Lenovo V17 G4 IRU (83A2) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 5 (21JK)

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In depth comparison and review of Lenovo V17 G4 IRU (83A2) and Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 5 (21JK). 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.

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Lenovo V17 G4 IRU (83A2) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 5 (21JK) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo V17 G4 IRU (83A2) Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 5 (21JK)
Product Type Notebook - 180-degree hinge design Notebook - 180-degree hinge design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 39.9 cm x 27.4 cm x 1.99 cm 31.3 cm x 21.93 cm x 1.799 cm
Weight 2.02 kg 1.53 kg
Case Material Polycarbonate ABS (bottom), polycarbonate ABS (top) Aluminium (top), aluminium (bottom)
Colour Iron grey Graphite black
DISPLAY Lenovo V17 G4 IRU (83A2) Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 5 (21JK)
Screen Size (Type) 17.3" - IPS 14" - IPS
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:10
Image Brightness 300 cd/m² 300 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 72% NTSC 45% NTSC
Features Anti-glare, Low Blue Light technology Anti-glare
PROCESSOR Lenovo V17 G4 IRU (83A2) Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 5 (21JK)
CPU Intel Core i5 (13th Gen) 1335U / 1.3 GHz Intel Core i5 (13th Gen) 1335U / 1.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.6 GHz 4.6 GHz
Number of Cores 10-core 10-core
Cache 12 MB 12 MB
Features Integrated memory controller Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Lenovo V17 G4 IRU (83A2) Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 5 (21JK)
RAM 8 GB (provided memory is soldered) 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 16 GB 40 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 3200 MHz 3200 MHz
Rated Speed 3200 MHz 3200 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 1 1
Empty Slots 1 1
STORAGE Lenovo V17 G4 IRU (83A2) Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 5 (21JK)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 4.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe) 256 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 4.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption 2, NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo V17 G4 IRU (83A2) Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 5 (21JK)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel Iris Xe Graphics Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Max Monitors Supported 2 external monitor(s) 3 external monitor(s)
Video System Features Functions as Intel UHD graphics (for single-channel memory) Functions as Intel UHD graphics (for single-channel memory)
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 1080p
Camera Features Privacy shutter, fixed focus Privacy shutter, Windows Hello, fixed focus, hybrid IR camera
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3287 Synaptic CX11880
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio High Definition Audio, Dolby Atmos
Audio Features Input: noise-cancellation technology Input: Dolby Voice
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo V17 G4 IRU (83A2) Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 5 (21JK)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1
Wireless Controller M.2 Card M.2 Card
Network Interface - Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller - Intel I219-V
Features Dual stream (2x2) Wake-on-LAN (WOL), dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Lenovo V17 G4 IRU (83A2) Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 5 (21JK)
Technology Lithium polymer Lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 45 Wh 57 Wh
Battery Life Up to 8.4 hours -
Battery Run Time Local video (1080p) playback time (150 nits): up to 8.4 hours -
AC ADAPTER Lenovo V17 G4 IRU (83A2) Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 5 (21JK)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt 65 Watt
INPUT Lenovo V17 G4 IRU (83A2) Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 5 (21JK)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Numeric Keypad Yes -
Keyboard Backlight - Yes
Features Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad, precision touchpad, SMB Service hot key Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, Fn keys with Unified Communications controls
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo V17 G4 IRU (83A2) Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 5 (21JK)
Slots - 1 x M.2 (PCI Express 3.0 x4) (1 free)
Interfaces USB 2.0
USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 (supports DisplayPort 1.2 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 2.0
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
HDMI (4K support)
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card) -
SOFTWARE Lenovo V17 G4 IRU (83A2) Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 5 (21JK)
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Pro - English Windows 11 Pro - English
Software Included Microsoft Office (Trial) Intel Connectivity Performance Suite
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo V17 G4 IRU (83A2) Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 5 (21JK)
Included Accessories Power adapter USB-C power adapter
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader 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, RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810H tested, self-healing BIOS Administrator password, power-on password, RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810H tested, self-healing BIOS, NVMe password
Compliant Standards RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 6, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 26, TUV Rheinland Low Blue Light (Software Solution) RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 6, FSC, TCG Certified, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 26, TUV Rheinland Low Blue Light (Software Solution), TCO Certified 9.0
Max Operating Temperature 35 °C 35 °C
Min Operating Temperature 5 °C 5 °C
Humidity Range Operating 8 - 95% 8 - 95%
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return
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