Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 2 (20T7) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 2 (20T7) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

excellent keyboard feel

good security features

solid performance

affordable price

average display brightness

moderate battery life

no thunderbolt support

limited color accuracy

Lenovo IdeaPad 1 11IGL05 (81VT) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo IdeaPad 1 11IGL05 (81VT) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

compact design

lightweight for portability

decent battery life

includes multiple ports

modest processing power

limited storage capacity

basic display quality

no backlit keyboard

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 2 (20T7) and Lenovo IdeaPad 1 11IGL05 (81VT)
85 % - Design
72 % - Display
72 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
76 % - Battery
69 % - Design
64 % - Display
45 % - Performance
64 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 2 (20T7) vs. Lenovo IdeaPad 1 11IGL05 (81VT) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 2 (20T7) Lenovo IdeaPad 1 11IGL05 (81VT)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 32.4 cm x 22 cm x 1.79 cm 28.8 cm x 20 cm x 1.79 cm
Weight 1.64 kg 1.2 kg
Case Material Aluminum Polycarbonate ABS
Colour Black Ice blue | Platinum grey
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 2 (20T7) Lenovo IdeaPad 1 11IGL05 (81VT)
Screen Size (Type) 14" - IPS 11.6" - TN
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1366 x 768 (HD)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 250 cd/m² 250 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 45% NTSC
Features Anti-glare, 170° viewing angle Anti-glare
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 2 (20T7) Lenovo IdeaPad 1 11IGL05 (81VT)
CPU AMD Ryzen 5 4500U / 2.3 GHz Intel Celeron N4020 / 1.1 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4 GHz 2.8 GHz
Number of Cores 6-core Dual-Core
Cache L3 - 8 MB 4 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Features Integrated memory controller Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 2 (20T7) Lenovo IdeaPad 1 11IGL05 (81VT)
RAM 8 GB (provided memory is soldered) 4 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 24 GB -
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 3200 MHz 2400 MHz
Rated Speed 3200 MHz 2400 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin -
Slots Qty 1 -
Empty Slots 1 -
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 2 (20T7) Lenovo IdeaPad 1 11IGL05 (81VT)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe) - Samsung 64 GB eMMC - eMMC 5.1
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 2 (20T7) Lenovo IdeaPad 1 11IGL05 (81VT)
Graphics Processor (GPU) AMD Radeon Graphics Intel UHD Graphics 600
Max Monitors Supported - 1 external monitor(s)
Camera Yes - 720p Yes
Resolution - 0.3 Megapixel
Camera Features ThinkShutter camera privacy -
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3287 -
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio
Audio Features Harman/kardon stereo speakers -
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 2 (20T7) Lenovo IdeaPad 1 11IGL05 (81VT)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.2
Wireless Controller Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 200 - M.2 Card M.2 Card
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
Ethernet Controller Realtek R8111GUS -
Features - Single stream (1x1)
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 2 (20T7) Lenovo IdeaPad 1 11IGL05 (81VT)
Technology 3-cell Lithium Ion Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 45 Wh 32 Wh
Battery Life Up to 13 hours Up to 8 hours
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 2 (20T7) Lenovo IdeaPad 1 11IGL05 (81VT)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt 45 Watt
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 2 (20T7) Lenovo IdeaPad 1 11IGL05 (81VT)
Type Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav Keyboard, touchpad
Features Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad, Fn keys with Unified Communications controls Multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 2 (20T7) Lenovo IdeaPad 1 11IGL05 (81VT)
Slots 1 x M.2 Card (1 free) -
Interfaces USB 2.0
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 (supports DisplayPort 1.2 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader - Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 2 (20T7) Lenovo IdeaPad 1 11IGL05 (81VT)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition Windows 10 Home in S mode - English
Software Included - Microsoft 365 Personal
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 2 (20T7) Lenovo IdeaPad 1 11IGL05 (81VT)
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter Power adapter
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip
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, RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810H tested Administrator password, power-on password
Compliant Standards RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3 RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3
SAR Value 0.84 W/kg (body), 0.84 W/kg (limb) 0.023 W/kg (body), 0.023 W/kg (limb)
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes Yes
EPEAT Compliant EPEAT Gold -
TCO Certified TCO Certified Notebooks 8 -
Max Operating Temperature - 35 °C
Min Operating Temperature - 5 °C
Humidity Range Operating - 8 - 95%
Manufacturer Warranty - Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return
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