Lenovo ThinkBook 13s G4 ARB (21AS) vs. Lenovo IdeaPad 5G 14Q8X05 (82KF)

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Detailed comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkBook 13s G4 ARB (21AS) and Lenovo IdeaPad 5G 14Q8X05 (82KF). With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare dimensions, performance, storage, functions, but also other key features of both laptops and easily decide which one is the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the laptop that best fits your needs and expectations.

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Lenovo ThinkBook 13s G4 ARB (21AS) vs. Lenovo IdeaPad 5G 14Q8X05 (82KF) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkBook 13s G4 ARB (21AS) Lenovo IdeaPad 5G 14Q8X05 (82KF)
Product Type Notebook - 180-degree hinge design Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 29.7 cm x 21.1 cm x 1.49 cm 32.17 cm x 20.7 cm x 1.49 cm
Weight 1.23 kg 1.2 kg
Case Material Aluminium (top), aluminium (bottom) Aluminum, polycarbonate, ABS plastic
Colour Dual tone arctic grey Light silver
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkBook 13s G4 ARB (21AS) Lenovo IdeaPad 5G 14Q8X05 (82KF)
Screen Size (Type) 13.3" - IPS 14" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:10 16:9
Image Brightness 300 cd/m² 300 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 100% sRGB 100% sRGB
Features Anti-glare, Low Blue Light technology, 170° viewing angle, Dolby Vision Anti-glare
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkBook 13s G4 ARB (21AS) Lenovo IdeaPad 5G 14Q8X05 (82KF)
CPU AMD Ryzen 5 6600U / 2.9 GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 8cx Kryo 495
Max Turbo Speed 4.5 GHz 2.84 GHz
Number of Cores 6-core 8-core
Cache L3 - 16 MB -
Features Integrated memory controller Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkBook 13s G4 ARB (21AS) Lenovo IdeaPad 5G 14Q8X05 (82KF)
RAM 8 GB (provided memory is soldered) 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type LPDDR5 SDRAM LPDDR4X SDRAM
Speed 6400 MHz 1866 MHz
Rated Speed 6400 MHz 1866 MHz
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkBook 13s G4 ARB (21AS) Lenovo IdeaPad 5G 14Q8X05 (82KF)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 4.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe) 512 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkBook 13s G4 ARB (21AS) Lenovo IdeaPad 5G 14Q8X05 (82KF)
Graphics Processor (GPU) AMD Radeon 660M Qualcomm Adreno 680
Max Monitors Supported 3 external monitor(s) 2 external monitor(s)
Camera Yes - 1080p Yes - 720p
Camera Features Privacy shutter, fixed focus IR camera, Windows Hello, fixed focus
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3287 Qualcomm WCD9341
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio
Audio Features Harman-branded, AI noise cancelling -
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkBook 13s G4 ARB (21AS) Lenovo IdeaPad 5G 14Q8X05 (82KF)
Wireless Bluetooth 5.2, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E) 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0
Wireless Controller - M.2 Card
Features Dual stream (2x2) Dual stream (2x2)
WWAN
Generation - 5G
Controller - Foxconn T99W175 - M.2 Card
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkBook 13s G4 ARB (21AS) Lenovo IdeaPad 5G 14Q8X05 (82KF)
Technology Lithium polymer Lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 56 Wh 51 Wh
Battery Life Up to 19.1 hours Up to 20 hours
Battery Run Time Local video (1080p) playback time (150 nits): up to 19.1 hours -
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkBook 13s G4 ARB (21AS) Lenovo IdeaPad 5G 14Q8X05 (82KF)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt 45 Watt
INPUT Lenovo ThinkBook 13s G4 ARB (21AS) Lenovo IdeaPad 5G 14Q8X05 (82KF)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad, precision glass touchpad Multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad, precision touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkBook 13s G4 ARB (21AS) Lenovo IdeaPad 5G 14Q8X05 (82KF)
Slots - 1 x Nano-SIM card (1 free)
Interfaces USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
USB4 (supports DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
2 x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkBook 13s G4 ARB (21AS) Lenovo IdeaPad 5G 14Q8X05 (82KF)
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Pro - English Windows 11 Home (on ARM) - English
Software Included Microsoft Office (Trial) Microsoft Office (Trial)
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkBook 13s G4 ARB (21AS) Lenovo IdeaPad 5G 14Q8X05 (82KF)
Included Accessories USB-C slim wall mount power adapter USB-C power adapter
Integrated Options - Proximity sensor
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip
Security Slot Type Kensington nano security slot -
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) -
Features Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810H tested, self-healing BIOS Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password
Compliant Standards RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3, TUV Rheinland Low Blue Light (Software Solution) RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes Yes
EPEAT Compliant EPEAT Silver -
Max Operating Temperature 35 °C 35 °C
Min Operating Temperature 5 °C 5 °C
Humidity Range Operating 8 - 95% 8 - 95%
Manufacturer Warranty Base warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return
Extended warranty - 1 year - on-site
Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return
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