Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 2 (20TB) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 2 (20XK)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 2 (20TB) and Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 2 (20XK). 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 ThinkPad E14 Gen 2 (20TB) Review

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

robust build quality

excellent keyboard comfort

good battery life

reliable performance

affordable price

average display quality

limited graphics power

no thunderbolt support

heavier design

Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 2 (20XK) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 2 (20XK) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

excellent keyboard experience

impressive security features

solid processor performance

good battery life

heavier than competitors

average display brightness

limited color options

noisy under load

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 2 (20TB) and Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 2 (20XK)
86 % - Design
72 % - Display
72 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
85 % - Design
75 % - Display
85 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 2 (20TB) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 2 (20XK) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 2 (20TB) Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 2 (20XK)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 32.4 cm x 22 cm x 1.89 cm 32.9 cm x 22.7 cm x 1.79 cm
Weight 1.59 kg 1.55 kg
Case Material Aluminum, polycarbonate ABS Glass-fibre (bottom), polyphenylene sulfide (top), polyamide (bottom), polycarbonate ABS (keyboard cover), magnesium alloy (keyboard cover), Talc15 (keyboard cover)
Colour Black Black
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 2 (20TB) Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 2 (20XK)
Screen Size (Type) 14" - TN 14" - 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 220 cd/m² 300 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 45% NTSC 45% NTSC
Features Anti-glare, 90° viewing angle Anti-glare, 170° viewing angle
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 2 (20TB) Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 2 (20XK)
CPU Intel Core i5 (11th Gen) 1135G7 / 2.4 GHz AMD Ryzen 5 Pro 5650U / 2.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.2 GHz 4.2 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core 6-core
Cache 8 MB L3 - 16 MB
Features Integrated memory controller Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 2 (20TB) Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 2 (20XK)
RAM 8 GB (1 x 8 GB) 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 32 GB 40 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 3200 MHz 3200 MHz
Rated Speed 3200 MHz 3200 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 1 1
Empty Slots 0 1
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 2 (20TB) Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 2 (20XK)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe) - Samsung 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 - TCG Opal Encryption 2, NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 2 (20TB) Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 2 (20XK)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel Iris Xe Graphics AMD Radeon Graphics
Max Monitors Supported 2 external monitor(s) 3 external monitor(s)
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 720p
Camera Features ThinkShutter camera privacy Privacy shutter, IR camera, Windows Hello, 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
Audio Features Harman/kardon stereo speakers -
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 2 (20TB) Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 2 (20XK)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2
Wireless Controller Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201 - M.2 Card Realtek RTL8852AE
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller Realtek RTL8111H-CG Realtek RTL8111H-CG
Compliant Standards - DASH
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
WWAN
Generation - 4G upgradable
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 2 (20TB) Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 2 (20XK)
Technology 3-cell lithium polymer Lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 45 Wh 50 Wh
Battery Life Up to 11.9 hours Up to 16.9 hours
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 2 (20TB) Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 2 (20XK)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt 65 Watt
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 2 (20TB) Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 2 (20XK)
Type Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Keyboard Backlight - Yes
Features Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad, Fn keys with Unified Communications controls Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, Fn keys with Unified Communications controls
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 2 (20TB) Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 2 (20XK)
Slots 1 x M.2 Card (1 free) 1 x Nano-SIM card (1 free)
Interfaces USB 2.0
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
HDMI
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
2 x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort 1.4a Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
HDMI
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Dock
Memory Card Reader - Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 2 (20TB) Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 2 (20XK)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition - English
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 2 (20TB) Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 2 (20XK)
Dockable - Yes
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter USB-C power adapter
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip Discrete Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader, smart card reader
Security Slot Type Kensington 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, RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810H tested, self-healing BIOS Administrator password, power-on password, RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810H tested, self-healing BIOS, NVMe password
Compliant Standards RoHS, TUV Rheinland Low Blue Light Certification, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3 RoHS, TCG Certified
SAR Value 0.84 W/kg (body), 0.84 W/kg (limb) -
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes Yes
EPEAT Compliant EPEAT Gold EPEAT Gold
TCO Certified TCO Certified Notebooks 8 TCO Certified Notebooks 8
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 - 3 years - pick-up and return
Base warranty - battery - 1 year
Extended warranty - 1 year - on-site
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