Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 3 (21BR) vs. Lenovo V130-15IKB (81HN)

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Lenovo V130-15IKB (81HN)
Lenovo V130-15IKB (81HN)

Our Rating: 72 %

Side by side comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 3 (21BR) and Lenovo V130-15IKB (81HN). 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 3 (21BR) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 3 (21BR) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

excellent keyboard comfort

impressive battery life

strong processor performance

good security features

high price point

average display brightness

no dedicated GPU

limited color options

Lenovo V130-15IKB (81HN) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo V130-15IKB (81HN) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

decent processor performance

anti-glare display

180-degree hinge design

adequate connectivity options

average battery life

basic graphics capability

no backlit keyboard

limited storage capacity

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 3 (21BR) and Lenovo V130-15IKB (81HN)
82 % - Design
86 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
72 % - Design
63 % - Display
65 % - Performance
72 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 3 (21BR) vs. Lenovo V130-15IKB (81HN) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 3 (21BR) Lenovo V130-15IKB (81HN)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 31.75 cm x 22.69 cm x 1.66 cm 37.5 cm x 25.3 cm x 2.23 cm
Weight 1.21 kg 1.8 kg
Case Material Aluminium (bottom), carbon fibre hybrid (top) Polycarbonate ABS
Colour Thunder black Iron grey
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 3 (21BR) Lenovo V130-15IKB (81HN)
Screen Size (Type) 14" - IPS 15.6" - TN
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 400 cd/m² 220 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 100% sRGB -
Features Anti-glare, 170° viewing angle, Low Power, Eyesafe technology Anti-glare
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 3 (21BR) Lenovo V130-15IKB (81HN)
CPU Intel Core i5 (12th Gen) 1240P / 1.7 GHz Intel Celeron 3867U / 1.8 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.4 GHz -
Number of Cores 12-core Dual-Core
Cache 12 MB 2 MB
64-bit Computing - Yes
Platform Technology Intel Evo -
Features Integrated memory controller Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 3 (21BR) Lenovo V130-15IKB (81HN)
RAM 16 GB (provided memory is soldered) 4 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported - 12 GB
RAM Type LPDDR5 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 4800 MHz 2133 MHz
Rated Speed 6400 MHz 2133 MHz
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty - 1
Empty Slots - 1
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 3 (21BR) Lenovo V130-15IKB (81HN)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption 2, NVM Express (NVMe) 128 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe
Optical Drive - DVD-Writer - tray
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 3 (21BR) Lenovo V130-15IKB (81HN)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel Iris Xe Graphics Intel HD Graphics 610
Max Monitors Supported 3 external monitor(s) -
Camera Yes - 1080p Yes - 720p
Camera Features Privacy shutter, IR camera, Windows Hello, fixed focus -
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3287 -
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio Dolby Audio
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 3 (21BR) Lenovo V130-15IKB (81HN)
Wireless Bluetooth 5.2, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E) 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1
Wireless Controller Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX 211 M.2 Card
Network Interface - Gigabit Ethernet
Features Dual stream (2x2) -
WWAN
Generation 4G upgradable -
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 3 (21BR) Lenovo V130-15IKB (81HN)
Technology Lithium polymer 2-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 57 Wh 30 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 6 hours
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 3 (21BR) Lenovo V130-15IKB (81HN)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt 45 Watt
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 3 (21BR) Lenovo V130-15IKB (81HN)
Type Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes -
Features Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, Fn keys with Unified Communications controls Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 3 (21BR) Lenovo V130-15IKB (81HN)
Interfaces USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
2 x USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort 2.0 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
2 x USB 3.0
HDMI
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader - 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card)
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 3 (21BR) Lenovo V130-15IKB (81HN)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition (available through downgrade rights from Windows 11 Pro) + Windows 11 Pro Licence - English Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition - Danish / English / Finnish / Norwegian / Swedish
Software Included Intel Connectivity Performance Suite Lenovo Companion, Lenovo Settings, McAfee LiveSafe (30 days trial)
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 3 (21BR) Lenovo V130-15IKB (81HN)
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
Security Slot Type Kensington nano security slot Kensington mini security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features Administrator password, power-on password, RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810H tested, NVMe password Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password
Compliant Standards RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3, TCG Certified RoHS
SAR Value - 0.443 W/kg (body), 0.443 W/kg (limb)
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
EPEAT Compliant EPEAT Gold -
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
Extended warranty - 1 year - on-site
Limited warranty - battery - 1 year
Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return
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