Lenovo IdeaPad S145-14IWL (Lenovo IdeaPad S145) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 2 (20T8)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Lenovo IdeaPad S145-14IWL (Lenovo IdeaPad S145) and Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 2 (20T8). 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 S145-14IWL (Lenovo IdeaPad S145) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo IdeaPad S145-14IWL (Lenovo IdeaPad S145) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

lightweight design

decent processor performance

solid build quality

adequate connectivity options

average display quality

limited graphics capability

modest battery life

no backlit keyboard

Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 2 (20T8) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 2 (20T8) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

solid cpu performance

good keyboard feel

adequate port selection

competitive pricing

average display quality

modest battery life

no thunderbolt support

heavier design

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo IdeaPad S145-14IWL (Lenovo IdeaPad S145) and Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 2 (20T8)
74 % - Design
63 % - Display
65 % - Performance
71 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery
81 % - Design
72 % - Display
72 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo IdeaPad S145-14IWL (Lenovo IdeaPad S145) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 2 (20T8) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo IdeaPad S145-14IWL (Lenovo IdeaPad S145) Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 2 (20T8)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 32.71 cm x 24.1 cm x 1.99 cm 36.5 cm x 24 cm x 1.89 cm
Weight 1.6 kg 1.7 kg
Case Material Polycarbonate ABS Aluminum, polycarbonate ABS
Colour Granite black IMR Black
DISPLAY Lenovo IdeaPad S145-14IWL (Lenovo IdeaPad S145) Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 2 (20T8)
Screen Size (Type) 14" - TN 15.6" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1366 x 768 (HD) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 220 cd/m² 250 cd/m²
Features Anti-glare Anti-glare, 170° viewing angle
PROCESSOR Lenovo IdeaPad S145-14IWL (Lenovo IdeaPad S145) Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 2 (20T8)
CPU Intel Core i3 (8th Gen) 8145U / 2.1 GHz AMD Ryzen 5 4500U / 2.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.9 GHz 4 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core 6-core
Cache 4 MB L3 - 8 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Features Integrated memory controller Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Lenovo IdeaPad S145-14IWL (Lenovo IdeaPad S145) Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 2 (20T8)
RAM 4 GB (1 x 4 GB) 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 8 GB 24 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2400 MHz 3200 MHz
Rated Speed 2400 MHz 3200 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 1 1
Empty Slots 0 1
STORAGE Lenovo IdeaPad S145-14IWL (Lenovo IdeaPad S145) Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 2 (20T8)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB SSD M.2 2280 SATA 6Gb/s 256 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo IdeaPad S145-14IWL (Lenovo IdeaPad S145) Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 2 (20T8)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics AMD Radeon Graphics
Memory Allocation Technology - Shared Video Memory (UMA)
Max Monitors Supported - 2 external monitor(s)
Camera Yes Yes - 720p
Resolution 0.3 Megapixel -
Camera Features - IR camera, fixed focus, ThinkShutter camera privacy
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec - Realtek ALC3287
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio
Audio Features - Harman/kardon stereo speakers
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo IdeaPad S145-14IWL (Lenovo IdeaPad S145) Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 2 (20T8)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.2 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0
Wireless Controller M.2 Card Realtek RTL8822CE - M.2 Card
Network Interface - Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller - Realtek RTL8111GUS
Features Single stream (1x1) Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Lenovo IdeaPad S145-14IWL (Lenovo IdeaPad S145) Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 2 (20T8)
Technology Lithium Ion Lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 35 Wh 45 Wh
Battery Life Up to 6 hours Up to 12.7 hours
AC ADAPTER Lenovo IdeaPad S145-14IWL (Lenovo IdeaPad S145) Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 2 (20T8)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 45 Watt 65 Watt
INPUT Lenovo IdeaPad S145-14IWL (Lenovo IdeaPad S145) Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 2 (20T8)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight - Yes
Features Multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad, Fn keys with Unified Communications controls
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo IdeaPad S145-14IWL (Lenovo IdeaPad S145) Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 2 (20T8)
Interfaces USB 2.0
2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB 2.0
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
HDMI
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card) -
SOFTWARE Lenovo IdeaPad S145-14IWL (Lenovo IdeaPad S145) Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 2 (20T8)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home in S mode - English Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition - English
Software Included Microsoft Office (30 days trial) -
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo IdeaPad S145-14IWL (Lenovo IdeaPad S145) Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 2 (20T8)
Included Accessories Power adapter USB-C 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, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3
SAR Value - 0.438 W/kg (body), 0.438 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 Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return
Model Number 14IWL 81MU -
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