Lenovo ThinkPad X395 (20NM) vs. Lenovo ThinkBook 14-IIL (Lenovo ThinkBook 14)

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Lenovo ThinkPad X395 (20NM)
Lenovo ThinkPad X395 (20NM)

Our Rating: 78 %

In depth comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkPad X395 (20NM) and Lenovo ThinkBook 14-IIL (Lenovo ThinkBook 14). 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 X395 (20NM) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad X395 (20NM) 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

efficient thermal management

average display brightness

limited storage capacity

no dedicated GPU

higher price segment

Lenovo ThinkBook 14-IIL (Lenovo ThinkBook 14) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkBook 14-IIL (Lenovo ThinkBook 14) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

solid build quality

affordable price point

decent battery life

good processor performance

adequate storage options

average display quality

no thunderbolt support

limited graphics power

mediocre speaker output

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo ThinkPad X395 (20NM) and Lenovo ThinkBook 14-IIL (Lenovo ThinkBook 14)
85 % - Design
72 % - Display
72 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
72 % - Battery
86 % - Design
72 % - Display
72 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad X395 (20NM) vs. Lenovo ThinkBook 14-IIL (Lenovo ThinkBook 14) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad X395 (20NM) Lenovo ThinkBook 14-IIL (Lenovo ThinkBook 14)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 31.19 cm x 21.72 cm x 1.69 cm 32.6 cm x 23 cm x 1.79 cm
Weight 1.28 kg 1.5 kg
Case Material Glass-fibre, magnesium-aluminum alloy, polyphenylene sulfide Aluminum
Colour Black Mineral grey
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad X395 (20NM) Lenovo ThinkBook 14-IIL (Lenovo ThinkBook 14)
Screen Size (Type) 13.3" - IPS 14" - IPS
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 300 cd/m² 250 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 72% -
Features Anti-glare, 170° viewing angle Anti-glare
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad X395 (20NM) Lenovo ThinkBook 14-IIL (Lenovo ThinkBook 14)
CPU AMD Ryzen 5 Pro 3500U / 2.1 GHz Intel Core i5 (10th Gen) 1035G1 / 1 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.7 GHz 3.6 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core Quad-Core
Cache L3 - 4 MB 6 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Features Integrated memory controller Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad X395 (20NM) Lenovo ThinkBook 14-IIL (Lenovo ThinkBook 14)
RAM 8 GB (provided memory is soldered) 8 GB (1 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported - 16 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2400 MHz 2666 MHz
Rated Speed 2666 MHz 2666 MHz
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty - 1
Empty Slots - 0
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad X395 (20NM) Lenovo ThinkBook 14-IIL (Lenovo ThinkBook 14)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 3.0 x2 - SK Hynix 256 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 3.0 x2 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad X395 (20NM) Lenovo ThinkBook 14-IIL (Lenovo ThinkBook 14)
Graphics Processor (GPU) AMD Radeon Vega 8 Intel UHD Graphics
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 720p
Camera Features ThinkShutter camera privacy 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 Premium High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad X395 (20NM) Lenovo ThinkBook 14-IIL (Lenovo ThinkBook 14)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0 Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax
Wireless Controller Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 9260 M.2 Card
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Compliant Standards DASH -
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
WWAN
Generation 4G -
Technology LTE Advanced -
Controller FIBOCOM L850-GL - M.2 Card -
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad X395 (20NM) Lenovo ThinkBook 14-IIL (Lenovo ThinkBook 14)
Technology 6-cell Lithium Ion Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 48 Wh 45 Wh
Battery Life Up to 14.5 hours Up to 9 hours
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad X395 (20NM) Lenovo ThinkBook 14-IIL (Lenovo ThinkBook 14)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt, 5 / 9 / 15 / 20 V 65 Watt
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad X395 (20NM) Lenovo ThinkBook 14-IIL (Lenovo ThinkBook 14)
Type Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad X395 (20NM) Lenovo ThinkBook 14-IIL (Lenovo ThinkBook 14)
Slots 1 x Nano-SIM card (1 free) -
Interfaces USB 3.1 Gen 2
USB 3.1 Gen 1 (Always On)
2 x USB-C 3.1 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
HDMI
Lenovo Ethernet extension connector
Dock
LAN (on supplied cable)
USB 2.0 (hidden)
USB 3.1 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB 3.1 Gen 1
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1
USB-C 3.1 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card)
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad X395 (20NM) Lenovo ThinkBook 14-IIL (Lenovo ThinkBook 14)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition - English
Software Included - Microsoft Office (30 days trial)
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad X395 (20NM) Lenovo ThinkBook 14-IIL (Lenovo ThinkBook 14)
Dockable Yes -
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter, ThinkPad Ethernet Extension Cable Gen 2 Power adapter
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, smart card reader Firmware 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 Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, RapidCharge
Compliant Standards RoHS RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes Yes
EPEAT Compliant EPEAT Silver EPEAT Silver
Manufacturer Warranty - Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return
Model Number - IIL 20SL
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