Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 4 (21EB) vs. Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15IGL7 (82V7)

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Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15IGL7 (82V7)
Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15IGL7 (82V7)

Our Rating: 72 %

In depth comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 4 (21EB) and Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15IGL7 (82V7). Compare sizes, performance, storage capacities, batteries and other important specifications and features to easily choose the right laptop for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the laptop that will best fit your needs.

Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 4 (21EB) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 4 (21EB) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

efficient performance

comfortable keyboard

good value pricing

decent battery life

average display quality

limited graphics power

no thunderbolt support

heavier design

Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15IGL7 (82V7) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15IGL7 (82V7) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

lightweight design

decent battery life

solid build quality

adequate connectivity options

mediocre display quality

limited storage capacity

basic graphics performance

slower processor speed

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 4 (21EB) and Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15IGL7 (82V7)
85 % - Design
72 % - Display
78 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery
74 % - Design
66 % - Display
45 % - Performance
65 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 4 (21EB) vs. Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15IGL7 (82V7) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 4 (21EB) Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15IGL7 (82V7)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 32.4 cm x 22.07 cm x 1.79 cm 36.02 cm x 23.6 cm x 1.79 cm
Weight 1.64 kg 1.54 kg
Case Material Aluminum Polycarbonate ABS (bottom), polycarbonate ABS (top)
Colour Black Cloud grey
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 4 (21EB) Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15IGL7 (82V7)
Screen Size (Type) 14" - 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 220 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 45% NTSC
Features Anti-glare, 170° viewing angle Anti-glare, 90° viewing angle
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 4 (21EB) Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15IGL7 (82V7)
CPU AMD Ryzen 5 5625U / 2.3 GHz Intel Celeron N4120 / 1.1 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.3 GHz 2.6 GHz
Number of Cores 6-core Quad-Core
Cache L3 - 16 MB 4 MB
Features Integrated memory controller Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 4 (21EB) Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15IGL7 (82V7)
RAM 8 GB (provided memory is soldered) 4 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 40 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 4 (21EB) Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15IGL7 (82V7)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 4.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption 2, NVM Express (NVMe) 128 GB eMMC - eMMC 5.1
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 4 (21EB) Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15IGL7 (82V7)
Graphics Processor (GPU) AMD Radeon Graphics Intel UHD Graphics 600
Max Monitors Supported 2 external monitor(s) 1 external monitor(s)
Camera Yes - 1080p Yes - 720p
Camera Features Privacy shutter, IR camera, Windows Hello, fixed focus Privacy shutter, fixed focus
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, dual array 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 4 (21EB) Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15IGL7 (82V7)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1
Wireless Controller M.2 Card M.2 Card
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
Ethernet Controller Realtek RTL8111H-CG -
Features Dual stream (2x2) Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 4 (21EB) Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15IGL7 (82V7)
Technology Lithium polymer Lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 57 Wh 42 Wh
Battery Life Up to 21 hours Up to 11 hours
Battery Run Time - Local video (1080p) playback time (150 nits): up to 11 hours
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 4 (21EB) Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15IGL7 (82V7)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt 45 Watt
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 4 (21EB) Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15IGL7 (82V7)
Type Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes -
Features Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, Fn keys with Unified Communications controls Multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad, precision touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 4 (21EB) Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15IGL7 (82V7)
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 3.0)
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN
USB 2.0
USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 (data only)
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader - 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card)
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 4 (21EB) Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15IGL7 (82V7)
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Pro - English Windows 11 Home in S mode - English
Software Included - Microsoft 365 Personal
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 4 (21EB) Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15IGL7 (82V7)
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter Power adapter
Security Discrete Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader 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, power-on password, RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810H tested, self-healing BIOS, NVMe password Administrator password, power-on password, Rapid Charge Boost
Compliant Standards RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3 RoHS, 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 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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