Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 1 (20U2) vs. Samsung Galaxy Book Ion NP950XCJI

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Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 1 (20U2)
Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 1 (20U2)

Our Rating: 72 %

Side by side comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 1 (20U2) and Samsung Galaxy Book Ion NP950XCJI. Compare dimensions, processors, batteries, storage capacities and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect laptop. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the laptop that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.

Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 1 (20U2) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 1 (20U2) 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

affordable price point

mediocre display quality

average CPU performance

limited graphics capability

heavier design

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 L14 Gen 1 (20U2) and Samsung Galaxy Book Ion NP950XCJI
74 % - Design
64 % - Display
71 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
86 % - Design
82 % - Display
86 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 1 (20U2) vs. Samsung Galaxy Book Ion NP950XCJI Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 1 (20U2) Samsung Galaxy Book Ion NP950XCJI
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 33.1 cm x 23.5 cm x 2.04 cm 35.61 cm x 22.8 cm x 1.49 cm
Weight 1.61 kg 1.19 kg
Case Material Polycarbonate ABS -
Colour Black Aura silver
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 1 (20U2) Samsung Galaxy Book Ion NP950XCJI
Screen Size (Type) 14" 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% -
Features Anti-glare, Wide Viewing Angle, 170° viewing angle Outdoor viewable, Quantum Dot Technology, 3 slim bezels
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 1 (20U2) Samsung Galaxy Book Ion NP950XCJI
CPU Intel Core i3 (10th Gen) 10110U / 2.1 GHz Intel Core i5 (10th Gen) 10210U / 1.6 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.1 GHz 4.2 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core Quad-Core
Cache 4 MB L3 - 6 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Features Integrated memory controller Intel Turbo Boost Technology
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 1 (20U2) Samsung Galaxy Book Ion NP950XCJI
RAM 4 GB (1 x 4 GB) 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 64 GB -
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2666 MHz -
Rated Speed 3200 MHz -
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 2 -
Empty Slots 1 -
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 1 (20U2) Samsung Galaxy Book Ion NP950XCJI
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption - Samsung 512 GB SSD - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 1 (20U2) Samsung Galaxy Book Ion NP950XCJI
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics Intel UHD Graphics
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 720p
Camera Features 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 - Smart Amp
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 1 (20U2) Samsung Galaxy Book Ion NP950XCJI
Wireless Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax
Wireless Controller Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 200 - M.2 Card -
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
WWAN
Generation 4G -
Technology LTE Advanced -
Controller FIBOCOM L850-GL - M.2 Card -
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 1 (20U2) Samsung Galaxy Book Ion NP950XCJI
Technology 3-cell Lithium Ion -
Battery Capacity (Size) 45 Wh 69.7 Wh
Battery Life Up to 12.3 hours -
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 1 (20U2) Samsung Galaxy Book Ion NP950XCJI
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) -
Output 65 Watt 65 Watt
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 1 (20U2) Samsung Galaxy Book Ion NP950XCJI
Type Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav Keyboard, ClickPad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight - Yes
Features Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad, Fn keys with Unified Communications controls -
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 1 (20U2) Samsung Galaxy Book Ion NP950XCJI
Slots 1 x Nano-SIM card (1 free) -
Interfaces USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode)
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
HDMI
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Dock
HDMI
Thunderbolt 3
2 x USB 3.0
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) Yes (microSD, UFS Card)
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 1 (20U2) Samsung Galaxy Book Ion NP950XCJI
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition 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 L14 Gen 1 (20U2) Samsung Galaxy Book Ion NP950XCJI
Dockable Yes -
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter Power adapter
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip 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-810G tested Samsung DeX, Wireless PowerShare
Compliant Standards RoHS IEC 61960
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
EPEAT Compliant EPEAT Gold -
TCO Certified TCO Certified Notebooks 8 -
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