Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 2 (20T8) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad P70

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 2 (20T8) and Lenovo ThinkPad P70. 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

Lenovo ThinkPad P70 Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad P70 based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

high-resolution display

powerful processor options

excellent keyboard comfort

advanced security features

heavy and bulky

short battery life

expensive base model

limited color accuracy

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 2 (20T8) and Lenovo ThinkPad P70
81 % - Design
72 % - Display
72 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
82 % - Design
82 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 2 (20T8) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad P70 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 2 (20T8) Lenovo ThinkPad P70
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 36.5 cm x 24 cm x 1.89 cm 41.6 cm x 27.55 cm x 3.15 cm
Weight 1.7 kg 3.3 kg
Case Material Aluminum, polycarbonate ABS -
Colour Black -
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 2 (20T8) Lenovo ThinkPad P70
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" - IPS 17.3" - 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 -
Image Brightness 250 cd/m² -
Features Anti-glare, 170° viewing angle Anti-glare
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 2 (20T8) Lenovo ThinkPad P70
CPU AMD Ryzen 5 4500U / 2.3 GHz Intel Xeon E3-1505MV5 / 2.8 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4 GHz 3.7 GHz
Number of Cores 6-core -
Cache L3 - 8 MB 8 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Features Integrated memory controller -
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 2 (20T8) Lenovo ThinkPad P70
RAM 8 GB (provided memory is soldered) 68 GB
Max RAM Supported 24 GB -
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 3200 MHz 2133 MHz
Rated Speed 3200 MHz 2133 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin -
Slots Qty 1 -
Empty Slots 1 -
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 2 (20T8) Lenovo ThinkPad P70
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe) 1 TB SSD
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 2 (20T8) Lenovo ThinkPad P70
Graphics Processor (GPU) AMD Radeon Graphics Intel HD Graphics P530
Memory Allocation Technology Shared Video Memory (UMA) -
Max Monitors Supported 2 external monitor(s) -
Camera Yes - 720p -
Camera Features IR camera, fixed focus, ThinkShutter camera privacy -
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone -
Codec Realtek ALC3287 -
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio -
Audio Features Harman/kardon stereo speakers -
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 2 (20T8) Lenovo ThinkPad P70
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1
Wireless Controller Realtek RTL8822CE - M.2 Card Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 8260
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller Realtek RTL8111GUS -
Features Dual stream (2x2) -
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 2 (20T8) Lenovo ThinkPad P70
Technology Lithium polymer Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 45 Wh 96 Wh
Battery Life Up to 12.7 hours -
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 2 (20T8) Lenovo ThinkPad P70
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) -
Output 65 Watt -
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 2 (20T8) Lenovo ThinkPad P70
Type Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav Keyboard
Numeric Keypad Yes Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad, Fn keys with Unified Communications controls -
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 2 (20T8) Lenovo ThinkPad P70
Slots - 1 x ExpressCard/34 (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
3 x USB 3.0
USB 3.0 (Always On)
2 x USB-C (supports Thunderbolt 3)
Mini DisplayPort
HDMI
LAN
Dock
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader - 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card)
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 2 (20T8) Lenovo ThinkPad P70
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition - English Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition (Microsoft Authorized Refurbisher (MAR))
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 2 (20T8) Lenovo ThinkPad P70
Dockable - Yes
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter Power adapter
Integrated Options - X-Rite Pantone colour sensor
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) 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-810G tested -
Compliant Standards RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3 ISO 9001, ISO 14001, RoHS, GREENGUARD, ISO 27001
SAR Value 0.438 W/kg (body), 0.438 W/kg (limb) -
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes Yes
EPEAT Compliant EPEAT Gold 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 Limited warranty - 2 years - pick-up and return
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