Lenovo IdeaPad 4G 14Q8C05 (82KE) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 2 (21E8)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Lenovo IdeaPad 4G 14Q8C05 (82KE) and Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 2 (21E8). Compare dimensions, processors, batteries, storage capacities and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect laptop. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the laptop that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.

Lenovo IdeaPad 4G 14Q8C05 (82KE) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo IdeaPad 4G 14Q8C05 (82KE) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

lightweight design

affordable price

solid battery life

decent performance

good connectivity options

average display quality

limited storage capacity

basic graphics

no thunderbolt support

Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 2 (21E8) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 2 (21E8) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

ultra-lightweight design

impressive battery life

robust security features

sharp display resolution

efficient performance

limited port selection

higher price point

no touchscreen option

average speaker quality

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo IdeaPad 4G 14Q8C05 (82KE) and Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 2 (21E8)
82 % - Design
85 % - Display
62 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
85 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo IdeaPad 4G 14Q8C05 (82KE) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 2 (21E8) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo IdeaPad 4G 14Q8C05 (82KE) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 2 (21E8)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 32.17 cm x 20.7 cm x 1.49 cm 29.33 cm x 20.81 cm x 1.48 cm
Weight 1.2 kg 966.5 g
Case Material Aluminium (top), polycarbonate ABS (bottom) Carbon fibre (top), magnesium alloy (bottom)
Colour Light silver Black paint
DISPLAY Lenovo IdeaPad 4G 14Q8C05 (82KE) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 2 (21E8)
Screen Size (Type) 14" - IPS 13" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 2160 x 1350 (2K)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:10
Image Brightness 300 cd/m² 450 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 100% sRGB 100% sRGB
Features Anti-glare Anti-glare, 170° viewing angle, Low Power
PROCESSOR Lenovo IdeaPad 4G 14Q8C05 (82KE) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 2 (21E8)
CPU Qualcomm Snapdragon 8c Kryo 490 Intel Core i5 (12th Gen) 1240P / 1.7 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 2.45 GHz 4.4 GHz
Number of Cores 8-core 12-core
Cache - 12 MB
Platform Technology - Intel Evo
Features Integrated memory controller Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Lenovo IdeaPad 4G 14Q8C05 (82KE) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 2 (21E8)
RAM 8 GB (provided memory is soldered) 16 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type LPDDR4X SDRAM LPDDR5 SDRAM
Speed 1866 MHz 5200 MHz
Rated Speed 1866 MHz 5200 MHz
STORAGE Lenovo IdeaPad 4G 14Q8C05 (82KE) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 2 (21E8)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe) 256 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 4.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption 2, NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo IdeaPad 4G 14Q8C05 (82KE) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 2 (21E8)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Qualcomm Adreno 675 Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Max Monitors Supported 2 external monitor(s) 2 external monitor(s)
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 1080p
Camera Features IR camera, Windows Hello, fixed focus Privacy shutter, IR camera, Windows Hello, fixed focus
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Four speakers, four microphones
Codec Qualcomm WCD9341 Realtek ALC3306
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio High Definition Audio, Dolby Atmos
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo IdeaPad 4G 14Q8C05 (82KE) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 2 (21E8)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0 Bluetooth 5.2, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
Wireless Controller - Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX 211
Features Dual stream (2x2) Dual stream (2x2)
WWAN
Generation 4G WWAN upgradable
Technology LTE Advanced -
Controller Qualcomm QGM8180X -
BATTERY Lenovo IdeaPad 4G 14Q8C05 (82KE) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 2 (21E8)
Technology Lithium polymer Lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 51 Wh 49.5 Wh
Battery Life Up to 20 hours -
Battery Run Time Local video (1080p) playback time (150 nits): up to 20 hours -
AC ADAPTER Lenovo IdeaPad 4G 14Q8C05 (82KE) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 2 (21E8)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 45 Watt 65 Watt
INPUT Lenovo IdeaPad 4G 14Q8C05 (82KE) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 2 (21E8)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad, precision touchpad Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, Fn keys with Unified Communications controls, glass touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo IdeaPad 4G 14Q8C05 (82KE) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 2 (21E8)
Slots 1 x Nano-SIM card (1 free) -
Interfaces USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
2 x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
2 x USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
SOFTWARE Lenovo IdeaPad 4G 14Q8C05 (82KE) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 2 (21E8)
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Home (on ARM) - English Windows 11 Pro - English
Software Included Microsoft Office (Trial) Glance by Mirametrix, Intel Connectivity Performance Suite
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo IdeaPad 4G 14Q8C05 (82KE) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 2 (21E8)
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter USB-C slim power adapter
Integrated Options Proximity sensor -
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip Discrete Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint 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, power-on password, RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810H tested, Firmware Resiliency 2.0, NVMe password, USB FIDO (Fast Identity Online) device integration
Compliant Standards RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3 RoHS, TCG Certified
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes Yes
EPEAT Compliant - EPEAT Gold
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 - 3 years - on-site
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