Lenovo IdeaPad Creator 5 15IMH05 (82D4) vs. Lenovo ThinkBook 13s-IWL (20R9)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Lenovo IdeaPad Creator 5 15IMH05 (82D4) and Lenovo ThinkBook 13s-IWL (20R9). 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 Creator 5 15IMH05 (82D4) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo IdeaPad Creator 5 15IMH05 (82D4) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful intel processor

crisp full hd display

robust dedicated graphics

solid build quality

adequate port selection

average battery life

no thunderbolt support

heavier design

limited upgradeability

Lenovo ThinkBook 13s-IWL (20R9) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkBook 13s-IWL (20R9) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

sleek aluminum design

lightweight and portable

sharp full HD display

solid state drive included

good battery life

limited port selection

no dedicated GPU

average audio quality

standard RAM capacity

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo IdeaPad Creator 5 15IMH05 (82D4) and Lenovo ThinkBook 13s-IWL (20R9)
85 % - Design
75 % - Display
75 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
76 % - Battery
81 % - Design
75 % - Display
72 % - Performance
78 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo IdeaPad Creator 5 15IMH05 (82D4) vs. Lenovo ThinkBook 13s-IWL (20R9) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo IdeaPad Creator 5 15IMH05 (82D4) Lenovo ThinkBook 13s-IWL (20R9)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.9 cm x 24.96 cm x 2.49 cm 30.76 cm x 21.64 cm x 1.59 cm
Weight 2.2 kg 1.32 kg
Case Material Polycarbonate ABS Aluminum
Colour Dark moss Mineral grey
DISPLAY Lenovo IdeaPad Creator 5 15IMH05 (82D4) Lenovo ThinkBook 13s-IWL (20R9)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 13.3" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 144 Hz -
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 500 cd/m² 300 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 100% Adobe RGB -
Features Anti-glare, Wide Viewing Angle Anti-glare, 170° viewing angle
PROCESSOR Lenovo IdeaPad Creator 5 15IMH05 (82D4) Lenovo ThinkBook 13s-IWL (20R9)
CPU Intel Core i5 (10th Gen) 10300H / 2.5 GHz Intel Core i5 (8th Gen) 8265U / 1.6 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.5 GHz 3.9 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core Quad-Core
Cache 8 MB 6 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Chipset Intel HM470 -
Features Integrated memory controller Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Lenovo IdeaPad Creator 5 15IMH05 (82D4) Lenovo ThinkBook 13s-IWL (20R9)
RAM 8 GB (2 x 4 GB) 8 GB (1 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported 32 GB 16 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2933 MHz 2400 MHz
Rated Speed 2933 MHz 2400 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 2 1
Empty Slots 0 0
STORAGE Lenovo IdeaPad Creator 5 15IMH05 (82D4) Lenovo ThinkBook 13s-IWL (20R9)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe) 256 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo IdeaPad Creator 5 15IMH05 (82D4) Lenovo ThinkBook 13s-IWL (20R9)
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU -
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 / Intel UHD Graphics Intel UHD Graphics
Video Memory 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM -
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 720p
Resolution 1 Megapixel -
Camera Features Privacy shutter ThinkShutter camera privacy
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 X3
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo IdeaPad Creator 5 15IMH05 (82D4) Lenovo ThinkBook 13s-IWL (20R9)
Wireless Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0
Wireless Controller M.2 Card M.2 Card
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
Features Dual stream (2x2) -
BATTERY Lenovo IdeaPad Creator 5 15IMH05 (82D4) Lenovo ThinkBook 13s-IWL (20R9)
Technology Lithium Ion Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 45 Wh 45 Wh
Battery Life Up to 9.6 hours Up to 11 hours
AC ADAPTER Lenovo IdeaPad Creator 5 15IMH05 (82D4) Lenovo ThinkBook 13s-IWL (20R9)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 135 Watt 65 Watt
INPUT Lenovo IdeaPad Creator 5 15IMH05 (82D4) Lenovo ThinkBook 13s-IWL (20R9)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes -
Keyboard Backlight Yes -
Features Multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad, white LED backlight Multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo IdeaPad Creator 5 15IMH05 (82D4) Lenovo ThinkBook 13s-IWL (20R9)
Interfaces 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
HDMI
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.1 Gen 1
USB 3.1 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB-C 3.1 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode)
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
SOFTWARE Lenovo IdeaPad Creator 5 15IMH05 (82D4) Lenovo ThinkBook 13s-IWL (20R9)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition - English Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition - German
Software Included Microsoft Office (30 days trial) Microsoft Office (Trial)
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo IdeaPad Creator 5 15IMH05 (82D4) Lenovo ThinkBook 13s-IWL (20R9)
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
Features Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, Quick Charge Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, RapidCharge
Compliant Standards RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3 RoHS, FIDO Certified
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return
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