Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 3 (21CG) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 3 (21CG) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

excellent keyboard feel

impressive battery life

powerful processor options

good security features

heavier than competitors

average display brightness

noisy under load

expensive base model

Lenovo IdeaPad 110S-11IBR (80WG) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo IdeaPad 110S-11IBR (80WG) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

compact and lightweight

solid build quality

decent battery life

simple design

limited storage capacity

low-resolution display

modest performance

minimal connectivity options

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 3 (21CG) and Lenovo IdeaPad 110S-11IBR (80WG)
85 % - Design
75 % - Display
84 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
72 % - Design
45 % - Display
39 % - Performance
63 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 3 (21CG) vs. Lenovo IdeaPad 110S-11IBR (80WG) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 3 (21CG) Lenovo IdeaPad 110S-11IBR (80WG)
Product Type Notebook - 180-degree hinge design Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 31.77 cm x 22.69 cm x 1.79 cm 29.2 cm x 20.2 cm x 1.78 cm
Weight 1.21 kg 1.15 kg
Case Material Carbon fibre (top), glass-fibre (top), polycarbonate (top), polyphenylene sulfide (bottom) -
Colour Thunder black White
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 3 (21CG) Lenovo IdeaPad 110S-11IBR (80WG)
Screen Size (Type) 14" - IPS 11.6"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA) 1366 x 768 (HD)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:10 16:9
Image Brightness 300 cd/m² 220 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 45% NTSC -
Features Anti-glare, 170° viewing angle Anti-glare
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 3 (21CG) Lenovo IdeaPad 110S-11IBR (80WG)
CPU AMD Ryzen 7 Pro 6850U / 2.7 GHz Intel Celeron N3060 / 1.6 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.7 GHz 2.48 GHz
Number of Cores 8-core Dual-Core
Cache L3 - 16 MB 2 MB
64-bit Computing - Yes
Features Integrated memory controller Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 3 (21CG) Lenovo IdeaPad 110S-11IBR (80WG)
RAM 16 GB (provided memory is soldered) 2 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type LPDDR5 SDRAM DDR3L SDRAM
Speed 6400 MHz 1600 MHz
Rated Speed 6400 MHz 1600 MHz
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 3 (21CG) Lenovo IdeaPad 110S-11IBR (80WG)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption, Performance - Kioxia 32 GB eMMC
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 3 (21CG) Lenovo IdeaPad 110S-11IBR (80WG)
Graphics Processor (GPU) AMD Radeon 680M Intel HD Graphics 400
Max Monitors Supported 3 external monitor(s) -
Camera Yes - 720p Yes
Resolution - 0.3 Megapixel
Camera Features Privacy shutter, fixed focus -
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3287 -
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio, Dolby Voice High Definition Audio
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 3 (21CG) Lenovo IdeaPad 110S-11IBR (80WG)
Wireless Bluetooth 5.1, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E) Bluetooth 4.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac
Wireless Controller Qualcomm NFA725A -
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
Features Dual stream (2x2) -
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 3 (21CG) Lenovo IdeaPad 110S-11IBR (80WG)
Technology 3-cell lithium polymer Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 39.3 Wh 31.9 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 8 hours
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 3 (21CG) Lenovo IdeaPad 110S-11IBR (80WG)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt 45 Watt, 20 V, 2.25 A
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 3 (21CG) Lenovo IdeaPad 110S-11IBR (80WG)
Type Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight Yes -
Features Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, Fn keys with Unified Communications controls -
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 3 (21CG) Lenovo IdeaPad 110S-11IBR (80WG)
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
USB 3.0
2 x USB 2.0
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader - 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card)
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 3 (21CG) Lenovo IdeaPad 110S-11IBR (80WG)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition (available through downgrade rights from Windows 11 Pro) + Windows 11 Pro Licence Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition - English
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 3 (21CG) Lenovo IdeaPad 110S-11IBR (80WG)
Included Accessories USB-C slim power adapter Power adapter
Security Discrete Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader -
Security Slot Type Kensington nano security slot -
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) -
Features Administrator password, system password, power-on password, RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810H tested, self-healing BIOS, NVMe password, USB FIDO (Fast Identity Online) device integration, certificate based BIOS authentication -
Compliant Standards RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3, TCG Certified RoHS
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
EPEAT Compliant EPEAT Gold -
Max Operating Temperature 35 °C -
Min Operating Temperature 5 °C -
Humidity Range Operating 8 - 95% -
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