Lenovo ThinkPad T15p Gen 2 (21A7) vs. Lenovo Yoga Slim 9 14ITL5 (82D1)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkPad T15p Gen 2 (21A7) and Lenovo Yoga Slim 9 14ITL5 (82D1). 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 2 (21A7) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad T15p Gen 2 (21A7) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

powerful processor performance

comfortable keyboard layout

ample connectivity options

efficient thermal management

heavier than competitors

average battery life

premium price point

limited display brightness

Lenovo Yoga Slim 9 14ITL5 (82D1) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo Yoga Slim 9 14ITL5 (82D1) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

stunning 4k display

premium aluminum build

excellent battery life

powerful i7 processor

responsive touchscreen

high price point

no dedicated GPU

limited port selection

heavier than competitors

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo ThinkPad T15p Gen 2 (21A7) and Lenovo Yoga Slim 9 14ITL5 (82D1)
85 % - Design
75 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
85 % - Design
85 % - Display
80 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad T15p Gen 2 (21A7) vs. Lenovo Yoga Slim 9 14ITL5 (82D1) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad T15p Gen 2 (21A7) Lenovo Yoga Slim 9 14ITL5 (82D1)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 36.65 cm x 25 cm x 2.27 cm 31.8 cm x 20.09 cm x 1.46 cm
Weight 2.07 kg 1.31 kg
Case Material Polycarbonate ABS Aluminum, leather, 3D glass
Colour Black Shadow black
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad T15p Gen 2 (21A7) Lenovo Yoga Slim 9 14ITL5 (82D1)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" - IPS 14" - IPS
Touchscreen - Yes (10-point multi-touch)
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 3840 x 2160 (Ultra HD 4K)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 300 cd/m² 500 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 45% NTSC 90% DCI-P3
Features Anti-glare, 170° viewing angle Glossy, HDR 400 compatible, Dolby Vision
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad T15p Gen 2 (21A7) Lenovo Yoga Slim 9 14ITL5 (82D1)
CPU Intel Core i7 (11th Gen) 11800H / 2.3 GHz Intel Core i5 (11th Gen) 1135G7 / 2.4 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.6 GHz 4.2 GHz
Number of Cores 8-core Quad-Core
Cache 24 MB 8 MB
Chipset Intel WM590 -
Platform Technology - Intel Evo
Features Integrated memory controller Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad T15p Gen 2 (21A7) Lenovo Yoga Slim 9 14ITL5 (82D1)
RAM 16 GB (1 x 16 GB) 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 64 GB -
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM - non-ECC LPDDR4X SDRAM
Speed 3200 MHz 4266 MHz
Rated Speed 3200 MHz 4266 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin -
Slots Qty 2 -
Empty Slots 1 -
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad T15p Gen 2 (21A7) Lenovo Yoga Slim 9 14ITL5 (82D1)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 - TCG Opal Encryption 2, NVM Express (NVMe) 512 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe - Samsung
RAID Level RAID 0, RAID 1 -
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad T15p Gen 2 (21A7) Lenovo Yoga Slim 9 14ITL5 (82D1)
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU -
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 / Intel UHD Graphics Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Memory Allocation Technology - Shared Video Memory (UMA)
Max Monitors Supported 2 external monitor(s) 3 external monitor(s)
Video Memory 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM -
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 720p
Camera Features Privacy shutter, IR camera, fixed focus ToF sensor, electronic privacy shutter
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3287 Realtek ALC3268
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio High Definition Audio, Dolby Atmos
Audio Features - Smart Amp
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad T15p Gen 2 (21A7) Lenovo Yoga Slim 9 14ITL5 (82D1)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1
Wireless Controller Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201 -
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
Features Wake-on-LAN (WOL), dual stream (2x2) -
WWAN
Generation 4G upgradable -
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad T15p Gen 2 (21A7) Lenovo Yoga Slim 9 14ITL5 (82D1)
Technology Lithium polymer 4-cell lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 68 Wh 63.5 Wh
Battery Life Up to 10.6 hours Up to 20 hours
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad T15p Gen 2 (21A7) Lenovo Yoga Slim 9 14ITL5 (82D1)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 135 Watt 65 Watt, 5 / 9 / 15 / 20 V
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad T15p Gen 2 (21A7) Lenovo Yoga Slim 9 14ITL5 (82D1)
Type Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes -
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, Fn keys with Unified Communications controls Multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad, precision glass touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad T15p Gen 2 (21A7) Lenovo Yoga Slim 9 14ITL5 (82D1)
Slots 2 x M.2 Card (0 free) 2 x M.2 Card (1 free)
Interfaces USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
HDMI
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
3 x USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort 1.4a Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (SD Card) -
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad T15p Gen 2 (21A7) Lenovo Yoga Slim 9 14ITL5 (82D1)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition - English Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition - English
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad T15p Gen 2 (21A7) Lenovo Yoga Slim 9 14ITL5 (82D1)
Included Accessories Power adapter Protective sleeve, USB-C slim power adapter
Integrated Options - Ambient light sensor, G-sensor
Security Discrete 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-810H tested, self-healing BIOS Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, Rapid Charge Express
Compliant Standards RoHS, TCG Certified RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3
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 Base warranty - 3 years - pick-up and return
Base warranty - battery - 1 year
Extended warranty - 3 years - on-site
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