Lenovo ThinkBook 14-IIL (20SL) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkBook 14-IIL (20SL) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

solid build quality

responsive keyboard

affordable price

adequate performance

decent battery life

average display quality

limited graphics power

no thunderbolt support

modest storage capacity

HP 14s Review

Advantages and disadvantages of HP 14s based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

compact design

solid build quality

decent battery life

fast ssd storage

average display quality

limited port selection

no backlit keyboard

modest processor performance

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo ThinkBook 14-IIL (20SL) and HP 14s
86 % - Design
72 % - Display
75 % - Performance
78 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
74 % - Design
72 % - Display
75 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkBook 14-IIL (20SL) vs. HP 14s Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkBook 14-IIL (20SL) HP 14s
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 32.6 cm x 23 cm x 1.79 cm 32.4 cm x 22.5 cm x 1.79 cm
Weight 1.5 kg 1.46 kg
Case Material Aluminum -
Colour Mineral grey Natural silver
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkBook 14-IIL (20SL) HP 14s
Screen Size (Type) 14" - IPS 14" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 -
Image Brightness 250 cd/m² 250 cd/m²
Features Anti-glare Anti-glare, Micro Edge, 79.08% screen-to-body ratio (without speakers)
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkBook 14-IIL (20SL) HP 14s
CPU Intel Core i5 (10th Gen) 1035G4 / 1.1 GHz Intel Core i3 (11th Gen) 1115G4
Max Turbo Speed 3.7 GHz 4.1 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core Dual-Core
Cache 6 MB L3 - 6 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Features Integrated memory controller Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkBook 14-IIL (20SL) HP 14s
RAM 8 GB (1 x 8 GB) (1 x 4 GB)
Max RAM Supported 16 GB -
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM - non-ECC
Speed 2666 MHz 3200 MHz
Rated Speed 2666 MHz 3200 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 1 1
Empty Slots 0 0
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkBook 14-IIL (20SL) HP 14s
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 3.0 x2 - NVM Express (NVMe) 128 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe), triple-level cell (TLC)
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkBook 14-IIL (20SL) HP 14s
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel Iris Plus Graphics Intel UHD Graphics
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - HD
Camera Features ThinkShutter camera privacy HP TrueVision HD
Video Resolutions - 720p
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3287 -
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio -
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkBook 14-IIL (20SL) HP 14s
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 Realtek RTL8822CE
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
Features - Dual stream (2x2), MU-MIMO
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkBook 14-IIL (20SL) HP 14s
Technology Lithium Ion 3-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 45 Wh 41 Wh
Battery Life Up to 9 hours -
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkBook 14-IIL (20SL) HP 14s
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) -
Output 65 Watt 45 Watt
INPUT Lenovo ThinkBook 14-IIL (20SL) HP 14s
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, imagepad
Keyboard Backlight Yes -
Features Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad Multi-touch touchpad, precision touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkBook 14-IIL (20SL) HP 14s
Interfaces USB 2.0 (hidden)
USB 3.1 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB 3.1 Gen 1
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1
USB-C 3.1 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card) Yes (SD Card)
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkBook 14-IIL (20SL) HP 14s
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition - Spanish Windows 11 Home in S mode
Software Included Microsoft Office (30 days trial) -
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkBook 14-IIL (20SL) HP 14s
Included Accessories Power adapter HP 45 Watt Smart AC Adapter
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader -
Features Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, RapidCharge -
Compliant Standards RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3 -
ENERGY STAR Certified - Yes
EPEAT Compliant - EPEAT Silver
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year
Model Number - dq2507sa
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