Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 2 (20WN) vs. HP Pavilion Aero Laptop 13

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Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 2 (20WN)
Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 2 (20WN)

Our Rating: 85 %

Side by side comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 2 (20WN) and HP Pavilion Aero Laptop 13. 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 T14s Gen 2 (20WN) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 2 (20WN) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

excellent keyboard feel

impressive battery life

strong security features

lightweight design

average display brightness

limited graphics performance

no HDMI port

higher price point

HP Pavilion Aero Laptop 13 Review

Advantages and disadvantages of HP Pavilion Aero Laptop 13 based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

lightweight design

sharp display resolution

strong processor performance

good battery life

affordable price

limited storage capacity

no dedicated graphics

fewer connectivity options

average build quality

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 2 (20WN) and HP Pavilion Aero Laptop 13
82 % - Design
83 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
85 % - Design
85 % - Display
84 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 2 (20WN) vs. HP Pavilion Aero Laptop 13 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 2 (20WN) HP Pavilion Aero Laptop 13
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 32.75 cm x 22.44 cm x 1.681 cm 29.7 cm x 20.9 cm x 1.69 cm
Weight 1.36 kg 1 kg
Case Material Aluminum, magnesium alloy, carbon fibre hybrid Magnesium-aluminum alloy
Colour Villi black Two-coat high bake paint finish, thixomolding (cover and keyboard frame), pale rose gold (base) | Natural silver (base), two-coat high bake paint finish, thixomolding (cover and keyboard frame)
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 2 (20WN) HP Pavilion Aero Laptop 13
Screen Size (Type) 14" - IPS 13.3" - IPS
Touchscreen Yes (10-point multi-touch) -
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 2560 x 1600 (WQXGA)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 -
Image Brightness 300 cd/m² 400 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 45% NTSC 100% sRGB
Features Anti-glare, on-cell touch technology, 170° viewing angle Anti-glare, Micro Edge
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 2 (20WN) HP Pavilion Aero Laptop 13
CPU Intel Core i5 (11th Gen) 1135G7 / 2.4 GHz AMD Ryzen 7 5800U / 1.9 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.2 GHz 4.4 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core 8-core
Cache 8 MB L3 - 16 MB
Features Integrated memory controller AMD Freesync Technology
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 2 (20WN) HP Pavilion Aero Laptop 13
RAM 8 GB (provided memory is soldered) 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type LPDDR4X SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM - non-ECC
Speed 4266 MHz 3200 MHz
Rated Speed 4266 MHz 3200 MHz
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 260-pin
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 2 (20WN) HP Pavilion Aero Laptop 13
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption, NVM Express (NVMe) - Samsung 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe), HP Value
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 2 (20WN) HP Pavilion Aero Laptop 13
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel Iris Xe Graphics AMD Radeon Graphics
Memory Allocation Technology Shared Video Memory (UMA) -
Max Monitors Supported 3 external monitor(s) -
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - HD
Camera Features Privacy shutter, fixed focus HP Wide Vision
Video Resolutions - 720p
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3287 -
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio -
Audio Features - Bang & Olufsen Audio, HP Audio Boost
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 2 (20WN) HP Pavilion Aero Laptop 13
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2
Wireless Controller Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201 -
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
Features Gigabit Ethernet via optional Ethernet (RJ-45) adapter Miracast, dual stream (2x2), MU-MIMO
WWAN
Generation 4G -
Technology LTE -
Controller Quectel EM120R-GL - M.2 Card -
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 2 (20WN) HP Pavilion Aero Laptop 13
Technology 4-cell lithium polymer 3-cell lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 57 Wh 43 Wh
Battery Life Up to 23.6 hours Up to 10 hours
Battery Run Time - Typical usage: up to 10 hours
Video playback: up to 9.75 hours
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 2 (20WN) HP Pavilion Aero Laptop 13
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) -
Output 65 Watt 65 Watt
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 2 (20WN) HP Pavilion Aero Laptop 13
Type Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav Keyboard, imagepad
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, Fn keys with Unified Communications controls Gesture function, precision touchpad, multi-touch ImagePad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 2 (20WN) HP Pavilion Aero Laptop 13
Slots 1 x Nano-SIM card (1 free) -
Interfaces USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort 1.4a Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Dock (combined dual USB-C and ethernet side connection)
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery, Sleep & Charge)
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 2 (20WN) HP Pavilion Aero Laptop 13
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition Plus
Software Included - Microsoft 365 (30 days trial), McAfee LiveSafe (30 days trial), Dropbox (25 GB Cloud Storage) (free for 1 year), HP Audio Switch, HP Connection Optimizer, Alexa, ExpressVPN (30 days trial), LastPass Premium (30 days trial), HP QuickDrop, HP OMEN Gaming Hub, Adobe (1 month trial), HEVC Media Extension
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 2 (20WN) HP Pavilion Aero Laptop 13
Dockable Yes -
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter HP 65 Watt Smart nPFC AC Adapter
Security Discrete Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader Fingerprint reader
Security Slot Type Kensington nano 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 HP Fast Charge
Compliant Standards RoHS RED
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes Yes
EPEAT Compliant EPEAT Gold 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 - Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year
Model Number - be0034na
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