Lenovo ThinkPad T15g Gen 1 (20US) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 2 (20VH)

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Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 2 (20VH)
Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 2 (20VH)

Our Rating: 78 %

Side by side comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkPad T15g Gen 1 (20US) and Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 2 (20VH). 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 T15g Gen 1 (20US) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad T15g Gen 1 (20US) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful graphics capabilities

robust build quality

high-resolution display

advanced security features

good thermal management

heavy and bulky

expensive price point

average battery life

limited color accuracy

Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 2 (20VH) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 2 (20VH) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

excellent keyboard comfort

good security features

decent battery life

competitive price point

average display quality

modest graphics performance

limited storage capacity

noisy under load

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Difference between Lenovo ThinkPad T15g Gen 1 (20US) and Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 2 (20VH)
85 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
84 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
86 % - Design
72 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad T15g Gen 1 (20US) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 2 (20VH) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad T15g Gen 1 (20US) Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 2 (20VH)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 37.54 cm x 25.23 cm x 3.145 cm 31.15 cm x 21.9 cm x 1.76 cm
Weight 2.74 kg 1.39 kg
Case Material Glass-fibre, glass-fibre reinforced plastic, polyphenylene sulfide Aluminum, glass-fibre reinforced plastic
Colour Black Black
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad T15g Gen 1 (20US) Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 2 (20VH)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" - IPS 13.3" - 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 250 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 72% NTSC 45% NTSC
Features Anti-glare, 160° viewing angle, 72% NTSC colour gamut Anti-glare, 170° viewing angle
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad T15g Gen 1 (20US) Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 2 (20VH)
CPU Intel Core i7 (10th Gen) 10850H / 2.7 GHz Intel Core i5 (11th Gen) 1135G7 / 2.4 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 5.1 GHz 4.2 GHz
Number of Cores 6-core Quad-Core
Cache 12 MB 8 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Chipset Mobile Intel WM490 -
Features Integrated memory controller Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad T15g Gen 1 (20US) Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 2 (20VH)
RAM 16 GB (1 x 16 GB) 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 128 GB -
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM - non-ECC DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2933 MHz 3200 MHz
Rated Speed 3200 MHz 3200 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin -
Slots Qty 4 -
Empty Slots 3 -
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad T15g Gen 1 (20US) Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 2 (20VH)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption - SK Hynix 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption 2, NVM Express (NVMe)
RAID Level RAID 0, RAID 1 -
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad T15g Gen 1 (20US) Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 2 (20VH)
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU -
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER / Intel UHD Graphics Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Max Monitors Supported - 3 external monitor(s)
Video Memory 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM -
Video System Features Max-Q design -
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 720p
Camera Features Fixed focus, ThinkShutter camera privacy Privacy shutter, IR camera, Windows Hello, fixed focus
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3286 Conexant CX11880
Compliant Standards Dolby Atmos High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio Premium
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad T15g Gen 1 (20US) Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 2 (20VH)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2
Wireless Controller Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201 - M.2 Card Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201 - M.2 Card
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
Ethernet Controller - Intel I219-V
Features - Gigabit Ethernet via optional Ethernet (RJ-45) adapter, dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad T15g Gen 1 (20US) Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 2 (20VH)
Technology 6-cell Lithium Ion Lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 94 Wh 46 Wh
Battery Life Up to 16.4 hours Up to 12.25 hours
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad T15g Gen 1 (20US) Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 2 (20VH)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 230 Watt, 20 V 65 Watt
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad T15g Gen 1 (20US) Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 2 (20VH)
Type Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Numeric Keypad Yes -
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, Fn keys with Unified Communications controls Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, Fn keys with Unified Communications controls
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad T15g Gen 1 (20US) Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 2 (20VH)
Slots 2 x M.2 Card (1 free) -
Interfaces USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
2 x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 3, DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort 1.2 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
HDMI
Lenovo Ethernet extension connector
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Dock
Memory Card Reader Yes (SD Card) Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad T15g Gen 1 (20US) Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 2 (20VH)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition (available through downgrade rights from Windows 11 Pro) + Windows 11 Pro Licence - English
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad T15g Gen 1 (20US) Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 2 (20VH)
Dockable - Yes
Included Accessories Power adapter USB-C power adapter
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader Discrete Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader, smart card 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 Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810H tested, self-healing BIOS
Compliant Standards RoHS RoHS, TCG Certified
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes Yes
EPEAT Compliant EPEAT Gold EPEAT Gold
TCO Certified TCO Certified Notebooks 8 TCO Certified Notebooks 8
Max Operating Temperature - 35 °C
Min Operating Temperature - 5 °C
Humidity Range Operating - 8 - 95%
Manufacturer Warranty - Base warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return
Extended warranty - 1 year - on-site
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