Lenovo IdeaPad 320-17IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 320) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 3 (21CF)

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In depth comparison and review of Lenovo IdeaPad 320-17IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 320) and Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 3 (21CF). 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 ThinkPad T14 Gen 3 (21CF) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 3 (21CF) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

excellent keyboard feel

powerful processor options

good battery life

impressive security features

heavier than competitors

average display brightness

limited color options

expensive base model

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo IdeaPad 320-17IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 320) and Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 3 (21CF)
82 % - Design
72 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo IdeaPad 320-17IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 320) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 3 (21CF) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo IdeaPad 320-17IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 320) Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 3 (21CF)
Product Type Notebook Notebook - 180-degree hinge design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 41.8 cm x 29.26 cm x 2.49 cm 31.77 cm x 22.69 cm x 1.79 cm
Weight 2.8 kg 1.32 kg
Case Material Polycarbonate ABS Carbon fibre (top), glass-fibre (top), polycarbonate (top), polyphenylene sulfide (bottom)
Colour Onyx black Thunder black
DISPLAY Lenovo IdeaPad 320-17IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 320) Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 3 (21CF)
Screen Size (Type) 17.3" - TN 14" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1600 x 900 (HD+) 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:10
Image Brightness 200 cd/m² 300 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 72% 45% NTSC
Features Glare Anti-glare, 170° viewing angle
PROCESSOR Lenovo IdeaPad 320-17IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 320) Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 3 (21CF)
CPU Intel Core i3 (7th Gen) 7100U / 2.4 GHz AMD Ryzen 5 Pro 6650U / 2.9 GHz
Max Turbo Speed - 4.5 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core 6-core
Cache 3 MB L3 - 16 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Features Integrated memory controller Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Lenovo IdeaPad 320-17IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 320) Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 3 (21CF)
RAM 4 GB (provided memory is soldered) 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 16 GB -
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM LPDDR5 SDRAM
Speed 2133 MHz 6400 MHz
Rated Speed 2133 MHz 6400 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin -
Slots Qty 1 -
Empty Slots 1 -
STORAGE Lenovo IdeaPad 320-17IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 320) Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 3 (21CF)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 1 TB HDD SATA 6Gb/s / 5400 rpm 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption 2, NVM Express (NVMe)
Optical Drive DVD-Writer - tray -
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo IdeaPad 320-17IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 320) Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 3 (21CF)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel HD Graphics 620 AMD Radeon 660M
Max Monitors Supported - 3 external monitor(s)
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 1080p
Camera Features - Privacy shutter, IR camera, fixed focus
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec - Realtek ALC3287
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio, Dolby Voice
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo IdeaPad 320-17IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 320) Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 3 (21CF)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1 Bluetooth 5.2, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
Wireless Controller Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 3165 - M.2 Card Qualcomm NFA725A
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller - Realtek RTL8111EPV
Compliant Standards - DASH
Features - Wake-on-LAN (WOL), dual stream (2x2)
WWAN
Generation - 4G upgradable
BATTERY Lenovo IdeaPad 320-17IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 320) Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 3 (21CF)
Technology 2-cell Lithium Ion Lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 30 Wh 52.5 Wh
Battery Life Up to 6 hours Up to 21.1 hours
AC ADAPTER Lenovo IdeaPad 320-17IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 320) Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 3 (21CF)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 45 Watt, 20 V, 2.25 A 45 Watt
INPUT Lenovo IdeaPad 320-17IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 320) Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 3 (21CF)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Numeric Keypad Yes -
Keyboard Backlight - Yes
Features Multi-touch touchpad Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, Fn keys with Unified Communications controls
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo IdeaPad 320-17IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 320) Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 3 (21CF)
Interfaces 2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1/USB 3.0
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1
HDMI
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
2 x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort 1.4a Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
HDMI
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card) -
SOFTWARE Lenovo IdeaPad 320-17IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 320) Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 3 (21CF)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition (available through downgrade rights from Windows 11 Pro) + Windows 11 Pro Licence - French
Software Included - Glance by Mirametrix
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo IdeaPad 320-17IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 320) Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 3 (21CF)
Included Accessories Power adapter USB-C power adapter
Security - Discrete Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip with Microsoft Pluton, fingerprint reader, smart card reader
Security Slot Type Kensington mini security slot Kensington nano security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) 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, self-healing BIOS, NVMe password, USB FIDO (Fast Identity Online) device integration, certificate based BIOS authentication
Compliant Standards RoHS RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3, TCG Certified
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
Max Operating Temperature - 35 °C
Min Operating Temperature - 5 °C
Humidity Range Operating - 8 - 95%
Manufacturer Warranty - Base warranty - 3 years - pick-up and return
Extended warranty - 1 year - on-site
Base warranty - battery - 1 year
Model Number 17IKB 80XM -
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