Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15IIL05 (81YK) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 2 (20XG)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15IIL05 (81YK) and Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 2 (20XG). 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 5 15IIL05 (81YK) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15IIL05 (81YK) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

sleek modern design

solid build quality

decent battery life

good processor performance

average display quality

limited graphics capabilities

no thunderbolt support

modest storage options

Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 2 (20XG) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 2 (20XG) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

excellent keyboard feel

impressive battery life

lightweight and portable

good security features

average display brightness

limited graphics performance

no HDMI port

higher price point

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15IIL05 (81YK) and Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 2 (20XG)
86 % - Design
75 % - Display
72 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
81 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
84 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15IIL05 (81YK) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 2 (20XG) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15IIL05 (81YK) Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 2 (20XG)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.667 cm x 23.313 cm x 1.99 cm 32.75 cm x 22.44 cm x 1.681 cm
Weight 1.66 kg 1.36 kg
Case Material Aluminum, polycarbonate ABS Aluminum, magnesium alloy, carbon fibre reinforced plastic
Colour Graphite grey Villi black
DISPLAY Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15IIL05 (81YK) Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 2 (20XG)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" - TN 14" - IPS
Touchscreen - Yes (10-point multi-touch)
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 45% NTSC
Features Anti-glare, Wide Viewing Angle Anti-glare, on-cell touch technology, 170° viewing angle
PROCESSOR Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15IIL05 (81YK) Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 2 (20XG)
CPU Intel Core i3 (10th Gen) 1005G1 / 1.2 GHz AMD Ryzen 5 Pro 5650U / 2.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.4 GHz 4.2 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core 6-core
Cache 4 MB L3 - 16 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Features Integrated memory controller Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15IIL05 (81YK) Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 2 (20XG)
RAM 8 GB (provided memory is soldered) 16 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM LPDDR4X SDRAM
Speed 3200 MHz 4266 MHz
Rated Speed 3200 MHz 4266 MHz
STORAGE Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15IIL05 (81YK) Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 2 (20XG)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 3.0 x2 - NVM Express (NVMe) 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption - Samsung
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15IIL05 (81YK) Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 2 (20XG)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics AMD Radeon Graphics
Memory Allocation Technology - Shared Video Memory (UMA)
Max Monitors Supported - 3 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 Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec - Realtek ALC3287
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15IIL05 (81YK) Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 2 (20XG)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2
Wireless Controller M.2 Card Realtek RTL8852AE
Network Interface - Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller - Realtek RTL8111EPV
Features Dual stream (2x2) -
BATTERY Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15IIL05 (81YK) Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 2 (20XG)
Technology Lithium Ion 4-cell lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 70 Wh 57 Wh
Battery Life Up to 15 hours Up to 19.4 hours
AC ADAPTER Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15IIL05 (81YK) Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 2 (20XG)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt 65 Watt
INPUT Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15IIL05 (81YK) Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 2 (20XG)
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 15IIL05 (81YK) Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 2 (20XG)
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 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
2 x USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort 1.4a Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Dock (combined dual USB-C and ethernet side connection)
Lenovo Ethernet extension connector
LAN (on supplied adapter)
Memory Card Reader 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card) Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15IIL05 (81YK) Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 2 (20XG)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home in S mode - English Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition
Software Included Microsoft Office (30 days trial) -
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15IIL05 (81YK) Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 2 (20XG)
Dockable - Yes
Included Accessories Power adapter USB-C power adapter, ThinkPad Ethernet Extension Adapter Gen 2
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, self-healing BIOS, NVMe password
Compliant Standards RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3 RoHS, TCG Certified
SAR Value 0.441 W/kg (body), 0.441 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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