Lenovo ThinkPad T15 Gen 1 (20S6) vs. Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 14ARE05 (82A2)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkPad T15 Gen 1 (20S6) and Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 14ARE05 (82A2). 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 Yoga Slim 7 14ARE05 (82A2) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 14ARE05 (82A2) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

impressive battery life

lightweight and portable

robust processing power

vivid display quality

competitive price point

limited port selection

average speaker quality

no dedicated GPU

modest storage capacity

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo ThinkPad T15 Gen 1 (20S6) and Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 14ARE05 (82A2)
85 % - Design
72 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
85 % - Design
85 % - Display
78 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad T15 Gen 1 (20S6) vs. Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 14ARE05 (82A2) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad T15 Gen 1 (20S6) Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 14ARE05 (82A2)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 36.58 cm x 24.8 cm x 1.91 cm 32.06 cm x 20.818 cm x 1.51 cm
Weight 1.81 kg 1.33 kg
Case Material Glass-fibre, polyphenylene sulfide, polyamide Aluminum
Colour Black Slate grey | Orchid
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad T15 Gen 1 (20S6) Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 14ARE05 (82A2)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" - IPS 14"
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% 100% sRGB
Features Anti-glare, 170° viewing angle Anti-glare, Wide Viewing Angle, Dolby Vision
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad T15 Gen 1 (20S6) Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 14ARE05 (82A2)
CPU Intel Core i5 (10th Gen) 10210U / 1.6 GHz AMD Ryzen 5 4500U / 2.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.2 GHz 4 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core 6-core
Cache 6 MB 8 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Features Integrated memory controller Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad T15 Gen 1 (20S6) Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 14ARE05 (82A2)
RAM 8 GB (provided memory is soldered) 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 40 GB -
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM LPDDR4X SDRAM
Speed 2666 MHz 4266 MHz
Rated Speed 3200 MHz 4266 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin -
Slots Qty 1 -
Empty Slots 1 -
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad T15 Gen 1 (20S6) Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 14ARE05 (82A2)
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 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad T15 Gen 1 (20S6) Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 14ARE05 (82A2)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics AMD Radeon Graphics
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 720p
Camera Features IR camera, fixed focus, ThinkShutter camera privacy IR camera, ToF sensor
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3287 -
Compliant Standards Dolby Audio High Definition Audio, Dolby Atmos
Audio Features - WoV (Wake-on-Voice)
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad T15 Gen 1 (20S6) Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 14ARE05 (82A2)
Wireless Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax
Wireless Controller Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201 M.2 Card
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
Ethernet Controller Intel I219-V -
Features Dual stream (2x2) Dual stream (2x2)
WWAN
Generation WWAN upgradable -
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad T15 Gen 1 (20S6) Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 14ARE05 (82A2)
Technology Lithium polymer Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 57 Wh 60.7 Wh
Battery Life Up to 15.26 hours Up to 17.5 hours
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad T15 Gen 1 (20S6) Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 14ARE05 (82A2)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt 65 Watt
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad T15 Gen 1 (20S6) Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 14ARE05 (82A2)
Type Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes -
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad Multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad T15 Gen 1 (20S6) Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 14ARE05 (82A2)
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
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
USB-C (Power Delivery 3.0)
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad T15 Gen 1 (20S6) Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 14ARE05 (82A2)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition - English Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition - English
Software Included - Microsoft Office (Trial)
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad T15 Gen 1 (20S6) Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 14ARE05 (82A2)
Dockable Yes -
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter USB-C power adapter
Integrated Options - Ambient light sensor
Security 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 security slot -
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) -
Features Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810G tested Administrator password, power-on password
Compliant Standards RoHS RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3, NRCAN
SAR Value - 0.54 W/kg (body), 0.54 W/kg (limb)
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes Yes
EPEAT Compliant EPEAT Gold EPEAT Silver
TCO Certified TCO Certified Notebooks 8 -
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 3 years - pick-up and return
Limited warranty - battery - 1 year
Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return
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