Lenovo ThinkPad X240 (20AM) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad E14 (20RB)

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Lenovo ThinkPad X240 (20AM)
Lenovo ThinkPad X240 (20AM)

In depth comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkPad X240 (20AM) and Lenovo ThinkPad E14 (20RB). 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 E14 (20RB) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad E14 (20RB) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

excellent keyboard comfort

good battery life

reliable performance

affordable price

average display quality

limited graphics power

no thunderbolt support

heavier design

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo ThinkPad X240 (20AM) and Lenovo ThinkPad E14 (20RB)
85 % - Design
75 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad X240 (20AM) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad E14 (20RB) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad X240 (20AM) Lenovo ThinkPad E14 (20RB)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 30.55 cm x 20.85 cm x 1.99 cm 32.5 cm x 23.2 cm x 1.79 cm
Weight 1.47 kg 1.73 kg
Case Material Glass-fibre reinforced plastic Aluminum
Colour - Black
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad X240 (20AM) Lenovo ThinkPad E14 (20RB)
Screen Size (Type) 12.5" 14" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1366 x 768 (HD) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness - 250 cd/m²
Features Anti-glare Anti-glare, 170° viewing angle
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad X240 (20AM) Lenovo ThinkPad E14 (20RB)
CPU Intel Core i3 (4th Gen) 4010U / 1.7 GHz Intel Core i3 (10th Gen) 10110U / 2.1 GHz
Max Turbo Speed - 4.1 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core Dual-Core
Cache 3 MB 4 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Features Integrated memory controller Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad X240 (20AM) Lenovo ThinkPad E14 (20RB)
RAM 2 GB (1 x 2 GB) 4 GB (1 x 4 GB)
Max RAM Supported 8 GB 16 GB
RAM Type DDR3L SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 1600 MHz / PC3L-12800 2666 MHz
Rated Speed 1600 MHz 2666 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 204-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 1 1
Empty Slots 0 0
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad X240 (20AM) Lenovo ThinkPad E14 (20RB)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 500 GB HDD SATA 6Gb/s / 7200 rpm 128 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 3.0 x2 - SK Hynix
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad X240 (20AM) Lenovo ThinkPad E14 (20RB)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel HD Graphics 4400 Intel UHD Graphics
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 720p
Camera Features Face tracking ThinkShutter camera privacy
Sound Stereo speakers, two microphones Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3232 Conexant CX11880
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Advanced Audio v2 High Definition Audio, Dolby Advanced Audio
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad X240 (20AM) Lenovo ThinkPad E14 (20RB)
Wireless 802.11b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0
Wireless Controller M.2 Card Intel Wireless-AC 9560 - M.2 Card
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller Intel I218-V Realtek R8111GUS
WWAN
Generation WWAN -
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad X240 (20AM) Lenovo ThinkPad E14 (20RB)
Technology 6-cell Lithium Ion 3-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 47 Wh 45 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 12.8 hours
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad X240 (20AM) Lenovo ThinkPad E14 (20RB)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 45 Watt 65 Watt
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad X240 (20AM) Lenovo ThinkPad E14 (20RB)
Type Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav Keyboard, touchpad
Features Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad X240 (20AM) Lenovo ThinkPad E14 (20RB)
Interfaces 2 x USB 3.0
VGA
Mini DisplayPort
LAN
Dock
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.1 Gen 1
USB 3.1 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB 2.0
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
HDMI
LAN
Memory Card Reader 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card) -
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad X240 (20AM) Lenovo ThinkPad E14 (20RB)
Operating System (OS) Microsoft Windows 7 Professional 64-bit Edition - French Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad X240 (20AM) Lenovo ThinkPad E14 (20RB)
Dockable Yes -
Included Accessories Power adapter USB-C power adapter
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, 1 USB 3.0 (Always On), MIL-STD-810G tested Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810G tested
Compliant Standards RoHS, GREENGUARD RoHS
SAR Value - 0.469 W/kg (body), 0.469 W/kg (limb)
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes Yes
EPEAT Compliant - EPEAT Silver
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return -
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