Lenovo ThinkPad X395 (20NM) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad T15 Gen 1 (20S6)

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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 ThinkPad T15 Gen 1 (20S6). 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 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

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo ThinkPad X395 (20NM) and Lenovo ThinkPad T15 Gen 1 (20S6)
85 % - Design
72 % - Display
72 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
72 % - Battery
85 % - Design
72 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad X395 (20NM) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad T15 Gen 1 (20S6) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad X395 (20NM) Lenovo ThinkPad T15 Gen 1 (20S6)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 31.19 cm x 21.72 cm x 1.69 cm 36.58 cm x 24.8 cm x 1.91 cm
Weight 1.28 kg 1.81 kg
Case Material Glass-fibre, magnesium-aluminum alloy, polyphenylene sulfide Glass-fibre, polyphenylene sulfide, polyamide
Colour Black Black
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad X395 (20NM) Lenovo ThinkPad T15 Gen 1 (20S6)
Screen Size (Type) 13.3" - IPS 15.6" - 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% 45%
Features Anti-glare, 170° viewing angle Anti-glare, 170° viewing angle
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad X395 (20NM) Lenovo ThinkPad T15 Gen 1 (20S6)
CPU AMD Ryzen 5 Pro 3500U / 2.1 GHz Intel Core i5 (10th Gen) 10210U / 1.6 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.7 GHz 4.2 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 ThinkPad T15 Gen 1 (20S6)
RAM 8 GB (provided memory is soldered) 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported - 40 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2400 MHz 2666 MHz
Rated Speed 2666 MHz 3200 MHz
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty - 1
Empty Slots - 1
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad X395 (20NM) Lenovo ThinkPad T15 Gen 1 (20S6)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 3.0 x2 - SK Hynix 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption 2, NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad X395 (20NM) Lenovo ThinkPad T15 Gen 1 (20S6)
Graphics Processor (GPU) AMD Radeon Vega 8 Intel UHD Graphics
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 720p
Camera Features ThinkShutter camera privacy IR camera, 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 Premium Dolby Audio
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad X395 (20NM) Lenovo ThinkPad T15 Gen 1 (20S6)
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 Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller - Intel I219-V
Compliant Standards DASH -
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
WWAN
Generation 4G WWAN upgradable
Technology LTE Advanced -
Controller FIBOCOM L850-GL - M.2 Card -
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad X395 (20NM) Lenovo ThinkPad T15 Gen 1 (20S6)
Technology 6-cell Lithium Ion Lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 48 Wh 57 Wh
Battery Life Up to 14.5 hours Up to 15.26 hours
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad X395 (20NM) Lenovo ThinkPad T15 Gen 1 (20S6)
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 ThinkPad T15 Gen 1 (20S6)
Type Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad X395 (20NM) Lenovo ThinkPad T15 Gen 1 (20S6)
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 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
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad X395 (20NM) Lenovo ThinkPad T15 Gen 1 (20S6)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition - English
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad X395 (20NM) Lenovo ThinkPad T15 Gen 1 (20S6)
Dockable Yes Yes
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter, ThinkPad Ethernet Extension Cable Gen 2 USB-C power adapter
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, smart card reader Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader, smart card reader
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot Kensington 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, RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810G tested
Compliant Standards RoHS RoHS
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes Yes
EPEAT Compliant EPEAT Silver EPEAT Gold
TCO Certified - TCO Certified Notebooks 8
Manufacturer Warranty - Limited warranty - 3 years - pick-up and return
Limited warranty - battery - 1 year
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