Lenovo ThinkPad T15 Gen 2 (20W4) vs. Lenovo Yoga Creator 7 15IMH05 (82DS)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkPad T15 Gen 2 (20W4) and Lenovo Yoga Creator 7 15IMH05 (82DS). 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 T15 Gen 2 (20W4) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad T15 Gen 2 (20W4) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

excellent keyboard feel

impressive cpu performance

good battery life

reliable security features

heavier than competitors

limited color accuracy

expensive base model

noisy under load

Lenovo Yoga Creator 7 15IMH05 (82DS) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo Yoga Creator 7 15IMH05 (82DS) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful intel processor

high-resolution display

stylish, sleek design

fast ssd storage

good battery life

heavier than competitors

limited port selection

higher price point

noisy under load

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo ThinkPad T15 Gen 2 (20W4) and Lenovo Yoga Creator 7 15IMH05 (82DS)
85 % - Design
83 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
78 % - Battery
86 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
76 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad T15 Gen 2 (20W4) vs. Lenovo Yoga Creator 7 15IMH05 (82DS) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad T15 Gen 2 (20W4) Lenovo Yoga Creator 7 15IMH05 (82DS)
Product Type Notebook Notebook - 180-degree hinge design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 36.58 cm x 24.8 cm x 1.91 cm 35.66 cm x 22.94 cm x 1.72 cm
Weight 1.82 kg 1.95 kg
Case Material Polycarbonate ABS, glass-fibre, magnesium alloy, polyphenylene sulfide, polyamide, Talc15 Polycarbonate ABS, glass
Colour Black Dark moss
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad T15 Gen 2 (20W4) Lenovo Yoga Creator 7 15IMH05 (82DS)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" - 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 300 cd/m² 300 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 45% NTSC 100% sRGB
Features Anti-glare, 170° viewing angle Glossy
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad T15 Gen 2 (20W4) Lenovo Yoga Creator 7 15IMH05 (82DS)
CPU Intel Core i5 (11th Gen) 1135G7 / 2.4 GHz Intel Core i5 (10th Gen) 10300H / 2.5 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.2 GHz 4.5 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core Quad-Core
Cache 8 MB 8 MB
64-bit Computing - Yes
Chipset - Intel HM470
Features Integrated memory controller Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad T15 Gen 2 (20W4) Lenovo Yoga Creator 7 15IMH05 (82DS)
RAM 8 GB (provided memory is soldered) 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 40 GB -
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 3200 MHz 2933 MHz
Rated Speed 3200 MHz 2933 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin -
Slots Qty 1 -
Empty Slots 1 -
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad T15 Gen 2 (20W4) Lenovo Yoga Creator 7 15IMH05 (82DS)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 - TCG Opal Encryption 2, NVM Express (NVMe) 512 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad T15 Gen 2 (20W4) Lenovo Yoga Creator 7 15IMH05 (82DS)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel Iris Xe Graphics NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 / Intel UHD Graphics
Memory Allocation Technology Shared Video Memory (UMA) -
Max Monitors Supported 3 external monitor(s) -
Video Memory - 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 720p
Camera Features IR camera, Windows Hello, fixed focus, ThinkShutter camera privacy IR camera, ToF sensor
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Three speakers, dual array microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3287 Realtek ALC3306
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio High Definition Audio, Dolby Atmos
Audio Features - WoV (Wake-on-Voice)
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad T15 Gen 2 (20W4) Lenovo Yoga Creator 7 15IMH05 (82DS)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2 Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax
Wireless Controller Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201 Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201 - M.2 Card
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
Ethernet Controller Intel I219-LM -
Features Dual stream (2x2) Dual stream (2x2)
WWAN
Generation WWAN upgradable -
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad T15 Gen 2 (20W4) Lenovo Yoga Creator 7 15IMH05 (82DS)
Technology Lithium polymer Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 57 Wh 70 Wh
Battery Life Up to 16.8 hours Up to 13 hours
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad T15 Gen 2 (20W4) Lenovo Yoga Creator 7 15IMH05 (82DS)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt 135 Watt
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad T15 Gen 2 (20W4) Lenovo Yoga Creator 7 15IMH05 (82DS)
Type Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, Fn keys with Unified Communications controls Multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad T15 Gen 2 (20W4) Lenovo Yoga Creator 7 15IMH05 (82DS)
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
LAN
Dock
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 3, DisplayPort 1.4b Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) Yes (SD Card)
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad T15 Gen 2 (20W4) Lenovo Yoga Creator 7 15IMH05 (82DS)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition - English Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition - English
Software Included - Microsoft Office (Trial)
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad T15 Gen 2 (20W4) Lenovo Yoga Creator 7 15IMH05 (82DS)
Dockable Yes -
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter Power adapter
Integrated Options - Ambient light sensor
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader, smart card reader -
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot -
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) -
Features Administrator password, power-on password, RapidCharge, self-healing BIOS, NVMe password Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password
Compliant Standards RoHS RoHS, ERP
SAR Value - 0.38 W/kg (body), 0.38 W/kg (limb)
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes Yes
EPEAT Compliant EPEAT Gold -
TCO Certified TCO Certified Notebooks 8 -
Max Operating Temperature 35 °C -
Min Operating Temperature 5 °C -
Humidity Range Operating 8 - 95% -
Manufacturer Warranty Base warranty - 3 years - pick-up and return
Base warranty - battery - 1 year
Extended warranty - 1 year - on-site
Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return
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