Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 2 (20TD) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 2 (20T9)

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Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 2 (20TD)
Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 2 (20TD)

Our Rating: 72 %

In depth comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 2 (20TD) and Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 2 (20T9). 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 E15 Gen 2 (20TD) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 2 (20TD) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

efficient performance

comfortable keyboard

good security features

reasonable price

average display quality

limited graphics power

no thunderbolt support

mediocre battery life

Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 2 (20T9) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 2 (20T9) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

excellent keyboard feel

good security features

decent battery life

solid performance

average display quality

heavier than competitors

no thunderbolt support

limited color accuracy

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 2 (20TD) and Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 2 (20T9)
81 % - Design
72 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery
82 % - Design
72 % - Display
72 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 2 (20TD) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 2 (20T9) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 2 (20TD) Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 2 (20T9)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 36.5 cm x 24 cm x 1.89 cm 36.5 cm x 24 cm x 1.89 cm
Weight 1.7 kg 1.7 kg
Case Material Aluminum, polycarbonate ABS Aluminum, polycarbonate ABS
Colour Black Black
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 2 (20TD) Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 2 (20T9)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" - 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 250 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 45% NTSC -
Features Anti-glare, 170° viewing angle Anti-glare, 170° viewing angle
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 2 (20TD) Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 2 (20T9)
CPU Intel Core i5 (11th Gen) 1135G7 / 2.4 GHz AMD Ryzen 5 4500U / 2.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.2 GHz 4 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core 6-core
Cache 8 MB L3 - 8 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Features Integrated memory controller Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 2 (20TD) Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 2 (20T9)
RAM 8 GB (1 x 8 GB) 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 32 GB 24 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 E15 Gen 2 (20TD) Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 2 (20T9)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe) 256 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 3.0 x4 - Samsung
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 2 (20TD) Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 2 (20T9)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel Iris Xe Graphics AMD Radeon Graphics
Memory Allocation Technology Shared Video Memory (UMA) -
Max Monitors Supported 2 external monitor(s) -
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 720p
Camera Features IR camera, ThinkShutter camera privacy Fixed focus, ThinkShutter camera privacy
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
Audio Features Harman/kardon stereo speakers Harman/kardon stereo speakers
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 2 (20TD) Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 2 (20T9)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1
Wireless Controller Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201 - M.2 Card Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 200 - M.2 Card
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller Realtek RTL8111H-CG Realtek R8111GUS
Features Dual stream (2x2) -
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 2 (20TD) Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 2 (20T9)
Technology Lithium polymer 3-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 45 Wh 45 Wh
Battery Life Up to 10.8 hours Up to 12.7 hours
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 2 (20TD) Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 2 (20T9)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt 65 Watt
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 2 (20TD) Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 2 (20T9)
Type Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Numeric Keypad Yes Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes -
Features Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad, Fn keys with Unified Communications controls Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad, Fn keys with Unified Communications controls
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 2 (20TD) Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 2 (20T9)
Slots 1 x M.2 Card (1 free) 2 x M.2 Card (1 free)
Interfaces USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB 2.0
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 2.0
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 (supports DisplayPort 1.2 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
HDMI
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 2 (20TD) Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 2 (20T9)
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Pro - English Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 2 (20TD) Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 2 (20T9)
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter USB-C power adapter
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip
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 Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810H tested
Compliant Standards RoHS, TUV Rheinland Low Blue Light Certification, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3 RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3
SAR Value 0.438 W/kg (body), 0.438 W/kg (limb) 0.438 W/kg (body), 0.438 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 -
Min Operating Temperature 5 °C -
Humidity Range Operating 8 - 95% -
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return -
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