Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15ITL05 (81X8) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 4 (21HD)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15ITL05 (81X8) and Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 4 (21HD). Compare sizes, performance, storage capacities, batteries and other important specifications and features to easily choose the right laptop for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the laptop that will best fit your needs.

Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15ITL05 (81X8) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15ITL05 (81X8) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

lightweight design

solid build quality

decent battery life

adequate performance

average display quality

limited graphics power

no backlit keyboard

fewer USB-C ports

Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 4 (21HD) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 4 (21HD) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

excellent keyboard comfort

impressive security features

good battery life

efficient performance

heavier than competitors

average display brightness

limited color options

higher price point

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15ITL05 (81X8) and Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 4 (21HD)
69 % - Design
72 % - Display
72 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
82 % - Design
85 % - Display
84 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15ITL05 (81X8) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 4 (21HD) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15ITL05 (81X8) Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 4 (21HD)
Product Type Notebook Notebook - 180-degree hinge design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 36.22 cm x 25.34 cm x 1.99 cm 31.77 cm x 22.69 cm x 1.79 cm
Weight 1.7 kg 1.36 kg
Case Material Polycarbonate ABS (bottom), polycarbonate ABS (top) Carbon fibre hybrid (top), polyphenylene sulfide (bottom)
Colour Platinum grey | Abyss blue Thunder black
DISPLAY Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15ITL05 (81X8) Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 4 (21HD)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" - TN 14" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:10
Image Brightness 220 cd/m² 300 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 45% NTSC 45% NTSC
Features Anti-glare Anti-glare
PROCESSOR Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15ITL05 (81X8) Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 4 (21HD)
CPU Intel Core i3 (11th Gen) 1115G4 / 3 GHz Intel Core i5 (13th Gen) 1335U / 1.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.1 GHz 4.6 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core 10-core
Cache 6 MB 12 MB
Features Integrated memory controller Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15ITL05 (81X8) Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 4 (21HD)
RAM 4 GB (provided memory is soldered) 16 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 12 GB 32 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR5 SDRAM
Speed 2666 MHz 5200 MHz
Rated Speed 2666 MHz 5200 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 262-pin
Slots Qty 1 1
Empty Slots 1 1
STORAGE Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15ITL05 (81X8) Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 4 (21HD)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe) 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption 2, NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15ITL05 (81X8) Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 4 (21HD)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Max Monitors Supported 1 external monitor(s) 3 external monitor(s)
Video System Features - Functions as Intel UHD graphics (for single-channel memory)
Camera Yes Yes - 1080p
Resolution 0.3 Megapixel -
Camera Features Privacy shutter, fixed focus Privacy shutter, Windows Hello, fixed focus, hybrid FHD/IR camera
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec - Realtek ALC3287
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio
Audio Features - Input: Dolby Voice, 360° far-field
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15ITL05 (81X8) Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 4 (21HD)
Wireless Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax Bluetooth 5.1, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
Wireless Controller M.2 Card Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX 211
Network Interface - Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller - Intel I219-V
Features Dual stream (2x2) Wake-on-LAN (WOL), dual stream (2x2)
WWAN
Generation - 4G upgradable
BATTERY Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15ITL05 (81X8) Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 4 (21HD)
Technology Lithium polymer Lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 35 Wh 52.5 Wh
Battery Life Up to 5.5 hours -
AC ADAPTER Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15ITL05 (81X8) Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 4 (21HD)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt 65 Watt
INPUT Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15ITL05 (81X8) Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 4 (21HD)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Numeric Keypad Yes -
Keyboard Backlight - Yes
Features Multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad, precision touchpad Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, Fn keys with Unified Communications controls
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15ITL05 (81X8) Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 4 (21HD)
Interfaces 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB 2.0
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
2 x USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
HDMI (4K support)
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card) -
SOFTWARE Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15ITL05 (81X8) Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 4 (21HD)
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Home in S mode - English Windows 11 Pro - English
Software Included Microsoft Office (Trial) Glance by Mirametrix
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15ITL05 (81X8) Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 4 (21HD)
Included Accessories Wall mount power adapter USB-C power adapter
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip Discrete Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader, smart card reader
Security Slot Type - Kensington nano security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection - Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password Administrator password, system password, power-on password, RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810H tested, NVMe password, Firmware Resiliency 3.0, certificate based BIOS authentication, FIDO (Fast Identity Online) authentication
Compliant Standards RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3 RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 6, TCG Certified, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 26, TCO Certified 9.0
Max Operating Temperature 35 °C 35 °C
Min Operating Temperature 5 °C 5 °C
Humidity Range Operating 8 - 95% 8 - 95%
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return Base warranty - 3 years - pick-up and return
Base warranty - battery - 1 year
Extended warranty - 1 year - on-site - response time: next business day
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