Lenovo ThinkBook 14-IIL (Lenovo ThinkBook 14) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 1 (20UD)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkBook 14-IIL (Lenovo ThinkBook 14) and Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 1 (20UD). 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 ThinkBook 14-IIL (Lenovo ThinkBook 14) Review

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

solid build quality

affordable price point

decent battery life

good processor performance

adequate storage options

average display quality

no thunderbolt support

limited graphics power

mediocre speaker output

Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 1 (20UD) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 1 (20UD) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

excellent keyboard feel

good battery life

reliable performance

adequate security features

average display quality

limited graphics power

heavier than competitors

noisy under load

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo ThinkBook 14-IIL (Lenovo ThinkBook 14) and Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 1 (20UD)
86 % - Design
72 % - Display
72 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
81 % - Design
72 % - Display
75 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkBook 14-IIL (Lenovo ThinkBook 14) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 1 (20UD) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkBook 14-IIL (Lenovo ThinkBook 14) Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 1 (20UD)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 32.6 cm x 23 cm x 1.79 cm 32.9 cm x 22.7 cm x 1.79 cm
Weight 1.5 kg 1.55 kg
Case Material Aluminum Polycarbonate ABS, glass-fibre, magnesium alloy, polyphenylene sulfide, polyamide, Talc15
Colour Mineral grey Black
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkBook 14-IIL (Lenovo ThinkBook 14) Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 1 (20UD)
Screen Size (Type) 14" - IPS 14" - IPS
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 250 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 45%
Features Anti-glare Anti-glare, 170° viewing angle
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkBook 14-IIL (Lenovo ThinkBook 14) Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 1 (20UD)
CPU Intel Core i5 (10th Gen) 1035G1 / 1 GHz AMD Ryzen 5 Pro 4650U / 2.1 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.6 GHz 4 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core 6-core
Cache 6 MB L3 - 8 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Features Integrated memory controller Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkBook 14-IIL (Lenovo ThinkBook 14) Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 1 (20UD)
RAM 8 GB (1 x 8 GB) 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 16 GB 32 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
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 1
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkBook 14-IIL (Lenovo ThinkBook 14) Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 1 (20UD)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 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 2, NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkBook 14-IIL (Lenovo ThinkBook 14) Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 1 (20UD)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics AMD Radeon Graphics
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 720p
Camera Features ThinkShutter camera privacy IR camera, fixed focus, ThinkShutter camera privacy
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3287 Realtek ALC3287
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkBook 14-IIL (Lenovo ThinkBook 14) Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 1 (20UD)
Wireless Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1
Wireless Controller M.2 Card Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 200
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller - Realtek RTL8111EPV
Compliant Standards - DASH
Features Dual stream (2x2) Dual stream (2x2)
WWAN
Generation - WWAN upgradable
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkBook 14-IIL (Lenovo ThinkBook 14) Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 1 (20UD)
Technology Lithium Ion Lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 45 Wh 50 Wh
Battery Life Up to 9 hours Up to 14 hours
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkBook 14-IIL (Lenovo ThinkBook 14) Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 1 (20UD)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt 65 Watt
INPUT Lenovo ThinkBook 14-IIL (Lenovo ThinkBook 14) Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 1 (20UD)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, Fn keys with Unified Communications controls
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkBook 14-IIL (Lenovo ThinkBook 14) Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 1 (20UD)
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 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
2 x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
HDMI
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Dock
Memory Card Reader 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card) Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkBook 14-IIL (Lenovo ThinkBook 14) Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 1 (20UD)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition - English Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition - English
Software Included Microsoft Office (30 days trial) -
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkBook 14-IIL (Lenovo ThinkBook 14) Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 1 (20UD)
Dockable - Yes
Included Accessories Power adapter USB-C power adapter
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader, smart card 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, RapidCharge Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810G tested
Compliant Standards RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3 RoHS
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes Yes
EPEAT Compliant EPEAT Silver EPEAT Silver
TCO Certified - TCO Certified Notebooks 8
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return Limited warranty - 3 years - pick-up and return
Limited warranty - battery - 1 year
Model Number IIL 20SL -
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