Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 3 (20YD) vs. Lenovo 100w Gen 3 (82HY)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 3 (20YD) and Lenovo 100w Gen 3 (82HY). 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 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

Lenovo 100w Gen 3 (82HY) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo 100w Gen 3 (82HY) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

compact design

durable build quality

decent battery life

suitable for basic tasks

limited storage capacity

average display quality

modest performance

no backlit keyboard

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 3 (20YD) and Lenovo 100w Gen 3 (82HY)
85 % - Design
72 % - Display
72 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
73 % - Design
66 % - Display
55 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 3 (20YD) vs. Lenovo 100w Gen 3 (82HY) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 3 (20YD) Lenovo 100w Gen 3 (82HY)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 32.4 cm x 22.07 cm x 1.79 cm 25.96 cm x 20.2 cm x 1.99 cm
Weight 1.64 kg 1.25 kg
Case Material Aluminum Polycarbonate ABS
Colour Black Abyss blue
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 3 (20YD) Lenovo 100w Gen 3 (82HY)
Screen Size (Type) 14" - IPS 11.6" - TN
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1366 x 768 (HD)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 300 cd/m² 250 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 45% NTSC
Features Anti-glare, 170° viewing angle Anti-glare, 90° viewing angle
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 3 (20YD) Lenovo 100w Gen 3 (82HY)
CPU AMD Ryzen 7 5700U / 1.8 GHz AMD 3000 Series 3015e / 1.2 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.3 GHz 2.3 GHz
Number of Cores 8-core Dual-Core
Cache L3 - 8 MB L3 - 4 MB
Features Integrated memory controller Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 3 (20YD) Lenovo 100w Gen 3 (82HY)
RAM 16 GB (1 x 8 GB + 8 GB (soldered)) 4 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 24 GB -
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 3200 MHz 1600 MHz
Rated Speed 3200 MHz 1600 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin -
Slots Qty 1 -
Empty Slots 0 -
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 3 (20YD) Lenovo 100w Gen 3 (82HY)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 3.0 x4 - Samsung 64 GB eMMC - eMMC 5.01
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 3 (20YD) Lenovo 100w Gen 3 (82HY)
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 Privacy shutter, IR camera, Windows Hello, fixed focus Privacy shutter, fixed focus
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3287 Realtek ALC3287
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio High Definition Audio
Audio Features Harman audio technology -
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 3 (20YD) Lenovo 100w Gen 3 (82HY)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0
Wireless Controller Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 200 - M.2 Card Realtek RTL8822CE - M.2 Card
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
Ethernet Controller Realtek RTL8111GUS -
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 3 (20YD) Lenovo 100w Gen 3 (82HY)
Technology 3-cell lithium polymer Lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 57 Wh 47 Wh
Battery Life Up to 15.8 hours Up to 12.5 hours
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 3 (20YD) Lenovo 100w Gen 3 (82HY)
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 (20YD) Lenovo 100w Gen 3 (82HY)
Type Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight Yes -
Features Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, Fn keys with Unified Communications controls Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad, precision touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 3 (20YD) Lenovo 100w Gen 3 (82HY)
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
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 (supports DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader - Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 3 (20YD) Lenovo 100w Gen 3 (82HY)
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Pro Windows 10 Pro National Academic - English
Software Included - Microsoft Office (Trial)
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 3 (20YD) Lenovo 100w Gen 3 (82HY)
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter USB-C power adapter
Security Discrete Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip
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, RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810H tested, self-healing BIOS, NVMe password Administrator password, power-on password, RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810H tested
Compliant Standards RoHS, GREENGUARD, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3, TCG Certified RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3, TCG Certified
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes Yes
EPEAT Compliant EPEAT Gold EPEAT Silver
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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