Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15IGL05 (81WQ) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15IGL05 (81WQ) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

lightweight design

solid build quality

decent battery life

adequate connectivity options

mediocre display quality

limited storage capacity

basic graphics performance

slower processor speed

Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad T14s based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

excellent keyboard feel

impressive battery life

good security features

lightweight design

average display brightness

limited graphics performance

no HDMI port

higher price point

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15IGL05 (81WQ) and Lenovo ThinkPad T14s
72 % - Design
64 % - Display
65 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery
86 % - Design
85 % - Display
86 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15IGL05 (81WQ) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15IGL05 (81WQ) Lenovo ThinkPad T14s
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 36.22 cm x 25.34 cm x 1.99 cm 32.9 cm x 22.615 cm x 1.67 cm
Weight 1.7 kg 1.35 kg
Case Material Polycarbonate ABS (bottom), polycarbonate ABS (top) Magnesium alloy, carbon fibre hybrid
Colour Platinum grey | Abyss blue Black
DISPLAY Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15IGL05 (81WQ) Lenovo ThinkPad T14s
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" - TN 14" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1366 x 768 (HD) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 220 cd/m² -
Colour Gamut 45% NTSC -
Features Anti-glare Anti-glare, 170° viewing angle
PROCESSOR Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15IGL05 (81WQ) Lenovo ThinkPad T14s
CPU Intel Celeron N4020 / 1.1 GHz AMD Ryzen 7 Pro 4750U / 1.7 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 2.8 GHz 4.1 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core 8-core
Cache 4 MB L3 - 8 MB
Features Integrated memory controller -
MEMORY Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15IGL05 (81WQ) Lenovo ThinkPad T14s
RAM 4 GB (provided memory is soldered) 32 GB (32 GB (soldered))
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2400 MHz 3200 MHz
Rated Speed 2400 MHz -
STORAGE Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15IGL05 (81WQ) Lenovo ThinkPad T14s
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 3.0 x2 - NVM Express (NVMe) 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15IGL05 (81WQ) Lenovo ThinkPad T14s
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics 600 AMD Radeon Graphics
Max Monitors Supported 1 external monitor(s) 4 external monitor(s)
Camera Yes -
Resolution 0.3 Megapixel -
Camera Features Privacy shutter, fixed focus -
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers
Codec - Realtek ALC3287
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15IGL05 (81WQ) Lenovo ThinkPad T14s
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0 Bluetooth, Wi-Fi
Wireless Controller M.2 Card -
Network Interface - Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller - Realtek RTL8111EPV
Features Dual stream (2x2) -
WWAN
Generation - 4G
Technology - LTE
BATTERY Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15IGL05 (81WQ) Lenovo ThinkPad T14s
Technology Lithium polymer Lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 35 Wh 57 Wh
Battery Life Up to 14 hours -
AC ADAPTER Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15IGL05 (81WQ) Lenovo ThinkPad T14s
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) -
Output 45 Watt -
INPUT Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15IGL05 (81WQ) Lenovo ThinkPad T14s
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad, TrackPoint
Numeric Keypad Yes -
Features Multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15IGL05 (81WQ) Lenovo ThinkPad T14s
Interfaces 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB 2.0
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
2 x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Lenovo Ethernet extension connector
Dock
Memory Card Reader 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card) Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15IGL05 (81WQ) Lenovo ThinkPad T14s
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home in S mode - English Windows 10
Software Included Microsoft 365 Personal -
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15IGL05 (81WQ) Lenovo ThinkPad T14s
Dockable - Yes
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip -
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 RapidCharge
Compliant Standards RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3 RoHS, MIL-STD 810G
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes Yes
EPEAT Compliant - EPEAT Gold
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 - 2 years
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