Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 2 (20X1) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad T15g Gen 2 (20YT)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 2 (20X1) and Lenovo ThinkPad T15g Gen 2 (20YT). 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 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 ThinkPad T15g Gen 2 (20YT) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad T15g Gen 2 (20YT) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful graphics performance

robust build quality

high-resolution display

advanced cooling system

good connectivity options

heavy and bulky

expensive price point

average battery life

limited color options

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 2 (20X1) and Lenovo ThinkPad T15g Gen 2 (20YT)
76 % - Design
72 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery
85 % - Design
84 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 2 (20X1) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad T15g Gen 2 (20YT) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 2 (20X1) Lenovo ThinkPad T15g Gen 2 (20YT)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 33.1 cm x 23.5 cm x 2.04 cm 37.54 cm x 25.23 cm x 3.145 cm
Weight 1.59 kg 2.87 kg
Case Material Polycarbonate ABS Glass-fibre, polyphenylene sulfide, polyamide
Colour Black Black
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 2 (20X1) Lenovo ThinkPad T15g Gen 2 (20YT)
Screen Size (Type) 14" - IPS 15.6" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 3840 x 2160 (Ultra HD 4K)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 250 cd/m² 600 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 45% NTSC 100% Adobe RGB
Features Anti-glare, 170° viewing angle Anti-glare, HDR 400 compatible, 170° viewing angle, Dolby Vision
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 2 (20X1) Lenovo ThinkPad T15g Gen 2 (20YT)
CPU Intel Core i5 (11th Gen) 1135G7 / 2.4 GHz Intel Core i9 (11th Gen) 11950H / 2.6 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.2 GHz 5 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core 8-core
Cache 8 MB 24 MB
Chipset - Intel WM590
Features Integrated memory controller Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 2 (20X1) Lenovo ThinkPad T15g Gen 2 (20YT)
RAM 8 GB (1 x 8 GB) 32 GB
Max RAM Supported 64 GB 128 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM - non-ECC
Speed 3200 MHz 3200 MHz
Rated Speed 3200 MHz 3200 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 2 4
Empty Slots 1 -
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 2 (20X1) Lenovo ThinkPad T15g Gen 2 (20YT)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption 2, NVM Express (NVMe) 2 TB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption - Samsung
RAID Level - RAID 0, RAID 1
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 2 (20X1) Lenovo ThinkPad T15g Gen 2 (20YT)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel Iris Xe Graphics NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 / Intel UHD Graphics
Memory Allocation Technology Shared Video Memory (UMA) -
Max Monitors Supported 2 external monitor(s) 4 external monitor(s)
Video Memory - 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features - NVIDIA Resizable BAR, Advanced Optimus, Dynamic Boost 2.0
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 720p
Camera Features IR camera, Windows Hello, ThinkShutter camera privacy Privacy shutter, IR camera, fixed focus
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3287 Realtek ALC3306
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio Premium High Definition Audio, Dolby Atmos
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 2 (20X1) Lenovo ThinkPad T15g Gen 2 (20YT)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2 Bluetooth 5.2, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
Wireless Controller Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 200 - M.2 Card Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX 210
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller Intel I219-V -
Features Dual stream (2x2) Wake-on-LAN (WOL)
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 2 (20X1) Lenovo ThinkPad T15g Gen 2 (20YT)
Technology Lithium polymer 6-cell lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 45 Wh 94 Wh
Battery Life Up to 11.815 hours Up to 11 hours
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 2 (20X1) Lenovo ThinkPad T15g Gen 2 (20YT)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt 230 Watt, 20 V
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 2 (20X1) Lenovo ThinkPad T15g Gen 2 (20YT)
Type Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, Fn keys with Unified Communications controls Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, Fn keys with Unified Communications controls
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 2 (20X1) Lenovo ThinkPad T15g Gen 2 (20YT)
Slots - 3 x M.2 Card (2 free)
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 (Always On)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
2 x USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort 1.4a Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) Yes (SD Card)
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 2 (20X1) Lenovo ThinkPad T15g Gen 2 (20YT)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition - English Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition (available through downgrade rights from Windows 11 Pro) + Windows 11 Pro Licence
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 2 (20X1) Lenovo ThinkPad T15g Gen 2 (20YT)
Dockable Yes -
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter Power adapter
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader, smart card reader 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, hard drive password, power-on password, RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810H tested, self-healing BIOS Administrator password, power-on password, RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810H tested, self-healing BIOS
Compliant Standards RoHS, TCG Certified RoHS, TCG Certified
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes Yes
EPEAT Compliant EPEAT Gold EPEAT Gold
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
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