Lenovo ThinkPad E580 (20KT) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 5 (21JR)

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In depth comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkPad E580 (20KT) and Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 5 (21JR). 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 E14 Gen 5 (21JR) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 5 (21JR) 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

modest battery life

limited graphics power

no thunderbolt support

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo ThinkPad E580 (20KT) and Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 5 (21JR)
86 % - Design
75 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad E580 (20KT) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 5 (21JR) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad E580 (20KT) Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 5 (21JR)
Product Type Notebook Notebook - 180-degree hinge design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 36.9 cm x 25.2 cm x 1.995 cm 31.3 cm x 21.93 cm x 1.799 cm
Weight 2.1 kg 1.43 kg
Case Material Aluminum, polycarbonate ABS Aluminium (top), aluminium (bottom)
Colour Black Graphite black
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad E580 (20KT) Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 5 (21JR)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" - IPS 14" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:10
Image Brightness 250 cd/m² 300 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 45% NTSC
Features Anti-glare Anti-glare
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad E580 (20KT) Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 5 (21JR)
CPU Intel Core i5 (8th Gen) 8250U / 1.6 GHz AMD Ryzen 5 7530U / 2 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.4 GHz 4.5 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core 6-core
Cache 6 MB L3 - 16 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Features Integrated memory controller Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad E580 (20KT) Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 5 (21JR)
RAM 8 GB (1 x 8 GB) 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 32 GB 40 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2400 MHz 3200 MHz
Rated Speed 2400 MHz 3200 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 2 1
Empty Slots 1 1
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad E580 (20KT) Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 5 (21JR)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) - Toshiba 256 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 4.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption 2, NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad E580 (20KT) Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 5 (21JR)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics 620 AMD Radeon Graphics
Max Monitors Supported - 3 external monitor(s)
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 1080p
Camera Features - Privacy shutter, Windows Hello, fixed focus, hybrid FHD/IR camera
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec CX11852 Synaptic CX11880
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Advanced Audio High Definition Audio, Dolby Atmos
Audio Features - Input: Dolby Voice
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad E580 (20KT) Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 5 (21JR)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1
Wireless Controller Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 3165 - M.2 Card M.2 Card
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller Realtek R8111GUS Realtek RTL8111H-CG
Features - Wake-on-LAN (WOL), dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad E580 (20KT) Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 5 (21JR)
Technology 3-cell Lithium Ion Lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 45 Wh 57 Wh
Battery Life Up to 12.23 hours -
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad E580 (20KT) Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 5 (21JR)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt, 20 V, 3.25 A 65 Watt
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad E580 (20KT) Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 5 (21JR)
Type Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Keyboard Backlight - Yes
Features Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, Fn keys with Unified Communications controls
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad E580 (20KT) Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 5 (21JR)
Slots - 1 x M.2 (PCI Express 3.0 x4) (1 free)
Interfaces USB 3.1 Gen 1
USB 3.1 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB 2.0
HDMI
LAN
USB-C 3.1 Gen 2
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 (supports DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
HDMI
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) -
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad E580 (20KT) Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 5 (21JR)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition Windows 11 Pro - English
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad E580 (20KT) Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 5 (21JR)
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter USB-C power adapter
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip Discrete Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot Kensington nano security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password Administrator password, power-on password, RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810H tested, self-healing BIOS, NVMe password
Compliant Standards RoHS RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 6, TCG Certified, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 26, TUV Rheinland Low Blue Light (Software Solution), TCO Certified 9.0
SAR Value 0.579 W/kg (body), 0.579 W/kg (limb) -
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
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 - response time: next business day
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