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 T14s Gen 2 (20XG) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 2 (20XG) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

excellent keyboard feel

impressive battery life

lightweight and portable

good security features

average display brightness

limited graphics performance

no HDMI port

higher price point

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 3 (20Y7) and Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 2 (20XG)
85 % - Design
72 % - Display
72 % - Performance
84 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
81 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
84 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 3 (20Y7) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 2 (20XG) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 3 (20Y7) Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 2 (20XG)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 32.4 cm x 22.07 cm x 1.79 cm 32.75 cm x 22.44 cm x 1.681 cm
Weight 1.64 kg 1.36 kg
Case Material Aluminum Aluminum, magnesium alloy, carbon fibre reinforced plastic
Colour Black Villi black
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 3 (20Y7) Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 2 (20XG)
Screen Size (Type) 14" - IPS 14" - IPS
Touchscreen - Yes (10-point multi-touch)
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 45% NTSC
Features Anti-glare, 170° viewing angle Anti-glare, on-cell touch technology, 170° viewing angle
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 3 (20Y7) Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 2 (20XG)
CPU AMD Ryzen 5 5500U / 2.1 GHz AMD Ryzen 5 Pro 5650U / 2.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4 GHz 4.2 GHz
Number of Cores 6-core 6-core
Cache L3 - 8 MB L3 - 16 MB
Features Integrated memory controller Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 3 (20Y7) Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 2 (20XG)
RAM 8 GB (provided memory is soldered) 16 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 24 GB -
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM LPDDR4X SDRAM
Speed 3200 MHz 4266 MHz
Rated Speed 3200 MHz 4266 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin -
Slots Qty 1 -
Empty Slots 1 -
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 3 (20Y7) Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 2 (20XG)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe) 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption - Samsung
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 3 (20Y7) Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 2 (20XG)
Graphics Processor (GPU) AMD Radeon Graphics AMD Radeon Graphics
Memory Allocation Technology Shared Video Memory (UMA) Shared Video Memory (UMA)
Max Monitors Supported 2 external monitor(s) 3 external monitor(s)
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 1080p
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 -
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 3 (20Y7) Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 2 (20XG)
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 Realtek RTL8852AE
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller Realtek RTL8111GUS Realtek RTL8111EPV
Features Dual stream (2x2) -
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 3 (20Y7) Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 2 (20XG)
Technology Lithium polymer 4-cell lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 57 Wh 57 Wh
Battery Life Up to 15.8 hours Up to 19.4 hours
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 3 (20Y7) Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 2 (20XG)
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 T14s Gen 2 (20XG)
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 T14s Gen 2 (20XG)
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 3.0)
HDMI
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
2 x USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort 1.4a Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Dock (combined dual USB-C and ethernet side connection)
Lenovo Ethernet extension connector
LAN (on supplied adapter)
Memory Card Reader - Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 3 (20Y7) Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 2 (20XG)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition - English Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 3 (20Y7) Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 2 (20XG)
Dockable - Yes
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter USB-C power adapter, ThinkPad Ethernet Extension Adapter Gen 2
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 nano 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, self-healing BIOS, NVMe password
Compliant Standards RoHS, GREENGUARD, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3 RoHS, 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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