Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 1 (20S3) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 1 (20U6)

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Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 1 (20U6)
Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 1 (20U6)

Our Rating: 72 %

Side by side comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 1 (20S3) and Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 1 (20U6). Compare dimensions, processors, batteries, storage capacities and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect laptop. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the laptop that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.

Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 1 (20S3) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 1 (20S3) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

excellent keyboard feel

good battery life

strong security features

reliable performance

average display quality

heavier than competitors

noisy under load

limited graphics power

Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 1 (20U6) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 1 (20U6) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

excellent keyboard feel

good security features

solid performance

reasonable price

average display quality

heavier design

modest battery life

limited graphics power

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 1 (20S3) and Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 1 (20U6)
82 % - Design
72 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
76 % - Battery
76 % - Design
64 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 1 (20S3) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 1 (20U6) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 1 (20S3) Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 1 (20U6)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 32.9 cm x 22.7 cm x 1.79 cm 33.1 cm x 23.5 cm x 2.04 cm
Weight 1.55 kg 1.61 kg
Case Material Polycarbonate ABS, glass-fibre, magnesium alloy, polyphenylene sulfide, polyamide, Talc15 Polycarbonate ABS
Colour Black Black
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 1 (20S3) Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 1 (20U6)
Screen Size (Type) 14" - IPS 14"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) -
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 250 cd/m² -
Colour Gamut 45% 45%
Features Anti-glare, 170° viewing angle Anti-glare
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 1 (20S3) Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 1 (20U6)
CPU Intel Core i5 (10th Gen) 10310U / 1.7 GHz No CPU
Max Turbo Speed 4.4 GHz -
Number of Cores Quad-Core -
Cache 6 MB -
64-bit Computing Yes -
Features Integrated memory controller -
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 1 (20S3) Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 1 (20U6)
RAM 8 GB (provided memory is soldered) 0 GB
Max RAM Supported 40 GB 64 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2666 MHz 3200 MHz
Rated Speed 3200 MHz -
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 1 2
Empty Slots 1 2
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 1 (20S3) Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 1 (20U6)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption - Samsung -
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 1 (20S3) Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 1 (20U6)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics -
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 720p
Camera Features 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, Dolby Audio
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 1 (20S3) Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 1 (20U6)
Wireless NFC, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1 -
Wireless Controller Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201 - M.2 Card -
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 1 (20S3) Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 1 (20U6)
Technology 3-cell lithium polymer Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 50 Wh 45 Wh
Battery Life Up to 16.5 hours Up to 14.36 hours
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 1 (20S3) Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 1 (20U6)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt -
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 1 (20S3) Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 1 (20U6)
Type Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Keyboard Backlight Yes -
Features Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, Fn keys with Unified Communications controls Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad, Fn keys with Unified Communications controls
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 1 (20S3) Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 1 (20U6)
Interfaces USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 (supports DisplayPort 1.2 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 3, DisplayPort 1.2 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
HDMI
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Dock
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 (supports DisplayPort 1.2 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort 1.2 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
HDMI
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Dock
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 1 (20S3) Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 1 (20U6)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition No operating system
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 1 (20S3) Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 1 (20U6)
Dockable Yes Yes
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter USB-C power adapter
Integrated Options RFID/NFC reader -
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader -
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-810G tested, self-healing BIOS Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, MIL-STD-810G tested
Compliant Standards RoHS, FIPS 201, ISO 22196 RoHS
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes Yes
EPEAT Compliant EPEAT Gold EPEAT Gold
TCO Certified TCO Certified Notebooks 8 TCO Certified Notebooks 8
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