Lenovo IdeaPad 5 14IIL05 (81YH) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad T15g Gen 1 (20US)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Lenovo IdeaPad 5 14IIL05 (81YH) and Lenovo ThinkPad T15g Gen 1 (20US). With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare dimensions, performance, storage, functions, but also other key features of both laptops and easily decide which one is the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the laptop that best fits your needs and expectations.

Lenovo IdeaPad 5 14IIL05 (81YH) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo IdeaPad 5 14IIL05 (81YH) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

sleek design

lightweight build

decent battery life

fast charging support

average display quality

modest graphics performance

limited port selection

no thunderbolt support

Lenovo ThinkPad T15g Gen 1 (20US) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad T15g Gen 1 (20US) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful graphics capabilities

robust build quality

high-resolution display

advanced security features

good thermal management

heavy and bulky

expensive price point

average battery life

limited color accuracy

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo IdeaPad 5 14IIL05 (81YH) and Lenovo ThinkPad T15g Gen 1 (20US)
81 % - Design
72 % - Display
72 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
85 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
84 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo IdeaPad 5 14IIL05 (81YH) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad T15g Gen 1 (20US) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo IdeaPad 5 14IIL05 (81YH) Lenovo ThinkPad T15g Gen 1 (20US)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 32.157 cm x 21.159 cm x 1.79 cm 37.54 cm x 25.23 cm x 3.145 cm
Weight 1.39 kg 2.74 kg
Case Material Aluminum, polycarbonate ABS Glass-fibre, glass-fibre reinforced plastic, polyphenylene sulfide
Colour Platinum grey | Graphite grey Black
DISPLAY Lenovo IdeaPad 5 14IIL05 (81YH) Lenovo ThinkPad T15g Gen 1 (20US)
Screen Size (Type) 14" - TN 15.6" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 250 cd/m² 300 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 45% NTSC 72% NTSC
Features Anti-glare Anti-glare, 160° viewing angle, 72% NTSC colour gamut
PROCESSOR Lenovo IdeaPad 5 14IIL05 (81YH) Lenovo ThinkPad T15g Gen 1 (20US)
CPU Intel Core i3 (10th Gen) 1005G1 / 1.2 GHz Intel Core i7 (10th Gen) 10850H / 2.7 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.4 GHz 5.1 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core 6-core
Cache 4 MB 12 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Chipset - Mobile Intel WM490
Features Integrated memory controller Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Lenovo IdeaPad 5 14IIL05 (81YH) Lenovo ThinkPad T15g Gen 1 (20US)
RAM 8 GB (provided memory is soldered) 16 GB (1 x 16 GB)
Max RAM Supported - 128 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM - non-ECC
Speed 3200 MHz 2933 MHz
Rated Speed 3200 MHz 3200 MHz
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty - 4
Empty Slots - 3
STORAGE Lenovo IdeaPad 5 14IIL05 (81YH) Lenovo ThinkPad T15g Gen 1 (20US)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 3.0 x2 - NVM Express (NVMe) 512 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption - SK Hynix
RAID Level - RAID 0, RAID 1
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo IdeaPad 5 14IIL05 (81YH) Lenovo ThinkPad T15g Gen 1 (20US)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER / Intel UHD Graphics
Memory Allocation Technology Shared Video Memory (UMA) -
Max Monitors Supported 2 external monitor(s) -
Video Memory - 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features - Max-Q design
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 720p
Resolution 1 Megapixel -
Camera Features Privacy shutter Fixed focus, ThinkShutter camera privacy
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec - Realtek ALC3286
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio Dolby Atmos
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo IdeaPad 5 14IIL05 (81YH) Lenovo ThinkPad T15g Gen 1 (20US)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1
Wireless Controller M.2 Card Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201 - M.2 Card
Network Interface - Gigabit Ethernet
Features Dual stream (2x2) -
BATTERY Lenovo IdeaPad 5 14IIL05 (81YH) Lenovo ThinkPad T15g Gen 1 (20US)
Technology Lithium Ion 6-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 44.5 Wh 94 Wh
Battery Life Up to 9 hours Up to 16.4 hours
AC ADAPTER Lenovo IdeaPad 5 14IIL05 (81YH) Lenovo ThinkPad T15g Gen 1 (20US)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 45 Watt 230 Watt, 20 V
INPUT Lenovo IdeaPad 5 14IIL05 (81YH) Lenovo ThinkPad T15g Gen 1 (20US)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight - Yes
Features Multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, Fn keys with Unified Communications controls
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo IdeaPad 5 14IIL05 (81YH) Lenovo ThinkPad T15g Gen 1 (20US)
Slots - 2 x M.2 Card (1 free)
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 3.0)
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
2 x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 3, DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN
Memory Card Reader 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card) Yes (SD Card)
SOFTWARE Lenovo IdeaPad 5 14IIL05 (81YH) Lenovo ThinkPad T15g Gen 1 (20US)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home in S mode - English Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition
Software Included Microsoft Office (30 days trial) -
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo IdeaPad 5 14IIL05 (81YH) Lenovo ThinkPad T15g Gen 1 (20US)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader
Security Slot Type - Kensington security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection - Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810G tested
Compliant Standards RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3 RoHS
SAR Value 0.59 W/kg (body), 0.59 W/kg (limb) -
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes Yes
EPEAT Compliant - EPEAT Gold
TCO Certified - TCO Certified Notebooks 8
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 -
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