Lenovo ThinkPad T15p Gen 1 (20TN) vs. Lenovo IdeaPad S145-14AST (Lenovo IdeaPad S145)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkPad T15p Gen 1 (20TN) and Lenovo IdeaPad S145-14AST (Lenovo IdeaPad S145). 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 T15p Gen 1 (20TN) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad T15p Gen 1 (20TN) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

excellent keyboard experience

powerful processor performance

ample connectivity options

good enterprise security

heavy design

average battery life

mediocre display quality

expensive base model

Lenovo IdeaPad S145-14AST (Lenovo IdeaPad S145) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo IdeaPad S145-14AST (Lenovo IdeaPad S145) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

lightweight design

decent processor speed

sufficient connectivity options

quiet operation

average display quality

limited storage capacity

basic graphics performance

short battery life

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo ThinkPad T15p Gen 1 (20TN) and Lenovo IdeaPad S145-14AST (Lenovo IdeaPad S145)
81 % - Design
75 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
72 % - Design
66 % - Display
45 % - Performance
65 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad T15p Gen 1 (20TN) vs. Lenovo IdeaPad S145-14AST (Lenovo IdeaPad S145) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad T15p Gen 1 (20TN) Lenovo IdeaPad S145-14AST (Lenovo IdeaPad S145)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 36.65 cm x 25 cm x 2.27 cm 32.71 cm x 24.1 cm x 1.99 cm
Weight 2.07 kg 1.6 kg
Case Material Polycarbonate ABS Polycarbonate ABS
Colour Black Platinum grey
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad T15p Gen 1 (20TN) Lenovo IdeaPad S145-14AST (Lenovo IdeaPad S145)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 14" - TN
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 3840 x 2160 (Ultra HD 4K) 1366 x 768 (HD)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 600 cd/m² 220 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 100% -
Features Anti-glare, Wide Viewing Angle, 178° viewing angle, HDR 400 compatible, Dolby Vision Anti-glare
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad T15p Gen 1 (20TN) Lenovo IdeaPad S145-14AST (Lenovo IdeaPad S145)
CPU Intel Core i7 (10th Gen) 10750H / 2.6 GHz AMD A4 9125 / 2.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 5 GHz 2.6 GHz
Number of Cores 6-core Dual-Core
Cache 12 MB L2 - 1 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Chipset Mobile Intel WM490 -
Features Integrated memory controller Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad T15p Gen 1 (20TN) Lenovo IdeaPad S145-14AST (Lenovo IdeaPad S145)
RAM 16 GB (1 x 16 GB) 4 GB (1 x 4 GB)
Max RAM Supported 64 GB 8 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2933 MHz 2133 MHz
Rated Speed 3200 MHz 2133 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 2 1
Empty Slots 1 0
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad T15p Gen 1 (20TN) Lenovo IdeaPad S145-14AST (Lenovo IdeaPad S145)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption 2, NVM Express (NVMe) 128 GB SSD 2.5" SATA 6Gb/s
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad T15p Gen 1 (20TN) Lenovo IdeaPad S145-14AST (Lenovo IdeaPad S145)
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU -
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 / Intel UHD Graphics AMD Radeon R3
Video Memory 3 GB GDDR5 SDRAM -
Camera Yes - 720p Yes
Resolution - 0.3 Megapixel
Camera Features IR camera, fixed focus, ThinkShutter camera privacy -
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3287 -
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad T15p Gen 1 (20TN) Lenovo IdeaPad S145-14AST (Lenovo IdeaPad S145)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.2
Wireless Controller Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201 M.2 Card
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
Ethernet Controller Intel I219-V -
Features Dual stream (2x2) -
WWAN
Generation WWAN upgradable -
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad T15p Gen 1 (20TN) Lenovo IdeaPad S145-14AST (Lenovo IdeaPad S145)
Technology Lithium Ion Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 68 Wh 30 Wh
Battery Life Up to 12.1 hours Up to 4 hours
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad T15p Gen 1 (20TN) Lenovo IdeaPad S145-14AST (Lenovo IdeaPad S145)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 135 Watt 45 Watt
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad T15p Gen 1 (20TN) Lenovo IdeaPad S145-14AST (Lenovo IdeaPad S145)
Type Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes -
Keyboard Backlight Yes -
Features Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad, Fn keys with Unified Communications controls Multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad T15p Gen 1 (20TN) Lenovo IdeaPad S145-14AST (Lenovo IdeaPad S145)
Interfaces USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 3, DisplayPort 1.2 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
HDMI
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 2.0
2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (SDXC UHS-II Card) 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card)
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad T15p Gen 1 (20TN) Lenovo IdeaPad S145-14AST (Lenovo IdeaPad S145)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition - English Windows 10 Home in S mode - English
Software Included - Microsoft Office (30 days trial)
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad T15p Gen 1 (20TN) Lenovo IdeaPad S145-14AST (Lenovo IdeaPad S145)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader, smart card reader Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot -
Theft/Intrusion Protection 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
Compliant Standards RoHS RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes Yes
EPEAT Compliant EPEAT Gold -
TCO Certified TCO Certified Notebooks 8 -
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 3 years - pick-up and return
Limited warranty - battery - 1 year
Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return
Model Number - 14AST 81ST
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