Lenovo ThinkPad T15 Gen 1 (20S6) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 1 (20UF)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkPad T15 Gen 1 (20S6) and Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 1 (20UF). 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 X13 Gen 1 (20UF) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 1 (20UF) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

excellent keyboard feel

good battery life

compact and portable

reliable performance

dim display brightness

limited storage capacity

no dedicated GPU

higher price point

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo ThinkPad T15 Gen 1 (20S6) and Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 1 (20UF)
85 % - Design
72 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
83 % - Design
72 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad T15 Gen 1 (20S6) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 1 (20UF) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad T15 Gen 1 (20S6) Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 1 (20UF)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 36.58 cm x 24.8 cm x 1.91 cm 31.19 cm x 21.72 cm x 1.69 cm
Weight 1.81 kg 1.29 kg
Case Material Glass-fibre, polyphenylene sulfide, polyamide Glass-fibre, magnesium-aluminum alloy, polyphenylene sulfide
Colour Black Black
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad T15 Gen 1 (20S6) Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 1 (20UF)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" - IPS 13.3" - IPS
Touchscreen - Yes (10-point multi-touch)
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 300 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 45% 72% NTSC
Features Anti-glare, 170° viewing angle Anti-glare, 170° viewing angle, 72% NTSC colour gamut
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad T15 Gen 1 (20S6) Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 1 (20UF)
CPU Intel Core i5 (10th Gen) 10210U / 1.6 GHz AMD Ryzen 5 Pro 4650U / 2.1 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.2 GHz 4 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core 6-core
Cache 6 MB L3 - 8 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Features Integrated memory controller Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad T15 Gen 1 (20S6) Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 1 (20UF)
RAM 8 GB (provided memory is soldered) 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 40 GB -
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2666 MHz 3200 MHz
Rated Speed 3200 MHz 3200 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin -
Slots Qty 1 -
Empty Slots 1 -
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad T15 Gen 1 (20S6) Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 1 (20UF)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption 2, NVM Express (NVMe) 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption 2, NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad T15 Gen 1 (20S6) Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 1 (20UF)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics AMD Radeon Graphics
Memory Allocation Technology - Shared Video Memory (UMA)
Max Monitors Supported - 3 external monitor(s)
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 720p
Camera Features IR camera, fixed focus, ThinkShutter camera privacy IR camera, Windows Hello, ThinkShutter camera privacy
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3287 Realtek ALC3287
Compliant Standards Dolby Audio High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad T15 Gen 1 (20S6) Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 1 (20UF)
Wireless Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2
Wireless Controller Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201 Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 200 - M.2 Card
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
Ethernet Controller Intel I219-V Realtek RTL8111EPV
Compliant Standards - DASH
Features Dual stream (2x2) Gigabit Ethernet via optional Ethernet (RJ-45) adapter, dual stream (2x2)
WWAN
Generation WWAN upgradable WWAN upgradable
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad T15 Gen 1 (20S6) Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 1 (20UF)
Technology Lithium polymer Lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 57 Wh 48 Wh
Battery Life Up to 15.26 hours Up to 13.9 hours
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad T15 Gen 1 (20S6) Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 1 (20UF)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt 65 Watt
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad T15 Gen 1 (20S6) Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 1 (20UF)
Type Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Numeric Keypad 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 X13 Gen 1 (20UF)
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 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
2 x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Dock
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad T15 Gen 1 (20S6) Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 1 (20UF)
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 X13 Gen 1 (20UF)
Dockable Yes Yes
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter USB-C power adapter
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader, smart card reader 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, self-healing BIOS
Compliant Standards RoHS RoHS, TCG Certified
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 - 1 year - pick-up and return
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