Lenovo ThinkPad T430 vs. Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 2 (20VJ)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests
Lenovo ThinkPad T430
Lenovo ThinkPad T430
Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 2 (20VJ)
Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 2 (20VJ)

Our Rating: 78 %

Detailed comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkPad T430 and Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 2 (20VJ). With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare dimensions, performance, storage, functions, but also other key features of both laptops and easily decide which one is the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the laptop that best fits your needs and expectations.

Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 2 (20VJ) Review

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

robust build quality

excellent keyboard comfort

good battery life

solid performance

compact design

average display quality

limited graphics power

no thunderbolt support

higher price point

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo ThinkPad T430 and Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 2 (20VJ)
82 % - Design
72 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad T430 vs. Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 2 (20VJ) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad T430 Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 2 (20VJ)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 34.05 cm x 23.2 cm x 2.99 cm 31.15 cm x 21.9 cm x 1.76 cm
Weight 2.17 kg 1.39 kg
Case Material Carbon fibre, glass-fibre, carbon fibre reinforced plastic Aluminum, glass-fibre reinforced plastic
Colour - Black
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad T430 Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 2 (20VJ)
Screen Size (Type) 14" 13.3" - TN
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1366 x 768 (HD) 1366 x 768 (HD)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness - 250 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 45%
Features Anti-glare Anti-glare, 90° viewing angle
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad T430 Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 2 (20VJ)
CPU Intel Core i5 (3rd Gen) 3320M / 2.6 GHz Intel Core i3 (11th Gen) 1115G4 / 3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.3 GHz 4.1 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core Dual-Core
Cache 3 MB 6 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Chipset Mobile Intel QM77 Express -
Platform Technology Intel vPro Platform -
Features Hyper-Threading Technology, integrated memory controller, Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad T430 Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 2 (20VJ)
RAM 2 GB (1 x 2 GB) 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 16 GB -
RAM Type DDR3 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 1600 MHz / PC3-12800 3200 MHz
Rated Speed 1600 MHz 3200 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 204-pin -
Slots Qty 2 -
Empty Slots 1 -
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad T430 Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 2 (20VJ)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 320 GB HDD SATA 3Gb/s / 7200 rpm 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption - Samsung
Optical Drive DVD-Writer removable -
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad T430 Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 2 (20VJ)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel HD Graphics 4000 Intel UHD Graphics
Camera - Yes - 720p
Camera Features - Fixed focus, ThinkShutter camera privacy
Sound Stereo speakers, stereo microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3202 Conexant CX11880
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Advanced Audio v2 High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio Premium
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad T430 Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 2 (20VJ)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1
Wireless Controller Intel Centrino Advanced-N 6205 - PCI Express Mini Card Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201 - M.2 Card
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller Intel 82579LM -
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad T430 Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 2 (20VJ)
Technology 6-cell Lithium Ion 4-cell Lithium Ion
Installed Qty 1 -
Max Supported Qty 2 -
Battery Capacity (Size) 57 Wh 46 Wh
Battery Life Up to 9.7 hours Up to 12.25 hours
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad T430 Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 2 (20VJ)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt 65 Watt
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad T430 Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 2 (20VJ)
Type Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Features Volume control, spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad, Fn keys with Unified Communications controls
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad T430 Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 2 (20VJ)
Expansion Bays 1 x Ultrabay Enhanced -
Slots 1 x ExpressCard/34 (1 free) -
Interfaces USB 2.0
PoweredUSB 2.0
2 x USB 3.0
VGA
Mini DisplayPort
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort Alt Mode)
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Lenovo Ethernet extension connector
Dock
LAN (on supplied adapter)
Memory Card Reader 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card) Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad T430 Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 2 (20VJ)
Operating System (OS) Microsoft Windows 7 Professional 64-bit Edition - English Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad T430 Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 2 (20VJ)
Dockable - Yes
Included Accessories Power adapter USB-C power adapter, ThinkPad Ethernet Extension Cable Gen 2
Integrated Options ThinkLight -
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 1.2) Security Chip Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip
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, ThinkVantage Active Protection System, ThinkPad Roll Cage, Intel Active Management Technology (iAMT) Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810H tested
Compliant Standards RoHS, GREENGUARD, Nordic Ecolabel RoHS
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes Yes
EPEAT Compliant EPEAT Gold EPEAT Gold
TCO Certified - TCO Certified Notebooks 8
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 3 years - pick-up and return
Limited warranty - battery - 1 year
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