Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 2 (20X5) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 2 (20WL)

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Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 2 (20WL)

Detailed comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 2 (20X5) and Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 2 (20WL). 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.

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 2 (20X5) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 2 (20WL) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 2 (20X5) Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 2 (20WL)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 33.1 cm x 23.5 cm x 2.04 cm 30.58 cm x 21.706 cm x 1.819 cm
Weight 1.59 kg 1.25 kg
Case Material Polycarbonate ABS Aluminum, magnesium alloy, polyphenylene sulfide
Colour Black Villi black
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 2 (20X5) Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 2 (20WL)
Screen Size (Type) 14" - IPS 13.3" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:10
Image Brightness 250 cd/m² 300 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 45% NTSC 72% NTSC
Features Anti-glare, 170° viewing angle Anti-glare, 170° viewing angle
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 2 (20X5) Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 2 (20WL)
CPU AMD Ryzen 5 Pro 5650U / 2.3 GHz Intel Core i5 (11th Gen) 1145G7 / 2.6 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.2 GHz 4.4 GHz
Number of Cores 6-core Quad-Core
Cache L3 - 16 MB 8 MB
Features Integrated memory controller Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 2 (20X5) Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 2 (20WL)
RAM 8 GB (1 x 8 GB) 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 64 GB -
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM LPDDR4X SDRAM
Speed 3200 MHz 4266 MHz
Rated Speed 3200 MHz 4266 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin -
Slots Qty 2 -
Empty Slots 1 -
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 2 (20X5) Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 2 (20WL)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe - TCG Opal Encryption 2, NVM Express (NVMe) 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption - Toshiba
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 2 (20X5) Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 2 (20WL)
Graphics Processor (GPU) AMD Radeon Graphics Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Memory Allocation Technology Shared Video Memory (UMA) Shared Video Memory (UMA)
Max Monitors Supported 3 external monitor(s) 3 external monitor(s)
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 720p
Camera Features Privacy shutter, IR camera, Windows Hello 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 ThinkPad L14 Gen 2 (20X5) Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 2 (20WL)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2
Wireless Controller Realtek RTL8852AE - M.2 Card Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller Realtek RTL8111EPV -
Compliant Standards DASH -
Features Dual stream (2x2) Gigabit Ethernet via optional Ethernet (RJ-45) adapter
WWAN
Generation WWAN upgradable 4G
Technology - LTE
Controller - Quectel EM120R-GL - M.2 Card
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 2 (20X5) Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 2 (20WL)
Technology Lithium polymer 4-cell lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 45 Wh 41 Wh
Battery Life Up to 12.3 hours Up to 24 hours
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 2 (20X5) Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 2 (20WL)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt 65 Watt
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 2 (20X5) Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 2 (20WL)
Type Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, Fn keys with Unified Communications controls Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, Fn keys with Unified Communications controls
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 2 (20X5) Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 2 (20WL)
Slots - 1 x Nano-SIM card (1 free)
Interfaces USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 (supports DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 2.0)
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 2.0)
HDMI
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Dock
USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
2 x USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort 1.4a Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Dock (combined dual USB-C and ethernet side connection)
Lenovo Ethernet extension connector
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) -
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 2 (20X5) Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 2 (20WL)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition - English Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 2 (20X5) Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 2 (20WL)
Dockable Yes Yes
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter USB-C power adapter
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader, smart card reader Discrete Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip
Security Slot Type Kensington 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, RapidCharge, self-healing BIOS Administrator password, power-on password, RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810H tested, self-healing BIOS, NVMe password
Compliant Standards RoHS, TCG Certified RoHS, TCG Certified
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 Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return -
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