Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 2 (20W1) vs. Lenovo ThinkBook 16p G2 ACH (20YM)

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Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 2 (20W1)
Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 2 (20W1)

Our Rating: 85 %

In depth comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 2 (20W1) and Lenovo ThinkBook 16p G2 ACH (20YM). 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 T14 Gen 2 (20W1) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 2 (20W1) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

excellent keyboard feel

good battery life

impressive security features

reliable performance

average display brightness

heavier than competitors

noisy under load

limited color options

Lenovo ThinkBook 16p G2 ACH (20YM) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkBook 16p G2 ACH (20YM) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful amd processor

high-resolution display

robust aluminum chassis

good thermal management

decent battery life

heavier than competitors

no biometric features

limited port selection

higher price point

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 2 (20W1) and Lenovo ThinkBook 16p G2 ACH (20YM)
85 % - Design
72 % - Display
84 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
81 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 2 (20W1) vs. Lenovo ThinkBook 16p G2 ACH (20YM) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 2 (20W1) Lenovo ThinkBook 16p G2 ACH (20YM)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 1.79 cm 35.6 cm x 25.2 cm x 1.99 cm
Weight 1.47 kg 1.99 kg
Case Material Glass-fibre, magnesium alloy, polyphenylene sulfide, polyamide, Talc15 Aluminum
Colour - Dual tone mineral grey
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 2 (20W1) Lenovo ThinkBook 16p G2 ACH (20YM)
Screen Size (Type) 14" 16" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution - 2560 x 1600 (WQXGA)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness - 400 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 100% sRGB
Features Anti-glare Auto Brightness Control, anti-glare, 170° viewing angle, X-Rite Pantone factory color calibration, Dolby Vision
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 2 (20W1) Lenovo ThinkBook 16p G2 ACH (20YM)
CPU No CPU AMD Ryzen 7 5800H / 3.2 GHz
Max Turbo Speed - 4.4 GHz
Number of Cores - 8-core
Cache - L3 - 16 MB
Features - Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 2 (20W1) Lenovo ThinkBook 16p G2 ACH (20YM)
RAM - 16 GB (1 x 8 GB + 8 GB (soldered))
Max RAM Supported - 24 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 3200 MHz 3200 MHz
Rated Speed 3200 MHz 3200 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 1 1
Empty Slots - 0
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 2 (20W1) Lenovo ThinkBook 16p G2 ACH (20YM)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) - 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - Western Digital
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 2 (20W1) Lenovo ThinkBook 16p G2 ACH (20YM)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) - NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 / AMD Radeon Graphics
Max Monitors Supported - 2 external monitor(s)
Video Memory - 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features - Max-Q design, NVIDIA Resizable BAR, Dynamic Boost 2.0
Camera - Yes - 1080p
Camera Features - Privacy shutter, 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 High Definition Audio
Audio Features - Harman-branded
VR Ready - Yes
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 2 (20W1) Lenovo ThinkBook 16p G2 ACH (20YM)
Wireless - 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2
Wireless Controller - M.2 Card
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 2 (20W1) Lenovo ThinkBook 16p G2 ACH (20YM)
Technology 3-cell lithium polymer 4-cell lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 50 Wh 71 Wh
Battery Life Up to 14.5 hours Up to 6.9 hours
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 2 (20W1) Lenovo ThinkBook 16p G2 ACH (20YM)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output - 230 Watt, 20 V
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 2 (20W1) Lenovo ThinkBook 16p G2 ACH (20YM)
Type Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
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 T14 Gen 2 (20W1) Lenovo ThinkBook 16p G2 ACH (20YM)
Slots - 2 x M.2 Card (1 free)
Interfaces USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
2 x USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort 1.4a Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN
Dock
USB 3.2 Gen 2
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (Always On)
2 x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) 4 in 1
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 2 (20W1) Lenovo ThinkBook 16p G2 ACH (20YM)
Operating System (OS) No operating system Windows 11 Pro - English
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 2 (20W1) Lenovo ThinkBook 16p G2 ACH (20YM)
Dockable Yes -
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter Power adapter
Integrated Options - Ambient light sensor
Security - Firmware 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, self-healing BIOS Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, Rapid Charge Pro
Compliant Standards RoHS RoHS, FSC, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3, TUV Eyesafe Display Certification
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes 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%
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