Lenovo ThinkPad T15 Gen 1 (20S6) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad T15g Gen 1 (20UR)

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Lenovo ThinkPad T15g Gen 1 (20UR)
Lenovo ThinkPad T15g Gen 1 (20UR)

Our Rating: 85 %

In depth comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkPad T15 Gen 1 (20S6) and Lenovo ThinkPad T15g Gen 1 (20UR). Compare sizes, performance, storage capacities, batteries and other important specifications and features to easily choose the right laptop for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the laptop that will best fit your needs.

Lenovo ThinkPad T15 Gen 1 (20S6) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad T15 Gen 1 (20S6) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

excellent keyboard feel

good battery life

reliable performance

adequate security features

heavy chassis

average display brightness

limited graphics power

higher price point

Lenovo ThinkPad T15g Gen 1 (20UR) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad T15g Gen 1 (20UR) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful graphics capabilities

robust build quality

high-resolution display

advanced security features

good thermal management

heavy and bulky

expensive price point

average battery life

limited color accuracy

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Difference between Lenovo ThinkPad T15 Gen 1 (20S6) and Lenovo ThinkPad T15g Gen 1 (20UR)
85 % - Design
72 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
85 % - Design
85 % - Display
86 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad T15 Gen 1 (20S6) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad T15g Gen 1 (20UR) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad T15 Gen 1 (20S6) Lenovo ThinkPad T15g Gen 1 (20UR)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 36.58 cm x 24.8 cm x 1.91 cm 37.54 cm x 25.23 cm x 3.145 cm
Weight 1.81 kg 2.74 kg
Case Material Glass-fibre, polyphenylene sulfide, polyamide Glass-fibre, glass-fibre reinforced plastic, polyphenylene sulfide
Colour Black Black
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad T15 Gen 1 (20S6) Lenovo ThinkPad T15g Gen 1 (20UR)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" - 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 250 cd/m² 500 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 45% 72% NTSC
Features Anti-glare, 170° viewing angle Anti-glare, HDR (high dynamic range), 160° viewing angle, Dolby Vision
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad T15 Gen 1 (20S6) Lenovo ThinkPad T15g Gen 1 (20UR)
CPU Intel Core i5 (10th Gen) 10210U / 1.6 GHz Intel Core i7 (10th Gen) 10750H / 2.6 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.2 GHz 5 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core 6-core
Cache 6 MB 12 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Chipset - Mobile Intel WM490
Features Integrated memory controller Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad T15 Gen 1 (20S6) Lenovo ThinkPad T15g Gen 1 (20UR)
RAM 8 GB (provided memory is soldered) 32 GB (2 x 16 GB)
Max RAM Supported 40 GB 128 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM - non-ECC
Speed 2666 MHz 2933 MHz
Rated Speed 3200 MHz 2933 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 1 4
Empty Slots 1 2
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad T15 Gen 1 (20S6) Lenovo ThinkPad T15g Gen 1 (20UR)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption 2, NVM Express (NVMe) 512 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe - TCG Opal Encryption, NVM Express (NVMe)
RAID Level - RAID 0, RAID 1
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad T15 Gen 1 (20S6) Lenovo ThinkPad T15g Gen 1 (20UR)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER / Intel UHD Graphics
Max Monitors Supported - 4 external monitor(s)
Video Memory - 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features - Max-Q design
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 720p
Camera Features IR camera, fixed focus, ThinkShutter camera privacy IR camera, fixed focus, ThinkShutter camera privacy
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3287 Realtek ALC3286
Compliant Standards Dolby Audio Dolby Atmos
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad T15 Gen 1 (20S6) Lenovo ThinkPad T15g Gen 1 (20UR)
Wireless Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1
Wireless Controller Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201 Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller Intel I219-V Intel I219-V
Features Dual stream (2x2) Dual stream (2x2)
WWAN
Generation WWAN upgradable 4G upgradable
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad T15 Gen 1 (20S6) Lenovo ThinkPad T15g Gen 1 (20UR)
Technology Lithium polymer Lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 57 Wh 94 Wh
Battery Life Up to 15.26 hours Up to 17.4 hours
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad T15 Gen 1 (20S6) Lenovo ThinkPad T15g Gen 1 (20UR)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt 230 Watt
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad T15 Gen 1 (20S6) Lenovo ThinkPad T15g Gen 1 (20UR)
Type Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Numeric Keypad Yes Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, Fn keys with Unified Communications controls
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad T15 Gen 1 (20S6) Lenovo ThinkPad T15g Gen 1 (20UR)
Interfaces USB 3.1 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB 3.1 Gen 1
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
USB-C 3.1 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 3, DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN
Dock
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
2 x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 3, DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) Yes (SD Card)
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad T15 Gen 1 (20S6) Lenovo ThinkPad T15g Gen 1 (20UR)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition - English Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition - English
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad T15 Gen 1 (20S6) Lenovo ThinkPad T15g Gen 1 (20UR)
Dockable Yes -
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter Power adapter
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader, smart card reader Discrete Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader, smart card reader
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot Kensington security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810G tested Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810G tested
Compliant Standards RoHS RoHS
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes Yes
EPEAT Compliant EPEAT Gold EPEAT Gold
TCO Certified TCO Certified Notebooks 8 TCO Certified Notebooks 8
Max Operating Temperature - 35 °C
Min Operating Temperature - 5 °C
Humidity Range Operating - 8 - 95%
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 3 years - pick-up and return
Limited warranty - battery - 1 year
Limited warranty - 3 years - pick-up and return
Limited warranty - battery - 1 year
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