Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro 14ITL6 (82L3) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 3 (21BS)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro 14ITL6 (82L3) and Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 3 (21BS). 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 Pro 14ITL6 (82L3) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro 14ITL6 (82L3) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

sharp display resolution

lightweight design

robust processor performance

competitive price point

decent battery life

limited port selection

average sound quality

no dedicated GPU

standard storage capacity

Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 3 (21BS) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 3 (21BS) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

excellent keyboard feel

impressive battery life

powerful processor options

bright display

higher price point

limited graphics performance

no OLED option

heavier than competitors

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro 14ITL6 (82L3) and Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 3 (21BS)
86 % - Design
85 % - Display
84 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery
83 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro 14ITL6 (82L3) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 3 (21BS) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro 14ITL6 (82L3) Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 3 (21BS)
Product Type Notebook Notebook - 180-degree hinge design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 31.22 cm x 22.1 cm x 1.799 cm 31.75 cm x 22.69 cm x 1.66 cm
Weight 1.38 kg 1.21 kg
Case Material Aluminum Aluminium (bottom), carbon fibre hybrid (top)
Colour Storm grey Thunder black
DISPLAY Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro 14ITL6 (82L3) Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 3 (21BS)
Screen Size (Type) 14" - IPS 14" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 2880 x 1800 (2.8K) 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 90 Hz -
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:10 16:10
Image Brightness 400 cd/m² 400 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 100% sRGB 100% sRGB
Features Anti-glare, 170° viewing angle Anti-glare, 170° viewing angle, Eyesafe technology
PROCESSOR Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro 14ITL6 (82L3) Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 3 (21BS)
CPU Intel Core i5 (11th Gen) 1135G7 / 2.4 GHz Intel Core i7 (12th Gen) 1265U / 1.8 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.2 GHz 4.8 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core 10-core
Cache 8 MB 12 MB
Features Integrated memory controller Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro 14ITL6 (82L3) Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 3 (21BS)
RAM 8 GB (provided memory is soldered) 16 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM LPDDR5 SDRAM
Speed 3200 MHz 4800 MHz
Rated Speed 3200 MHz 6400 MHz
STORAGE Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro 14ITL6 (82L3) Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 3 (21BS)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe) 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption - Union Memory
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro 14ITL6 (82L3) Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 3 (21BS)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel Iris Xe Graphics Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Max Monitors Supported 3 external monitor(s) 3 external monitor(s)
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 1080p
Camera Features Privacy shutter, IR camera, Windows Hello, ToF sensor Privacy shutter, IR camera, Windows Hello, fixed focus
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3287 Realtek ALC3287
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio, Dolby Voice
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro 14ITL6 (82L3) Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 3 (21BS)
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) -
BATTERY Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro 14ITL6 (82L3) Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 3 (21BS)
Technology Lithium polymer 4-cell lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 56.5 Wh 57 Wh
Battery Life Up to 15 hours Up to 24 hours
AC ADAPTER Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro 14ITL6 (82L3) Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 3 (21BS)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt 45 Watt, 5 / 9 / 15 / 20 V
INPUT Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro 14ITL6 (82L3) Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 3 (21BS)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Keyboard Backlight - Yes
Features - Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, Fn keys with Unified Communications controls
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro 14ITL6 (82L3) Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 3 (21BS)
Interfaces USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 (supports DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
2 x USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort 2.0 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card) -
SOFTWARE Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro 14ITL6 (82L3) Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 3 (21BS)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition - English Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition (available through downgrade rights from Windows 11 Pro) + Windows 11 Pro Licence
Software Included Microsoft Office (Trial) -
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro 14ITL6 (82L3) Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 3 (21BS)
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter USB-C power adapter
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip Discrete Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip
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, Rapid Charge Boost Administrator password, power-on password, RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810H tested, NVMe password, USB FIDO (Fast Identity Online) device integration, Firmware Resiliency 3.0, certificate based BIOS authentication
Compliant Standards RoHS, TUV Rheinland Low Blue Light Certification, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3 RoHS, 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 -
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