Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14ARE05 (81W3) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad T15g Gen 1 (20UR)

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Lenovo ThinkPad T15g Gen 1 (20UR)
Lenovo ThinkPad T15g Gen 1 (20UR)

Our Rating: 85 %

In depth comparison and review of Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14ARE05 (81W3) and Lenovo ThinkPad T15g Gen 1 (20UR). 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 IdeaPad 3 14ARE05 (81W3) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14ARE05 (81W3) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

lightweight design

decent processor performance

solid build quality

adequate port selection

average display quality

limited storage capacity

no backlit keyboard

mediocre battery life

Lenovo ThinkPad T15g Gen 1 (20UR) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad T15g Gen 1 (20UR) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful graphics capabilities

robust build quality

high-resolution display

advanced security features

good thermal management

heavy and bulky

expensive price point

average battery life

limited color accuracy

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14ARE05 (81W3) and Lenovo ThinkPad T15g Gen 1 (20UR)
69 % - Design
66 % - Display
72 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
72 % - Battery
85 % - Design
85 % - Display
86 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14ARE05 (81W3) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad T15g Gen 1 (20UR) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14ARE05 (81W3) Lenovo ThinkPad T15g Gen 1 (20UR)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 32.71 cm x 24.1 cm x 1.99 cm 37.54 cm x 25.23 cm x 3.145 cm
Weight 1.5 kg 2.74 kg
Case Material Polycarbonate ABS Glass-fibre, glass-fibre reinforced plastic, polyphenylene sulfide
Colour Abyss blue IMR | Platinum grey Black
DISPLAY Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14ARE05 (81W3) Lenovo ThinkPad T15g Gen 1 (20UR)
Screen Size (Type) 14" - TN 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 220 cd/m² 500 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 72% NTSC
Features Anti-glare Anti-glare, HDR (high dynamic range), 160° viewing angle, Dolby Vision
PROCESSOR Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14ARE05 (81W3) Lenovo ThinkPad T15g Gen 1 (20UR)
CPU AMD Ryzen 3 4300U / 2.7 GHz Intel Core i7 (10th Gen) 10750H / 2.6 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.7 GHz 5 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core 6-core
Cache L3 - 4 MB 12 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Chipset - Mobile Intel WM490
Features Integrated memory controller Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14ARE05 (81W3) Lenovo ThinkPad T15g Gen 1 (20UR)
RAM 4 GB (provided memory is soldered) 32 GB (2 x 16 GB)
Max RAM Supported 12 GB 128 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM - non-ECC
Speed 2666 MHz 2933 MHz
Rated Speed 2666 MHz 2933 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 1 4
Empty Slots 0 2
STORAGE Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14ARE05 (81W3) Lenovo ThinkPad T15g Gen 1 (20UR)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 3.0 x2 - NVM Express (NVMe) 512 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe - TCG Opal Encryption, NVM Express (NVMe)
RAID Level - RAID 0, RAID 1
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14ARE05 (81W3) Lenovo ThinkPad T15g Gen 1 (20UR)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) AMD Radeon Graphics NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER / Intel UHD Graphics
Memory Allocation Technology Shared Video Memory (UMA) -
Max Monitors Supported 1 external monitor(s) 4 external monitor(s)
Video Memory - 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features - Max-Q design
Camera Yes Yes - 720p
Resolution 0.3 Megapixel -
Camera Features Privacy shutter IR camera, fixed focus, ThinkShutter camera privacy
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec - Realtek ALC3286
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio Dolby Atmos
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14ARE05 (81W3) Lenovo ThinkPad T15g Gen 1 (20UR)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1
Wireless Controller M.2 Card Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201
Network Interface - Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller - Intel I219-V
Features Dual stream (2x2) Dual stream (2x2)
WWAN
Generation - 4G upgradable
BATTERY Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14ARE05 (81W3) Lenovo ThinkPad T15g Gen 1 (20UR)
Technology Lithium Ion Lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 35 Wh 94 Wh
Battery Life Up to 10.8 hours Up to 17.4 hours
AC ADAPTER Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14ARE05 (81W3) Lenovo ThinkPad T15g Gen 1 (20UR)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt 230 Watt
INPUT Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14ARE05 (81W3) Lenovo ThinkPad T15g Gen 1 (20UR)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight - Yes
Features Multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad, precision touchpad Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, Fn keys with Unified Communications controls
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14ARE05 (81W3) Lenovo ThinkPad T15g Gen 1 (20UR)
Interfaces USB 2.0
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
2 x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 3, DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN
Memory Card Reader 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card) Yes (SD Card)
SOFTWARE Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14ARE05 (81W3) Lenovo ThinkPad T15g Gen 1 (20UR)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home in S mode - English Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition - English
Software Included Microsoft Office 365 Personal -
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14ARE05 (81W3) Lenovo ThinkPad T15g Gen 1 (20UR)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip Discrete Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader, smart card 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 Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810G tested
Compliant Standards RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3 RoHS
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes Yes
EPEAT Compliant - EPEAT Gold
TCO Certified - TCO Certified Notebooks 8
Max Operating Temperature 35 °C 35 °C
Min Operating Temperature 5 °C 5 °C
Humidity Range Operating 8 - 95% 8 - 95%
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return Limited warranty - 3 years - pick-up and return
Limited warranty - battery - 1 year
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