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 V15 G2 IJL (82QY) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo V15 G2 IJL (82QY) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

solid build quality

decent processor performance

adequate port selection

lightweight design

average display quality

limited graphics performance

modest battery life

no backlit keyboard

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 3 (21CG) and Lenovo V15 G2 IJL (82QY)
85 % - Design
75 % - Display
84 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
76 % - Design
64 % - Display
75 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 3 (21CG) vs. Lenovo V15 G2 IJL (82QY) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 3 (21CG) Lenovo V15 G2 IJL (82QY)
Product Type Notebook - 180-degree hinge design Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 31.77 cm x 22.69 cm x 1.79 cm 35.92 cm x 23.58 cm x 1.99 cm
Weight 1.21 kg 1.7 kg
Case Material Carbon fibre (top), glass-fibre (top), polycarbonate (top), polyphenylene sulfide (bottom) Polycarbonate ABS
Colour Thunder black Black
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 3 (21CG) Lenovo V15 G2 IJL (82QY)
Screen Size (Type) 14" - IPS 15.6" - TN
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:10 16:9
Image Brightness 300 cd/m² 250 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 45% NTSC 45% NTSC
Features Anti-glare, 170° viewing angle Anti-glare, 90° viewing angle
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 3 (21CG) Lenovo V15 G2 IJL (82QY)
CPU AMD Ryzen 7 Pro 6850U / 2.7 GHz Intel Pentium Silver N6000 / 1.1 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.7 GHz 3.3 GHz
Number of Cores 8-core Quad-Core
Cache L3 - 16 MB L3 - 4 MB
Features Integrated memory controller Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 3 (21CG) Lenovo V15 G2 IJL (82QY)
RAM 16 GB (provided memory is soldered) 8 GB (1 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported - 8 GB
RAM Type LPDDR5 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 6400 MHz 2933 MHz
Rated Speed 6400 MHz 2933 MHz
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty - 1
Empty Slots - 0
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 3 (21CG) Lenovo V15 G2 IJL (82QY)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption, Performance - Kioxia 256 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 3 (21CG) Lenovo V15 G2 IJL (82QY)
Graphics Processor (GPU) AMD Radeon 680M Intel UHD Graphics
Max Monitors Supported 3 external monitor(s) 1 external monitor(s)
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 720p
Camera Features Privacy shutter, fixed focus Privacy shutter, fixed focus
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3287 Realtek ALC3287
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio, Dolby Voice High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 3 (21CG) Lenovo V15 G2 IJL (82QY)
Wireless Bluetooth 5.1, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E) 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0
Wireless Controller Qualcomm NFA725A M.2 Card
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller - Realtek RTL8111H
Features Dual stream (2x2) Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 3 (21CG) Lenovo V15 G2 IJL (82QY)
Technology 3-cell lithium polymer Lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 39.3 Wh 38 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 11.4 hours
Battery Run Time - Local video (1080p) playback time (150 nits): up to 11.4 hours
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 3 (21CG) Lenovo V15 G2 IJL (82QY)
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 3 (21CG) Lenovo V15 G2 IJL (82QY)
Type Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav Keyboard, trackpad
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 3 (21CG) Lenovo V15 G2 IJL (82QY)
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 2.0
USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 (data only)
HDMI
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 3 (21CG) Lenovo V15 G2 IJL (82QY)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition (available through downgrade rights from Windows 11 Pro) + Windows 11 Pro Licence Windows 11 Home - English
Software Included - Microsoft Office (Trial)
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 3 (21CG) Lenovo V15 G2 IJL (82QY)
Included Accessories USB-C slim power adapter Power adapter
Security Discrete Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip
Security Slot Type Kensington nano 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, 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 Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password
Compliant Standards RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3, TCG Certified RoHS, TUV Rheinland Low Blue Light Certification, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes Yes
EPEAT Compliant EPEAT Gold -
Max Operating Temperature 35 °C 35 °C
Min Operating Temperature 5 °C 5 °C
Humidity Range Operating 8 - 95% 8 - 95%
Manufacturer Warranty - Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return
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