Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15IIL05 (81YK) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 1 (20UN)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15IIL05 (81YK) and Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 1 (20UN). 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 5 15IIL05 (81YK) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15IIL05 (81YK) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

sleek modern design

solid build quality

decent battery life

good processor performance

average display quality

limited graphics capabilities

no thunderbolt support

modest storage options

Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 1 (20UN) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 1 (20UN) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

ultra-lightweight design

impressive battery life

robust security features

sharp display resolution

efficient performance

limited port selection

higher price point

no touchscreen option

average audio quality

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15IIL05 (81YK) and Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 1 (20UN)
86 % - Design
75 % - Display
72 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
82 % - Design
82 % - Display
86 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15IIL05 (81YK) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 1 (20UN) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15IIL05 (81YK) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 1 (20UN)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.667 cm x 23.313 cm x 1.99 cm 29.28 cm x 20.77 cm x 1.67 cm
Weight 1.66 kg 907 g
Case Material Aluminum, polycarbonate ABS Carbon fibre (top), magnesium alloy (bottom)
Colour Graphite grey Black paint
DISPLAY Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15IIL05 (81YK) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 1 (20UN)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" - TN 13" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 2160 x 1350 (2K)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:10
Image Brightness 250 cd/m² 450 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 45% NTSC 100% sRGB
Features Anti-glare, Wide Viewing Angle Anti-glare, 170° viewing angle, Low Power
PROCESSOR Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15IIL05 (81YK) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 1 (20UN)
CPU Intel Core i3 (10th Gen) 1005G1 / 1.2 GHz Intel Core i5 (11th Gen) 1130G7 / 1.8 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.4 GHz 4 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core Quad-Core
Cache 4 MB 8 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Platform Technology - Intel Evo
Features Integrated memory controller Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15IIL05 (81YK) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 1 (20UN)
RAM 8 GB (provided memory is soldered) 16 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM LPDDR4X SDRAM
Speed 3200 MHz 4266 MHz
Rated Speed 3200 MHz 4266 MHz
STORAGE Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15IIL05 (81YK) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 1 (20UN)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 3.0 x2 - NVM Express (NVMe) 256 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15IIL05 (81YK) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 1 (20UN)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Max Monitors Supported - 2 external monitor(s)
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 720p
Resolution 1 Megapixel -
Camera Features Privacy shutter Privacy shutter, IR camera, Windows Hello, fixed focus, Human Presence Detection
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Four speakers, four microphones
Codec - Realtek ALC3306
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio High Definition Audio, Dolby Atmos
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15IIL05 (81YK) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 1 (20UN)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2
Wireless Controller M.2 Card Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201
Features Dual stream (2x2) Gigabit Ethernet via optional Ethernet (RJ-45) adapter, dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15IIL05 (81YK) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 1 (20UN)
Technology Lithium Ion Lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 70 Wh 48 Wh
Battery Life Up to 15 hours Up to 22.87 hours
AC ADAPTER Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15IIL05 (81YK) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 1 (20UN)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt 65 Watt
INPUT Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15IIL05 (81YK) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 1 (20UN)
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, glass touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15IIL05 (81YK) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 1 (20UN)
Interfaces USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 (supports DisplayPort 1.2 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
2 x USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort 1.4a Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card) -
SOFTWARE Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15IIL05 (81YK) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 1 (20UN)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home in S mode - English Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition (available through downgrade rights from Windows 11 Pro) + Windows 11 Pro Licence - English
Software Included Microsoft Office (30 days trial) -
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15IIL05 (81YK) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 1 (20UN)
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, fingerprint reader
Features Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, RapidCharge Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810H tested, Firmware Resiliency 2.0
Compliant Standards RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3 RoHS
SAR Value 0.441 W/kg (body), 0.441 W/kg (limb) -
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes Yes
EPEAT Compliant - EPEAT Gold
TCO Certified - TCO Certified Notebooks 8
Max Operating Temperature - 35 °C
Min Operating Temperature - 5 °C
Humidity Range Operating - 8 - 95%
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return Base warranty - 3 years - pick-up and return
Base warranty - battery - 1 year
Extended warranty - 3 years - on-site
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