Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 2 (20T8) vs. ASUS E210MA (GJ181WS)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 2 (20T8) and ASUS E210MA (GJ181WS). 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 E15 Gen 2 (20T8) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 2 (20T8) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

solid cpu performance

good keyboard feel

adequate port selection

competitive pricing

average display quality

modest battery life

no thunderbolt support

heavier design

ASUS E210MA (GJ181WS) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS E210MA (GJ181WS) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

compact and lightweight

affordable price point

decent battery life

includes office 365

fanless design

limited storage capacity

average display quality

modest performance

fewer connectivity options

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 2 (20T8) and ASUS E210MA (GJ181WS)
81 % - Design
72 % - Display
72 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
76 % - Design
63 % - Display
45 % - Performance
72 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 2 (20T8) vs. ASUS E210MA (GJ181WS) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 2 (20T8) ASUS E210MA (GJ181WS)
Product Type Notebook Notebook - 180-degree hinge design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 36.5 cm x 24 cm x 1.89 cm 27.9 cm x 19.1 cm x 1.69 cm
Weight 1.7 kg 1.05 kg
Case Material Aluminum, polycarbonate ABS -
Colour Black Peacock blue
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 2 (20T8) ASUS E210MA (GJ181WS)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" - IPS 11.6"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1366 x 768 (HD)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. - 60 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 250 cd/m² 200 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 45% NTSC
Features Anti-glare, 170° viewing angle Anti-glare, 73% screen-to-body ratio
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 2 (20T8) ASUS E210MA (GJ181WS)
CPU AMD Ryzen 5 4500U / 2.3 GHz Intel Celeron N4020 / 1.1 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4 GHz 2.8 GHz
Number of Cores 6-core Dual-Core
Cache L3 - 8 MB 4 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Features Integrated memory controller -
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 2 (20T8) ASUS E210MA (GJ181WS)
RAM 8 GB (provided memory is soldered) 4 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 E15 Gen 2 (20T8) ASUS E210MA (GJ181WS)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe) 64 GB eMMC
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 2 (20T8) ASUS E210MA (GJ181WS)
Graphics Processor (GPU) AMD Radeon Graphics Intel UHD Graphics 600
Memory Allocation Technology Shared Video Memory (UMA) -
Max Monitors Supported 2 external monitor(s) -
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - VGA
Camera Features IR camera, fixed focus, ThinkShutter camera privacy -
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3287 -
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio -
Audio Features Harman/kardon stereo speakers Output: ASUS SonicMaster, Audio by ICEpower
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 2 (20T8) ASUS E210MA (GJ181WS)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.1
Wireless Controller Realtek RTL8822CE - M.2 Card -
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
Ethernet Controller Realtek RTL8111GUS -
Features Dual stream (2x2) Single stream (1x1)
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 2 (20T8) ASUS E210MA (GJ181WS)
Technology Lithium polymer 2-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 45 Wh 38 Wh
Battery Life Up to 12.7 hours -
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 2 (20T8) ASUS E210MA (GJ181WS)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt 33 Watt, 19 V, 1.75 A
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 2 (20T8) ASUS E210MA (GJ181WS)
Type Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav Keyboard, touchpad, NumberPad
Numeric Keypad Yes -
Keyboard Backlight Yes -
Features Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad, Fn keys with Unified Communications controls Precision touchpad, chiclet keyboard, 1.4mm travel distance
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 2 (20T8) ASUS E210MA (GJ181WS)
Slots - 1 x M.2 (PCI Express 3.0 x2) (1 free)
Interfaces USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB 2.0
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
HDMI
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB 2.0
HDMI 1.4
Headphone/microphone combo jack
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 2 (20T8) ASUS E210MA (GJ181WS)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition - English Windows 11 in S mode
Software Included - McAfee LiveSafe, Microsoft 365 Personal (1 year subscription), MyASUS, ScreenXpert, ASUS GlideX
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 2 (20T8) ASUS E210MA (GJ181WS)
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter Power adapter
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip
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-810G tested Fanless, BIOS protection, Cortana support
Compliant Standards RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3 -
SAR Value 0.438 W/kg (body), 0.438 W/kg (limb) -
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
EPEAT Compliant EPEAT Gold -
TCO Certified TCO Certified Notebooks 8 -
Max Operating Temperature 35 °C -
Min Operating Temperature 5 °C -
Humidity Range Operating 8 - 95% -
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return -
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