Lenovo V14 IGL (82C2) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 3 (21AJ)

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Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 3 (21AJ)
Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 3 (21AJ)

Our Rating: 85 %

In depth comparison and review of Lenovo V14 IGL (82C2) and Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 3 (21AJ). 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 V14 IGL (82C2) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo V14 IGL (82C2) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

lightweight design

solid build quality

adequate port selection

quiet operation

mediocre battery life

limited performance

basic display quality

no backlit keyboard

Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 3 (21AJ) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 3 (21AJ) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

excellent keyboard feel

powerful processor options

good battery life

ample connectivity options

relatively heavy

average display brightness

costly base model

noisy under load

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo V14 IGL (82C2) and Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 3 (21AJ)
75 % - Design
65 % - Display
45 % - Performance
65 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery
85 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo V14 IGL (82C2) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 3 (21AJ) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo V14 IGL (82C2) Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 3 (21AJ)
Product Type Notebook Notebook - 180-degree hinge design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 32.71 cm x 24.1 cm x 1.99 cm 31.77 cm x 22.69 cm x 1.79 cm
Weight 1.6 kg 1.21 kg
Case Material Polycarbonate ABS Carbon fibre (top), glass-fibre (top), polycarbonate (top), polyphenylene sulfide (bottom)
Colour Iron grey Thunder black
DISPLAY Lenovo V14 IGL (82C2) Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 3 (21AJ)
Screen Size (Type) 14" - TN 14" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1366 x 768 (HD) 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:10
Image Brightness 220 cd/m² 300 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 45% NTSC
Features Anti-glare Anti-glare, 170° viewing angle
PROCESSOR Lenovo V14 IGL (82C2) Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 3 (21AJ)
CPU Intel Celeron N4020 / 1.1 GHz Intel Core i5 (12th Gen) 1245U / 1.6 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 2.8 GHz 4.4 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core 10-core
Cache 4 MB 12 MB
Features Integrated memory controller Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Lenovo V14 IGL (82C2) Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 3 (21AJ)
RAM 4 GB (provided memory is soldered) 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported - 40 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2400 MHz 3200 MHz
Rated Speed 2400 MHz 3200 MHz
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty - 1
Empty Slots - 1
STORAGE Lenovo V14 IGL (82C2) Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 3 (21AJ)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 1 TB HDD SATA / 5400 rpm 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption - SK Hynix
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo V14 IGL (82C2) Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 3 (21AJ)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics 600 Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Max Monitors Supported 1 external monitor(s) 3 external monitor(s)
Video System Features - Functions as Intel UHD graphics (for single-channel memory)
Camera Yes Yes - 720p
Resolution 0.3 Megapixel -
Camera Features Fixed focus Privacy shutter, fixed focus
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec - Realtek ALC3287
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio, Dolby Voice
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo V14 IGL (82C2) Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 3 (21AJ)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0 Bluetooth 5.1, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
Wireless Controller M.2 Card Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX 211
Network Interface - Gigabit Ethernet
Features Dual stream (2x2) Wake-on-LAN (WOL)
WWAN
Generation - 4G
Technology - LTE
Controller - Quectel EM05-G - M.2 Card
BATTERY Lenovo V14 IGL (82C2) Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 3 (21AJ)
Technology Lithium polymer 3-cell lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 35 Wh 39.3 Wh
Battery Life Up to 6 hours -
AC ADAPTER Lenovo V14 IGL (82C2) Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 3 (21AJ)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 45 Watt 65 Watt, 5 / 9 / 15 / 20 V
INPUT Lenovo V14 IGL (82C2) Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 3 (21AJ)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Keyboard Backlight - Yes
Features Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, Fn keys with Unified Communications controls
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo V14 IGL (82C2) Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 3 (21AJ)
Slots - 1 x Nano-SIM card (1 free)
Interfaces 2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1
HDMI
USB 2.0
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
2 x USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
HDMI
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card) -
SOFTWARE Lenovo V14 IGL (82C2) Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 3 (21AJ)
Operating System (OS) FreeDOS Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition (available through downgrade rights from Windows 11 Pro) + Windows 11 Pro Licence
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo V14 IGL (82C2) Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 3 (21AJ)
Included Accessories Wall mount power adapter USB-C power adapter
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip Discrete Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader
Security Slot Type - Kensington nano security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection - Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password Administrator password, power-on password, RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810H tested, NVMe password, USB FIDO (Fast Identity Online) device integration, Firmware Resiliency 3.0, certificate based BIOS authentication
Compliant Standards RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3 RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3, TCG Certified
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes Yes
EPEAT Compliant - EPEAT Gold
Max Operating Temperature - 35 °C
Min Operating Temperature - 5 °C
Humidity Range Operating - 8 - 95%
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return -
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