Lenovo IdeaPad 5 14ARE05 (81YM) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 2 (21E8)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Lenovo IdeaPad 5 14ARE05 (81YM) 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 5 14ARE05 (81YM) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo IdeaPad 5 14ARE05 (81YM) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

efficient ryzen performance

solid build quality

comfortable keyboard layout

reasonable price point

adequate battery life

dim display brightness

limited storage capacity

no thunderbolt support

average graphics card

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 5 14ARE05 (81YM) and Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 2 (21E8)
82 % - Design
72 % - Display
72 % - Performance
78 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
85 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo IdeaPad 5 14ARE05 (81YM) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 2 (21E8) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo IdeaPad 5 14ARE05 (81YM) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 2 (21E8)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 32.157 cm x 21.159 cm x 1.79 cm 29.33 cm x 20.81 cm x 1.48 cm
Weight 1.39 kg 966.5 g
Case Material Aluminum, polycarbonate ABS Carbon fibre (top), magnesium alloy (bottom)
Colour Graphite grey | Platinum grey Black paint
DISPLAY Lenovo IdeaPad 5 14ARE05 (81YM) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 2 (21E8)
Screen Size (Type) 14" - TN 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 250 cd/m² 450 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 45% NTSC 100% sRGB
Features Anti-glare Anti-glare, 170° viewing angle, Low Power
PROCESSOR Lenovo IdeaPad 5 14ARE05 (81YM) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 2 (21E8)
CPU AMD Ryzen 3 4300U / 2.7 GHz Intel Core i5 (12th Gen) 1240P / 1.7 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.7 GHz 4.4 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core 12-core
Cache L3 - 4 MB 12 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Platform Technology - Intel Evo
Features Integrated memory controller Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Lenovo IdeaPad 5 14ARE05 (81YM) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 2 (21E8)
RAM 8 GB (provided memory is soldered) 16 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM LPDDR5 SDRAM
Speed 3200 MHz 5200 MHz
Rated Speed 3200 MHz 5200 MHz
STORAGE Lenovo IdeaPad 5 14ARE05 (81YM) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 2 (21E8)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB SSD M.2 2242 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 5 14ARE05 (81YM) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 2 (21E8)
Graphics Processor (GPU) AMD Radeon Graphics Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Max Monitors Supported - 2 external monitor(s)
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 1080p
Resolution 1 Megapixel -
Camera Features Privacy shutter Privacy shutter, IR camera, Windows Hello, fixed focus
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Four speakers, four microphones
Codec - Realtek ALC3306
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio High Definition Audio, Dolby Atmos
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo IdeaPad 5 14ARE05 (81YM) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 2 (21E8)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1 Bluetooth 5.2, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
Wireless Controller M.2 Card Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX 211
Features Dual stream (2x2) Dual stream (2x2)
WWAN
Generation - WWAN upgradable
BATTERY Lenovo IdeaPad 5 14ARE05 (81YM) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 2 (21E8)
Technology Lithium Ion Lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 44.5 Wh 49.5 Wh
Battery Life Up to 11.5 hours -
AC ADAPTER Lenovo IdeaPad 5 14ARE05 (81YM) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 2 (21E8)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt 65 Watt
INPUT Lenovo IdeaPad 5 14ARE05 (81YM) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 2 (21E8)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Keyboard Backlight - Yes
Features Multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, Fn keys with Unified Communications controls, glass touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo IdeaPad 5 14ARE05 (81YM) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 2 (21E8)
Interfaces USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 (supports DisplayPort 1.2 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
2 x USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card) -
SOFTWARE Lenovo IdeaPad 5 14ARE05 (81YM) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 2 (21E8)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home in S mode - English Windows 11 Pro - English
Software Included Microsoft Office (Trial) Glance by Mirametrix, Intel Connectivity Performance Suite
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo IdeaPad 5 14ARE05 (81YM) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 2 (21E8)
Included Accessories Power adapter USB-C slim power adapter
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, RapidCharge 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
SAR Value 1.27 W/kg (body), 1.27 W/kg (limb) -
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes Yes
EPEAT Compliant - EPEAT Gold
Max Operating Temperature - 35 °C
Min Operating Temperature - 5 °C
Humidity Range Operating - 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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