Lenovo IdeaPad S145-14IGM (Lenovo IdeaPad S145) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad T15p Gen 1 (20TN)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Lenovo IdeaPad S145-14IGM (Lenovo IdeaPad S145) and Lenovo ThinkPad T15p Gen 1 (20TN). 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 S145-14IGM (Lenovo IdeaPad S145) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo IdeaPad S145-14IGM (Lenovo IdeaPad S145) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

lightweight design

decent battery life

solid build quality

simple aesthetic

mediocre display quality

limited storage capacity

average performance

no backlit keyboard

Lenovo ThinkPad T15p Gen 1 (20TN) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad T15p Gen 1 (20TN) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

excellent keyboard experience

powerful processor performance

ample connectivity options

good enterprise security

heavy design

average battery life

mediocre display quality

expensive base model

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo IdeaPad S145-14IGM (Lenovo IdeaPad S145) and Lenovo ThinkPad T15p Gen 1 (20TN)
72 % - Design
63 % - Display
45 % - Performance
65 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery
81 % - Design
75 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo IdeaPad S145-14IGM (Lenovo IdeaPad S145) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad T15p Gen 1 (20TN) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo IdeaPad S145-14IGM (Lenovo IdeaPad S145) Lenovo ThinkPad T15p Gen 1 (20TN)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 32.71 cm x 24.1 cm x 1.99 cm 36.65 cm x 25 cm x 2.27 cm
Weight 1.6 kg 2.07 kg
Case Material Polycarbonate ABS Polycarbonate ABS
Colour Platinum grey IMR Black
DISPLAY Lenovo IdeaPad S145-14IGM (Lenovo IdeaPad S145) Lenovo ThinkPad T15p Gen 1 (20TN)
Screen Size (Type) 14" - TN 15.6"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1366 x 768 (HD) 3840 x 2160 (Ultra HD 4K)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 220 cd/m² 600 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 100%
Features Anti-glare Anti-glare, Wide Viewing Angle, 178° viewing angle, HDR 400 compatible, Dolby Vision
PROCESSOR Lenovo IdeaPad S145-14IGM (Lenovo IdeaPad S145) Lenovo ThinkPad T15p Gen 1 (20TN)
CPU Intel Pentium Silver N5000 / 1.1 GHz Intel Core i7 (10th Gen) 10750H / 2.6 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 2.7 GHz 5 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core 6-core
Cache 4 MB 12 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Chipset - Mobile Intel WM490
Features Integrated memory controller Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Lenovo IdeaPad S145-14IGM (Lenovo IdeaPad S145) Lenovo ThinkPad T15p Gen 1 (20TN)
RAM 4 GB (1 x 4 GB) 16 GB (1 x 16 GB)
Max RAM Supported 8 GB 64 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2400 MHz 2933 MHz
Rated Speed 2400 MHz 3200 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 1 2
Empty Slots 0 1
STORAGE Lenovo IdeaPad S145-14IGM (Lenovo IdeaPad S145) Lenovo ThinkPad T15p Gen 1 (20TN)
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 3.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption 2, NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo IdeaPad S145-14IGM (Lenovo IdeaPad S145) Lenovo ThinkPad T15p Gen 1 (20TN)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics 605 NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 / Intel UHD Graphics
Video Memory - 3 GB GDDR5 SDRAM
Camera Yes Yes - 720p
Resolution 0.3 Megapixel -
Camera Features - IR camera, fixed focus, 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 S145-14IGM (Lenovo IdeaPad S145) Lenovo ThinkPad T15p Gen 1 (20TN)
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 201
Network Interface - Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller - Intel I219-V
Features Single stream (1x1) Dual stream (2x2)
WWAN
Generation - WWAN upgradable
BATTERY Lenovo IdeaPad S145-14IGM (Lenovo IdeaPad S145) Lenovo ThinkPad T15p Gen 1 (20TN)
Technology Lithium Ion Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 30 Wh 68 Wh
Battery Life Up to 5.5 hours Up to 12.1 hours
AC ADAPTER Lenovo IdeaPad S145-14IGM (Lenovo IdeaPad S145) Lenovo ThinkPad T15p Gen 1 (20TN)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 45 Watt 135 Watt
INPUT Lenovo IdeaPad S145-14IGM (Lenovo IdeaPad S145) Lenovo ThinkPad T15p Gen 1 (20TN)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight - Yes
Features Multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad, Fn keys with Unified Communications controls
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo IdeaPad S145-14IGM (Lenovo IdeaPad S145) Lenovo ThinkPad T15p Gen 1 (20TN)
Interfaces USB 2.0
2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 3, DisplayPort 1.2 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
HDMI
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card) Yes (SDXC UHS-II Card)
SOFTWARE Lenovo IdeaPad S145-14IGM (Lenovo IdeaPad S145) Lenovo ThinkPad T15p Gen 1 (20TN)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home in S mode - English Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition - English
Software Included Microsoft Office (30 days trial) -
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo IdeaPad S145-14IGM (Lenovo IdeaPad S145) Lenovo ThinkPad T15p Gen 1 (20TN)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip 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
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return Limited warranty - 3 years - pick-up and return
Limited warranty - battery - 1 year
Model Number 14IGM 81MW -
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