Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 2 (20TD) vs. ASUS Vivobook Go 12 (E210MA)

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Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 2 (20TD)
Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 2 (20TD)

Our Rating: 72 %

In depth comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 2 (20TD) and ASUS Vivobook Go 12 (E210MA). 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 (20TD) Review

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

robust build quality

efficient performance

comfortable keyboard

good security features

reasonable price

average display quality

limited graphics power

no thunderbolt support

mediocre battery life

ASUS Vivobook Go 12 (E210MA) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS Vivobook Go 12 (E210MA) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

lightweight and portable

affordable price point

decent battery life

fanless design, quiet operation

comes with windows 11

limited storage capacity

mediocre display quality

low processing power

minimal connectivity options

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 2 (20TD) and ASUS Vivobook Go 12 (E210MA)
81 % - Design
72 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery
71 % - Design
66 % - Display
45 % - Performance
65 % - Connectivity
72 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 2 (20TD) vs. ASUS Vivobook Go 12 (E210MA) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 2 (20TD) ASUS Vivobook Go 12 (E210MA)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
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 Plastic
Colour Black Grey (bottom), transparent silver (top), dreamy white (LCD cover) | Black (bottom), black (top), peacock blue (LCD cover) | Rose gold | White (bottom), rose pink (LCD cover), rose pink (top) | Dreamy white | Peacock blue
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 2 (20TD) ASUS Vivobook Go 12 (E210MA)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" - IPS 11.6"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight 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 45% NTSC
Features Anti-glare, 170° viewing angle ASUS Splendid Video Intelligence Technology, anti-glare
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 2 (20TD) ASUS Vivobook Go 12 (E210MA)
CPU Intel Core i5 (11th Gen) 1135G7 / 2.4 GHz Intel Celeron N4020 / 1.1 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.2 GHz 2.8 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core Dual-Core
Cache 8 MB 4 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Features Integrated memory controller -
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 2 (20TD) ASUS Vivobook Go 12 (E210MA)
RAM 8 GB (1 x 8 GB) 4 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 32 GB -
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 3200 MHz 2400 MHz
Rated Speed 3200 MHz 2400 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin -
Slots Qty 1 -
Empty Slots 0 -
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 2 (20TD) ASUS Vivobook Go 12 (E210MA)
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 (20TD) ASUS Vivobook Go 12 (E210MA)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel Iris Xe 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, 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 ASUS SonicMaster
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 2 (20TD) ASUS Vivobook Go 12 (E210MA)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1
Wireless Controller Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201 - M.2 Card -
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
Ethernet Controller Realtek RTL8111H-CG -
Features Dual stream (2x2) Single stream (1x1)
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 2 (20TD) ASUS Vivobook Go 12 (E210MA)
Technology Lithium polymer 2-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 45 Wh 38 Wh
Battery Life Up to 10.8 hours Up to 12 hours
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 2 (20TD) ASUS Vivobook Go 12 (E210MA)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt 33 Watt, 19 V, 1.75 A
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 2 (20TD) ASUS Vivobook Go 12 (E210MA)
Type Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav Keyboard, NumberPad
Numeric Keypad Yes -
Keyboard Backlight Yes -
Features Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad, Fn keys with Unified Communications controls Chiclet keyboard
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 2 (20TD) ASUS Vivobook Go 12 (E210MA)
Slots 1 x M.2 Card (1 free) 1 x M.2 (PCI Express 3.0 x2) (1 free)
Interfaces USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB 2.0
USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
HDMI
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 2.0
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
HDMI
USB 3.2 Gen 1
Memory Card Reader - Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 2 (20TD) ASUS Vivobook Go 12 (E210MA)
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Pro - English Windows 10 Home in S mode
Software Included - ASUS Splendid, Microsoft 365 (30 days trial), McAfee, ICEsound, MyASUS, System Diagnosis, Battery Health Charging, AppDeals, Tru2Life
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 2 (20TD) ASUS Vivobook Go 12 (E210MA)
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter Power adapter
Security Firmware 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-810H tested System password
Compliant Standards RoHS, TUV Rheinland Low Blue Light Certification, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3 -
SAR Value 0.438 W/kg (body), 0.438 W/kg (limb) 0.112 W/kg (body), 0.112 W/kg (limb)
Repairability Index - 6.6 (out of 10)
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes 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 -
Model Number - GJ003TS
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