Lenovo ThinkPad T15g Gen 2 (20YT) vs. Lenovo ThinkBook 15p G2 ITH (21B1)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkPad T15g Gen 2 (20YT) and Lenovo ThinkBook 15p G2 ITH (21B1). 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 T15g Gen 2 (20YT) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad T15g Gen 2 (20YT) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful graphics performance

robust build quality

high-resolution display

advanced cooling system

good connectivity options

heavy and bulky

expensive price point

average battery life

limited color options

Lenovo ThinkBook 15p G2 ITH (21B1) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkBook 15p G2 ITH (21B1) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

high-resolution display

powerful processor performance

solid build quality

adequate storage options

good thermal management

heavier than competitors

average battery life

limited port selection

higher price point

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo ThinkPad T15g Gen 2 (20YT) and Lenovo ThinkBook 15p G2 ITH (21B1)
85 % - Design
84 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
85 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad T15g Gen 2 (20YT) vs. Lenovo ThinkBook 15p G2 ITH (21B1) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad T15g Gen 2 (20YT) Lenovo ThinkBook 15p G2 ITH (21B1)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 37.54 cm x 25.23 cm x 3.145 cm 35.9 cm x 24.95 cm x 1.99 cm
Weight 2.87 kg 1.9 kg
Case Material Glass-fibre, polyphenylene sulfide, polyamide Aluminum
Colour Black Dual tone mineral grey
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad T15g Gen 2 (20YT) Lenovo ThinkBook 15p G2 ITH (21B1)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" - IPS 15.6" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 3840 x 2160 (Ultra HD 4K) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 600 cd/m² 300 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 100% Adobe RGB 100% sRGB
Features Anti-glare, HDR 400 compatible, 170° viewing angle, Dolby Vision 170° viewing angle
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad T15g Gen 2 (20YT) Lenovo ThinkBook 15p G2 ITH (21B1)
CPU Intel Core i9 (11th Gen) 11950H / 2.6 GHz Intel Core i7 (11th Gen) 11800H / 2.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 5 GHz 4.6 GHz
Number of Cores 8-core 8-core
Cache 24 MB 24 MB
Chipset Intel WM590 Intel HM570
Features Integrated memory controller Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad T15g Gen 2 (20YT) Lenovo ThinkBook 15p G2 ITH (21B1)
RAM 32 GB 16 GB (2 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported 128 GB 32 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM - non-ECC DDR4 SDRAM - non-ECC
Speed 3200 MHz 3200 MHz
Rated Speed 3200 MHz 3200 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 4 2
Empty Slots - 0
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad T15g Gen 2 (20YT) Lenovo ThinkBook 15p G2 ITH (21B1)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 2 TB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption - Samsung 512 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe)
RAID Level RAID 0, RAID 1 RAID 0, RAID 1
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad T15g Gen 2 (20YT) Lenovo ThinkBook 15p G2 ITH (21B1)
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 / Intel UHD Graphics NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 / Intel UHD Graphics
Max Monitors Supported 4 external monitor(s) 2 external monitor(s)
Video Memory 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features NVIDIA Resizable BAR, Advanced Optimus, Dynamic Boost 2.0 -
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 1080p
Camera Features Privacy shutter, IR camera, fixed focus Privacy shutter, fixed focus
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3306 Realtek ALC3287
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Atmos High Definition Audio, Dolby Atmos
Audio Features - Harman-branded
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad T15g Gen 2 (20YT) Lenovo ThinkBook 15p G2 ITH (21B1)
Wireless Bluetooth 5.2, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E) 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2
Wireless Controller Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX 210 M.2 Card
Network Interface 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Features Wake-on-LAN (WOL) Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad T15g Gen 2 (20YT) Lenovo ThinkBook 15p G2 ITH (21B1)
Technology 6-cell lithium polymer Lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 94 Wh 57 Wh
Battery Life Up to 11 hours Up to 7.5 hours
Battery Run Time - Local video (1080p) playback time: up to 7.5 hours
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad T15g Gen 2 (20YT) Lenovo ThinkBook 15p G2 ITH (21B1)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 230 Watt, 20 V 135 Watt
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad T15g Gen 2 (20YT) Lenovo ThinkBook 15p G2 ITH (21B1)
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 Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad T15g Gen 2 (20YT) Lenovo ThinkBook 15p G2 ITH (21B1)
Slots 3 x M.2 Card (2 free) 1 x M.2 (PCI Express 3.0 x4) (0 free)
1 x M.2 (PCI Express 4.0 x4) (1 free)
Interfaces USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
2 x USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort 1.4a Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN
USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB 3.2 Gen 2
USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (SD Card) 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card)
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad T15g Gen 2 (20YT) Lenovo ThinkBook 15p G2 ITH (21B1)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition (available through downgrade rights from Windows 11 Pro) + Windows 11 Pro Licence Windows 11 Pro - English
Software Included - Microsoft Office (Trial)
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad T15g Gen 2 (20YT) Lenovo ThinkBook 15p G2 ITH (21B1)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Discrete Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader Firmware 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, power-on password, RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810H tested, self-healing BIOS Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810H tested, self-healing BIOS
Compliant Standards RoHS, TCG Certified RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3, TUV Rheinland Low Blue Light (Software Solution)
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes Yes
EPEAT Compliant EPEAT Gold -
TCO Certified 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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