Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 2 (20XG) vs. Lenovo 100w Gen 3 (82HY)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 2 (20XG) and Lenovo 100w Gen 3 (82HY). 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 T14s Gen 2 (20XG) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 2 (20XG) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

excellent keyboard feel

impressive battery life

lightweight and portable

good security features

average display brightness

limited graphics performance

no HDMI port

higher price point

Lenovo 100w Gen 3 (82HY) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo 100w Gen 3 (82HY) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

compact design

durable build quality

decent battery life

suitable for basic tasks

limited storage capacity

average display quality

modest performance

no backlit keyboard

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 2 (20XG) and Lenovo 100w Gen 3 (82HY)
81 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
84 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
73 % - Design
66 % - Display
55 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 2 (20XG) vs. Lenovo 100w Gen 3 (82HY) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 2 (20XG) Lenovo 100w Gen 3 (82HY)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 32.75 cm x 22.44 cm x 1.681 cm 25.96 cm x 20.2 cm x 1.99 cm
Weight 1.36 kg 1.25 kg
Case Material Aluminum, magnesium alloy, carbon fibre reinforced plastic Polycarbonate ABS
Colour Villi black Abyss blue
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 2 (20XG) Lenovo 100w Gen 3 (82HY)
Screen Size (Type) 14" - IPS 11.6" - TN
Touchscreen Yes (10-point multi-touch) -
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1366 x 768 (HD)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 300 cd/m² 250 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 45% NTSC 45% NTSC
Features Anti-glare, on-cell touch technology, 170° viewing angle Anti-glare, 90° viewing angle
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 2 (20XG) Lenovo 100w Gen 3 (82HY)
CPU AMD Ryzen 5 Pro 5650U / 2.3 GHz AMD 3000 Series 3015e / 1.2 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.2 GHz 2.3 GHz
Number of Cores 6-core Dual-Core
Cache L3 - 16 MB L3 - 4 MB
Features Integrated memory controller Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 2 (20XG) Lenovo 100w Gen 3 (82HY)
RAM 16 GB (provided memory is soldered) 4 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type LPDDR4X SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 4266 MHz 1600 MHz
Rated Speed 4266 MHz 1600 MHz
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 2 (20XG) Lenovo 100w Gen 3 (82HY)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption - Samsung 64 GB eMMC - eMMC 5.01
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 2 (20XG) Lenovo 100w Gen 3 (82HY)
Graphics Processor (GPU) AMD Radeon Graphics AMD Radeon Graphics
Memory Allocation Technology Shared Video Memory (UMA) Shared Video Memory (UMA)
Max Monitors Supported 3 external monitor(s) 2 external monitor(s)
Camera Yes - 1080p Yes - 720p
Camera Features Privacy shutter, IR camera, Windows Hello, fixed focus Privacy shutter, fixed focus
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3287 Realtek ALC3287
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio High Definition Audio
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 2 (20XG) Lenovo 100w Gen 3 (82HY)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0
Wireless Controller Realtek RTL8852AE Realtek RTL8822CE - M.2 Card
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
Ethernet Controller Realtek RTL8111EPV -
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 2 (20XG) Lenovo 100w Gen 3 (82HY)
Technology 4-cell lithium polymer Lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 57 Wh 47 Wh
Battery Life Up to 19.4 hours Up to 12.5 hours
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 2 (20XG) Lenovo 100w Gen 3 (82HY)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt 65 Watt
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 2 (20XG) Lenovo 100w Gen 3 (82HY)
Type Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav Keyboard, touchpad
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 T14s Gen 2 (20XG) Lenovo 100w Gen 3 (82HY)
Interfaces USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
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
LAN (on supplied adapter)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 (supports DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 2 (20XG) Lenovo 100w Gen 3 (82HY)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition Windows 10 Pro National Academic - English
Software Included - Microsoft Office (Trial)
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 2 (20XG) Lenovo 100w Gen 3 (82HY)
Dockable Yes -
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter, ThinkPad Ethernet Extension Adapter Gen 2 USB-C power adapter
Security Discrete Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip
Security Slot Type Kensington nano 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, power-on password, RapidCharge, self-healing BIOS, NVMe password Administrator password, power-on password, RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810H tested
Compliant Standards RoHS, TCG Certified RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3, TCG Certified
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes Yes
EPEAT Compliant EPEAT Gold EPEAT Silver
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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