Samsung Galaxy Book Ion NP930XCJI vs. Lenovo ThinkBook 14 G2 ARE (20VF)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Samsung Galaxy Book Ion NP930XCJI and Lenovo ThinkBook 14 G2 ARE (20VF). 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.

Samsung Galaxy Book Ion NP930XCJI Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Samsung Galaxy Book Ion NP930XCJI based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

lightweight design

qled display

fast charging support

wireless powershare feature

solid build quality

limited port selection

average graphics performance

high price point

no touchscreen option

Lenovo ThinkBook 14 G2 ARE (20VF) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkBook 14 G2 ARE (20VF) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

efficient amd processor

solid build quality

affordable price point

good battery life

fast ssd storage

average display quality

no thunderbolt support

limited upgrade options

moderate graphics performance

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Samsung Galaxy Book Ion NP930XCJI and Lenovo ThinkBook 14 G2 ARE (20VF)
85 % - Design
87 % - Display
75 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
85 % - Design
72 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
72 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Book Ion NP930XCJI vs. Lenovo ThinkBook 14 G2 ARE (20VF) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Samsung Galaxy Book Ion NP930XCJI Lenovo ThinkBook 14 G2 ARE (20VF)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 30.57 cm x 19.98 cm x 1.29 cm 32.3 cm x 21.8 cm x 1.79 cm
Weight 970 g 1.4 kg
Case Material - Aluminum
Colour Aura silver Mineral grey
DISPLAY Samsung Galaxy Book Ion NP930XCJI Lenovo ThinkBook 14 G2 ARE (20VF)
Screen Size (Type) 13.3" 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
Image Brightness - 250 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 45% NTSC
Features Outdoor viewable, Quantum Dot Technology, 3 slim bezels Anti-glare, 170° viewing angle
PROCESSOR Samsung Galaxy Book Ion NP930XCJI Lenovo ThinkBook 14 G2 ARE (20VF)
CPU Intel Core i5 (10th Gen) 10210U / 1.6 GHz AMD Ryzen 5 4500U / 2.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.2 GHz 4 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core 6-core
Cache L3 - 6 MB L3 - 8 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Samsung Galaxy Book Ion NP930XCJI Lenovo ThinkBook 14 G2 ARE (20VF)
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 - 3200 MHz
Rated Speed - 3200 MHz
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty - 1
Empty Slots - 1
STORAGE Samsung Galaxy Book Ion NP930XCJI Lenovo ThinkBook 14 G2 ARE (20VF)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD - NVM Express (NVMe) 256 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Samsung Galaxy Book Ion NP930XCJI Lenovo ThinkBook 14 G2 ARE (20VF)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics AMD Radeon Graphics
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 720p
Camera Features - ThinkShutter camera privacy
Sound AKG stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec - Realtek ALC3287
Compliant Standards SoundAlive High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio
Audio Features Smart Amp -
COMMUNICATIONS Samsung Galaxy Book Ion NP930XCJI Lenovo ThinkBook 14 G2 ARE (20VF)
Wireless Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1
Wireless Controller - Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 200 - M.2 Card
Network Interface - Gigabit Ethernet
Features Dual stream (2x2) Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Samsung Galaxy Book Ion NP930XCJI Lenovo ThinkBook 14 G2 ARE (20VF)
Technology - Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 69.7 Wh 45 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 7.5 hours
AC ADAPTER Samsung Galaxy Book Ion NP930XCJI Lenovo ThinkBook 14 G2 ARE (20VF)
Input - AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt 65 Watt
INPUT Samsung Galaxy Book Ion NP930XCJI Lenovo ThinkBook 14 G2 ARE (20VF)
Type Keyboard, ClickPad Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features - Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad, precision touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Samsung Galaxy Book Ion NP930XCJI Lenovo ThinkBook 14 G2 ARE (20VF)
Interfaces HDMI
Thunderbolt 3
2 x USB 3.0
Headphone/microphone combo jack
2 x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
HDMI
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD, UFS Card) 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card)
SOFTWARE Samsung Galaxy Book Ion NP930XCJI Lenovo ThinkBook 14 G2 ARE (20VF)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition - English
Software Included Samsung Recovery Solution, McAfee LiveSafe (60 days trial), Samsung Update, Samsung Settings, Samsung Gallery, Studio Plus, teamPL, Samsung Link Sharing, Live Message, Samsung Flow, Live Wallpaper, Quick Search, Samsung Notes Microsoft Office (30 days trial)
MISCELLANEOUS Samsung Galaxy Book Ion NP930XCJI Lenovo ThinkBook 14 G2 ARE (20VF)
Included Accessories Power adapter USB-C power adapter
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip, fingerprint reader Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader
Security Slot Type - Kensington nano security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection - Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features Samsung DeX, Wireless PowerShare Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, Rapid Charge Pro
Compliant Standards IEC 61960 RoHS, TUV Rheinland Low Blue Light Certification, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3
ENERGY STAR Certified - Yes
Manufacturer Warranty - Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return
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