Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 2 (20T7) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 2 (20T7) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

excellent keyboard feel

good security features

solid performance

affordable price

average display brightness

moderate battery life

no thunderbolt support

limited color accuracy

Samsung Galaxy Book Ion NP930XCJI Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Samsung Galaxy Book Ion NP930XCJI based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

lightweight design

qled display

fast charging support

wireless powershare feature

solid build quality

limited port selection

average graphics performance

high price point

no touchscreen option

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 2 (20T7) and Samsung Galaxy Book Ion NP930XCJI
85 % - Design
72 % - Display
72 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
76 % - Battery
85 % - Design
87 % - Display
75 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 2 (20T7) vs. Samsung Galaxy Book Ion NP930XCJI Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 2 (20T7) Samsung Galaxy Book Ion NP930XCJI
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 32.4 cm x 22 cm x 1.79 cm 30.57 cm x 19.98 cm x 1.29 cm
Weight 1.64 kg 970 g
Case Material Aluminum -
Colour Black Aura silver
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 2 (20T7) Samsung Galaxy Book Ion NP930XCJI
Screen Size (Type) 14" - IPS 13.3"
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 -
Image Brightness 250 cd/m² -
Features Anti-glare, 170° viewing angle Outdoor viewable, Quantum Dot Technology, 3 slim bezels
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 2 (20T7) Samsung Galaxy Book Ion NP930XCJI
CPU AMD Ryzen 5 4500U / 2.3 GHz Intel Core i5 (10th Gen) 10210U / 1.6 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4 GHz 4.2 GHz
Number of Cores 6-core Quad-Core
Cache L3 - 8 MB L3 - 6 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Features Integrated memory controller Intel Turbo Boost Technology
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 2 (20T7) Samsung Galaxy Book Ion NP930XCJI
RAM 8 GB (provided memory is soldered) 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 24 GB -
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 3200 MHz -
Rated Speed 3200 MHz -
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin -
Slots Qty 1 -
Empty Slots 1 -
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 2 (20T7) Samsung Galaxy Book Ion NP930XCJI
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe) - Samsung 512 GB SSD - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 2 (20T7) Samsung Galaxy Book Ion NP930XCJI
Graphics Processor (GPU) AMD Radeon Graphics Intel UHD Graphics
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 720p
Camera Features ThinkShutter camera privacy -
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone AKG stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3287 -
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio SoundAlive
Audio Features Harman/kardon stereo speakers Smart Amp
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 2 (20T7) Samsung Galaxy Book Ion NP930XCJI
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1 Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax
Wireless Controller Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 200 - M.2 Card -
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
Ethernet Controller Realtek R8111GUS -
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 2 (20T7) Samsung Galaxy Book Ion NP930XCJI
Technology 3-cell Lithium Ion -
Battery Capacity (Size) 45 Wh 69.7 Wh
Battery Life Up to 13 hours -
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 2 (20T7) Samsung Galaxy Book Ion NP930XCJI
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) -
Output 65 Watt 65 Watt
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 2 (20T7) Samsung Galaxy Book Ion NP930XCJI
Type Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav Keyboard, ClickPad
Keyboard Backlight - Yes
Features Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad, Fn keys with Unified Communications controls -
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 2 (20T7) Samsung Galaxy Book Ion NP930XCJI
Slots 1 x M.2 Card (1 free) -
Interfaces USB 2.0
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 (supports DisplayPort 1.2 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN
HDMI
Thunderbolt 3
2 x USB 3.0
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader - Yes (microSD, UFS Card)
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 2 (20T7) Samsung Galaxy Book Ion NP930XCJI
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition Windows 10 Home
Software Included - Samsung Recovery Solution, McAfee LiveSafe (60 days trial), Samsung Update, Samsung Settings, Samsung Gallery, Studio Plus, teamPL, Samsung Link Sharing, Live Message, Samsung Flow, Live Wallpaper, Quick Search, Samsung Notes
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 2 (20T7) Samsung Galaxy Book Ion NP930XCJI
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter Power adapter
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip Trusted Platform Module (TPM) 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, RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810H tested Samsung DeX, Wireless PowerShare
Compliant Standards RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3 IEC 61960
SAR Value 0.84 W/kg (body), 0.84 W/kg (limb) -
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
EPEAT Compliant EPEAT Gold -
TCO Certified TCO Certified Notebooks 8 -
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