Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 3 (20Y7) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 3 (20YD)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 3 (20Y7) and Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 3 (20YD). Compare dimensions, processors, batteries, storage capacities and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect laptop. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the laptop that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.

Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 3 (20Y7) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 3 (20Y7) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

efficient AMD processors

comfortable keyboard design

good security features

reasonable price point

average display quality

no thunderbolt support

limited storage capacity

mediocre battery life

Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 3 (20YD) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 3 (20YD) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

efficient performance

comfortable keyboard

good value pricing

decent battery life

average display quality

limited graphics power

no thunderbolt support

modest storage capacity

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 3 (20Y7) and Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 3 (20YD)
85 % - Design
72 % - Display
72 % - Performance
84 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
85 % - Design
72 % - Display
72 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 3 (20Y7) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 3 (20YD) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 3 (20Y7) Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 3 (20YD)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 32.4 cm x 22.07 cm x 1.79 cm 32.4 cm x 22.07 cm x 1.79 cm
Weight 1.64 kg 1.64 kg
Case Material Aluminum Aluminum
Colour Black Black
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 3 (20Y7) Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 3 (20YD)
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 300 cd/m² 300 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 45% NTSC -
Features Anti-glare, 170° viewing angle Anti-glare, 170° viewing angle
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 3 (20Y7) Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 3 (20YD)
CPU AMD Ryzen 5 5500U / 2.1 GHz AMD Ryzen 7 5700U / 1.8 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4 GHz 4.3 GHz
Number of Cores 6-core 8-core
Cache L3 - 8 MB L3 - 8 MB
Features Integrated memory controller Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 3 (20Y7) Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 3 (20YD)
RAM 8 GB (provided memory is soldered) 16 GB (1 x 8 GB + 8 GB (soldered))
Max RAM Supported 24 GB 24 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 3200 MHz 3200 MHz
Rated Speed 3200 MHz 3200 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 1 1
Empty Slots 1 0
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 3 (20Y7) Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 3 (20YD)
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 3.0 x4 - Samsung
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 3 (20Y7) Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 3 (20YD)
Graphics Processor (GPU) AMD Radeon Graphics AMD Radeon Graphics
Memory Allocation Technology Shared Video Memory (UMA) -
Max Monitors Supported 2 external monitor(s) 2 external monitor(s)
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 720p
Camera Features IR camera, Windows Hello, ThinkShutter camera privacy Privacy shutter, IR camera, Windows Hello, fixed focus
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec - Realtek ALC3287
Compliant Standards Dolby Audio High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio
Audio Features Harman audio technology Harman audio technology
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 3 (20Y7) Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 3 (20YD)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2
Wireless Controller M.2 Card Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 200 - M.2 Card
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller Realtek RTL8111GUS Realtek RTL8111GUS
Features Dual stream (2x2) -
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 3 (20Y7) Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 3 (20YD)
Technology Lithium polymer 3-cell lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 57 Wh 57 Wh
Battery Life Up to 15.8 hours Up to 15.8 hours
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 3 (20Y7) Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 3 (20YD)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt 65 Watt
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 3 (20Y7) Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 3 (20YD)
Type Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Multi-touch touchpad, Fn keys with Unified Communications controls Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, Fn keys with Unified Communications controls
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 3 (20Y7) Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 3 (20YD)
Slots 1 x M.2 Card (1 free) 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 3.0)
HDMI
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 2.0
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 (supports DisplayPort 1.2 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
HDMI
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 3 (20Y7) Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 3 (20YD)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition - English Windows 11 Pro
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 3 (20Y7) Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 3 (20YD)
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter USB-C power adapter
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader Discrete Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot Kensington security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features Administrator password, power-on password, self-healing BIOS, NVMe password Administrator password, power-on password, RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810H tested, self-healing BIOS, NVMe password
Compliant Standards RoHS, GREENGUARD, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3 RoHS, GREENGUARD, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3, TCG Certified
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes Yes
EPEAT Compliant EPEAT Gold EPEAT Gold
TCO Certified TCO Certified Notebooks 8 TCO Certified Notebooks 8
Max Operating Temperature 35 °C 35 °C
Min Operating Temperature 5 °C 5 °C
Humidity Range Operating 8 - 95% 8 - 95%
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return -
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