Lenovo IdeaPad 4G 14Q8C05 (82KE) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 Gen 1 (21D2)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Lenovo IdeaPad 4G 14Q8C05 (82KE) and Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 Gen 1 (21D2). 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 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 Z13 Gen 1 (21D2) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 Gen 1 (21D2) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

excellent build quality

powerful AMD processor

high-resolution display

sustainable materials used

compact and lightweight

higher price point

no HDMI port

limited upgradeability

average battery life

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo IdeaPad 4G 14Q8C05 (82KE) and Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 Gen 1 (21D2)
82 % - Design
85 % - Display
62 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
82 % - Design
83 % - Display
85 % - Performance
84 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo IdeaPad 4G 14Q8C05 (82KE) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 Gen 1 (21D2) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo IdeaPad 4G 14Q8C05 (82KE) Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 Gen 1 (21D2)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 32.17 cm x 20.7 cm x 1.49 cm 29.94 cm x 19.96 cm x 1.399 cm
Weight 1.2 kg 1.19 kg
Case Material Aluminium (top), polycarbonate ABS (bottom) Aluminium (top), aluminium (bottom)
Colour Light silver Black (bottom), arctic grey (top)
DISPLAY Lenovo IdeaPad 4G 14Q8C05 (82KE) Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 Gen 1 (21D2)
Screen Size (Type) 14" - IPS 13.3" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight 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 300 cd/m² 400 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 100% sRGB 100% sRGB
Features Anti-glare Anti-glare, 178° viewing angle, Low Power, 91.6% screen-to-body ratio
PROCESSOR Lenovo IdeaPad 4G 14Q8C05 (82KE) Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 Gen 1 (21D2)
CPU Qualcomm Snapdragon 8c Kryo 490 AMD Ryzen 5 Pro 6650U / 2.9 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 2.45 GHz 4.5 GHz
Number of Cores 8-core 6-core
Cache - 16 MB
Features Integrated memory controller -
MEMORY Lenovo IdeaPad 4G 14Q8C05 (82KE) Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 Gen 1 (21D2)
RAM 8 GB (provided memory is soldered) 16 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type LPDDR4X SDRAM LPDDR5 SDRAM
Speed 1866 MHz 6400 MHz
Rated Speed 1866 MHz 6400 MHz
STORAGE Lenovo IdeaPad 4G 14Q8C05 (82KE) Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 Gen 1 (21D2)
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 Z13 Gen 1 (21D2)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Qualcomm Adreno 675 AMD Radeon 660M
Max Monitors Supported 2 external monitor(s) 2 external monitor(s)
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 1080p
Camera Features IR camera, Windows Hello, fixed focus IR camera, Windows Hello, e-camera shutter
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
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 Z13 Gen 1 (21D2)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2
Wireless Controller - Qualcomm NFA725A
Compliant Standards - DASH
Features Dual stream (2x2) Dual stream (2x2)
WWAN
Generation 4G -
Technology LTE Advanced -
Controller Qualcomm QGM8180X -
BATTERY Lenovo IdeaPad 4G 14Q8C05 (82KE) Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 Gen 1 (21D2)
Technology Lithium polymer Lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 51 Wh 51.5 Wh
Battery Life Up to 20 hours Up to 22.8 hours
Battery Run Time Local video (1080p) playback time (150 nits): up to 20 hours -
AC ADAPTER Lenovo IdeaPad 4G 14Q8C05 (82KE) Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 Gen 1 (21D2)
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 Z13 Gen 1 (21D2)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad, precision touchpad Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, haptic feedback, Fn keys with Unified Communications controls, glass touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo IdeaPad 4G 14Q8C05 (82KE) Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 Gen 1 (21D2)
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 DisplayPort 1.4a Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
SOFTWARE Lenovo IdeaPad 4G 14Q8C05 (82KE) Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 Gen 1 (21D2)
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Home (on ARM) - English Windows 11 Pro - English
Software Included Microsoft Office (Trial) Glance by Mirametrix
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo IdeaPad 4G 14Q8C05 (82KE) Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 Gen 1 (21D2)
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter USB-C 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 with Microsoft Pluton, fingerprint reader
Features Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password Administrator password, power-on password, RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810H tested, self-healing BIOS, NVMe password, USB FIDO (Fast Identity Online) device integration, pen upgradable, certificate based BIOS authentication
Compliant Standards RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3 RoHS, TUV Rheinland Low Blue Light Certification, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3, 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
Extended warranty - 3 years - on-site - response time: next business day
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