Lenovo ThinkBook 14 G2 ARE (20VF) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad T15g Gen 1 (20US)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkBook 14 G2 ARE (20VF) and Lenovo ThinkPad T15g Gen 1 (20US). 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 ThinkBook 14 G2 ARE (20VF) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkBook 14 G2 ARE (20VF) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

efficient amd processor

solid build quality

affordable price point

good battery life

fast ssd storage

average display quality

no thunderbolt support

limited upgrade options

moderate graphics performance

Lenovo ThinkPad T15g Gen 1 (20US) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad T15g Gen 1 (20US) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful graphics capabilities

robust build quality

high-resolution display

advanced security features

good thermal management

heavy and bulky

expensive price point

average battery life

limited color accuracy

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo ThinkBook 14 G2 ARE (20VF) and Lenovo ThinkPad T15g Gen 1 (20US)
85 % - Design
72 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
72 % - Battery
85 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
84 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkBook 14 G2 ARE (20VF) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad T15g Gen 1 (20US) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkBook 14 G2 ARE (20VF) Lenovo ThinkPad T15g Gen 1 (20US)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 32.3 cm x 21.8 cm x 1.79 cm 37.54 cm x 25.23 cm x 3.145 cm
Weight 1.4 kg 2.74 kg
Case Material Aluminum Glass-fibre, glass-fibre reinforced plastic, polyphenylene sulfide
Colour Mineral grey Black
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkBook 14 G2 ARE (20VF) Lenovo ThinkPad T15g Gen 1 (20US)
Screen Size (Type) 14" - IPS 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 250 cd/m² 300 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 45% NTSC 72% NTSC
Features Anti-glare, 170° viewing angle Anti-glare, 160° viewing angle, 72% NTSC colour gamut
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkBook 14 G2 ARE (20VF) Lenovo ThinkPad T15g Gen 1 (20US)
CPU AMD Ryzen 5 4500U / 2.3 GHz Intel Core i7 (10th Gen) 10850H / 2.7 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4 GHz 5.1 GHz
Number of Cores 6-core 6-core
Cache L3 - 8 MB 12 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Chipset - Mobile Intel WM490
Features Integrated memory controller Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkBook 14 G2 ARE (20VF) Lenovo ThinkPad T15g Gen 1 (20US)
RAM 8 GB (provided memory is soldered) 16 GB (1 x 16 GB)
Max RAM Supported 40 GB 128 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM - non-ECC
Speed 3200 MHz 2933 MHz
Rated Speed 3200 MHz 3200 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 1 4
Empty Slots 1 3
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkBook 14 G2 ARE (20VF) Lenovo ThinkPad T15g Gen 1 (20US)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe) 512 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption - SK Hynix
RAID Level - RAID 0, RAID 1
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkBook 14 G2 ARE (20VF) Lenovo ThinkPad T15g Gen 1 (20US)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) AMD Radeon Graphics NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER / Intel UHD Graphics
Video Memory - 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features - Max-Q design
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 720p
Camera Features ThinkShutter camera privacy Fixed focus, ThinkShutter camera privacy
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3287 Realtek ALC3286
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio Dolby Atmos
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkBook 14 G2 ARE (20VF) Lenovo ThinkPad T15g Gen 1 (20US)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1
Wireless Controller Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 200 - M.2 Card Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201 - M.2 Card
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Features Dual stream (2x2) -
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkBook 14 G2 ARE (20VF) Lenovo ThinkPad T15g Gen 1 (20US)
Technology Lithium Ion 6-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 45 Wh 94 Wh
Battery Life Up to 7.5 hours Up to 16.4 hours
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkBook 14 G2 ARE (20VF) Lenovo ThinkPad T15g Gen 1 (20US)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt 230 Watt, 20 V
INPUT Lenovo ThinkBook 14 G2 ARE (20VF) Lenovo ThinkPad T15g Gen 1 (20US)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad, precision touchpad Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, Fn keys with Unified Communications controls
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkBook 14 G2 ARE (20VF) Lenovo ThinkPad T15g Gen 1 (20US)
Slots - 2 x M.2 Card (1 free)
Interfaces 2 x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
HDMI
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
2 x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 3, DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN
Memory Card Reader 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card) Yes (SD Card)
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkBook 14 G2 ARE (20VF) Lenovo ThinkPad T15g Gen 1 (20US)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition - English Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition
Software Included Microsoft Office (30 days trial) -
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkBook 14 G2 ARE (20VF) Lenovo ThinkPad T15g Gen 1 (20US)
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter Power adapter
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader
Security Slot Type Kensington nano 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, Rapid Charge Pro Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810G tested
Compliant Standards RoHS, TUV Rheinland Low Blue Light Certification, 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 -
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