Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 1 (20T2) vs. Lenovo V15-ADA (Lenovo V15)

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Lenovo V15-ADA (Lenovo V15)
Lenovo V15-ADA (Lenovo V15)

Our Rating: 65 %

In depth comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 1 (20T2) and Lenovo V15-ADA (Lenovo V15). 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 X13 Gen 1 (20T2) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 1 (20T2) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

excellent keyboard feel

good security features

impressive battery life

compact and portable

average display brightness

limited graphics performance

noisy under load

higher price point

Lenovo V15-ADA (Lenovo V15) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo V15-ADA (Lenovo V15) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price point

decent processor performance

lightweight design

sufficient connectivity options

simple aesthetic appeal

average display quality

limited storage capacity

no backlit keyboard

mediocre battery life

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 1 (20T2) and Lenovo V15-ADA (Lenovo V15)
86 % - Design
72 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
73 % - Design
65 % - Display
65 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 1 (20T2) vs. Lenovo V15-ADA (Lenovo V15) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 1 (20T2) Lenovo V15-ADA (Lenovo V15)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 31.2 cm x 21.72 cm x 1.69 cm 36.22 cm x 25.15 cm x 1.99 cm
Weight 1.29 kg 1.85 kg
Case Material Magnesium-aluminum alloy, polyphenylene sulfide Polycarbonate ABS
Colour Black Iron grey texture
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 1 (20T2) Lenovo V15-ADA (Lenovo V15)
Screen Size (Type) 13.3" - IPS 15.6" - TN
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 220 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 72% -
Features Anti-glare, 170° viewing angle Anti-glare
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 1 (20T2) Lenovo V15-ADA (Lenovo V15)
CPU Intel Core i5 (10th Gen) 10210U / 1.6 GHz AMD Athlon Silver 3050U / 2.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.2 GHz 3.2 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core Dual-Core
Cache 6 MB L3 - 4 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Features Integrated memory controller Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 1 (20T2) Lenovo V15-ADA (Lenovo V15)
RAM 8 GB (provided memory is soldered) 4 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported - 12 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2666 MHz 2400 MHz
Rated Speed 3200 MHz 2400 MHz
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty - 1
Empty Slots - 1
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 1 (20T2) Lenovo V15-ADA (Lenovo V15)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption 2, NVM Express (NVMe) 128 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 3.0 x2 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 1 (20T2) Lenovo V15-ADA (Lenovo V15)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics AMD Radeon Graphics
Camera Yes - 720p Yes
Resolution - 0.3 Megapixel
Camera Features IR camera, fixed focus, ThinkShutter camera privacy Fixed focus
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3287 -
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Advanced Audio High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 1 (20T2) Lenovo V15-ADA (Lenovo V15)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0
Wireless Controller Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201 M.2 Card
Ethernet Controller Intel I219-V -
Features Gigabit Ethernet via optional Ethernet (RJ-45) adapter, dual stream (2x2) Dual stream (2x2)
WWAN
Generation WWAN upgradable -
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 1 (20T2) Lenovo V15-ADA (Lenovo V15)
Technology Lithium Ion Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 48 Wh 35 Wh
Battery Life Up to 15.9 hours Up to 6 hours
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 1 (20T2) Lenovo V15-ADA (Lenovo V15)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt 65 Watt
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 1 (20T2) Lenovo V15-ADA (Lenovo V15)
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 X13 Gen 1 (20T2) Lenovo V15-ADA (Lenovo V15)
Interfaces USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
HDMI
Lenovo Ethernet extension connector
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Dock
USB 2.0
2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card)
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 1 (20T2) Lenovo V15-ADA (Lenovo V15)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition - English Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition - English
Software Included - Microsoft Office (30 days trial)
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 1 (20T2) Lenovo V15-ADA (Lenovo V15)
Dockable Yes -
Included Accessories USB-C 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 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 - ADA 82C7
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