Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 2 (20XK) vs. Lenovo IdeaPad 530S-15IKB (81EV)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 2 (20XK) and Lenovo IdeaPad 530S-15IKB (81EV). 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 530S-15IKB (81EV) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo IdeaPad 530S-15IKB (81EV) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

sleek aluminum design

sharp full-HD display

robust processing power

lightweight and portable

reasonable price point

average battery life

limited port selection

no dedicated GPU

moderate storage capacity

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 2 (20XK) and Lenovo IdeaPad 530S-15IKB (81EV)
85 % - Design
75 % - Display
85 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
85 % - Design
72 % - Display
72 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 2 (20XK) vs. Lenovo IdeaPad 530S-15IKB (81EV) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 2 (20XK) Lenovo IdeaPad 530S-15IKB (81EV)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 32.9 cm x 22.7 cm x 1.79 cm 35.89 cm x 24.49 cm x 1.68 cm
Weight 1.55 kg 1.95 kg
Case Material Glass-fibre (bottom), polyphenylene sulfide (top), polyamide (bottom), polycarbonate ABS (keyboard cover), magnesium alloy (keyboard cover), Talc15 (keyboard cover) Aluminum, glass
Colour Black Liquid blue
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 2 (20XK) Lenovo IdeaPad 530S-15IKB (81EV)
Screen Size (Type) 14" - IPS 15.6" - 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 250 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 45% NTSC -
Features Anti-glare, 170° viewing angle Glossy
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 2 (20XK) Lenovo IdeaPad 530S-15IKB (81EV)
CPU AMD Ryzen 5 Pro 5650U / 2.3 GHz Intel Core i7 (8th Gen) 8550U / 1.8 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.2 GHz 4 GHz
Number of Cores 6-core Quad-Core
Cache L3 - 16 MB 8 MB
64-bit Computing - Yes
Features Integrated memory controller Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 2 (20XK) Lenovo IdeaPad 530S-15IKB (81EV)
RAM 8 GB (provided memory is soldered) 8 GB (1 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported 40 GB 16 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 3200 MHz 2400 MHz
Rated Speed 3200 MHz 2400 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 1 1
Empty Slots 1 0
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 2 (20XK) Lenovo IdeaPad 530S-15IKB (81EV)
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 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 2 (20XK) Lenovo IdeaPad 530S-15IKB (81EV)
Graphics Processor (GPU) AMD Radeon Graphics Intel UHD Graphics 620
Max Monitors Supported 3 external monitor(s) -
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 720p
Resolution - 1 Megapixel
Camera Features Privacy shutter, IR camera, Windows Hello, fixed focus -
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3287 -
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio Premium
Audio Features - Harman audio technology
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 2 (20XK) Lenovo IdeaPad 530S-15IKB (81EV)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1
Wireless Controller Realtek RTL8852AE M.2 Card
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
Ethernet Controller Realtek RTL8111H-CG -
Compliant Standards DASH -
Features Dual stream (2x2) -
WWAN
Generation 4G upgradable -
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 2 (20XK) Lenovo IdeaPad 530S-15IKB (81EV)
Technology Lithium polymer Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 50 Wh 45 Wh
Battery Life Up to 16.9 hours Up to 10 hours
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 2 (20XK) Lenovo IdeaPad 530S-15IKB (81EV)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt 65 Watt
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 2 (20XK) Lenovo IdeaPad 530S-15IKB (81EV)
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
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 2 (20XK) Lenovo IdeaPad 530S-15IKB (81EV)
Slots 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 3.1 Gen 1
USB 3.1 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card)
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 2 (20XK) Lenovo IdeaPad 530S-15IKB (81EV)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition - English Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition - English
Software Included - Microsoft Office (30 days trial)
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 2 (20XK) Lenovo IdeaPad 530S-15IKB (81EV)
Dockable Yes -
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter Power adapter
Security Discrete Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader, smart card reader Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader
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, RapidCharge
Compliant Standards RoHS, TCG Certified RoHS
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes Yes
EPEAT Compliant EPEAT Gold -
TCO Certified TCO Certified Notebooks 8 -
Max Operating Temperature 35 °C -
Min Operating Temperature 5 °C -
Humidity Range Operating 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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