Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 6vsLenovo ThinkPad Z16 Gen 2

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Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 6
ThinkPad E14 Gen 6

Quick Stats

The Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 6 delivers strong overall performance, suitable for demanding tasks and casual browsing efficiently.
The Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 6 boasts impressive build quality, ensuring a reliable and durable laptop experience overall.
The Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 6's display is merely average, lacking vibrancy and color accuracy overall.
The Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 6 offers upgraded Intel Core chip with lower power consumption and battery life.
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Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 Gen 2
ThinkPad Z16 Gen 2

Quick Stats

The Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 Gen 2 boasts excellent CPU performance per watt, making it a powerhouse overall.
The Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 Gen 2 boasts excellent build quality with sturdy and durable construction overall.
The Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 Gen 2 boasts an impressive OLED display with excellent color accuracy and vibrant visuals always.
The Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 Gen 2 boasts exceptional CPU performance per watt and stunning OLED display prominently.
Key Differences

No significant specification differences found between these devices.

Rank
Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 6
Winner
#63
Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 Gen 2
#67
Scores by Category
Rankings
Connectivity
Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 6
#349
Winner
Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 Gen 2
#361
Display
Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 6
#99
Winner
Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 Gen 2
#127
Performance
Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 6
#237
Winner
Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 Gen 2
#244
Build
Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 6
#289
Winner
Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 Gen 2
#737
Features
Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 6
#498
Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 Gen 2
#118
Winner

Note: Lower rank number indicates a better position in category.

Specifications Comparison
Specification
Lenovo Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 6
Lenovo Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 Gen 2
up to 64GB
up to 64GB
up to 4000GB SSD
up to 2000GB SSD
AMD Ryzen 7 7735U
AMD Ryzen 9 PRO 7940HS
AMD Radeon 680M
AMD Radeon RX 6550M
N/A
1x 2280 M.2 NVMe PCIe 4.0 x4 See photo

Note: Highlighted specifications show differences between the two devices.

Pros and Cons

Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 6

Strengths

The laptop has great speakers, upgraded from last year's model, which provide clear sound and a big improvement over previous versions.
The Intel Core chip variant is very power-efficient, lasting around 6-7 hours on battery life, even with relatively small battery size.
The laptop comes with a fast Samsung 980 Pro OEM NVMe storage, making it ideal for video editing or any other demanding tasks.
The ThinkPad E14 Gen 6 has a decent webcam that can handle nighttime lighting conditions and provides good image quality.

Weaknesses

The laptop's performance is not staggering, with a score of 9,371 on performance mode, which may not be sufficient for more demanding tasks or gamers.
The screen options are limited to just two choices, including the standard display and an upgraded 2.2k option, which may not be suitable for all users.
Some users may find the laptop's audio output to be too quiet, even with FX sound enabled, although this can be addressed by adjusting audio settings.
The laptop's Wi-Fi reception is average, and may vary depending on the user's location and surroundings.

Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 Gen 2

Strengths

The gorgeous OLED display is excellent.
Excellent CPU performance per watt, really good modern industrial design, actually a big fan of it.
Zen 4 Ryzen Pro options here, fast SD card reader, good battery life even with the OLED option, expect even better battery life for the IPS offering.
The sensil haptic touchpad here is improved this time around, very responsive and works as you'd expect, very very seamless and very very good.
The keyboard is actually really good, the tactility, feedback, overall key travel was very good.
Very good results when it comes to scrolling and doing all the gestures with the touchpad.
Dual user-facing speakers with Dolby Atmos, which helps with the spatial audio, and the sound is pretty good in dynamic mode.
The modern industrial design actually a big fan of it.
Good battery life, even with the OLED option.

Weaknesses

No specific cons listed for this device

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Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 6

The Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 6 offers an excellent balance between quality and budget-friendliness. With its sleek design and impressive specs, this laptop is perfect for those who want a reliable device without breaking the bank. The Intel Core i5 processor provides seamless performance, while the upgraded speakers deliver clear sound. The battery life is also noteworthy, with up to 6 hours of use on a single charge. This laptop is ideal for students, professionals, and anyone in need of a dependable machine.

Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 Gen 2

The Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 Gen 2 is a powerful mobile workstation that shines with its gorgeous OLED display and excellent CPU performance per watt. The device boasts modern industrial design, Zen 4 Ryzen Pro options, and a fast SD card reader. Battery life is impressive, even with the OLED option, making it a great choice for professionals on-the-go. However, some limitations include no high refresh rate options and soldered RAM, which may be drawbacks for some users.

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