Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 2 (20TD) vs. Samsung Galaxy Book Ion NP950XCJI

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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 Samsung Galaxy Book Ion NP950XCJI. 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

Samsung Galaxy Book Ion NP950XCJI Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Samsung Galaxy Book Ion NP950XCJI based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

lightweight design

qled display brightness

fast ssd storage

impressive battery life

wireless powershare feature

limited port selection

average graphics performance

higher price point

no touchscreen option

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 2 (20TD) and Samsung Galaxy Book Ion NP950XCJI
81 % - Design
72 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery
86 % - Design
82 % - Display
86 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 2 (20TD) vs. Samsung Galaxy Book Ion NP950XCJI Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 2 (20TD) Samsung Galaxy Book Ion NP950XCJI
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 36.5 cm x 24 cm x 1.89 cm 35.61 cm x 22.8 cm x 1.49 cm
Weight 1.7 kg 1.19 kg
Case Material Aluminum, polycarbonate ABS -
Colour Black Aura silver
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 2 (20TD) Samsung Galaxy Book Ion NP950XCJI
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" - IPS 15.6"
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 -
Colour Gamut 45% NTSC -
Features Anti-glare, 170° viewing angle Outdoor viewable, Quantum Dot Technology, 3 slim bezels
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 2 (20TD) Samsung Galaxy Book Ion NP950XCJI
CPU Intel Core i5 (11th Gen) 1135G7 / 2.4 GHz Intel Core i5 (10th Gen) 10210U / 1.6 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.2 GHz 4.2 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core Quad-Core
Cache 8 MB L3 - 6 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Features Integrated memory controller Intel Turbo Boost Technology
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 2 (20TD) Samsung Galaxy Book Ion NP950XCJI
RAM 8 GB (1 x 8 GB) 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 32 GB -
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 3200 MHz -
Rated Speed 3200 MHz -
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 1 -
Empty Slots 0 -
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 2 (20TD) Samsung Galaxy Book Ion NP950XCJI
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe) 512 GB SSD - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 2 (20TD) Samsung Galaxy Book Ion NP950XCJI
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel Iris Xe Graphics Intel UHD Graphics
Memory Allocation Technology Shared Video Memory (UMA) -
Max Monitors Supported 2 external monitor(s) -
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 720p
Camera Features IR camera, ThinkShutter camera privacy -
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone AKG stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3287 -
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio SoundAlive
Audio Features Harman/kardon stereo speakers Smart Amp
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 2 (20TD) Samsung Galaxy Book Ion NP950XCJI
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2 Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax
Wireless Controller Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201 - M.2 Card -
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
Ethernet Controller Realtek RTL8111H-CG -
Features Dual stream (2x2) Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 2 (20TD) Samsung Galaxy Book Ion NP950XCJI
Technology Lithium polymer -
Battery Capacity (Size) 45 Wh 69.7 Wh
Battery Life Up to 10.8 hours -
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 2 (20TD) Samsung Galaxy Book Ion NP950XCJI
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) -
Output 65 Watt 65 Watt
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 2 (20TD) Samsung Galaxy Book Ion NP950XCJI
Type Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav Keyboard, ClickPad
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 (20TD) Samsung Galaxy Book Ion NP950XCJI
Slots 1 x M.2 Card (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
HDMI
Thunderbolt 3
2 x USB 3.0
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader - Yes (microSD, UFS Card)
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 2 (20TD) Samsung Galaxy Book Ion NP950XCJI
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Pro - English Windows 10 Home
Software Included - Samsung Recovery Solution, McAfee LiveSafe (60 days trial), Samsung Update, Samsung Settings, Samsung Gallery, Studio Plus, teamPL, Samsung Link Sharing, Live Message, Samsung Flow, Live Wallpaper, Quick Search, Samsung Notes
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 2 (20TD) Samsung Galaxy Book Ion NP950XCJI
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter Power adapter
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader Trusted Platform Module (TPM) 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-810H tested Samsung DeX, Wireless PowerShare
Compliant Standards RoHS, TUV Rheinland Low Blue Light Certification, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3 IEC 61960
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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