Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15IIL05 (81WE) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad T15 Gen 2 (20W5)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests
Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15IIL05 (81WE)
Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15IIL05 (81WE)

Our Rating: 72 %

Lenovo ThinkPad T15 Gen 2 (20W5)
Lenovo ThinkPad T15 Gen 2 (20W5)

Our Rating: 85 %

Side by side comparison and review of Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15IIL05 (81WE) and Lenovo ThinkPad T15 Gen 2 (20W5). 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 IdeaPad 3 15IIL05 (81WE) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15IIL05 (81WE) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

solid build quality

decent processor performance

lightweight design

adequate connectivity options

average display quality

limited graphics capability

modest battery life

slow HDD base model

Lenovo ThinkPad T15 Gen 2 (20W5) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad T15 Gen 2 (20W5) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

excellent keyboard feel

good battery life

reliable performance

advanced security features

heavier than competitors

average display brightness

limited color options

higher price point

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15IIL05 (81WE) and Lenovo ThinkPad T15 Gen 2 (20W5)
73 % - Design
63 % - Display
65 % - Performance
72 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery
85 % - Design
75 % - Display
85 % - Performance
84 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15IIL05 (81WE) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad T15 Gen 2 (20W5) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15IIL05 (81WE) Lenovo ThinkPad T15 Gen 2 (20W5)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 36.22 cm x 25.34 cm x 1.99 cm 36.58 cm x 24.8 cm x 1.91 cm
Weight 1.85 kg 1.82 kg
Case Material Polycarbonate ABS Polycarbonate ABS, glass-fibre, magnesium alloy, polyphenylene sulfide, polyamide, Talc15
Colour Business black | Platinum grey | Abyss blue Black
DISPLAY Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15IIL05 (81WE) Lenovo ThinkPad T15 Gen 2 (20W5)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" - 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 300 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 45% NTSC
Features Anti-glare Anti-glare, 170° viewing angle
PROCESSOR Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15IIL05 (81WE) Lenovo ThinkPad T15 Gen 2 (20W5)
CPU Intel Core i3 (10th Gen) 1005G1 / 1.2 GHz Intel Core i5 (11th Gen) 1135G7 / 2.4 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.4 GHz 4.2 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core Quad-Core
Cache 4 MB 8 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Features Integrated memory controller Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15IIL05 (81WE) Lenovo ThinkPad T15 Gen 2 (20W5)
RAM 4 GB (provided memory is soldered) 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 12 GB 40 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2666 MHz 3200 MHz
Rated Speed 2666 MHz 3200 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 1 1
Empty Slots 1 1
STORAGE Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15IIL05 (81WE) Lenovo ThinkPad T15 Gen 2 (20W5)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 3.0 x2 - NVM Express (NVMe) 128 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 3.0 x2 - Kioxia
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15IIL05 (81WE) Lenovo ThinkPad T15 Gen 2 (20W5)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Memory Allocation Technology Shared Video Memory (UMA) Shared Video Memory (UMA)
Max Monitors Supported 1 external monitor(s) 3 external monitor(s)
Camera Yes Yes - 720p
Resolution 0.3 Megapixel -
Camera Features Privacy shutter Privacy shutter, fixed focus
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec - Realtek ALC3287
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15IIL05 (81WE) Lenovo ThinkPad T15 Gen 2 (20W5)
Wireless Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2
Wireless Controller M.2 Card Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201
Network Interface - Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller - Intel I219-LM
Features Dual stream (2x2) -
BATTERY Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15IIL05 (81WE) Lenovo ThinkPad T15 Gen 2 (20W5)
Technology Lithium Ion 3-cell lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 35 Wh 57 Wh
Battery Life Up to 7.3 hours Up to 16.8 hours
AC ADAPTER Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15IIL05 (81WE) Lenovo ThinkPad T15 Gen 2 (20W5)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt 65 Watt
INPUT Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15IIL05 (81WE) Lenovo ThinkPad T15 Gen 2 (20W5)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Numeric Keypad Yes Yes
Keyboard Backlight - Yes
Features Multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, Fn keys with Unified Communications controls
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15IIL05 (81WE) Lenovo ThinkPad T15 Gen 2 (20W5)
Interfaces 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB 2.0
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
2 x USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort 1.4a Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
HDMI
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Dock
Memory Card Reader 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card) Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15IIL05 (81WE) Lenovo ThinkPad T15 Gen 2 (20W5)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home in S mode - English Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition
Software Included Microsoft 365 Personal -
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15IIL05 (81WE) Lenovo ThinkPad T15 Gen 2 (20W5)
Dockable - Yes
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, 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, power-on password, RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810H tested, self-healing BIOS, NVMe password
Compliant Standards RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3 RoHS, TCG Certified
ENERGY STAR Certified - 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 -
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