Lenovo IdeaPad L340-17IWL (Lenovo IdeaPad L340) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 1 (20UE)

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Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 1 (20UE)
Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 1 (20UE)

Our Rating: 78 %

In depth comparison and review of Lenovo IdeaPad L340-17IWL (Lenovo IdeaPad L340) and Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 1 (20UE). 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 L340-17IWL (Lenovo IdeaPad L340) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo IdeaPad L340-17IWL (Lenovo IdeaPad L340) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

large display size

adequate storage capacity

comfortable keyboard

decent build quality

average battery life

modest graphics performance

heavier design

no usb-c port

Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 1 (20UE) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 1 (20UE) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

excellent keyboard feel

good battery life

strong security features

reliable performance

average display quality

heavier than competitors

limited graphics capability

noisy under load

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo IdeaPad L340-17IWL (Lenovo IdeaPad L340) and Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 1 (20UE)
73 % - Design
65 % - Display
65 % - Performance
72 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery
81 % - Design
72 % - Display
78 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo IdeaPad L340-17IWL (Lenovo IdeaPad L340) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 1 (20UE) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo IdeaPad L340-17IWL (Lenovo IdeaPad L340) Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 1 (20UE)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 41.3 cm x 28.46 cm x 2.43 cm 32.9 cm x 22.7 cm x 1.79 cm
Weight 2.8 kg 1.55 kg
Case Material Polycarbonate ABS Polycarbonate ABS, glass-fibre, magnesium alloy, polyphenylene sulfide, polyamide, Talc15
Colour Granite black Black
DISPLAY Lenovo IdeaPad L340-17IWL (Lenovo IdeaPad L340) Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 1 (20UE)
Screen Size (Type) 17.3" - TN 14" - TN
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1600 x 900 (HD+) 1366 x 768 (HD)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 220 cd/m² 220 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 60% 45%
Features Anti-glare Anti-glare, 90° viewing angle
PROCESSOR Lenovo IdeaPad L340-17IWL (Lenovo IdeaPad L340) Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 1 (20UE)
CPU Intel Core i3 (8th Gen) 8145U / 2.1 GHz AMD Ryzen 5 Pro 4650U / 2.1 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.9 GHz 4 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core 6-core
Cache 4 MB L3 - 8 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Features Integrated memory controller Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Lenovo IdeaPad L340-17IWL (Lenovo IdeaPad L340) Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 1 (20UE)
RAM 4 GB (provided memory is soldered) 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 16 GB 24 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2400 MHz 3200 MHz
Rated Speed - 3200 MHz
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 1 1
Empty Slots 1 1
STORAGE Lenovo IdeaPad L340-17IWL (Lenovo IdeaPad L340) Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 1 (20UE)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 1 TB HDD SATA 6Gb/s / 5400 rpm 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption, NVM Express (NVMe) - Samsung
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo IdeaPad L340-17IWL (Lenovo IdeaPad L340) Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 1 (20UE)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics AMD Radeon Graphics
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 720p
Camera Features Privacy shutter ThinkShutter camera privacy
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec - Realtek ALC3287
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo IdeaPad L340-17IWL (Lenovo IdeaPad L340) Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 1 (20UE)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.2 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1
Wireless Controller M.2 Card Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 200 - M.2 Card
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller - Realtek RTL8111EPV
Compliant Standards - DASH
Features Single stream (1x1) -
BATTERY Lenovo IdeaPad L340-17IWL (Lenovo IdeaPad L340) Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 1 (20UE)
Technology 3-cell Lithium Ion 3-cell lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 36 Wh 50 Wh
Battery Life Up to 7.7 hours Up to 14 hours
AC ADAPTER Lenovo IdeaPad L340-17IWL (Lenovo IdeaPad L340) Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 1 (20UE)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 45 Watt 65 Watt
INPUT Lenovo IdeaPad L340-17IWL (Lenovo IdeaPad L340) Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 1 (20UE)
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
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo IdeaPad L340-17IWL (Lenovo IdeaPad L340) Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 1 (20UE)
Interfaces 2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1
HDMI
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
2 x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN
Dock
HDMI
Memory Card Reader - Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE Lenovo IdeaPad L340-17IWL (Lenovo IdeaPad L340) Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 1 (20UE)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition - English Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo IdeaPad L340-17IWL (Lenovo IdeaPad L340) Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 1 (20UE)
Dockable - Yes
Included Accessories Power adapter USB-C power adapter
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot Kensington security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, RapidCharge Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810G tested, self-healing BIOS
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
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return -
Model Number 17IWL 81M0 -
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