like pressure sensitivity. Check with the laptop seller whether the active pen is included in the package. |
Other Display Specs | IPS type Displays based on IPS technology provide much wider viewing angles than the budget-class TN screens. Anti-glare coating Anti-glare coating reduces ambient light reflections, as opposed to the glare-type displays with more vivid colors. |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Core i5-8250U 8th Gen (enables smooth everyday computing) Intel Core i7-8550U 8th Gen (decent for heavier tasks, besides enabling effortless daily computing) |
Graphics (GPU) | Intel UHD 620 integrated graphics of 8th Gen Core i3, i5, i7 (for light gaming) |
System Memory (RAM) Size | 8GB RAM The 8GB RAM size is the standard one in 2023. It provides comfortable multi-tasking for the most home and office users. 16GB RAM 16GB and greater RAM sizes are recommended for heavy multitasking, gaming, and specialized programs that require a lot of RAM. |
Data Storage | 128GB SSD 128GB is a relatively small storage space. However, it is usable if you don't store a lot of large files like movies and don't install a lot of programs. 256GB SSD 256GB is a decent capacity. If you tend to download and store a lot of large files like movies and install many programs, 512GB or more is a better choice. 512GB SSD 512GB storage capacity is recommended if you store a lot of large files and install many programs. |
DVD Optical Drive | None |
Keyboard & Input | Backlit keyboard without dedicated number pad The keyboard has backlit keys for easier typing in the dark. There's no separate numeric pad you can typically find on the right side of the keyboard on many laptop models. Touchpad with click buttons built into the surface The left and right click buttons are built into the surface of the touchpad, as opposed to separate physical buttons. Touchscreen Active digitizer pen (optional) |
Speakers & Audio | Stereo speakers As usual, the device features a pair of built-in stereo speakers. Combo microphone and headphones audio jack This laptop has the ordinary 3.5mm combo audio jack that supports both headphone output and microphone input simultaneously. |
Camera | Front-facing web camera Laptops usually feature a frontal webcam located on the display bezel. This laptop is no exception. |
Wi-Fi Wireless | 802.11AC The 802.11AC is the previous-generation wireless networking standard. It's also known as Wi-Fi 5. 802.11AC is succeeded by 802.11AX Wi-Fi 6 with data transfer speed and multi-device connectivity improvements. |
Bluetooth | Yes This laptop has a built-in Bluetooth module. It enables you to connect the computer to Bluetooth mice and other Bluetooth peripherals, smartphones, and other Bluetooth-equipped devices. |
Ethernet Network Port | No This laptop has no Ethernet LAN port for wired internet and networking connectivity. |
USB Ports | 1 x USB 3.0 A standard full-size USB port. 2 x USB-C A pair of compact Type-C USB ports. |
Video Output Ports | Video out via USB-C The laptop can deliver digital video output via USB-C. |
Media Card Reader | None The laptop has no SD card slots. For reading from and writing to SD and microSD memory cards, you'll have to use a separately sold memory card reader via a USB cable. |
Other Features | Active pen (optional) Fingerprint reader This laptop has a built-in fingerprint reader. It improves security and enables easier system log-ins, without password typing. Thunderbolt 3.0 Thunderbolt 3 is a high-speed peripheral connectivity technology for compatible devices. The Thunderbolt connection goes via USB-C interface. Today, a faster Thunderbolt 4 version is available. |
Battery | "Up to 11.5 hours" of battery life 4-cell 48 WHr |
Weight | 2.6 pounds |
Height | 0.6" |
Width | 12.1" |
Depth | 8.5" |
Windows Version | Windows 10 Home Windows 10 Home is aimed at the regular home and office computer users. Only select business users need the Professional edition. Windows 10 Home users are eligible for a free upgrade to the latest Windows 11 Home. |
Warranty | 1-year A typical laptop warranty. |
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