Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 1 (20S0) vs. Lenovo V15 G2 ALC (82KD)

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Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 1 (20S0)
Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 1 (20S0)

Our Rating: 85 %

In depth comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 1 (20S0) and Lenovo V15 G2 ALC (82KD). 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 T14 Gen 1 (20S0) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 1 (20S0) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

excellent keyboard feel

good battery life

reliable performance

adequate security features

average display brightness

modest graphics power

heavier than competitors

noisy under load

Lenovo V15 G2 ALC (82KD) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo V15 G2 ALC (82KD) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price point

solid build quality

efficient AMD processor

adequate connectivity options

decent battery life

average display quality

limited storage capacity

no backlit keyboard

basic graphics performance

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 1 (20S0) and Lenovo V15 G2 ALC (82KD)
82 % - Design
72 % - Display
75 % - Performance
84 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery
75 % - Design
65 % - Display
72 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 1 (20S0) vs. Lenovo V15 G2 ALC (82KD) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 1 (20S0) Lenovo V15 G2 ALC (82KD)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 32.9 cm x 22.7 cm x 1.79 cm 35.92 cm x 23.58 cm x 1.99 cm
Weight 1.55 kg 1.7 kg
Case Material Polycarbonate ABS, glass-fibre, magnesium alloy, polyphenylene sulfide, polyamide, Talc15 Polycarbonate ABS
Colour Black Black
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 1 (20S0) Lenovo V15 G2 ALC (82KD)
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 250 cd/m² 250 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 45% 45% NTSC
Features Anti-glare, 170° viewing angle Anti-glare, 90° viewing angle
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 1 (20S0) Lenovo V15 G2 ALC (82KD)
CPU Intel Core i5 (10th Gen) 10210U / 1.6 GHz AMD Ryzen 7 5700U / 1.8 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.2 GHz 4.3 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core 8-core
Cache 6 MB L3 - 8 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Features Integrated memory controller Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 1 (20S0) Lenovo V15 G2 ALC (82KD)
RAM 8 GB (provided memory is soldered) 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 40 GB 16 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2666 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 1 1
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 1 (20S0) Lenovo V15 G2 ALC (82KD)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption 2, NVM Express (NVMe) 256 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 1 (20S0) Lenovo V15 G2 ALC (82KD)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics AMD Radeon Graphics
Memory Allocation Technology - Shared Video Memory (UMA)
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 720p
Camera Features IR camera, ThinkShutter camera privacy 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 T14 Gen 1 (20S0) Lenovo V15 G2 ALC (82KD)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0
Wireless Controller Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201 M.2 Card
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller Intel I219-V Realtek RTL8111H
Features Dual stream (2x2) Dual stream (2x2)
WWAN
Generation WWAN upgradable -
Technology LTE Advanced -
Controller FIBOCOM L850-GL - M.2 Card -
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 1 (20S0) Lenovo V15 G2 ALC (82KD)
Technology Lithium polymer Lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 50 Wh 38 Wh
Battery Life Up to 16.5 hours Up to 7.5 hours
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 1 (20S0) Lenovo V15 G2 ALC (82KD)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt 65 Watt
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 1 (20S0) Lenovo V15 G2 ALC (82KD)
Type Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes -
Features Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, Fn keys with Unified Communications controls Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad, precision touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 1 (20S0) Lenovo V15 G2 ALC (82KD)
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 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 3, DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN
Dock
USB 2.0
USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 (data only)
HDMI
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card)
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 1 (20S0) Lenovo V15 G2 ALC (82KD)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition - English Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition - English
Software Included - Microsoft Office (Trial)
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 1 (20S0) Lenovo V15 G2 ALC (82KD)
Dockable Yes -
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter Power adapter
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader, smart card reader Firmware 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, MIL-STD-810G tested Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, RapidCharge
Compliant Standards RoHS RoHS, TUV Rheinland Low Blue Light Certification, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes Yes
EPEAT Compliant EPEAT Gold -
TCO Certified TCO Certified Notebooks 8 -
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 3 years - pick-up and return
Limited warranty - battery - 1 year
Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return
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