Lenovo ThinkPad T15p Gen 1 (20TN) vs. Lenovo ThinkBook 15 G2 ITL (20VE)

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Lenovo ThinkBook 15 G2 ITL (20VE)
Lenovo ThinkBook 15 G2 ITL (20VE)

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In depth comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkPad T15p Gen 1 (20TN) and Lenovo ThinkBook 15 G2 ITL (20VE). 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 T15p Gen 1 (20TN) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad T15p Gen 1 (20TN) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

excellent keyboard experience

powerful processor performance

ample connectivity options

good enterprise security

heavy design

average battery life

mediocre display quality

expensive base model

Lenovo ThinkBook 15 G2 ITL (20VE) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkBook 15 G2 ITL (20VE) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

efficient intel processors

affordable price point

ample connectivity options

decent battery life

average display quality

modest graphics performance

heavier design

limited upgradeability

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo ThinkPad T15p Gen 1 (20TN) and Lenovo ThinkBook 15 G2 ITL (20VE)
81 % - Design
75 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
82 % - Design
72 % - Display
75 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad T15p Gen 1 (20TN) vs. Lenovo ThinkBook 15 G2 ITL (20VE) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad T15p Gen 1 (20TN) Lenovo ThinkBook 15 G2 ITL (20VE)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 36.65 cm x 25 cm x 2.27 cm 35.7 cm x 23.5 cm x 1.89 cm
Weight 2.07 kg 1.7 kg
Case Material Polycarbonate ABS Aluminum, polycarbonate ABS
Colour Black Dual tone mineral grey
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad T15p Gen 1 (20TN) Lenovo ThinkBook 15 G2 ITL (20VE)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 15.6" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 3840 x 2160 (Ultra HD 4K) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 600 cd/m² 250 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 100% 45% NTSC
Features Anti-glare, Wide Viewing Angle, 178° viewing angle, HDR 400 compatible, Dolby Vision Anti-glare, 170° viewing angle
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad T15p Gen 1 (20TN) Lenovo ThinkBook 15 G2 ITL (20VE)
CPU Intel Core i7 (10th Gen) 10750H / 2.6 GHz Intel Core i3 (11th Gen) 1115G4 / 3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 5 GHz 4.1 GHz
Number of Cores 6-core Dual-Core
Cache 12 MB 6 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Chipset Mobile Intel WM490 -
Features Integrated memory controller Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad T15p Gen 1 (20TN) Lenovo ThinkBook 15 G2 ITL (20VE)
RAM 16 GB (1 x 16 GB) 4 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 64 GB 36 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM 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 2 1
Empty Slots 1 1
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad T15p Gen 1 (20TN) Lenovo ThinkBook 15 G2 ITL (20VE)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption 2, NVM Express (NVMe) 128 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad T15p Gen 1 (20TN) Lenovo ThinkBook 15 G2 ITL (20VE)
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU -
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 / Intel UHD Graphics Intel UHD Graphics
Video Memory 3 GB GDDR5 SDRAM -
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 720p
Camera Features IR camera, fixed focus, ThinkShutter camera privacy Fixed focus, ThinkShutter camera privacy
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3287 Realtek ALC3287
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad T15p Gen 1 (20TN) Lenovo ThinkBook 15 G2 ITL (20VE)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1
Wireless Controller Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201 Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201 - M.2 Card
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller Intel I219-V -
Features Dual stream (2x2) Dual stream (2x2)
WWAN
Generation WWAN upgradable -
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad T15p Gen 1 (20TN) Lenovo ThinkBook 15 G2 ITL (20VE)
Technology Lithium Ion Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 68 Wh 45 Wh
Battery Life Up to 12.1 hours Up to 6 hours
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad T15p Gen 1 (20TN) Lenovo ThinkBook 15 G2 ITL (20VE)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 135 Watt 65 Watt
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad T15p Gen 1 (20TN) Lenovo ThinkBook 15 G2 ITL (20VE)
Type Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad, Fn keys with Unified Communications controls Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad, precision touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad T15p Gen 1 (20TN) Lenovo ThinkBook 15 G2 ITL (20VE)
Slots - 2 x M.2 Card (1 free)
Interfaces USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 3, DisplayPort 1.2 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
HDMI
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
HDMI
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (SDXC UHS-II Card) 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card)
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad T15p Gen 1 (20TN) Lenovo ThinkBook 15 G2 ITL (20VE)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition - English Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition - German
Software Included - Microsoft Office (30 days trial)
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad T15p Gen 1 (20TN) Lenovo ThinkBook 15 G2 ITL (20VE)
Included Accessories Power adapter USB-C power adapter
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader, smart card reader Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot Kensington nano 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, Rapid Charge Pro
Compliant Standards RoHS RoHS, TUV Rheinland Low Blue Light Certification, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3
SAR Value - 0.29 W/kg (body), 0.29 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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