Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 Gen 2vsLenovo ThinkBook 16p Gen 5

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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.
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Lenovo ThinkBook 16p Gen 5
ThinkBook 16p Gen 5

Quick Stats

The Lenovo ThinkBook 16p Gen 5 offers impressive performance with its Intel Core i9-14900HX processor leading the way.
The ThinkBook 16p Gen 5 boasts a compact yet powerful build with top-notch quality overall.
The Lenovo ThinkBook 16p Gen 5 has an excellent display with superb visuals and a high refresh rate available.
The Lenovo ThinkBook 16p Gen 5 boasts an impressive array of features to handle demanding tasks seamlessly.
Key Differences

No significant specification differences found between these devices.

Rank
Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 Gen 2
Winner
#67
Lenovo ThinkBook 16p Gen 5
#68
Scores by Category
Rankings
Connectivity
Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 Gen 2
#361
Winner
Lenovo ThinkBook 16p Gen 5
#363
Display
Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 Gen 2
#127
Winner
Lenovo ThinkBook 16p Gen 5
#136
Performance
Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 Gen 2
#244
Winner
Lenovo ThinkBook 16p Gen 5
#271
Build
Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 Gen 2
#737
Winner
Lenovo ThinkBook 16p Gen 5
#748
Features
Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 Gen 2
#118
Winner
Lenovo ThinkBook 16p Gen 5
#120

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

Specifications Comparison
Specification
Lenovo Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 Gen 2
Lenovo Lenovo ThinkBook 16p Gen 5
up to 64GB
up to 32GB
up to 2000GB SSD
up to 1000GB SSD
AMD Ryzen 9 PRO 7940HS
Intel Core i9-14900HX
AMD Radeon RX 6550M
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 (Laptop, 140W)
1x 2280 M.2 NVMe PCIe 4.0 x4 See photo
2x 2280 M.2 NVMe PCIe 4.0 x4 See photo

Note: Highlighted specifications show differences between the two devices.

Pros and Cons

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

Lenovo ThinkBook 16p Gen 5

Strengths

Raw processing power if you want raw processing power you can't get any better than in the Intel I-9 14900 HX
Good port selection: three USB typ a ports, two fast Thunderbolt 4 port, HDMI, headphone jack and SD card reader
Upgradeable memory with up to 64 GB of DDR5
Two PCIe 4 x 4 M.2 SSD slots handy if you need more storage or to use a secondary Cash Drive to speed up your workflows
Superb display with 100% DCI P3 XR color calibrated and 165 HZ refresh rate
Great upgrade options, making it almost mobile workstation level
NoODed option on one hand the display is superb

Weaknesses

Poor battery life, treat it like a workstation where it sits at a desk all the time
Large and heavy power brick that you have to make room for in your bag
1080p webcam for expensive content created workstation (anything over £1,000 or $1,300 should have a 5 megapixel or standard)
No RJ45 if you're transferring large files over the network
Poor battery life is below average at best
Large and heavy power brick is awkward if you need to move the laptop around daily
Battery life is not suitable for on-the-go use, more of a workstation
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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.

Lenovo ThinkBook 16p Gen 5

The Lenovo ThinkBook 16p Gen 5 is a powerful laptop that excels in raw processing performance, making it an ideal choice for content creators and professionals who require intense computing capabilities. Equipped with the Intel Core i9-14900HX processor and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 graphics, this laptop delivers top-notch performance in various tasks. However, its below-average battery life and bulky power adapter may be drawbacks for users seeking portability.

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