Lenovo ThinkPad L450 vs. Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 2 (20T9)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkPad L450 and Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 2 (20T9). 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.

Lenovo ThinkPad L450 Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad L450 based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

durable build quality

excellent keyboard feel

good battery life

solid performance base

affordable price point

average display quality

heavier than competitors

limited graphics power

no touchscreen option

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 L450 and Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 2 (20T9)
75 % - Design
64 % - Display
65 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
82 % - Design
72 % - Display
72 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad L450 vs. Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 2 (20T9) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad L450 Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 2 (20T9)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 33.9 cm x 23.5 cm x 2.43 cm 36.5 cm x 24 cm x 1.89 cm
Weight 2.1 kg 1.7 kg
Case Material Polycarbonate ABS Aluminum, polycarbonate ABS
Colour - Black
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad L450 Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 2 (20T9)
Screen Size (Type) 14" - 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 220 cd/m² 250 cd/m²
Features Anti-glare Anti-glare, 170° viewing angle
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad L450 Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 2 (20T9)
CPU Intel Core i5 (5th Gen) 5300U / 2.3 GHz AMD Ryzen 5 4500U / 2.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 2.9 GHz 4 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core 6-core
Cache 3 MB L3 - 8 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Features Hyper-Threading Technology, integrated memory controller, Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad L450 Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 2 (20T9)
RAM 8 GB 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 16 GB 24 GB
RAM Type DDR3L SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 1600 MHz / PC3L-12800 3200 MHz
Rated Speed 1600 MHz 3200 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 204-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 2 1
Empty Slots - 1
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad L450 Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 2 (20T9)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 240 GB SSD 2.5" (7 mm) SATA 6Gb/s 256 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 3.0 x4 - Samsung
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad L450 Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 2 (20T9)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel HD Graphics 5500 AMD Radeon Graphics
Camera - Yes - 720p
Camera Features - Fixed focus, ThinkShutter camera privacy
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3232 Realtek ALC3287
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio High Definition Audio
Audio Features - Harman/kardon stereo speakers
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad L450 Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 2 (20T9)
Wireless Bluetooth 4.0, Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1
Wireless Controller - Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 200 - M.2 Card
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller - Realtek R8111GUS
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad L450 Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 2 (20T9)
Technology - 3-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) - 45 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 12.7 hours
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad L450 Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 2 (20T9)
Input - AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output - 65 Watt
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad L450 Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 2 (20T9)
Type Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes -
Features Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad, Fn keys with Unified Communications controls
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad L450 Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 2 (20T9)
Slots - 2 x M.2 Card (1 free)
Interfaces 2 x USB 3.0
USB 3.0 (Always On)
VGA
Mini DisplayPort
LAN
Dock
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
Memory Card Reader 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card) -
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad L450 Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 2 (20T9)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home (Microsoft Authorized Refurbisher (MAR)) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad L450 Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 2 (20T9)
Dockable Yes -
Included Accessories Power adapter USB-C power adapter
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip 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 Hard drive password, power-on password, ThinkEngine, MIL-STD-810G tested Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810H tested
Compliant Standards ISO 9001, ISO 14001, RoHS, GREENGUARD, ISO 27001 RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3
SAR Value - 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
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 2 years - pick-up and return -
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