Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 2 (20X1) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 2 (20X1) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

excellent keyboard feel

good battery life

adequate performance

reliable security features

average display quality

heavier than competitors

limited graphics power

no thunderbolt support

Lenovo 100w Gen 3 (82HY) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo 100w Gen 3 (82HY) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

compact design

durable build quality

decent battery life

suitable for basic tasks

limited storage capacity

average display quality

modest performance

no backlit keyboard

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 2 (20X1) and Lenovo 100w Gen 3 (82HY)
76 % - Design
72 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery
73 % - Design
66 % - Display
55 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 2 (20X1) vs. Lenovo 100w Gen 3 (82HY) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 2 (20X1) Lenovo 100w Gen 3 (82HY)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 33.1 cm x 23.5 cm x 2.04 cm 25.96 cm x 20.2 cm x 1.99 cm
Weight 1.59 kg 1.25 kg
Case Material Polycarbonate ABS Polycarbonate ABS
Colour Black Abyss blue
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 2 (20X1) Lenovo 100w Gen 3 (82HY)
Screen Size (Type) 14" - IPS 11.6" - 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 250 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 45% NTSC 45% NTSC
Features Anti-glare, 170° viewing angle Anti-glare, 90° viewing angle
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 2 (20X1) Lenovo 100w Gen 3 (82HY)
CPU Intel Core i5 (11th Gen) 1135G7 / 2.4 GHz AMD 3000 Series 3015e / 1.2 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.2 GHz 2.3 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core Dual-Core
Cache 8 MB L3 - 4 MB
Features Integrated memory controller Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 2 (20X1) Lenovo 100w Gen 3 (82HY)
RAM 8 GB (1 x 8 GB) 4 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 64 GB -
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 3200 MHz 1600 MHz
Rated Speed 3200 MHz 1600 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin -
Slots Qty 2 -
Empty Slots 1 -
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 2 (20X1) Lenovo 100w Gen 3 (82HY)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption 2, NVM Express (NVMe) 64 GB eMMC - eMMC 5.01
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 2 (20X1) Lenovo 100w Gen 3 (82HY)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel Iris Xe Graphics AMD Radeon Graphics
Memory Allocation Technology Shared Video Memory (UMA) Shared Video Memory (UMA)
Max Monitors Supported 2 external monitor(s) 2 external monitor(s)
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 720p
Camera Features IR camera, Windows Hello, ThinkShutter camera privacy Privacy shutter, fixed focus
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3287 Realtek ALC3287
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio Premium High Definition Audio
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 2 (20X1) Lenovo 100w Gen 3 (82HY)
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 200 - M.2 Card Realtek RTL8822CE - M.2 Card
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
Ethernet Controller Intel I219-V -
Features Dual stream (2x2) Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 2 (20X1) Lenovo 100w Gen 3 (82HY)
Technology Lithium polymer Lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 45 Wh 47 Wh
Battery Life Up to 11.815 hours Up to 12.5 hours
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 2 (20X1) Lenovo 100w Gen 3 (82HY)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt 65 Watt
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 2 (20X1) Lenovo 100w Gen 3 (82HY)
Type Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight Yes -
Features Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, Fn keys with Unified Communications controls Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad, precision touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 2 (20X1) Lenovo 100w Gen 3 (82HY)
Interfaces USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 (supports DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
HDMI
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Dock
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)
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 2 (20X1) Lenovo 100w Gen 3 (82HY)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition - English Windows 10 Pro National Academic - English
Software Included - Microsoft Office (Trial)
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 2 (20X1) Lenovo 100w Gen 3 (82HY)
Dockable Yes -
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter USB-C power adapter
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader, smart card reader Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip
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, RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810H tested, self-healing BIOS Administrator password, power-on password, RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810H tested
Compliant Standards RoHS, TCG Certified RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3, TCG Certified
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes Yes
EPEAT Compliant EPEAT Gold EPEAT Silver
TCO Certified TCO Certified Notebooks 8 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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