Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 4 (21ED) vs. Lenovo IdeaPad 310-15ISK (80SM)

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Detailed comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 4 (21ED) and Lenovo IdeaPad 310-15ISK (80SM). With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare dimensions, performance, storage, functions, but also other key features of both laptops and easily decide which one is the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the laptop that best fits your needs and expectations.

Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 4 (21ED) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 4 (21ED) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

efficient performance

comfortable keyboard

good security features

affordable price

average display quality

limited graphics power

moderate battery life

noisy under load

Lenovo IdeaPad 310-15ISK (80SM) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo IdeaPad 310-15ISK (80SM) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

decent processor speed

ample connectivity options

responsive touchpad

lightweight design

average battery life

mediocre display quality

limited graphics performance

standard storage capacity

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 4 (21ED) and Lenovo IdeaPad 310-15ISK (80SM)
85 % - Design
72 % - Display
72 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
69 % - Design
64 % - Display
65 % - Performance
71 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 4 (21ED) vs. Lenovo IdeaPad 310-15ISK (80SM) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 4 (21ED) Lenovo IdeaPad 310-15ISK (80SM)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 36.5 cm x 24 cm x 1.89 cm 37.9 cm x 26 cm x 2.29 cm
Weight 1.78 kg 2.2 kg
Case Material Aluminium (top), polycarbonate ABS (bottom) Polycarbonate ABS
Colour Black Ebony black
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 4 (21ED) Lenovo IdeaPad 310-15ISK (80SM)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" - IPS 15.6" - TN
LCD Backlight Technology 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 200 cd/m²
Features Anti-glare, 170° viewing angle Glare
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 4 (21ED) Lenovo IdeaPad 310-15ISK (80SM)
CPU AMD Ryzen 5 5625U / 2.3 GHz Intel Core i3 (6th Gen) 6100U / 2.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.3 GHz -
Number of Cores 6-core Dual-Core
Cache L3 - 16 MB 3 MB
Features Integrated memory controller Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 4 (21ED) Lenovo IdeaPad 310-15ISK (80SM)
RAM 8 GB (provided memory is soldered) 4 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 40 GB 12 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 3200 MHz 2133 MHz
Rated Speed 3200 MHz 2133 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 1 1
Empty Slots 1 1
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 4 (21ED) Lenovo IdeaPad 310-15ISK (80SM)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 4.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption 2, NVM Express (NVMe) 128 GB SSD 2.5" SATA - SK Hynix
Optical Drive - DVD-Writer
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 4 (21ED) Lenovo IdeaPad 310-15ISK (80SM)
Graphics Processor (GPU) AMD Radeon Graphics Intel HD Graphics 520
Max Monitors Supported 2 external monitor(s) -
Camera Yes - 1080p Yes
Resolution - 0.3 Megapixel
Camera Features Privacy shutter, IR camera, Windows Hello, fixed focus Fixed focus
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3287 -
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio High Definition Audio, Dolby Advanced Audio v2
Audio Features Harman-branded -
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 4 (21ED) Lenovo IdeaPad 310-15ISK (80SM)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2 Bluetooth 4.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac
Wireless Controller M.2 Card Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 3165 - M.2 Card
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller Realtek RTL8111H-CG -
Features Wake-on-LAN (WOL), dual stream (2x2) -
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 4 (21ED) Lenovo IdeaPad 310-15ISK (80SM)
Technology Lithium polymer 2-cell lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 57 Wh 30 Wh
Battery Life Up to 16.5 hours -
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 4 (21ED) Lenovo IdeaPad 310-15ISK (80SM)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt 45 Watt, 20 V, 2.25 A
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 4 (21ED) Lenovo IdeaPad 310-15ISK (80SM)
Type Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes -
Features Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, Fn keys with Unified Communications controls Multi-touch touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 4 (21ED) Lenovo IdeaPad 310-15ISK (80SM)
Slots 2 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 3.0
2 x USB 2.0
HDMI
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
VGA
Memory Card Reader - 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card)
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 4 (21ED) Lenovo IdeaPad 310-15ISK (80SM)
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Pro - English Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition - English
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 4 (21ED) Lenovo IdeaPad 310-15ISK (80SM)
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter Power adapter
Security Discrete Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader -
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot Kensington 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, MIL-STD-810H tested, self-healing BIOS, NVMe password Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password
Compliant Standards RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3, TCG Certified, TUV Rheinland Low Blue Light (Software Solution) RoHS
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
EPEAT Compliant EPEAT Gold -
Max Operating Temperature 35 °C -
Min Operating Temperature 5 °C -
Humidity Range Operating 8 - 95% -
Manufacturer Warranty Base warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return
Extended warranty - 1 year - on-site
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