Lenovo Yoga C930-13IKB 14″ Premium 2-in-1 Convertible Laptop

The Lenovo Yoga C930-13IKB, also known as simply Yoga C930, is a high-end thin-and-light 14″ convertible laptop. Besides the well-known 2-in-1 Yoga design with 360-degree display hinges, highlight of the 0.6″ thin 3-pound Yoga C930-13IKB is its innovative rotating soundbar built into one of the hinges of the laptop. The soundbar is accompanied by a pair of subwoofers located in the base of the laptop. Furthermore, the 2-in-1 has support for active pen input with the included pen and storage space for it in the laptop, a stylish aluminum finish in Gray or Mica color with optional glass on the lid, and thin display bezels.

The notebook features a 14″ (or more precisely 13.9″) Full HD or Ultra HD touchscreen with IPS wide viewing angles and Dolby Vision picture enhancement technology. The notebook’s keyboard with ergonomically shaped keys is backlit.

Regarding internals, the Yoga C930-13IKB is a regular mainstream thin-and-light convertible with the 8th Generation Intel Core i5-8250U or i7-8550U quad-core processors, Intel UHD 620 integrated graphics, up to 16GB of RAM (on-board, not upgradable), and fast SSD storage with capacity of up to 1 Terabyte.

Here are some configuration examples, available on the Lenovo Store:

81C4004TUS: Full HD, i5-8250U, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD, Iron Grey, $1,399
81C4004WUS: Full HD, i7-8550U, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD, Iron Grey, $1,499
81C4006XUS: Full HD, i7-8550U, 16GB RAM, 256GB SSD, Iron Grey, $1,599
81EQ000MUS: Full HD, i7-8550U, 12GB RAM, 256GB SSD, Glass lid with Vibes pattern, $1,599
81EQ000LUS: Full HD, i7-8550U, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD, Glass lid with Vibes pattern, $1,849
81C4000DUS: Ultra HD, i7-8550U, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD, Mica, $1,959
81C40007US: Ultra HD, i7-8550U, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD, Iron Grey, $1,959

The notebook also has a 720p web camera, fingerprint reader, two USB-C ports with Thunderbolt 3.0, a single full-size USB 3.1 port, a combo audio jack, and Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connectivity.

According to Lenovo, the Yoga C930-13IKB has a battery life of up to 14.5 hours on configurations with the Full HD screen and up to 9 hours on UHD models.

Specifications

Here are the specs of the Lenovo Yoga C930 14 with descriptions of its features. For comparison against other laptops, you can use the "Compare Specs" button.

Brand	Lenovo Based on the number of sold laptops, Lenovo is among the top 3 laptop manufactures in the world, besides HP and Dell. Lenovo is known for their renowned Yoga 2-in-1 convertibles, as well as ThinkPad business notebook PCs. They also make the widely used IdeaPad consumer laptops and Legion gaming notebooks.
Laptop Type	2-in-1 convertible laptop PC 2-in-1 means the laptop can convert itself into a tablet PC.
Screen Size	14-inch The 14" laptop screens are a compromise between portability of 13.3" or smaller laptop displays and comfort of the popular 15.6-inchers.
Screen Resolution	1920x1080 pixels Full HD Full HD (FHD) 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. On the positive side, FHD tends to consume less power than 4K. 3840x2160 pixels Ultra HD, 4K The popular top-level Ultra HD 4K resolution is extremely sharp and delivers a lot of space for displaying content on the screen.
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. Glossy reflective coating The glossy reflective displays provide vivid colors, but are prone to ambient light reflections.
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. Keep in mind that 8GB may be not enough for some demanding programs and many newer games. 12GB RAM 12GB is greater than the recommended minimum of 8GB and enables very comfortable multitasking during everyday tasks. However, many games and professional software may require 16GB or more. 16GB RAM 16GB and greater RAM sizes are recommended for heavy multitasking, gaming, and specialized programs that require a lot of RAM.
Data Storage	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 or larger storage capacity is recommended if you store a lot of large files and install many programs. 1000GB (1TB) SSD 1TB is an excellent storage capacity. The sizes above 512GB, including 1TB, are recommended for those who store a lot of large files.
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
Speakers & Audio	Stereo speakers with subwoofer Besides the standard stereo speakers, the laptop additionally features a built-in subwoofer speaker for a better bass sound. Combo microphone and headphones audio jack This laptop has a standard 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. HD 720p resolution This is the most common web camera resolution in laptops. However, it's low in comparison to camera resolutions of modern smartphones, so it can't produce as sharp picture.
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.
Ethernet Network Port	No This laptop has no Ethernet LAN port for wired internet and networking connectivity.
Mobile broadband (4G LTE)	No
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.
USB Ports	1 x USB 3.1 A standard full-size USB port. 2 x USB-C The device has 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	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	60 WHr capacity
Weight	3 pounds
Height	0.6"
Width	12.7"
Depth	8.9"
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. Windows 10 Pro Windows 10 Pro version adds some business-specific features in comparison to the standard Windows Home. Windows 10 Pro upgradeable to the latest Windows 11 Pro for free.
Warranty	1-year A typical laptop warranty.