Lenovo ThinkBook 15 G4 IAP (21DJ) vs. Lenovo V15 G2 IJL (82QY)

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Detailed comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkBook 15 G4 IAP (21DJ) and Lenovo V15 G2 IJL (82QY). 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 15 G4 IAP (21DJ) vs. Lenovo V15 G2 IJL (82QY) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkBook 15 G4 IAP (21DJ) Lenovo V15 G2 IJL (82QY)
Product Type Notebook - 180-degree hinge design Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.7 cm x 23.5 cm x 1.89 cm 35.92 cm x 23.58 cm x 1.99 cm
Weight 1.7 kg 1.7 kg
Case Material Aluminium (top), polycarbonate ABS (bottom) Polycarbonate ABS
Colour Dual tone mineral grey Black
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkBook 15 G4 IAP (21DJ) Lenovo V15 G2 IJL (82QY)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" - IPS 15.6" - TN
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 300 cd/m² 250 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 45% NTSC 45% NTSC
Features Anti-glare, 170° viewing angle Anti-glare, 90° viewing angle
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkBook 15 G4 IAP (21DJ) Lenovo V15 G2 IJL (82QY)
CPU Intel Core i5 (12th Gen) 1235U / 1.3 GHz Intel Pentium Silver N6000 / 1.1 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.4 GHz 3.3 GHz
Number of Cores 10-core Quad-Core
Cache 12 MB L3 - 4 MB
Features Integrated memory controller Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkBook 15 G4 IAP (21DJ) Lenovo V15 G2 IJL (82QY)
RAM 8 GB (provided memory is soldered) 8 GB (1 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported 40 GB 8 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 3200 MHz 2933 MHz
Rated Speed 3200 MHz 2933 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 1 1
Empty Slots 1 0
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkBook 15 G4 IAP (21DJ) Lenovo V15 G2 IJL (82QY)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 4.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe) 256 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkBook 15 G4 IAP (21DJ) Lenovo V15 G2 IJL (82QY)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel Iris Xe Graphics Intel UHD Graphics
Max Monitors Supported 3 external monitor(s) 1 external monitor(s)
Camera Yes - 1080p Yes - 720p
Camera Features Privacy shutter, fixed focus Privacy shutter, fixed focus
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3287 Realtek ALC3287
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkBook 15 G4 IAP (21DJ) Lenovo V15 G2 IJL (82QY)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0
Wireless Controller M.2 Card M.2 Card
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller Intel I219-V Realtek RTL8111H
Features Wake-on-LAN (WOL), dual stream (2x2) Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkBook 15 G4 IAP (21DJ) Lenovo V15 G2 IJL (82QY)
Technology Lithium polymer Lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 45 Wh 38 Wh
Battery Life Up to 8 hours Up to 11.4 hours
Battery Run Time Local video (1080p) playback time (150 nits): up to 8 hours Local video (1080p) playback time (150 nits): up to 11.4 hours
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkBook 15 G4 IAP (21DJ) Lenovo V15 G2 IJL (82QY)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt 45 Watt
INPUT Lenovo ThinkBook 15 G4 IAP (21DJ) Lenovo V15 G2 IJL (82QY)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, trackpad
Numeric Keypad Yes Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes -
Features Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad, precision touchpad Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad, precision touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkBook 15 G4 IAP (21DJ) Lenovo V15 G2 IJL (82QY)
Interfaces 2 x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
HDMI
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 2.0
USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 (data only)
HDMI
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card) -
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkBook 15 G4 IAP (21DJ) Lenovo V15 G2 IJL (82QY)
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Pro - English Windows 11 Home - English
Software Included Microsoft Office (Trial) Microsoft Office (Trial)
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkBook 15 G4 IAP (21DJ) Lenovo V15 G2 IJL (82QY)
Included Accessories USB-C slim wall mount power adapter Power adapter
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 Kensington nano 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, MIL-STD-810H tested, Rapid Charge Pro 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, TUV Rheinland Low Blue Light Certification, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes Yes
EPEAT Compliant EPEAT Gold -
Max Operating Temperature 35 °C 35 °C
Min Operating Temperature 5 °C 5 °C
Humidity Range Operating 8 - 95% 8 - 95%
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return
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