Lenovo ThinkPad T15g Gen 1 (20US) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad T15g Gen 1 (20US) 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

MSI Modern 15 H (B13M) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of MSI Modern 15 H (B13M) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

lightweight design

fast ssd storage

vivid full hd display

efficient cooling system

competitive price point

average battery life

limited graphics performance

no thunderbolt support

basic audio quality

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo ThinkPad T15g Gen 1 (20US) and MSI Modern 15 H (B13M)
85 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
84 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
82 % - Design
75 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad T15g Gen 1 (20US) vs. MSI Modern 15 H (B13M) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad T15g Gen 1 (20US) MSI Modern 15 H (B13M)
Product Type Notebook Notebook - 180-degree hinge design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 37.54 cm x 25.23 cm x 3.145 cm 35.9 cm x 24.1 cm x 1.99 cm
Weight 2.74 kg 1.7 kg
Case Material Glass-fibre, glass-fibre reinforced plastic, polyphenylene sulfide -
Colour Black -
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad T15g Gen 1 (20US) MSI Modern 15 H (B13M)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" - IPS 15.6"
LCD Backlight Technology 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 300 cd/m² -
Colour Gamut 72% NTSC 45% NTSC
Features Anti-glare, 160° viewing angle, 72% NTSC colour gamut MSI Matrix Display, IPS-level
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad T15g Gen 1 (20US) MSI Modern 15 H (B13M)
CPU Intel Core i7 (10th Gen) 10850H / 2.7 GHz Intel Core i7 (13th Gen) 13700H / 2.4 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 5.1 GHz 5 GHz
Number of Cores 6-core 14-core
Cache 12 MB L3 - 24 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Chipset Mobile Intel WM490 -
Features Integrated memory controller Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad T15g Gen 1 (20US) MSI Modern 15 H (B13M)
RAM 16 GB (1 x 16 GB) 16 GB (2 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported 128 GB 64 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM - non-ECC DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2933 MHz 3200 MHz
Rated Speed 3200 MHz 3200 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 4 2
Empty Slots 3 0
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad T15g Gen 1 (20US) MSI Modern 15 H (B13M)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption - SK Hynix 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe)
RAID Level RAID 0, RAID 1 -
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad T15g Gen 1 (20US) MSI Modern 15 H (B13M)
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU -
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER / Intel UHD Graphics Intel Iris Xe Max Graphics
Video Memory 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM -
Video System Features Max-Q design Functions as Intel UHD graphics (for single-channel memory)
Camera Yes - 720p Yes
Camera Features Fixed focus, ThinkShutter camera privacy -
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Speakers, microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3286 -
Compliant Standards Dolby Atmos -
Audio Features - Output: Hi-Res Audio
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad T15g Gen 1 (20US) MSI Modern 15 H (B13M)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E), Bluetooth 5.3
Wireless Controller Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201 - M.2 Card Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX 211
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad T15g Gen 1 (20US) MSI Modern 15 H (B13M)
Technology 6-cell Lithium Ion 3-cell
Battery Capacity (Size) 94 Wh 39.3 Wh
Battery Life Up to 16.4 hours Up to 5 hours
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad T15g Gen 1 (20US) MSI Modern 15 H (B13M)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 230 Watt, 20 V 90 Watt, 19 V, 4.74 A
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad T15g Gen 1 (20US) MSI Modern 15 H (B13M)
Type Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes (white)
Features Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, Fn keys with Unified Communications controls Precision touchpad, 1.5mm travel distance
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad T15g Gen 1 (20US) MSI Modern 15 H (B13M)
Slots 2 x M.2 Card (1 free) -
Interfaces 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
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
3 x USB 3.2 Gen 2
Headphone/microphone combo jack
HDMI 2.1 (4K support)
Memory Card Reader Yes (SD Card) Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad T15g Gen 1 (20US) MSI Modern 15 H (B13M)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition Windows 11 Home
Software Included - MSI Center
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad T15g Gen 1 (20US) MSI Modern 15 H (B13M)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader -
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 MIL-STD-810G tested
Compliant Standards RoHS -
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
EPEAT Compliant EPEAT Gold -
TCO Certified TCO Certified Notebooks 8 -
Manufacturer Warranty - Limited warranty - 1 year
Model Number - 003UK
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