Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 2 (20VH) vs. Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15ADA05 (81W1)

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Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 2 (20VH)
Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 2 (20VH)

Our Rating: 78 %

In depth comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 2 (20VH) and Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15ADA05 (81W1). 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 L13 Gen 2 (20VH) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 2 (20VH) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

excellent keyboard comfort

good security features

decent battery life

competitive price point

average display quality

modest graphics performance

limited storage capacity

noisy under load

Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15ADA05 (81W1) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15ADA05 (81W1) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

lightweight design

decent battery life

solid build quality

adequate performance

average display quality

limited storage capacity

no backlit keyboard

mediocre graphics performance

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 2 (20VH) and Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15ADA05 (81W1)
86 % - Design
72 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
69 % - Design
65 % - Display
65 % - Performance
72 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 2 (20VH) vs. Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15ADA05 (81W1) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 2 (20VH) Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15ADA05 (81W1)
Product Type Notebook Notebook - 180-degree hinge design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 31.15 cm x 21.9 cm x 1.76 cm 36.22 cm x 25.34 cm x 1.99 cm
Weight 1.39 kg 1.85 kg
Case Material Aluminum, glass-fibre reinforced plastic Polycarbonate ABS
Colour Black Business black
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 2 (20VH) Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15ADA05 (81W1)
Screen Size (Type) 13.3" - IPS 15.6" - TN
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight 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 250 cd/m² 220 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 45% NTSC -
Features Anti-glare, 170° viewing angle Anti-glare
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 2 (20VH) Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15ADA05 (81W1)
CPU Intel Core i5 (11th Gen) 1135G7 / 2.4 GHz AMD Athlon Gold 3150U / 2.4 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.2 GHz 3.3 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core Dual-Core
Cache 8 MB L3 - 4 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Features Integrated memory controller Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 2 (20VH) Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15ADA05 (81W1)
RAM 8 GB (provided memory is soldered) 4 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported - 12 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 - 1
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 2 (20VH) Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15ADA05 (81W1)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption 2, NVM Express (NVMe) 128 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 3.0 x2 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 2 (20VH) Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15ADA05 (81W1)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel Iris Xe Graphics AMD Radeon Graphics
Max Monitors Supported 3 external monitor(s) 1 external monitor(s)
Camera Yes - 720p Yes
Resolution - 0.3 Megapixel
Camera Features Privacy shutter, IR camera, Windows Hello, fixed focus Privacy shutter, fixed focus
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec Conexant CX11880 -
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio Premium High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 2 (20VH) Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15ADA05 (81W1)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0
Wireless Controller Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201 - M.2 Card M.2 Card
Ethernet Controller Intel I219-V -
Features Gigabit Ethernet via optional Ethernet (RJ-45) adapter, dual stream (2x2) Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 2 (20VH) Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15ADA05 (81W1)
Technology Lithium polymer Lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 46 Wh 35 Wh
Battery Life Up to 12.25 hours Up to 9.6 hours
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 2 (20VH) Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15ADA05 (81W1)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt 65 Watt
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 2 (20VH) Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15ADA05 (81W1)
Type Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes -
Features Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, Fn keys with Unified Communications controls Multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 2 (20VH) Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15ADA05 (81W1)
Interfaces USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort 1.2 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
HDMI
Lenovo Ethernet extension connector
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Dock
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB 2.0
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card)
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 2 (20VH) Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15ADA05 (81W1)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition (available through downgrade rights from Windows 11 Pro) + Windows 11 Pro Licence - English Windows 10 Home in S mode - English
Software Included - Microsoft 365 Personal
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 2 (20VH) Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15ADA05 (81W1)
Dockable Yes -
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter Power adapter
Security Discrete Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader, smart card reader Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) 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, self-healing BIOS Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password
Compliant Standards RoHS, TCG Certified RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
EPEAT Compliant EPEAT Gold -
TCO Certified TCO Certified Notebooks 8 -
Max Operating Temperature 35 °C 35 °C
Min Operating Temperature 5 °C 5 °C
Humidity Range Operating 8 - 95% 8 - 95%
Manufacturer Warranty Base warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return
Extended warranty - 1 year - on-site
Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return
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