Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 2 (20XK) vs. Lenovo IdeaPad 4G 14Q8C05 (82KE)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 2 (20XK) and Lenovo IdeaPad 4G 14Q8C05 (82KE). 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 T14 Gen 2 (20XK) Review

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

robust build quality

excellent keyboard experience

impressive security features

solid processor performance

good battery life

heavier than competitors

average display brightness

limited color options

noisy under load

Lenovo IdeaPad 4G 14Q8C05 (82KE) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo IdeaPad 4G 14Q8C05 (82KE) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

lightweight design

affordable price

solid battery life

decent performance

good connectivity options

average display quality

limited storage capacity

basic graphics

no thunderbolt support

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 2 (20XK) and Lenovo IdeaPad 4G 14Q8C05 (82KE)
85 % - Design
75 % - Display
85 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
82 % - Design
85 % - Display
62 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 2 (20XK) vs. Lenovo IdeaPad 4G 14Q8C05 (82KE) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 2 (20XK) Lenovo IdeaPad 4G 14Q8C05 (82KE)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 32.9 cm x 22.7 cm x 1.79 cm 32.17 cm x 20.7 cm x 1.49 cm
Weight 1.55 kg 1.2 kg
Case Material Glass-fibre (bottom), polyphenylene sulfide (top), polyamide (bottom), polycarbonate ABS (keyboard cover), magnesium alloy (keyboard cover), Talc15 (keyboard cover) Aluminium (top), polycarbonate ABS (bottom)
Colour Black Light silver
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 2 (20XK) Lenovo IdeaPad 4G 14Q8C05 (82KE)
Screen Size (Type) 14" - IPS 14" - IPS
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 16:9
Image Brightness 300 cd/m² 300 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 45% NTSC 100% sRGB
Features Anti-glare, 170° viewing angle Anti-glare
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 2 (20XK) Lenovo IdeaPad 4G 14Q8C05 (82KE)
CPU AMD Ryzen 5 Pro 5650U / 2.3 GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 8c Kryo 490
Max Turbo Speed 4.2 GHz 2.45 GHz
Number of Cores 6-core 8-core
Cache L3 - 16 MB -
Features Integrated memory controller Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 2 (20XK) Lenovo IdeaPad 4G 14Q8C05 (82KE)
RAM 8 GB (provided memory is soldered) 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 40 GB -
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM LPDDR4X SDRAM
Speed 3200 MHz 1866 MHz
Rated Speed 3200 MHz 1866 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin -
Slots Qty 1 -
Empty Slots 1 -
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 2 (20XK) Lenovo IdeaPad 4G 14Q8C05 (82KE)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 - TCG Opal Encryption 2, NVM Express (NVMe) 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 2 (20XK) Lenovo IdeaPad 4G 14Q8C05 (82KE)
Graphics Processor (GPU) AMD Radeon Graphics Qualcomm Adreno 675
Max Monitors Supported 3 external monitor(s) 2 external monitor(s)
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 720p
Camera Features Privacy shutter, IR camera, Windows Hello, fixed focus IR camera, Windows Hello, fixed focus
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3287 Qualcomm WCD9341
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 2 (20XK) Lenovo IdeaPad 4G 14Q8C05 (82KE)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0
Wireless Controller Realtek RTL8852AE -
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
Ethernet Controller Realtek RTL8111H-CG -
Compliant Standards DASH -
Features Dual stream (2x2) Dual stream (2x2)
WWAN
Generation 4G upgradable 4G
Technology - LTE Advanced
Controller - Qualcomm QGM8180X
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 2 (20XK) Lenovo IdeaPad 4G 14Q8C05 (82KE)
Technology Lithium polymer Lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 50 Wh 51 Wh
Battery Life Up to 16.9 hours Up to 20 hours
Battery Run Time - Local video (1080p) playback time (150 nits): up to 20 hours
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 2 (20XK) Lenovo IdeaPad 4G 14Q8C05 (82KE)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt 45 Watt
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 2 (20XK) Lenovo IdeaPad 4G 14Q8C05 (82KE)
Type Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, Fn keys with Unified Communications controls Multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad, precision touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 2 (20XK) Lenovo IdeaPad 4G 14Q8C05 (82KE)
Slots 1 x Nano-SIM card (1 free) 1 x Nano-SIM card (1 free)
Interfaces USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
2 x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort 1.4a Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
HDMI
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Dock
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (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) -
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 2 (20XK) Lenovo IdeaPad 4G 14Q8C05 (82KE)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition - English Windows 11 Home (on ARM) - English
Software Included - Microsoft Office (Trial)
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 2 (20XK) Lenovo IdeaPad 4G 14Q8C05 (82KE)
Dockable Yes -
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter USB-C power adapter
Integrated Options - Proximity sensor
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, power-on password, RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810H tested, self-healing BIOS, NVMe password Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password
Compliant Standards RoHS, TCG Certified RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3
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%
Manufacturer Warranty Base warranty - 3 years - pick-up and return
Base warranty - battery - 1 year
Extended warranty - 1 year - on-site
Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return
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