Lenovo ThinkPad T15p Gen 3 (21DA) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad T15p Gen 3 (21DA) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

powerful processor performance

comfortable keyboard design

ample connectivity options

efficient thermal management

heavier than competitors

average battery life

limited display brightness

premium price point

Lenovo IdeaPad S130-11IGM (81J1) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo IdeaPad S130-11IGM (81J1) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

lightweight design

affordable price

decent battery life

solid build quality

compact form factor

limited storage capacity

average display quality

modest performance

fewer connectivity options

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo ThinkPad T15p Gen 3 (21DA) and Lenovo IdeaPad S130-11IGM (81J1)
82 % - Design
78 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
76 % - Battery
72 % - Design
64 % - Display
53 % - Performance
65 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad T15p Gen 3 (21DA) vs. Lenovo IdeaPad S130-11IGM (81J1) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad T15p Gen 3 (21DA) Lenovo IdeaPad S130-11IGM (81J1)
Product Type Notebook Notebook - 180-degree hinge design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 36.65 cm x 25 cm x 2.27 cm 28.8 cm x 20 cm x 1.77 cm
Weight 2.226 kg 1.15 kg
Case Material Polycarbonate ABS (bottom), polycarbonate ABS (top) Polycarbonate ABS
Colour Black Midnight blue | Mineral grey
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad T15p Gen 3 (21DA) Lenovo IdeaPad S130-11IGM (81J1)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" - IPS 11.6" - TN
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1366 x 768 (HD)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 300 cd/m² 250 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 45% NTSC -
Features Anti-glare, 170° viewing angle, DC dimming Anti-glare
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad T15p Gen 3 (21DA) Lenovo IdeaPad S130-11IGM (81J1)
CPU Intel Core i7 (12th Gen) 12700H / 2.3 GHz Intel Celeron N4000 / 1.1 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.7 GHz 2.6 GHz
Number of Cores 14-core Dual-Core
Cache 24 MB 4 MB
Features Integrated memory controller Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad T15p Gen 3 (21DA) Lenovo IdeaPad S130-11IGM (81J1)
RAM 16 GB (1 x 16 GB) 4 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 64 GB -
RAM Type DDR5 SDRAM - non-ECC DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 4800 MHz 2133 MHz
Rated Speed 4800 MHz 2133 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 262-pin -
Slots Qty 2 -
Empty Slots 1 -
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad T15p Gen 3 (21DA) Lenovo IdeaPad S130-11IGM (81J1)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption 2, NVM Express (NVMe), Value 32 GB eMMC
RAID Level RAID 0, RAID 1 -
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad T15p Gen 3 (21DA) Lenovo IdeaPad S130-11IGM (81J1)
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU -
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 / Intel Iris Xe Graphics Intel UHD Graphics 600
Max Monitors Supported 2 external monitor(s) -
Video Memory 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM -
Camera Yes - 720p Yes
Resolution - 0.3 Megapixel
Camera Features Privacy shutter, IR camera, Windows Hello, fixed focus -
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3287 Realtek ALC269Q
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio Premium, Dolby Voice High Definition Audio
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad T15p Gen 3 (21DA) Lenovo IdeaPad S130-11IGM (81J1)
Wireless Bluetooth 5.2, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E) Bluetooth 4.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac
Wireless Controller Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX 211 M.2 Card
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
Ethernet Controller Intel I219-V -
Features Wake-on-LAN (WOL), dual stream (2x2) Single stream (1x1)
WWAN
Generation 4G upgradable -
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad T15p Gen 3 (21DA) Lenovo IdeaPad S130-11IGM (81J1)
Technology Lithium polymer Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 68 Wh 32 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 8 hours
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad T15p Gen 3 (21DA) Lenovo IdeaPad S130-11IGM (81J1)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) (50/60 Hz)
Output 135 Watt 45 Watt
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad T15p Gen 3 (21DA) Lenovo IdeaPad S130-11IGM (81J1)
Type Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes -
Keyboard Backlight Yes -
Features Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, Fn keys with Unified Communications controls Multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad T15p Gen 3 (21DA) Lenovo IdeaPad S130-11IGM (81J1)
Slots 2 x M.2 (PCI Express 4.0 x4) (1 free) -
Interfaces USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN
2 x USB 3.0
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (SD Card) Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad T15p Gen 3 (21DA) Lenovo IdeaPad S130-11IGM (81J1)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition (available through downgrade rights from Windows 11 Pro) + Windows 11 Pro Licence - English Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition - English
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad T15p Gen 3 (21DA) Lenovo IdeaPad S130-11IGM (81J1)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Discrete 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, power-on password, RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810H tested, self-healing BIOS, NVMe password Administrator password, power-on password
Compliant Standards RoHS, TCG Certified RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
EPEAT Compliant EPEAT Gold -
Max Operating Temperature 35 °C -
Min Operating Temperature 5 °C -
Humidity Range Operating 8 - 95% -
Manufacturer Warranty Base warranty - 3 years - pick-up and return
Base warranty - battery - 1 year
Extended warranty - 3 years - on-site
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