Lenovo V14-IWL (81YB) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo V14-IWL (81YB) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

decent processor performance

lightweight design

solid build quality

adequate port selection

average display quality

limited graphics capability

modest battery life

no backlit keyboard

Lenovo ThinkBook 14-IIL (20SL) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkBook 14-IIL (20SL) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

solid build quality

responsive keyboard

affordable price

adequate performance

decent battery life

average display quality

limited graphics power

no thunderbolt support

modest storage capacity

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo V14-IWL (81YB) and Lenovo ThinkBook 14-IIL (20SL)
69 % - Design
64 % - Display
62 % - Performance
72 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
86 % - Design
72 % - Display
75 % - Performance
78 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo V14-IWL (81YB) vs. Lenovo ThinkBook 14-IIL (20SL) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo V14-IWL (81YB) Lenovo ThinkBook 14-IIL (20SL)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 32.71 cm x 24.1 cm x 1.99 cm 32.6 cm x 23 cm x 1.79 cm
Weight 2.1 kg 1.5 kg
Case Material Polycarbonate ABS Aluminum
Colour Iron grey Mineral grey
DISPLAY Lenovo V14-IWL (81YB) Lenovo ThinkBook 14-IIL (20SL)
Screen Size (Type) 14" - TN 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 220 cd/m² 250 cd/m²
Features Anti-glare Anti-glare
PROCESSOR Lenovo V14-IWL (81YB) Lenovo ThinkBook 14-IIL (20SL)
CPU Intel Core i5 (8th Gen) 8265U / 1.6 GHz Intel Core i5 (10th Gen) 1035G4 / 1.1 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.9 GHz 3.7 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core Quad-Core
Cache 6 MB 6 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Features Integrated memory controller Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Lenovo V14-IWL (81YB) Lenovo ThinkBook 14-IIL (20SL)
RAM 8 GB (1 x 8 GB) 8 GB (1 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported 8 GB 16 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2400 MHz 2666 MHz
Rated Speed 2400 MHz 2666 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 1 1
Empty Slots 0 0
STORAGE Lenovo V14-IWL (81YB) Lenovo ThinkBook 14-IIL (20SL)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 3.0 x2 - NVM Express (NVMe) 256 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 3.0 x2 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo V14-IWL (81YB) Lenovo ThinkBook 14-IIL (20SL)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics Intel Iris Plus Graphics
Camera Yes Yes - 720p
Resolution 0.3 Megapixel -
Camera Features - ThinkShutter camera privacy
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec - Realtek ALC3287
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo V14-IWL (81YB) Lenovo ThinkBook 14-IIL (20SL)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.2 Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax
Wireless Controller M.2 Card M.2 Card
Network Interface - Gigabit Ethernet
BATTERY Lenovo V14-IWL (81YB) Lenovo ThinkBook 14-IIL (20SL)
Technology Lithium Ion Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 35 Wh 45 Wh
Battery Life Up to 6 hours Up to 9 hours
AC ADAPTER Lenovo V14-IWL (81YB) Lenovo ThinkBook 14-IIL (20SL)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 45 Watt 65 Watt
INPUT Lenovo V14-IWL (81YB) Lenovo ThinkBook 14-IIL (20SL)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight - Yes
Features Multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo V14-IWL (81YB) Lenovo ThinkBook 14-IIL (20SL)
Interfaces USB 2.0
2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
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 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card) 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card)
SOFTWARE Lenovo V14-IWL (81YB) Lenovo ThinkBook 14-IIL (20SL)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition - Danish / English / Finnish / Norwegian / Swedish Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition - Spanish
Software Included Microsoft Office (30 days trial) Microsoft Office (30 days trial)
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo V14-IWL (81YB) Lenovo ThinkBook 14-IIL (20SL)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader
Features Administrator password, hard drive password Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, RapidCharge
Compliant Standards RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3 RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return
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