Lenovo V15-ADA (82C7) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 3 (21CF)

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Lenovo V15-ADA (82C7)
Lenovo V15-ADA (82C7)

Our Rating: 65 %

Side by side comparison and review of Lenovo V15-ADA (82C7) and Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 3 (21CF). Compare dimensions, processors, batteries, storage capacities and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect laptop. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the laptop that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.

Lenovo V15-ADA (82C7) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo V15-ADA (82C7) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

lightweight design

decent processor speed

sufficient connectivity options

quiet operation

average display quality

limited graphics performance

modest battery life

plastic build quality

Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 3 (21CF) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 3 (21CF) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

excellent keyboard feel

powerful processor options

good battery life

impressive security features

heavier than competitors

average display brightness

limited color options

expensive base model

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo V15-ADA (82C7) and Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 3 (21CF)
74 % - Design
66 % - Display
65 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery
82 % - Design
72 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo V15-ADA (82C7) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 3 (21CF) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo V15-ADA (82C7) Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 3 (21CF)
Product Type Notebook Notebook - 180-degree hinge design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 36.22 cm x 25.15 cm x 1.99 cm 31.77 cm x 22.69 cm x 1.79 cm
Weight 1.85 kg 1.32 kg
Case Material Polycarbonate ABS Carbon fibre (top), glass-fibre (top), polycarbonate (top), polyphenylene sulfide (bottom)
Colour Iron grey texture Thunder black
DISPLAY Lenovo V15-ADA (82C7) Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 3 (21CF)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 14" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1366 x 768 (HD) 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:10
Image Brightness 220 cd/m² 300 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 45% NTSC
Features Anti-glare Anti-glare, 170° viewing angle
PROCESSOR Lenovo V15-ADA (82C7) Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 3 (21CF)
CPU AMD 3000 Series 3020E / 1.2 GHz AMD Ryzen 5 Pro 6650U / 2.9 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 2.6 GHz 4.5 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core 6-core
Cache L3 - 4 MB L3 - 16 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Features Integrated memory controller Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Lenovo V15-ADA (82C7) Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 3 (21CF)
RAM 4 GB (1 x 4 GB) 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 8 GB -
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM LPDDR5 SDRAM
Speed 2400 MHz 6400 MHz
Rated Speed 3200 MHz 6400 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin -
Slots Qty 1 -
Empty Slots 0 -
STORAGE Lenovo V15-ADA (82C7) Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 3 (21CF)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe - SanDisk 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption 2, NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo V15-ADA (82C7) Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 3 (21CF)
Graphics Processor (GPU) AMD Radeon Graphics AMD Radeon 660M
Max Monitors Supported - 3 external monitor(s)
Camera Yes Yes - 1080p
Resolution 0.3 Megapixel -
Camera Features - Privacy shutter, IR camera, fixed focus
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec - Realtek ALC3287
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio, Dolby Voice
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo V15-ADA (82C7) Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 3 (21CF)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0 Bluetooth 5.2, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
Wireless Controller Qualcomm 344A-AC - M.2 Card Qualcomm NFA725A
Network Interface - Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller - Realtek RTL8111EPV
Compliant Standards - DASH
Features - Wake-on-LAN (WOL), dual stream (2x2)
WWAN
Generation - 4G upgradable
BATTERY Lenovo V15-ADA (82C7) Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 3 (21CF)
Technology 2-cell Lithium Ion Lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 35 Wh 52.5 Wh
Battery Life Up to 6 hours Up to 21.1 hours
AC ADAPTER Lenovo V15-ADA (82C7) Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 3 (21CF)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt, 20 V, 3.25 A 45 Watt
INPUT Lenovo V15-ADA (82C7) Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 3 (21CF)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Numeric Keypad Yes -
Keyboard Backlight - Yes
Features Multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, Fn keys with Unified Communications controls
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo V15-ADA (82C7) Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 3 (21CF)
Interfaces USB 2.0
2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
2 x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort 1.4a Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
HDMI
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card) -
SOFTWARE Lenovo V15-ADA (82C7) Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 3 (21CF)
Operating System (OS) FreeDOS Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition (available through downgrade rights from Windows 11 Pro) + Windows 11 Pro Licence - French
Software Included - Glance by Mirametrix
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo V15-ADA (82C7) Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 3 (21CF)
Included Accessories Power adapter USB-C power adapter
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip Discrete Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip with Microsoft Pluton, fingerprint reader, smart card reader
Security Slot Type - Kensington nano security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection - Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password Administrator password, system password, power-on password, RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810H tested, self-healing BIOS, NVMe password, USB FIDO (Fast Identity Online) device integration, certificate based BIOS authentication
Compliant Standards RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3 RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3, TCG Certified
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
Extended warranty - 1 year - on-site
Base warranty - battery - 1 year
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